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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shooter / Shoot 'em Up
Sqoon
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1986 |
| Genre | Shooter, Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Home Data |
| Publisher | Irem |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986, Sqoon is a shooter developed by Home Data and published by Irem. It blends shooter and shoot 'em up elements.
It came out in the NES's second year on the market. Other notable NES releases from 1986 include Arkanoid, Metroid and Dragon Quest. Among the 33 NES shooters in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.
Home Data also made Top Players' Tennis, Tetsuwan Atom and Chris Evert & Ivan Lendl in Top Players' Tennis for the NES.
Sqoon is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Sqoon is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Sqoon cheats & codes
28 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | AEEAAIPA |
|---|---|
| Start With 1 Life | AEUESLZA |
| Start With 6 Lives | IEUESLZA |
| Start With 9 Lives | AEUESLZE |
| Start At Phase 3 | LASEXLPA |
| Start At Phase 5 | IASEXLPA |
Sqoon walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Sqoon.
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Sqoon FAQ
When did Sqoon come out on the NES?
Sqoon was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986.
Who made Sqoon?
It was developed by Home Data and published by Irem.
Is Sqoon multiplayer?
No. Sqoon is a single-player game.
How long does Sqoon take to play?
As a shooter, Sqoon typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Sqoon on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.