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Star Trek: 25th Anniversary
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| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 (originally 1991) |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Adventure |
| Developer | Interplay |
| Publisher | Ultra Games |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Star Trek |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Interplay and published by Ultra Games, Star Trek: 25th Anniversary arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992 as an action-adventure game. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991. It blends action-adventure and adventure elements.
It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Yoshi's Cookie.
It is part of the Star Trek series; on the NES you can also try Star Trek: The Next Generation. The series also appears on other systems with Beyond the Nexus (Game Boy) and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Crossroads of Time (SNES). Interplay also made The Adventures of Rad Gravity, The Bard's Tale II: The Destiny Knight and Total Recall for the NES.
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Star Trek: 25th Anniversary is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary cheats & codes
35 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Kirk Has More Energy | LEOOVGYE |
|---|---|
| Kirk Has Less Energy | GEOOVGYA |
| McCoy Has More Energy | LAUXYAYE |
| McCoy Has Less Energy | GAUXYAYA |
| Spock Has More Energy | LAUZTAYE |
| Spock Has Less Energy | GAUZTAYA |
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary walkthroughs & guides
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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.
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary FAQ
When did Star Trek: 25th Anniversary come out on the NES?
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992; the original game dates back to 1991.
Who made Star Trek: 25th Anniversary?
It was developed by Interplay and published by Ultra Games.
Is Star Trek: 25th Anniversary multiplayer?
No. Star Trek: 25th Anniversary is a single-player game.
How long does Star Trek: 25th Anniversary take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Star Trek: 25th Anniversary typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Star Trek: 25th Anniversary 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.