Super Glove Ball NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Action

Super Glove Ball

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1990
GenreAction
DeveloperRareware
PublisherMattel Electronics
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Super Glove Ball is an action game released in 1990 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Rareware and published by Mattel Electronics.

It landed about 5 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1990 include Final Fantasy III, Dr. Mario and Mega Man 3.

Rareware also made Battletoads, Battletoads & Double Dragon and Cobra Triangle for the NES.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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)
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Super Glove Ball is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Super Glove Ball gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Super Glove Ball cheats & codes

5 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Infinite Lives00A3:05
Infinite Health (Glove)00A6:1A
Infinite Balls00A3:63
Infinite Hands00A4:63
Infinite Fire Blasts00A7:63

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Super Glove Ball 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.

Super Glove Ball FAQ

When did Super Glove Ball come out on the NES?

Super Glove Ball was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.

Who made Super Glove Ball?

It was developed by Rareware and published by Mattel Electronics.

Is Super Glove Ball multiplayer?

No. Super Glove Ball is a single-player game.

How long does Super Glove Ball take to play?

As an action game, Super Glove Ball 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 Super Glove Ball 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.

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