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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Platformer
Super Turrican
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Rainbow Arts |
| Publisher | Imagineer |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Turrican |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Rainbow Arts and published by Imagineer, Super Turrican arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992 as an action game. It blends action and platformer 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 Turrican series. The series also appears on other systems with Turrican (TurboGrafx-16) and Mega Turrican (Genesis).
Super Turrican 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)
- 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 Turrican 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 Turrican cheats & codes
7 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 038A:06 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 7051:09 |
| Infinite Health | SXEGVSVK |
| Infinite Lives | SXEGLVVK |
| Die in one hit | SEEGVSVK |
| Skip level intro | APNZYTSA |
Super Turrican 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 Turrican FAQ
When did Super Turrican come out on the NES?
Super Turrican was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.
Who made Super Turrican?
It was developed by Rainbow Arts and published by Imagineer.
Is Super Turrican multiplayer?
No. Super Turrican is a single-player game.
How long does Super Turrican take to play?
As an action game, Super Turrican 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 Turrican 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.