Takeshi no Chōsenjō NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Action-Adventure / Platformer

Takeshi no Chōsenjō

Certified classic

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1986
GenreAction-Adventure, Platformer
DeveloperTaito
PublisherTaito
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 10

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986, Takeshi no Chōsenjō is an action-adventure game developed by Taito. It blends action-adventure and platformer 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 68 NES action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.

Taito also made Arkanoid, Space Invaders and Bubble Bobble for the NES.

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you want to experience one of the NES's defining games

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 Takeshi no Chōsenjō 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.

Takeshi no Chōsenjō gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Takeshi no Chōsenjō cheats & codes

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

Infinite Energy00E9:40

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Takeshi no Chōsenjō 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.

Takeshi no Chōsenjō FAQ

When did Takeshi no Chōsenjō come out on the NES?

Takeshi no Chōsenjō was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986.

Who made Takeshi no Chōsenjō?

It was developed by Taito.

Is Takeshi no Chōsenjō multiplayer?

No. Takeshi no Chōsenjō is a single-player game.

How long does Takeshi no Chōsenjō take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Takeshi no Chōsenjō 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 Takeshi no Chōsenjō 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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