Nintendo Entertainment System · Shoot 'em Up
Talespin
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Disney |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Talespin is a shoot 'em up released in 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Capcom.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi.
It is part of the Disney series; on the NES you can also try DuckTales, Adventures in the Magic Kingdom and The Little Mermaid. The series also appears on other systems with DuckTales (Game Boy) and Disney's Aladdin (Genesis). Capcom also made Mega Man, Mega Man 2 and Mega Man 3 for the NES.
Talespin 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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Talespin is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Talespin cheats & codes
36 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Life | AYVKZYLY |
|---|---|
| Start With 7 Lives | TYVKZYLY |
| Start With 10 Lives | PYVKZYLN |
| 1 Life After Continue | ANNGVLLY |
| 7 Lives After Continue | TNNGVLLY |
| 10 Lives After Continue | PNNGVLLN |
Talespin walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Talespin.
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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.
Talespin FAQ
When did Talespin come out on the NES?
Talespin was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Talespin?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is Talespin multiplayer?
No. Talespin is a single-player game.
How long does Talespin take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Talespin typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Talespin 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.