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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shoot 'em Up
Terra Cresta
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1986 (originally 1985) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Nichibutsu |
| Publisher | Nichibutsu |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Terra Cresta |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986, Terra Cresta is a shoot 'em up developed by Nichibutsu. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1985.
It came out in the NES's second year on the market. Other notable NES releases from 1986 include Arkanoid, Metroid and Dragon Quest.
It is part of the Terra Cresta series. The series also appears on other systems with Terra Cresta (C64) and Moon Cresta (C64). Nichibutsu also made Crazy Climber, Booby Kids and Seicross for the NES.
Terra Cresta supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Terra Cresta 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.
Terra Cresta cheats & codes
20 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | SZKVPTVG |
|---|---|
| Start With 1 Life | AAKSPGZA |
| Start With 6 Lives | IAKSPGZA |
| Start With 9 Lives | AAKSPGZE |
| Infinite "Ship Formation" Splits | SXSTULVG |
| Indestructible! | KTKSLGAZ |
Terra Cresta 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.
Terra Cresta FAQ
When did Terra Cresta come out on the NES?
Terra Cresta was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986; the original game dates back to 1985.
Who made Terra Cresta?
It was developed by Nichibutsu.
Is Terra Cresta multiplayer?
Yes. Terra Cresta supports up to 2 players.
How long does Terra Cresta take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Terra Cresta 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 Terra Cresta 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.