The Adventures of Rad Gravity NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Action-Adventure / Platformer

The Adventures of Rad Gravity

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1990
GenreAction-Adventure, Platformer
DeveloperInterplay
PublisherActivision
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990, The Adventures of Rad Gravity is an action-adventure game developed by Interplay and published by Activision. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.

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.

Interplay also made Star Trek: 25th Anniversary, The Bard's Tale II: The Destiny Knight and Total Recall for the NES.

The Adventures of Rad Gravity is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

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 The Adventures of Rad Gravity 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.

The Adventures of Rad Gravity gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

The Adventures of Rad Gravity cheats & codes

11 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Start The Game With A Gun509
Infinite Energy0007900F

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The Adventures of Rad Gravity 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.

The Adventures of Rad Gravity FAQ

When did The Adventures of Rad Gravity come out on the NES?

The Adventures of Rad Gravity was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.

Who made The Adventures of Rad Gravity?

It was developed by Interplay and published by Activision.

Is The Adventures of Rad Gravity multiplayer?

No. The Adventures of Rad Gravity is a single-player game.

How long does The Adventures of Rad Gravity take to play?

As an action-adventure game, The Adventures of Rad Gravity 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 The Adventures of Rad Gravity 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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