The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Platformer

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends

Certified classic

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1992
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperRadical Entertainment
PublisherTHQ
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 12

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992, The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends is a platformer developed by Radical Entertainment and published by THQ.

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.

Radical Entertainment also made Wayne's World and The Terminator for the NES.

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you want to experience one of the NES's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends cheats & codes

26 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Start With 2 LivesPAOEZAGA
Start Game With 30 BombsTPOEYEZE
Rocky Loses No Energy When FlyingTAVEYGYA
Rocky Loses More Energy When FlyingTAVEAGZA
Bullwinkle Loses No Energy When HeadbuttingAANAIGPA
Bullwinkle Loses More Energy When HeadbuttingAANAPGGE

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The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends 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 Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends FAQ

When did The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends come out on the NES?

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.

Who made The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends?

It was developed by Radical Entertainment and published by THQ.

Is The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends multiplayer?

No. The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends is a single-player game.

How long does The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends take to play?

As a platformer, The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends 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 The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends 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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