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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shooter
The Hunt for Red October
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 (originally 1990) |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Beam Software |
| Publisher | HiTech Software |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Beam Software and published by HiTech Software, The Hunt for Red October arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991 as a shooter. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1990.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi.
Beam Software also made Star Wars, Back to the Future and Back to the Future Part II & III for the NES.
The Hunt for Red October 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Hunt for Red October is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
The Hunt for Red October cheats & codes
64 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Life | PEVLYAIA |
|---|---|
| Start With 10 Lives | ZEVLYAIE |
| Infinite Lives | SXEZXZVG |
| Infinite Time | SXEUPUVK |
| Start With 10 Horizontal Torpedoes | ZANLVKPO |
| Start With 50 Horizontal Torpedoes | ZLNLVKPP |
The Hunt for Red October 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 Hunt for Red October FAQ
When did The Hunt for Red October come out on the NES?
The Hunt for Red October was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991; the original game dates back to 1990.
Who made The Hunt for Red October?
It was developed by Beam Software and published by HiTech Software.
Is The Hunt for Red October multiplayer?
No. The Hunt for Red October is a single-player game.
How long does The Hunt for Red October take to play?
As a shooter, The Hunt for Red October 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 Hunt for Red October 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.