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Nintendo Entertainment System · RPG / Adventure
The Immortal
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | RPG, Adventure |
| Developer | Sandcastle |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Developed by Sandcastle and published by Electronic Arts, The Immortal arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990 as a role-playing game. It blends RPG and adventure 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. Among the 63 NES RPGs in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing The Immortal is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
The Immortal cheats & codes
26 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Enemy's Fatigue Level Doesn't Go Down | GZOLIXVK |
|---|---|
| Your Fatigue Level Doesn't Go Down | GZOUIXVK |
| Your Fatigue Level Goes Down Faster | YLEUIXYN |
| Your Fatigue Level Goes Down Slower | NYEUIXYN |
| Don't Lose Energy From Fighting | SZSLTXVK |
| Your Fatigue Level Never Rises | SZNLPXVV |
The Immortal walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for The Immortal.
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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 Immortal FAQ
When did The Immortal come out on the NES?
The Immortal was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.
Who made The Immortal?
It was developed by Sandcastle and published by Electronic Arts.
Is The Immortal multiplayer?
No. The Immortal is a single-player game.
How long does The Immortal take to play?
As a role-playing game, The Immortal typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The Immortal 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.