The Jetsons: Cogswell's Caper! NES box art

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The Jetsons: Cogswell's Caper!

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1992
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperNatsume
PublisherTaito
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Developed by Natsume and published by Taito, The Jetsons: Cogswell's Caper! arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992 as a platformer.

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.

Natsume also made Shadow of the Ninja, Shatterhand and S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team for the NES.

The Jetsons: Cogswell's Caper! 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)

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 Jetsons: Cogswell's Caper! 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 Jetsons: Cogswell's Caper! gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

The Jetsons: Cogswell's Caper! cheats & codes

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

Infinite LivesSZSLXVVK
Start With More Lives And HeartsIEEPPILA
Don't Lose Extra Hearts On DyingGXVLEVVK
2 Power Packs On Pick-UpZEVEZLPA
5 Power Packs On Pick-UpIEVEZLPA
Start With 30 Power PacksAUEOGIAP

See all The Jetsons: Cogswell's Caper! cheats

The Jetsons: Cogswell's Caper! 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 Jetsons: Cogswell's Caper! FAQ

When did The Jetsons: Cogswell's Caper! come out on the NES?

The Jetsons: Cogswell's Caper! was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.

Who made The Jetsons: Cogswell's Caper!?

It was developed by Natsume and published by Taito.

Is The Jetsons: Cogswell's Caper! multiplayer?

No. The Jetsons: Cogswell's Caper! is a single-player game.

How long does The Jetsons: Cogswell's Caper! take to play?

As a platformer, The Jetsons: Cogswell's Caper! 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 Jetsons: Cogswell's Caper! 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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