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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shooter
To the Earth
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Developed by Nintendo, To the Earth arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989 as a shooter.
It landed about 4 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1989 include Mother, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and DuckTales. Among the 33 NES shooters in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.
Nintendo also made Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario Bros. 2 for the NES.
To the Earth 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)
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 To the Earth 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.
To the Earth cheats & codes
20 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Your Shots Use Up No Energy | AAEUXTGA |
|---|---|
| Your Shots Use Up Less Energy | ZAEUXTGA |
| Your Shots Use Up More Energy | AAEUXTGE |
| Enemy Bombs Do No Damage | AEUVEYGP |
| Enemy Bombs Do Half Damage | AEUVEYGO |
| Enemy Bombs Do More Damage | AXUVEYGO |
To the Earth walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for To the Earth.
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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.
To the Earth FAQ
When did To the Earth come out on the NES?
To the Earth was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.
Who made To the Earth?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is To the Earth multiplayer?
No. To the Earth is a single-player game.
How long does To the Earth take to play?
As a shooter, To the Earth 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 To the Earth 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.