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Totally Rad
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Adventure |
| Developer | Aicom |
| Publisher | Jaleco |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Totally Rad is an action-adventure game released in 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Aicom and published by Jaleco. It blends action-adventure and adventure elements.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi.
Aicom also made Amagon, All-Pro Basketball and Vice: Project Doom for the NES.
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 a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Totally Rad is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Totally Rad cheats & codes
26 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite lives | SZSEYXVK |
|---|---|
| Start with 1 life | AEUXSTZA |
| Start with 6 lives | IEUXSTZA |
| Start with 9 lives | AEUXSTZE |
| Don't lose energy from bad guys | SVVNTKON |
| Infinite magic | GXXAPKSN |
Totally Rad 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.
Totally Rad FAQ
When did Totally Rad come out on the NES?
Totally Rad was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Totally Rad?
It was developed by Aicom and published by Jaleco.
Is Totally Rad multiplayer?
No. Totally Rad is a single-player game.
How long does Totally Rad take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Totally Rad typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Totally Rad 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.