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Nintendo Entertainment System · Adventure

Uninvited

Deep cut

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1991 (originally 1986)
GenreAdventure
DeveloperSeika Corporation
PublisherKemco
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991, Uninvited is an adventure game developed by Seika Corporation and published by Kemco. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1986.

It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi. Among the 29 NES adventure games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.

Seika Corporation also made Superman and Déjà Vu for the NES.

Uninvited is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Uninvited is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Uninvited gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Uninvited 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.

Uninvited FAQ

When did Uninvited come out on the NES?

Uninvited was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991; the original game dates back to 1986.

Who made Uninvited?

It was developed by Seika Corporation and published by Kemco.

Is Uninvited multiplayer?

No. Uninvited is a single-player game.

How long does Uninvited take to play?

As an adventure game, Uninvited 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 Uninvited 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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