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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shoot 'em Up
Volguard II
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1985 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | DB Soft |
| Publisher | DB Soft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Volguard II is a shoot 'em up released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by DB Soft.
It belongs to the NES's earliest wave of games. Other notable NES releases from 1985 include Super Mario Bros., Excitebike and Ice Climber.
DB Soft also made Layla, Flappy and Woody Poko for the NES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Volguard II is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Volguard II cheats & codes
6 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | 00C7:00 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Power | 007D:32 |
| Always Have Partner Ship | 002B:01 |
| Infinite Health | SXLPPA |
| Infinite Power | SXPEII |
| Ship Can Turn Into Robot | AEGAUK |
Volguard II 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.
Volguard II FAQ
When did Volguard II come out on the NES?
Volguard II was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985.
Who made Volguard II?
It was developed by DB Soft.
Is Volguard II multiplayer?
No. Volguard II is a single-player game.
How long does Volguard II take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Volguard II typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Volguard II 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.