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Wacky Races
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Atlus |
| Publisher | Atlus |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Wacky Races |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Wacky Races is a platformer released in 1992 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Atlus.
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.
It is part of the Wacky Races series. The series also appears on other systems with Wacky Races: Crash and Dash (DS) and Wacky Races (Dreamcast). Atlus also made Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei, Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei II and The Karate Kid for the NES.
Wacky Races supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Wacky Races 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.
Wacky Races cheats & codes
52 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Life | AAKVEIZA |
|---|---|
| Start With 5 Lives | GAKVEIZA |
| Start With 7 Lives | TAKVEIZA |
| Start With 9 Lives | AAKVEIZE |
| Start With 6 Hearts | TASTOILA |
| Start With 8 Hearts | AASTOILE |
Wacky Races walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Wacky Races.
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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.
Wacky Races FAQ
When did Wacky Races come out on the NES?
Wacky Races was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.
Who made Wacky Races?
It was developed by Atlus.
Is Wacky Races multiplayer?
Yes. Wacky Races supports up to 2 players.
How long does Wacky Races take to play?
As a platformer, Wacky Races 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 Wacky Races 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.