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Nintendo Entertainment System · Puzzle / Strategy
Where's Waldo?
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Strategy |
| Developer | THQ |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by THQ, Where's Waldo? arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991 as a puzzle game. It blends puzzle and strategy elements.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi.
THQ also made Wayne Gretzky Hockey for the NES.
Where's Waldo? is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- 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 want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Where's Waldo? is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Where's Waldo? cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Time | AEETLZPA |
|---|---|
| Guesses Cost Nothing | VTSVYYTE |
Where's Waldo? walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Where's Waldo?.
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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.
Where's Waldo? FAQ
When did Where's Waldo? come out on the NES?
Where's Waldo? was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Where's Waldo??
It was developed by THQ.
Is Where's Waldo? multiplayer?
No. Where's Waldo? is a single-player game.
How long does Where's Waldo? take to play?
As a puzzle game, Where's Waldo? 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 Where's Waldo? 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.