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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action-Adventure / Action

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1989
GenreAction-Adventure, Action
DeveloperRareware
PublisherLJN
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesWho Framed Roger Rabbit
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989, Who Framed Roger Rabbit is an action-adventure game developed by Rareware and published by LJN. It blends action-adventure and action elements.

It landed about 4 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1989 include Mother, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and DuckTales.

It is part of the Who Framed Roger Rabbit series. The series also appears on other systems with Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Game Boy) and Who Framed Roger Rabbit (C64). Rareware also made Battletoads, Battletoads & Double Dragon and Cobra Triangle 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)
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

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 Who Framed Roger Rabbit 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.

Who Framed Roger Rabbit gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Who Framed Roger Rabbit cheats & codes

26 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

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Who Framed Roger Rabbit 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.

Who Framed Roger Rabbit FAQ

When did Who Framed Roger Rabbit come out on the NES?

Who Framed Roger Rabbit was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.

Who made Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

It was developed by Rareware and published by LJN.

Is Who Framed Roger Rabbit multiplayer?

No. Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a single-player game.

How long does Who Framed Roger Rabbit take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Who Framed Roger Rabbit 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 Who Framed Roger Rabbit 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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