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Nintendo Entertainment System · Sports

World Games

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1989 (originally 1986)
GenreSports
DeveloperRareware
PublisherMilton Bradley Co.
Players1–8 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989, World Games is a sports game developed by Rareware and published by Milton Bradley Co.. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1986.

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.

Rareware also made Battletoads, Battletoads & Double Dragon and Cobra Triangle for the NES.

World Games supports up to 8 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing World Games is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

World Games gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

World Games cheats & codes

15 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Number of Barrels Modifier0019:00
Barrels Cleared Modifier004E:00
Have Zero Misses0042:00
Low Timer (Micro-Seconds)0047:00
Low Timer (Seconds - One's Digit)0046:00
Low Timer (Seconds - Ten's Digit)0045:00

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World Games 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.

World Games FAQ

When did World Games come out on the NES?

World Games was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989; the original game dates back to 1986.

Who made World Games?

It was developed by Rareware and published by Milton Bradley Co..

Is World Games multiplayer?

Yes. World Games supports up to 8 players.

How long does World Games take to play?

As a sports game, World Games 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 World Games 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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