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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Puzzle
Wrecking Crew
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1985 (originally 1984) |
| Genre | Action, Puzzle |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Wrecking Crew |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Wrecking Crew is an action game released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Nintendo. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1984. It blends action and puzzle elements.
It belongs to the NES's earliest wave of games. Other notable NES releases from 1985 include Super Mario Bros., Excitebike and Ice Climber.
It is part of the Wrecking Crew series. The series also appears on other systems with Wrecking Crew '98 (SNES). Nintendo also made Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario Bros. 2 for the NES.
Wrecking Crew supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- 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 prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing Wrecking Crew is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Wrecking Crew cheats & codes
26 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives (Player 1) | SXGXGL |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives (Player 2) | SXIXZL |
| Start With 1 Life (Both Players) | PELXYP |
| Start With 10 Lives (Both Players) | PELXYO |
| Start With 15 Lives (Both Players) | YELXYO |
| 250 Lives | ENLXYO |
Wrecking Crew 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.
Wrecking Crew FAQ
When did Wrecking Crew come out on the NES?
Wrecking Crew was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985; the original game dates back to 1984.
Who made Wrecking Crew?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Wrecking Crew multiplayer?
Yes. Wrecking Crew supports up to 2 players.
How long does Wrecking Crew take to play?
As an action game, Wrecking Crew 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 Wrecking Crew 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.