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Nintendo Entertainment System · Platformer
Xexyz
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1988 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Atlus |
| Publisher | Hudson |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Atlus and published by Hudson, Xexyz arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988 as a platformer.
It landed about 3 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1988 include Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Final Fantasy II.
Atlus also made Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei, Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei II and The Karate Kid for the NES.
Xexyz is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Xexyz 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.
Xexyz cheats & codes
50 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Immune To Enemy Bullets | OTNGGYSV |
|---|---|
| Immune To Monsters | OTNGGTSV |
| Start With 1 Life | PAUZTZLA |
| Start With 6 Lives | TAUZTZLA |
| Start With 9 Lives | PAUZTZLE |
| Infinite Lives | SZEXTKVK |
Xexyz walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Xexyz.
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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.
Xexyz FAQ
When did Xexyz come out on the NES?
Xexyz was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988.
Who made Xexyz?
It was developed by Atlus and published by Hudson.
Is Xexyz multiplayer?
No. Xexyz is a single-player game.
How long does Xexyz take to play?
As a platformer, Xexyz 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 Xexyz 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.