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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shoot 'em Up
Zombie Nation
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | KAZe |
| Publisher | Meldac |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Zombie Nation is a shoot 'em up released in 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by KAZe and published by Meldac.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi. Among the 84 NES shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.
Zombie Nation is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Zombie Nation is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Zombie Nation cheats & codes
7 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Continues | 053B:05 |
|---|---|
| Never Die | AVXTEISZ |
| Round Highlighter Modifier | 028D:00 |
| Round Modifier | 0079:10 |
| Infinite Health P1 | 0017:63 |
| Infinite Energy | 0017:FF
0018:FF |
Zombie Nation walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Zombie Nation.
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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.
Zombie Nation FAQ
When did Zombie Nation come out on the NES?
Zombie Nation was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Zombie Nation?
It was developed by KAZe and published by Meldac.
Is Zombie Nation multiplayer?
No. Zombie Nation is a single-player game.
How long does Zombie Nation take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Zombie Nation 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 Zombie Nation 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.