Don Doko Don TurboGrafx-16 box art

TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Action

Don Doko Don

Certified classic

SystemTurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
Released1990
GenreAction
DeveloperTaito
PublisherTaito
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 8

Released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1990, Don Doko Don is an action game developed by Taito.

It came out in the TurboGrafx-16's second year on the market. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1990 include Bonk's Adventure, Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap and Klax. Among the 21 TurboGrafx-16 action games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

Taito also made Puzznic, Volfied and Cadash for the TurboGrafx-16.

Don Doko Don 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
  • you want to experience one of the TurboGrafx-16's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Don Doko Don 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.

Don Doko Don gameplay screenshot on TurboGrafx-16
In-game screenshot (TurboGrafx-16)

Don Doko Don cheats & codes

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

Infinite Lives1f1955:03
Invincibility1f0528:01
Infinite Credits1f0021:09

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Don Doko Don walkthroughs & guides

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Don Doko Don FAQ

When did Don Doko Don come out on the TurboGrafx-16?

Don Doko Don was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1990.

Who made Don Doko Don?

It was developed by Taito.

Is Don Doko Don multiplayer?

Yes. Don Doko Don supports up to 2 players.

How long does Don Doko Don take to play?

As an action game, Don Doko Don 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 Don Doko Don 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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