Impossamole TurboGrafx-16 box art

TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Platformer

Impossamole

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SystemTurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
Released1991
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperNEC
PublisherCore Design
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Impossamole is a platformer released in 1991 for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine, developed by NEC and published by Core Design.

It landed about 2 years into the TurboGrafx-16's life. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1991 include Turrican, Raiden and Columns. Among the 20 TurboGrafx-16 platformers in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.

NEC also made Vigilante, Bomberman '93 and Out Run for the TurboGrafx-16.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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)
  • you've played the TurboGrafx-16 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Impossamole 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.

Impossamole gameplay screenshot on TurboGrafx-16
In-game screenshot (TurboGrafx-16)

Impossamole cheats & codes

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

Infinite Lives1f0022:03
Infinite Energy1f0050:0b
Invincibility1f006e:03

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Impossamole walkthroughs & guides

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Impossamole FAQ

When did Impossamole come out on the TurboGrafx-16?

Impossamole was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1991.

Who made Impossamole?

It was developed by NEC and published by Core Design.

Is Impossamole multiplayer?

No. Impossamole is a single-player game.

How long does Impossamole take to play?

As a platformer, Impossamole 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 Impossamole 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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