Legend of Hero Tonma TurboGrafx-16 box art

TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Platformer

Legend of Hero Tonma

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SystemTurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
Released1991 (originally 1989)
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperIrem
PublisherIrem
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1991, Legend of Hero Tonma is a platformer developed by Irem. This TurboGrafx-16 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1989.

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 #19 by legacy score.

Irem also made Image Fight, R-Type and Ninja Spirit for the TurboGrafx-16.

Legend of Hero Tonma supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

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 have a friend to play against
  • 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

What playing Legend of Hero Tonma 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.

Legend of Hero Tonma gameplay screenshot on TurboGrafx-16
In-game screenshot (TurboGrafx-16)

Legend of Hero Tonma cheats & codes

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

Invincibility1f0574:40
Infinite Lives1f149c:0a
Max Weapon Upgrade1f1315:02
1-Hit Kill Stage 1 Boss1f05d2:01
1-Hit Kill Stage 2 Boss1f05c9:01
1-Hit Kill Stage 3 Boss1f05e6:01

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Legend of Hero Tonma walkthroughs & guides

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Legend of Hero Tonma FAQ

When did Legend of Hero Tonma come out on the TurboGrafx-16?

Legend of Hero Tonma was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1991; the original game dates back to 1989.

Who made Legend of Hero Tonma?

It was developed by Irem.

Is Legend of Hero Tonma multiplayer?

Yes. Legend of Hero Tonma supports up to 2 players.

How long does Legend of Hero Tonma take to play?

As a platformer, Legend of Hero Tonma 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 Legend of Hero Tonma 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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