Silent Debuggers TurboGrafx-16 box art

TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Shooter

Silent Debuggers

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SystemTurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
Released1991
GenreShooter
DeveloperData East
PublisherNEC
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1991, Silent Debuggers is a shooter developed by Data East and published by NEC.

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 5 TurboGrafx-16 shooters in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.

Data East also made Bloody Wolf and Drop Off for the TurboGrafx-16.

Silent Debuggers 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 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 are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Silent Debuggers is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Silent Debuggers gameplay screenshot on TurboGrafx-16
In-game screenshot (TurboGrafx-16)

Silent Debuggers cheats & codes

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

Infinite Motor Cannon Ammo1f021a:89
Infinite 2nd Weapon (Alternative)1f021d:ff
Infinite Battery1f0083:30 1f0084:30

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Silent Debuggers walkthroughs & guides

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Silent Debuggers FAQ

When did Silent Debuggers come out on the TurboGrafx-16?

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

Who made Silent Debuggers?

It was developed by Data East and published by NEC.

Is Silent Debuggers multiplayer?

No. Silent Debuggers is a single-player game.

How long does Silent Debuggers take to play?

As a shooter, Silent Debuggers 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 Silent Debuggers 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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