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TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Shoot 'em Up
Sinistron
Deep cut
| System | TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | IGS |
| Publisher | NEC |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1991, Sinistron is a shoot 'em up developed by IGS 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 37 TurboGrafx-16 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #25 by legacy score.
IGS also made Tricky Kick, Sonic Spike: World Championship Beach Volleyball and World Beach Volley for the TurboGrafx-16.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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've played the TurboGrafx-16 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Sinistron 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.
Sinistron cheats & codes
1 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 1f19f2:0a |
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Sinistron walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Sinistron.
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Playing TurboGrafx-16 games today
The TurboGrafx library is a shmup fan's dream and full of games most Western players never tried. The TurboGrafx-16 Mini and Nintendo Switch Online have brought many of them back.
Sinistron FAQ
When did Sinistron come out on the TurboGrafx-16?
Sinistron was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1991.
Who made Sinistron?
It was developed by IGS and published by NEC.
Is Sinistron multiplayer?
No. Sinistron is a single-player game.
How long does Sinistron take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Sinistron 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 Sinistron 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.