Flashback Classic
TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Action / Platformer
TaleSpin
Certified classic
| System | TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Interactive Designs |
| Publisher | NEC |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 8 |
Released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1991, TaleSpin is an action game developed by Interactive Designs and published by NEC. It blends action and platformer elements.
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 21 TurboGrafx-16 action games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
TaleSpin 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 want to experience one of the TurboGrafx-16's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing TaleSpin 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.
TaleSpin cheats & codes
3 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 1f17de:09 |
|---|---|
| Invincibility | 1f17db:14 |
| Infinite Energy | 1f17df:05 |
TaleSpin walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for TaleSpin.
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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.
TaleSpin FAQ
When did TaleSpin come out on the TurboGrafx-16?
TaleSpin was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1991.
Who made TaleSpin?
It was developed by Interactive Designs and published by NEC.
Is TaleSpin multiplayer?
No. TaleSpin is a single-player game.
How long does TaleSpin take to play?
As an action game, TaleSpin 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 TaleSpin 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.