Tiger Road TurboGrafx-16 box art

TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Action / Platformer

Tiger Road

Deep cut

SystemTurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
Released1990 (originally 1987)
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperGo!
PublisherCapcom
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Go! and published by Capcom, Tiger Road arrived on the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1990 as an action game. This TurboGrafx-16 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1987. It blends action and platformer elements.

It came out in the TurboGrafx-16's second year on the market. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1990 include Bonk's Adventure, Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap and Klax. Among the 21 TurboGrafx-16 action games in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.

Tiger Road 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 prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Tiger Road 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.

Tiger Road gameplay screenshot on TurboGrafx-16
In-game screenshot (TurboGrafx-16)

Tiger Road cheats & codes

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

Infinite Energy1f00d9:10
Invincibility1f004a:01
Infinite Lives1f0cf7:02

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Tiger Road walkthroughs & guides

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Tiger Road FAQ

When did Tiger Road come out on the TurboGrafx-16?

Tiger Road was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1990; the original game dates back to 1987.

Who made Tiger Road?

It was developed by Go! and published by Capcom.

Is Tiger Road multiplayer?

No. Tiger Road is a single-player game.

How long does Tiger Road take to play?

As an action game, Tiger Road 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 Tiger Road 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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