Time Cruise TurboGrafx-16 box art

TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Pinball

Time Cruise

SystemTurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
Released1992
GenrePinball
DeveloperFACE
PublisherNEC
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Time Cruise is a pinball game released in 1992 for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine, developed by FACE and published by NEC.

It landed about 3 years into the TurboGrafx-16's life. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1992 include Detana!! TwinBee, Bomberman '93 and New Adventure Island.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • 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 want variety beyond one or a few tables
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Time Cruise is like

Video pinball recreates the flippers, ramps and bumpers of the real thing, often with tables that would be impossible in the physical world.

Tip for newcomers: Learn to trap the ball on a raised flipper to set up your shots, and look for the table's multiball triggers.

Time Cruise gameplay screenshot on TurboGrafx-16
In-game screenshot (TurboGrafx-16)

Time Cruise cheats & codes

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

Infinite Balls1f0630:0a
Move Ball Anywhere1f0005:01
Ball Parameter Menu (Options Menu)1f0737:0e

See all Time Cruise cheats

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Playing TurboGrafx-16 games today

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Time Cruise FAQ

When did Time Cruise come out on the TurboGrafx-16?

Time Cruise was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1992.

Who made Time Cruise?

It was developed by FACE and published by NEC.

Is Time Cruise multiplayer?

No. Time Cruise is a single-player game.

How long does Time Cruise take to play?

As a pinball game, Time Cruise 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.

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