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Turrican
Certified classic
| System | TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Rainbow Arts |
| Publisher | Accolade |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Turrican |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 16 |
Released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1991, Turrican is a shoot 'em up developed by Rainbow Arts and published by Accolade. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It landed about 2 years into the TurboGrafx-16's life. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1991 include Raiden, Columns and TaleSpin. Among the 37 TurboGrafx-16 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Turrican series. The series also appears on other systems with Mega Turrican (Genesis) and Super Turrican (SNES).
Turrican 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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the TurboGrafx-16's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Turrican 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.
Turrican cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 1f0c50:99 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Grenades | 1f0c60:99 |
| Infinite Power Line | 1f0c68:99 |
| Infinte Mines | 1f0c5c:99 |
| Infinite Energy | 1f03d8:2f
1f03d9:5e
1f0c58:16 |
Turrican walkthroughs & guides
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Playing TurboGrafx-16 games today
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Turrican FAQ
When did Turrican come out on the TurboGrafx-16?
Turrican was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1991.
Who made Turrican?
It was developed by Rainbow Arts and published by Accolade.
Is Turrican multiplayer?
No. Turrican is a single-player game.
How long does Turrican take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Turrican 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 Turrican 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.