Recent Updates
New Characters and Cheats Sections
2026-05-27

Over the past year, I've been slowly adding in the missing content throughout the site. I'm excited to share that all enemies, bosses, weapons, and items finally have descriptions and stats (where appropriate). Additionally, I've added filters to those pages, so you can view which chapter everything first appears in.

But wait, there's more! For the first time in forever, I've added two brand new sections to the site: Characters and Cheats. Characters gives you an overview of all of the characters you'll meet throughout your adventure. Cheats has those hard-to-find answers like the Sub-C frequency as well as Game Genie codes. Finally, I've added the controls on the Info pages for each game. Enjoy!

New Media and Site Updates
2025-06-05

To celebrate the return of the media sections, I've added over 150 new pieces of fan art, 5 new videos, 12 new pieces of music, 2 new literary works, and 1 magazine scan!

Additionally, the info page has been updated for each game to provide some additional details about the various release dates. Finally, two new cameos have been added. Check them out!

Media Sections Are Back!
2025-05-26

After years of being down, the media sections of the site are up and running again! The sections have been redesigned to be a little more modern than before and allow for filtering on categories or creators. Have a look!

Happy 30th Anniversary StarTropics!
2020-12-01

StarTropics was released in North America 30 years ago today. Happy anniversary to this amazing game!

StarTropics now available on Nintendo Switch Online
2019-03-13

Nintendo Switch Online is the latest place where you can play StarTropics starting today! Grab yourself a membership and you can have access to it and plenty of other classic games.

Kotaku Retro Review
2017-11-24

Kotaku has posted a retro review on StarTropics! Warning: There are a ton of spoilers in here but it's a nice read that does a wonderful job capturing the game and detailing what made it so special. You can read the article here.

NES Classic Edition Released
2016-11-11

The NES Classic Edition is now available for purchase for $59.99. Now you've got another way to play StarTropics in all its glory.

NES Classic Edition Announced
2016-07-14

Nintendo announced today that they are going to be releasing a miniature NES with 30 built-in games. StarTropics made the cut! This mini version will use HDMI to connect to your TV and comes with its own iconic NES controller to play with. The NES Classic will be available to purchase on Nov. 11 for $59.99.

StarTropics and Zoda's Revenge now available on Wii U Virtual Console
2016-05-26

Today, both StarTropics and StarTropics II are now available on the Wii U Virtual Console. If for some reason you're visiting this site and STILL haven't played both of them yet, now's your chance!

Happy 25th Anniversary StarTropics!
2015-12-01

StarTropics was first released in December of 1990. Happy 25th to the greatest game ever!