Final Fantasy Classic
Nintendo Entertainment System · RPG
Faxanadu
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1987 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Hudson |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Xanadu |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 14 |
Developed by Hudson and published by Nintendo, Faxanadu arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987 as a role-playing game.
It landed about 2 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1987 include Final Fantasy, Metal Gear and Mega Man. Among the 63 NES RPGs in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Xanadu series. Hudson also made Adventure Island 3, Bomberman II and Doraemon for the NES.
Faxanadu is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Faxanadu is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Faxanadu cheats & codes
123 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Double Starting Power | AXXSNTAP |
|---|---|
| Triple Starting Power | AUXSNTAP |
| Half Normal Amount Of Gold | IASEPSZA |
| Double Normal Amount Of Gold | GPSEPSZA |
| Infinite Magic | AEENEZZA |
| Jump In Direction You Are Facing | AVXVGPSZ |
Faxanadu walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Faxanadu.
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Faxanadu FAQ
When did Faxanadu come out on the NES?
Faxanadu was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987.
Who made Faxanadu?
It was developed by Hudson and published by Nintendo.
Is Faxanadu multiplayer?
No. Faxanadu is a single-player game.
How long does Faxanadu take to play?
As a role-playing game, Faxanadu typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Faxanadu 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.