Aaahh!!! Real Monsters SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Action / Platformer

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1995
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperRealtime Associates
PublisherViacom New Media
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBKA
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Developed by Realtime Associates and published by Viacom New Media, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1995 as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.

It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Among the 158 SNES action games in our database, it ranks #24 by legacy score.

Realtime Associates also made Beavis and Butt-head, Warlock and Socks the Cat Rocks the Hill for the SNES.

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

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)

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Aaahh!!! Real Monsters 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.

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters cheats & codes

57 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite EnergyC282-04A7
Infinite GarbageDD8E-4DD7
Get Nothing For Each Trash BagDDC8-0FAF
Get 20 For Each Trash Bag4DC8-0FAF
Get 100 For Each Trash Bag88C8-0FAF
Infinite LivesDDC0-3FDF

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Aaahh!!! Real Monsters walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters FAQ

When did Aaahh!!! Real Monsters come out on the SNES?

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.

Who made Aaahh!!! Real Monsters?

It was developed by Realtime Associates and published by Viacom New Media.

Is Aaahh!!! Real Monsters multiplayer?

No. Aaahh!!! Real Monsters is a single-player game.

How long does Aaahh!!! Real Monsters take to play?

As an action game, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters 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 Aaahh!!! Real Monsters 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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