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Super Nintendo · RPG
Alcahest
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | HAL Laboratory |
| Publisher | Square |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| ESRB | E10+ |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1997, Alcahest is a role-playing game developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Square.
It landed about 6 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1997 include Kirby's Dream Land 3, Space Invaders and The Lost Vikings 2.
HAL Laboratory also made Kirby's Dream Land 3, Kirby Super Star and Kirby's Avalanche for the SNES.
Alcahest supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Alcahest 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.
Alcahest cheats & codes
28 codes on file (Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 7E18582F |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 7E197309 |
| Exp. Modifier | 7E1969??
7E196A?? |
| Quick Level Gain | 7E196D00
7E196E00
7E196F00 |
Alcahest 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.
Alcahest FAQ
When did Alcahest come out on the SNES?
Alcahest was released for the Super Nintendo in 1997.
Who made Alcahest?
It was developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Square.
Is Alcahest multiplayer?
Yes. Alcahest supports up to 2 players.
How long does Alcahest take to play?
As a role-playing game, Alcahest 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 Alcahest 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.