An American Tail: Fievel Goes West SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Action / Platformer

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperShimada Kikaku
PublisherHudson
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, An American Tail: Fievel Goes West is an action game developed by Shimada Kikaku and published by Hudson. It blends action and platformer elements.

It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid.

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)
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing An American Tail: Fievel Goes West 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.

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West cheats & codes

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

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An American Tail: Fievel Goes West 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.

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West FAQ

When did An American Tail: Fievel Goes West come out on the SNES?

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.

Who made An American Tail: Fievel Goes West?

It was developed by Shimada Kikaku and published by Hudson.

Is An American Tail: Fievel Goes West multiplayer?

No. An American Tail: Fievel Goes West is a single-player game.

How long does An American Tail: Fievel Goes West take to play?

As an action game, An American Tail: Fievel Goes West 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 An American Tail: Fievel Goes West 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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