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Super Nintendo · RPG
Arcana
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | HAL Laboratory |
| Publisher | HAL Laboratory |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| ESRB | E10+ |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by HAL Laboratory, Arcana arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1992 as a role-playing game.
It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V.
HAL Laboratory also made Kirby's Dream Land 3, Kirby Super Star and Kirby's Avalanche for the SNES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
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 Arcana 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.
Arcana cheats & codes
201 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Money For Weapons | C225-0F02 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Money For Items | C22A-0402 |
| Infinite Money For Rooms | C229-640E |
| Infinite Money For Elixir | C22F-A7DE |
| Level And Statistics For All Characters In Group Are Increased After Each Battle You Win | B387-DFF2 |
| Magic Points Don't Decrease | 828B-AF2E |
Arcana walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Arcana.
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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.
Arcana FAQ
When did Arcana come out on the SNES?
Arcana was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.
Who made Arcana?
It was developed by HAL Laboratory.
Is Arcana multiplayer?
No. Arcana is a single-player game.
How long does Arcana take to play?
As a role-playing game, Arcana 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 Arcana 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.