Super Nintendo · Shoot 'em Up / Action
BioMetal
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Athena |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1993, BioMetal is a shoot 'em up developed by Athena and published by Activision. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings. Among the 53 SNES shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.
Athena also made X-Kaliber 2097, Strike Gunner S.T.G and Super Bowling for the SNES.
BioMetal is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing BioMetal is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
BioMetal cheats & codes
12 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | C26E-6D02 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Charge | C262-0D62 |
BioMetal walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for BioMetal.
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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.
BioMetal FAQ
When did BioMetal come out on the SNES?
BioMetal was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Who made BioMetal?
It was developed by Athena and published by Activision.
Is BioMetal multiplayer?
No. BioMetal is a single-player game.
How long does BioMetal take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, BioMetal typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about BioMetal 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.