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Super Nintendo · RPG / Action
Brandish
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 (originally 1991) |
| Genre | RPG, Action |
| Developer | Koei |
| Publisher | Koei |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Brandish |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Brandish is a role-playing game released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Koei. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991. It blends RPG and action 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.
It is part of the Brandish series. Koei also made Aerobiz, Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire and Uncharted Waters II: New Horizons for the SNES.
Brandish is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
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 Brandish 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.
Brandish cheats & codes
124 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Have Over 10,000,000 Gold | FD53-A3D7 |
|---|---|
| Active Shield Modifier | ##56-AAD7 |
| Active Armor Modifier | ##56-AA67 |
| Active Sword Modifier With Infinite Swings | ##56-A2D7
5E56-A207 |
Brandish walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Brandish.
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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.
Brandish FAQ
When did Brandish come out on the SNES?
Brandish was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994; the original game dates back to 1991.
Who made Brandish?
It was developed by Koei.
Is Brandish multiplayer?
No. Brandish is a single-player game.
How long does Brandish take to play?
As a role-playing game, Brandish 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 Brandish 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.