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Super Nintendo · Puzzle

BreakThru!

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperZoo Corporation
PublisherSpectrum Holobyte
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

BreakThru! is a puzzle game released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Zoo Corporation and published by Spectrum Holobyte.

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. Among the 49 SNES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.

BreakThru! supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing BreakThru! is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

BreakThru! gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

BreakThru! cheats & codes

6 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Time7E125B1E
Time Speed Modifier7E0BC9:XX

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BreakThru! walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for BreakThru!.

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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.

BreakThru! FAQ

When did BreakThru! come out on the SNES?

BreakThru! was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.

Who made BreakThru!?

It was developed by Zoo Corporation and published by Spectrum Holobyte.

Is BreakThru! multiplayer?

Yes. BreakThru! supports up to 2 players.

How long does BreakThru! take to play?

As a puzzle game, BreakThru! 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 BreakThru! 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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