Breath of Fire II Classic
Super Nintendo · RPG
Breath of Fire
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Squaresoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Breath of Fire |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, Breath of Fire is a role-playing game developed by Capcom and published by Squaresoft.
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 100 SNES RPGs in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.
It is part of the Breath of Fire series; on the SNES you can also try Breath of Fire II. The series also appears on other systems with Breath of Fire III (PS1) and Breath of Fire IV (PS1). Capcom also made Mega Man X, Mega Man 7 and Mega Man X2 for the SNES.
Breath of Fire 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 want to experience one of the SNES's defining games
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 Breath of Fire 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.
Breath of Fire cheats & codes
556 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Create A New Character That Starts At Level 5 | D9BF-CD69 |
|---|---|
| Create A New Character That Starts With 153 Max H.P. | BBBF-CFD9 |
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| Create A New Character That Starts With 20 Max A.P. | F0BF-C4D9 |
| Create A New Character That Starts With 20 A.P. | F0BF-C469 |
| Create A New Character That Starts With INT. At 22 | F1B4-CD09 |
Breath of Fire walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Breath of Fire.
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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.
Breath of Fire FAQ
When did Breath of Fire come out on the SNES?
Breath of Fire was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.
Who made Breath of Fire?
It was developed by Capcom and published by Squaresoft.
Is Breath of Fire multiplayer?
No. Breath of Fire is a single-player game.
How long does Breath of Fire take to play?
As a role-playing game, Breath of Fire 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 Breath of Fire 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.