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Cliffhanger
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Malibu Games |
| Publisher | Sony Imagesoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Cliffhanger is an action game released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Malibu Games and published by Sony Imagesoft.
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.
Malibu Games also made 3 Ninjas Kick Back, MechWarrior 3050 and Sports Illustrated: Championship Football & Baseball for the SNES.
Cliffhanger 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Cliffhanger is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Cliffhanger cheats & codes
54 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 3C8B-1D69 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Health | C28E-44A9 |
| Don't Have To Fight Enemies For Screen To Scroll | BAE0-3D61 |
| Infinite Ammo | C2CD-34A5 |
Cliffhanger walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Cliffhanger.
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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.
Cliffhanger FAQ
When did Cliffhanger come out on the SNES?
Cliffhanger was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Who made Cliffhanger?
It was developed by Malibu Games and published by Sony Imagesoft.
Is Cliffhanger multiplayer?
No. Cliffhanger is a single-player game.
How long does Cliffhanger take to play?
As an action game, Cliffhanger typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Cliffhanger 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.