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Cool World
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Ocean |
| Publisher | Ocean |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1993, Cool World is an action game developed by Ocean.
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.
Ocean also made Worms, The Addams Family and Addams Family Values for the SNES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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 Cool World 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.
Cool World cheats & codes
41 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Life | DFBE-DD07 |
|---|---|
| Start With 9 Lives | DBBE-DD07 |
| Unlimited Lives | C2B6-D4DC |
| Continue With 9 Lives | DB8F-6DAD |
| Unlimited Continues | C2B2-DF67 |
| Start With 1 Nickel | 3187-64DD |
Cool World walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Cool World.
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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.
Cool World FAQ
When did Cool World come out on the SNES?
Cool World was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Who made Cool World?
It was developed by Ocean.
Is Cool World multiplayer?
No. Cool World is a single-player game.
How long does Cool World take to play?
As an action game, Cool World 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 Cool World 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.