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Cutthroat Island
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| Developer | LJN |
| Publisher | LJN |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Cutthroat Island is a platformer released in 1996 for the Super Nintendo, developed by LJN. It blends platformer and action elements.
It landed about 5 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1996 include Super Mario RPG, FIFA 97 and Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!.
LJN also made WWF Super WrestleMania, WWF Royal Rumble and Alien 3 for the SNES.
Cutthroat Island supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Cutthroat Island is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Cutthroat Island cheats & codes
33 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| No Enemies And Bosses Are Invisible | C92C-47D8 |
|---|---|
| 1 Hit Kills Almost Everything | 50C7-3DD8 |
| Start With 1 Life | DFEA-34A1 |
| Start With 5 Lives | D9EA-34A1 |
| Start With 9 Lives | DBEA-34A1 |
| Start With 15 Lives | DEEA-34A1 |
Cutthroat Island walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Cutthroat Island.
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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.
Cutthroat Island FAQ
When did Cutthroat Island come out on the SNES?
Cutthroat Island was released for the Super Nintendo in 1996.
Who made Cutthroat Island?
It was developed by LJN.
Is Cutthroat Island multiplayer?
Yes. Cutthroat Island supports up to 2 players.
How long does Cutthroat Island take to play?
As a platformer, Cutthroat Island 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 Cutthroat Island 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.