Down the World: Mervil's Ambition SNES box art

Super Nintendo · RPG

Down the World: Mervil's Ambition

Deep cut

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994
GenreRPG
DeveloperASCII Corporation
PublisherASCII Corporation
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Down the World: Mervil's Ambition is a role-playing game released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo, developed by ASCII Corporation.

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.

ASCII Corporation also made Ardy Lightfoot, Solid Runner and Spindizzy Worlds for the SNES.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

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 Down the World: Mervil's Ambition 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.

Down the World: Mervil's Ambition gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Down the World: Mervil's Ambition walkthroughs & guides

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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.

Down the World: Mervil's Ambition FAQ

When did Down the World: Mervil's Ambition come out on the SNES?

Down the World: Mervil's Ambition was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.

Who made Down the World: Mervil's Ambition?

It was developed by ASCII Corporation.

Is Down the World: Mervil's Ambition multiplayer?

No. Down the World: Mervil's Ambition is a single-player game.

How long does Down the World: Mervil's Ambition take to play?

As a role-playing game, Down the World: Mervil's Ambition 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 Down the World: Mervil's Ambition 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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