Dream TV SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Action

Dream TV

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1992
GenreAction
DeveloperTriffix
PublisherTriffix
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Dream TV is an action game released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Triffix.

It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V.

Triffix also made Space Football: One on One 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 Dream TV 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.

Dream TV gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Dream TV cheats & codes

45 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite LivesDDCE C7DC
Start With 5 LivesD9B8 1F04
Start With 1 LifeDFB8 1F04
Start With 8 LivesD6B8 1F04
Monsters Take Only 1 Hit To Kill (Except Skeletons)8F23 3768
Mega-Jump (Switch Off To Land Again)8F84 17D8

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Dream TV walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Dream TV.

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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.

Dream TV FAQ

When did Dream TV come out on the SNES?

Dream TV was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.

Who made Dream TV?

It was developed by Triffix.

Is Dream TV multiplayer?

No. Dream TV is a single-player game.

How long does Dream TV take to play?

As an action game, Dream TV 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 Dream TV 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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