Super Nintendo · RPG
Eye of the Beholder
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 (originally 1990) |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Dungeons & Dragons |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Eye of the Beholder is a role-playing game released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Capcom. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1990.
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.
It is part of the Dungeons & Dragons series; on the SNES you can also try Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Eye of the Beholder. The series also appears on other systems with Dungeons & Dragons: Warriors of the Eternal Sun (Genesis) and Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Treasure of Tarmin (Intellivision). Capcom also made Mega Man X, Mega Man 7 and Mega Man X2 for the SNES.
Eye of the Beholder is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
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 Eye of the Beholder 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.
Eye of the Beholder walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Eye of the Beholder.
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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.
Eye of the Beholder FAQ
When did Eye of the Beholder come out on the SNES?
Eye of the Beholder was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994; the original game dates back to 1990.
Who made Eye of the Beholder?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is Eye of the Beholder multiplayer?
No. Eye of the Beholder is a single-player game.
How long does Eye of the Beholder take to play?
As a role-playing game, Eye of the Beholder typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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