Famicom Bunko: Hajimari no Mori SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Adventure

Famicom Bunko: Hajimari no Mori

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1999
GenreAdventure
DeveloperPax Softnica
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Famicom Bunko: Hajimari no Mori is an adventure game released in 1999 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Pax Softnica and published by Nintendo.

It landed about 8 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1999 include Fire Emblem: Thracia 776, Columns and Power Soukoban. Among the 18 SNES adventure games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.

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 a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Famicom Bunko: Hajimari no Mori is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Famicom Bunko: Hajimari no Mori gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Famicom Bunko: Hajimari no Mori 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.

Famicom Bunko: Hajimari no Mori FAQ

When did Famicom Bunko: Hajimari no Mori come out on the SNES?

Famicom Bunko: Hajimari no Mori was released for the Super Nintendo in 1999.

Who made Famicom Bunko: Hajimari no Mori?

It was developed by Pax Softnica and published by Nintendo.

Is Famicom Bunko: Hajimari no Mori multiplayer?

No. Famicom Bunko: Hajimari no Mori is a single-player game.

How long does Famicom Bunko: Hajimari no Mori take to play?

As an adventure game, Famicom Bunko: Hajimari no Mori typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Famicom Bunko: Hajimari no Mori 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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