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Super Nintendo · RPG
Final Fantasy IV
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Square |
| Publisher | Square |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Final Fantasy |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 37 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1991, Final Fantasy IV is a role-playing game developed by Square. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Final Fantasy II.
It belongs to the SNES's earliest wave of games. Other notable SNES releases from 1991 include Lemmings, SimEarth and Super Castlevania IV. Among the 100 SNES RPGs in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Final Fantasy series; on the SNES you can also try Final Fantasy VI, Final Fantasy V and Final Fantasy Mystic Quest. The series also appears on other systems with Final Fantasy VII (PS1) and Final Fantasy VIII (PS1). Square also made Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana and Bahamut Lagoon for the SNES.
Final Fantasy IV 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)
- you want to experience one of the SNES's defining games
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 Final Fantasy IV 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.
Final Fantasy IV cheats & codes
86 codes on file (Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Walk Through Walls | 00A7C64A |
|---|---|
| The Job Points Your Character Has Out Of His Max For The Level | 7E053B63 |
| Infinite Time (Ex. Castle Karnak) | 7E0AFDFF |
| Infinite Items In 1st Slot | 7E074063 |
| 1st Slot Item Modifier (??=1-255) | 7E0640?? |
| Get Items By Using Items In The First Slot | 01A6F244 |
Final Fantasy IV walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Final Fantasy IV.
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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.
Final Fantasy IV FAQ
When did Final Fantasy IV come out on the SNES?
Final Fantasy IV was released for the Super Nintendo in 1991.
Who made Final Fantasy IV?
It was developed by Square.
Is Final Fantasy IV multiplayer?
No. Final Fantasy IV is a single-player game.
How long does Final Fantasy IV take to play?
As a role-playing game, Final Fantasy IV 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 Final Fantasy IV 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.