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Super Nintendo · RPG
Final Fantasy VI
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Square |
| Publisher | Square |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Final Fantasy |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 37 |
Final Fantasy VI is a role-playing game released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Square. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Final Fantasy III.
It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Donkey Kong Country, Super Metroid and EarthBound. Among the 100 SNES RPGs in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Final Fantasy series; on the SNES you can also try Final Fantasy IV, 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 VI supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
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 a game to beat together with a friend
- 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 only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Final Fantasy VI 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 VI cheats & codes
2,364 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Player 1 Perceived Level 255 In Combat | 7E3B18FF |
|---|---|
| Infinite Morph | 7E3F305D |
| Overwrite Status Effects Player 1 | 7E3EF800 |
| Don't Display Status Image Player 1 | 7E2EC300 |
| Always Display The Turn Gauge | 7E3B0400 |
| Always Run | 7E11DF20 |
Final Fantasy VI 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.
Final Fantasy VI FAQ
When did Final Fantasy VI come out on the SNES?
Final Fantasy VI was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.
Who made Final Fantasy VI?
It was developed by Square.
Is Final Fantasy VI multiplayer?
Yes. Final Fantasy VI supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Final Fantasy VI take to play?
As a role-playing game, Final Fantasy VI 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 VI 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.