Frantic Flea SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Platformer

Frantic Flea

Deep cut

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1996
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperHaus Teknikka
PublisherGameTek
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1996, Frantic Flea is a platformer developed by Haus Teknikka and published by GameTek.

It landed about 5 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1996 include Super Mario RPG, FIFA 97 and Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • 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 get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Frantic Flea is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Frantic Flea gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Frantic Flea cheats & codes

2 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Lives7E1F6909
Percentage of Ants Collected Modifier7E1EBA??

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Frantic Flea 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.

Frantic Flea FAQ

When did Frantic Flea come out on the SNES?

Frantic Flea was released for the Super Nintendo in 1996.

Who made Frantic Flea?

It was developed by Haus Teknikka and published by GameTek.

Is Frantic Flea multiplayer?

No. Frantic Flea is a single-player game.

How long does Frantic Flea take to play?

As a platformer, Frantic Flea 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 Frantic Flea 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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