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Super Nintendo · RPG / Strategy
Front Mission
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | RPG, Strategy |
| Developer | Square Enix |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Front Mission |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 13 |
Front Mission is a role-playing game released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Square Enix. It blends RPG and strategy elements.
It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Among the 100 SNES RPGs in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.
It is part of the Front Mission series; on the SNES you can also try Front Mission Series: Gun Hazard. The series also appears on other systems with Front Mission 3 (PS1) and Front Mission 2 (PS1). Square Enix also made Super Mario RPG, Final Fantasy Mystic Quest and Live A Live for the SNES.
Front Mission supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
- 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 Front Mission 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.
Front Mission cheats & codes
76 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With $16,777,715 | DDE5-5D05 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Money | C2EC-5DD5
C2EC-54D5 |
Front Mission walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Front Mission.
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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.
Front Mission FAQ
When did Front Mission come out on the SNES?
Front Mission was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.
Who made Front Mission?
It was developed by Square Enix.
Is Front Mission multiplayer?
Yes. Front Mission supports up to 2 players.
How long does Front Mission take to play?
As a role-playing game, Front Mission 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 Front Mission 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.