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Super Nintendo · Platformer
Home Alone
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Altron |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Home Alone |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1991, Home Alone is a platformer developed by Altron and published by THQ.
It belongs to the SNES's earliest wave of games. Other notable SNES releases from 1991 include Final Fantasy IV, Lemmings and SimEarth.
It is part of the Home Alone series; on the SNES you can also try Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. The series also appears on other systems with Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (NES) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (Genesis). Altron also made Aguri Suzuki F-1 Super Driving for the SNES.
Home Alone is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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 Home Alone 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.
Home Alone cheats & codes
101 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Life Instead Of 3 | DF2B-AFD4 |
|---|---|
| Start With 2 Lives | D42B-AFD4 |
| Start With 5 Lives | D92B-AFD4 |
| Start With 9 Lives | DB2B-AFD4 |
| Start With 25 Lives | 492B-AFD4 |
| Start With 50 Lives | 9D2B-AFD4 |
Home Alone walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Home Alone.
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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.
Home Alone FAQ
When did Home Alone come out on the SNES?
Home Alone was released for the Super Nintendo in 1991.
Who made Home Alone?
It was developed by Altron and published by THQ.
Is Home Alone multiplayer?
No. Home Alone is a single-player game.
How long does Home Alone take to play?
As a platformer, Home Alone 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.
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