Hurricanes SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Action

Hurricanes

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994
GenreAction
DeveloperProbe Software
PublisherU.S. Gold
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, Hurricanes is an action game developed by Probe Software and published by U.S. Gold.

It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid.

Probe Software also made Batman Forever, Judge Dredd and Stargate for the SNES.

Hurricanes supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Hurricanes is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Hurricanes gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Hurricanes cheats & codes

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

Infinite Time7E125209
Infinite Health7E0D0E2C
Infinite Lives7E0D1609

See all Hurricanes cheats

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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.

Hurricanes FAQ

When did Hurricanes come out on the SNES?

Hurricanes was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.

Who made Hurricanes?

It was developed by Probe Software and published by U.S. Gold.

Is Hurricanes multiplayer?

Yes. Hurricanes supports up to 2 players.

How long does Hurricanes take to play?

As an action game, Hurricanes 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.

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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