Hyper Iria SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Platformer / Action

Hyper Iria

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1995
GenrePlatformer, Action
DeveloperBanpresto
PublisherBanpresto
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Developed by Banpresto, Hyper Iria arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1995 as a platformer. It blends platformer and action 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.

Banpresto also made Battle Racers for the SNES.

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 Hyper Iria 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.

Hyper Iria gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Hyper Iria cheats & codes

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

Untouchable7E969E24
Freeze Time Bomb7EF91D3B
Invincibility6D7E-7DA4
Jump in MidairDD75-7F67
Infinite Health7EA6DE80 7EA6DF02
Infinite Money7EBC64FF 7EBC65FF

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Hyper Iria 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.

Hyper Iria FAQ

When did Hyper Iria come out on the SNES?

Hyper Iria was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.

Who made Hyper Iria?

It was developed by Banpresto.

Is Hyper Iria multiplayer?

No. Hyper Iria is a single-player game.

How long does Hyper Iria take to play?

As a platformer, Hyper Iria 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 Hyper Iria 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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