Ihatovo Monogatari SNES box art

Super Nintendo · RPG / Adventure

Ihatovo Monogatari

Deep cut

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1993
GenreRPG, Adventure
DeveloperHectorSoft
PublisherHectorSoft
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by HectorSoft, Ihatovo Monogatari arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1993 as a role-playing game. It blends RPG and adventure elements.

It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings.

HectorSoft also made Simulation Pro Yakyū for the SNES.

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Ihatovo Monogatari 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.

Ihatovo Monogatari gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Ihatovo Monogatari 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.

Ihatovo Monogatari FAQ

When did Ihatovo Monogatari come out on the SNES?

Ihatovo Monogatari was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.

Who made Ihatovo Monogatari?

It was developed by HectorSoft.

Is Ihatovo Monogatari multiplayer?

No. Ihatovo Monogatari is a single-player game.

How long does Ihatovo Monogatari take to play?

As a role-playing game, Ihatovo Monogatari 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 Ihatovo Monogatari 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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