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Super Nintendo · RPG
Illusion of Gaia
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Quintet |
| Publisher | Enix |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 14 |
Illusion of Gaia is a role-playing game released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Quintet and published by Enix. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Illusion of Time.
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. Among the 100 SNES RPGs in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.
Quintet also made ActRaiser, Terranigma and Soul Blazer 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 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 are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Illusion of Gaia 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.
Illusion of Gaia cheats & codes
131 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | C2A5-44A2 |
|---|---|
| Less Charge Time For Psycho Dash | D98F-4F0C |
| Less Charge Time For Dark Friar | D98B-4DDC |
| Start With A Lot More Energy | F061-44DD |
| Start With 20 Strength Points | F065-4D0D |
| Start With 50 Strength Points | 7465-4D0D |
Illusion of Gaia 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.
Illusion of Gaia FAQ
When did Illusion of Gaia come out on the SNES?
Illusion of Gaia was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.
Who made Illusion of Gaia?
It was developed by Quintet and published by Enix.
Is Illusion of Gaia multiplayer?
No. Illusion of Gaia is a single-player game.
How long does Illusion of Gaia take to play?
As a role-playing game, Illusion of Gaia 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 Illusion of Gaia 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.