Front Mission Classic
Super Nintendo · RPG / Action
Live A Live
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | RPG, Action, Strategy |
| Developer | Square Enix |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| ESRB | E10+ |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 16 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, Live A Live is a role-playing game developed by Square Enix. It blends RPG, action and strategy elements.
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 #10 by legacy score.
Square Enix also made Super Mario RPG, Final Fantasy Mystic Quest and Trials of Mana for the SNES.
Live A Live is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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 Live A Live 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.
Live A Live cheats & codes
170 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Enable English Characters For Monk Name | CB96-5DDB |
|---|---|
| Show Ninja's Full Default Name | DC5E-54DC |
| Reduce/Eliminate Battle Text Errors | 1095-7D00
5D95-7D60 |
| Any Item You Pickup Sets That Item to 90 In Inventory | 9C04-7F64
CB0F-7F64
9C0F-7FA4 |
| Monk's Name Ends With 'Sage' In Battle | 97E7-EF65
1FE7-EFA5
15E7-E4D5
19E7-E405 |
| Don't Add Japanese Characters To Names | 1D9D-E7D6
D05D-8DDC
DA5D-84DC
DD54-84DC
DD54-8DDC |
Live A Live walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Live A Live.
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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.
Live A Live FAQ
When did Live A Live come out on the SNES?
Live A Live was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.
Who made Live A Live?
It was developed by Square Enix.
Is Live A Live multiplayer?
No. Live A Live is a single-player game.
How long does Live A Live take to play?
As a role-playing game, Live A Live 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 Live A Live 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.