Super Nintendo · RPG
Lufia & the Fortress of Doom
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Taito |
| Publisher | Taito |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Lufia |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Developed by Taito, Lufia & the Fortress of Doom arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1993 as a role-playing game.
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.
It is part of the Lufia series; on the SNES you can also try Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals and Lufia. The series also appears on other systems with Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals (DS) and Lufia: The Ruins of Lore (GBA). Taito also made Space Invaders, Arkanoid and Darius Twin 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 Lufia & the Fortress of Doom 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.
Lufia & the Fortress of Doom 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.
Lufia & the Fortress of Doom FAQ
When did Lufia & the Fortress of Doom come out on the SNES?
Lufia & the Fortress of Doom was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Who made Lufia & the Fortress of Doom?
It was developed by Taito.
Is Lufia & the Fortress of Doom multiplayer?
No. Lufia & the Fortress of Doom is a single-player game.
How long does Lufia & the Fortress of Doom take to play?
As a role-playing game, Lufia & the Fortress of Doom typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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