Super Nintendo · RPG
Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Neverland |
| Publisher | Taito |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Lufia |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals is a role-playing game released in 1996 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Neverland and published by Taito.
It landed about 5 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1996 include Super Mario RPG, FIFA 97 and Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!.
It is part of the Lufia series; on the SNES you can also try Lufia & the Fortress of Doom and Lufia. The series also appears on other systems with Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals (DS) and Lufia: The Ruins of Lore (GBA).
Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals 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)
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 II: Rise of the Sinistrals 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 II: Rise of the Sinistrals cheats & codes
785 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Alternate Code | EE64-D46D |
|---|---|
| Greater Damage | DD68-D7AD |
| 999 ATP/DFP/STR, Up To 9999 Damage | DDE0-1D69 |
| Level 22 After One Battle | EEEC-17A1 |
| Alternate Code | 6EEB-17A1 |
| Alternate Code | EEB7-1D00 |
Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals 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 II: Rise of the Sinistrals FAQ
When did Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals come out on the SNES?
Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals was released for the Super Nintendo in 1996.
Who made Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals?
It was developed by Neverland and published by Taito.
Is Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals multiplayer?
No. Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals is a single-player game.
How long does Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals take to play?
As a role-playing game, Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals 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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