Magical Pop'n SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Action / Platformer

Magical Pop'n

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1995
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperPolestar Co., Ltd.
PublisherPack In Video
Players1–5 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1995, Magical Pop'n is an action game developed by Polestar Co., Ltd. and published by Pack In Video. It blends action and platformer elements.

It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.

Magical Pop'n supports up to 5 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Magical Pop'n is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Magical Pop'n gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Magical Pop'n cheats & codes

18 codes on file (Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Health7E051A0E
Invincible7E105402
Have All Magical Attacks7E050405
Infinite Stars7E050863 7E050A09 7E050C09

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Magical Pop'n 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.

Magical Pop'n FAQ

When did Magical Pop'n come out on the SNES?

Magical Pop'n was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.

Who made Magical Pop'n?

It was developed by Polestar Co., Ltd. and published by Pack In Video.

Is Magical Pop'n multiplayer?

Yes. Magical Pop'n supports up to 5 players.

How long does Magical Pop'n take to play?

As an action game, Magical Pop'n typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Magical Pop'n 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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