Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Platformer / Action

Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow

Certified classic

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1996
GenrePlatformer, Action
DeveloperDisney Interactive
PublisherEurocom
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesDonald Duck
ESRBKA
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 11

Developed by Disney Interactive and published by Eurocom, Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1996 as a platformer. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Donald in Maui Mallard. It blends platformer and action elements.

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!. Among the 140 SNES platformers in our database, it ranks #25 by legacy score.

It is part of the Donald Duck series. The series also appears on other systems with Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers (N64) and Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow (Genesis).

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you want to experience one of the SNES's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow cheats & codes

24 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite LivesC28E-0FDB
Infinite HealthC260-6D6A
Infinite Regular RoundsC2E5-D7AC
Infinite White RoundsC2EB-DFDC
Infinite Orange RoundsC2EC-D40C
Infinite Time In Bonus AreasC26C-D4D9

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Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow 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.

Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow FAQ

When did Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow come out on the SNES?

Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow was released for the Super Nintendo in 1996.

Who made Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow?

It was developed by Disney Interactive and published by Eurocom.

Is Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow multiplayer?

No. Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow is a single-player game.

How long does Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow take to play?

As a platformer, Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow 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 Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow 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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