Mystic Ark SNES box art

Super Nintendo · RPG

Mystic Ark

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1995
GenreRPG
DeveloperProduce
PublisherEnix
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Developed by Produce and published by Enix, Mystic Ark arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1995 as a role-playing game.

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.

Produce also made Brain Lord 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)

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 Mystic Ark 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.

Mystic Ark gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Mystic Ark cheats & codes

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

Magic Modifier slot 17EB03000
Magic Modifier slot 27EB03100
Magic Modifier slot 37EB03200
Magic Modifier slot 47EB03300
Magic Modifier slot 57EB03400
Magic Modifier slot 67EB03500

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Mystic Ark 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.

Mystic Ark FAQ

When did Mystic Ark come out on the SNES?

Mystic Ark was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.

Who made Mystic Ark?

It was developed by Produce and published by Enix.

Is Mystic Ark multiplayer?

No. Mystic Ark is a single-player game.

How long does Mystic Ark take to play?

As a role-playing game, Mystic Ark 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 Mystic Ark 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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