Super Nintendo · Adventure / Action
Phantom 2040
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Adventure, Action |
| Developer | Viacom New Media |
| Publisher | Viacom New Media |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1995, Phantom 2040 is an adventure game developed by Viacom New Media. It blends adventure and action 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. Among the 18 SNES adventure games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
Viacom New Media also made Bugs Bunny Rabbit Rampage, Rocko's Modern Life: Spunky's Dangerous Day and Nickelodeon GUTS 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 a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Phantom 2040 is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Phantom 2040 cheats & codes
33 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 7E02B49A |
|---|---|
| FAKE Infinite Health | 7E044A40 |
| Invincible | 7E04101F |
| Infinite Weapon Energy | 7E02B904
7E044C41 |
Phantom 2040 walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Phantom 2040.
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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.
Phantom 2040 FAQ
When did Phantom 2040 come out on the SNES?
Phantom 2040 was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.
Who made Phantom 2040?
It was developed by Viacom New Media.
Is Phantom 2040 multiplayer?
No. Phantom 2040 is a single-player game.
How long does Phantom 2040 take to play?
As an adventure game, Phantom 2040 typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Phantom 2040 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.