Super Nintendo · Action-Adventure / Action
Popful Mail
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 (originally 1991) |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action |
| Developer | Nihon Falcom |
| Publisher | Nihon Falcom |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, Popful Mail is an action-adventure game developed by Nihon Falcom. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991. It blends action-adventure and action elements.
It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid. Among the 23 SNES action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.
Nihon Falcom also made Ys IV: Mask of the Sun and Ys III: Wanderers from Ys 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 a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Popful Mail is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Popful Mail cheats & codes
8 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Hp | 7E049063 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Mp | 7E036163 |
| First Boss | 7E049100 |
| Second Boss Wood Man | 7E049200 |
| Jump in Midair | DD80-A46D |
| Infinite Money | 7E0204FF
7E0205FF |
Popful Mail 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.
Popful Mail FAQ
When did Popful Mail come out on the SNES?
Popful Mail was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994; the original game dates back to 1991.
Who made Popful Mail?
It was developed by Nihon Falcom.
Is Popful Mail multiplayer?
No. Popful Mail is a single-player game.
How long does Popful Mail take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Popful Mail 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 Popful Mail 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.