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Rise of the Phoenix
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| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 (originally 1993) |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Koei |
| Publisher | Koei |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1995, Rise of the Phoenix is a strategy game developed by Koei. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1993.
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.
Koei also made Aerobiz, Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire and Uncharted Waters II: New Horizons for the SNES.
Rise of the Phoenix supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Rise of the Phoenix is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Rise of the Phoenix 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.
Rise of the Phoenix FAQ
When did Rise of the Phoenix come out on the SNES?
Rise of the Phoenix was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995; the original game dates back to 1993.
Who made Rise of the Phoenix?
It was developed by Koei.
Is Rise of the Phoenix multiplayer?
Yes. Rise of the Phoenix supports up to 2 players.
How long does Rise of the Phoenix take to play?
As a strategy game, Rise of the Phoenix 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 Rise of the Phoenix 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.