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Super Nintendo · Action-Adventure / Adventure
SOS
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Adventure |
| Developer | Human |
| Publisher | Vic Tokai |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1993, SOS is an action-adventure game developed by Human and published by Vic Tokai. It blends action-adventure and adventure elements.
It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings. Among the 23 SNES action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.
Human also made Clock Tower, Super Soccer and F1 Pole Position for the SNES.
SOS is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
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 SOS 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.
SOS cheats & codes
7 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Prevent The Initial Capsizing of The Ship (And More) | 7E030501 |
|---|---|
| Ship Is Always Right-Side-Up | 7E0212:00
7E0213:00 |
| Time Remaining - 26:19 | 7E03A028
7E03A100
7E03A221
7E03A300 |
| Time Remaining - 59:59 | 7E03A000
7E03A100
7E03A200
7E03A300 |
SOS 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.
SOS FAQ
When did SOS come out on the SNES?
SOS was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Who made SOS?
It was developed by Human and published by Vic Tokai.
Is SOS multiplayer?
No. SOS is a single-player game.
How long does SOS take to play?
As an action-adventure game, SOS 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 SOS 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.