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Super Nintendo · Action
Spanky's Quest
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Natsume |
| Publisher | Natsume |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by Natsume, Spanky's Quest arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1992 as an action game.
It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V.
Natsume also made Wild Guns, Pocky & Rocky and Pocky & Rocky 2 for the SNES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Spanky's Quest is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Spanky's Quest cheats & codes
20 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 40AC-DF08 |
|---|---|
| Start With 1 Life | DD31-AFAD |
| Start With 6 Lives | D931-AFAD |
| Start With 10 Lives | DB31-AFAD |
| Start With 1 Key In All Areas After 1-1 | CB3F-0FDF
DF3F-0F0F |
| Start On Area 2-1 | CB35-A7AD
DF36-ADDD |
Spanky's Quest 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.
Spanky's Quest FAQ
When did Spanky's Quest come out on the SNES?
Spanky's Quest was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.
Who made Spanky's Quest?
It was developed by Natsume.
Is Spanky's Quest multiplayer?
No. Spanky's Quest is a single-player game.
How long does Spanky's Quest take to play?
As an action game, Spanky's Quest typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Spanky's Quest 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.