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Super Nintendo · Action / Platformer
Spirou
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Infogrames |
| Publisher | Infogrames |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Spirou |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1996, Spirou is an action game developed by Infogrames. It blends action and platformer elements.
It landed about 5 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1996 include Super Mario RPG, FIFA 97 and Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!.
It is part of the Spirou series. The series also appears on other systems with Spirou (Genesis) and Spirou: The Robot Invasion (GBC). Infogrames also made Tintin in Tibet, Asterix and Dragon View 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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Spirou 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.
Spirou cheats & codes
10 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 7E064005 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 7E064C09 |
| Infinite Piccolo Hats | 7E06429C |
| Stage Text Modifier | 7E05D800 |
| Debug Menu | 7E0EF401 |
| Enable debugger. | DD64-1DA4 |
Spirou 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.
Spirou FAQ
When did Spirou come out on the SNES?
Spirou was released for the Super Nintendo in 1996.
Who made Spirou?
It was developed by Infogrames.
Is Spirou multiplayer?
No. Spirou is a single-player game.
How long does Spirou take to play?
As an action game, Spirou 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 Spirou 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.