Super Nintendo · Adventure
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Future's Past
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | Spectrum Holobyte |
| Publisher | Spectrum Holobyte |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Star Trek |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Spectrum Holobyte, Star Trek: The Next Generation: Future's Past arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1995 as an adventure game.
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. Among the 18 SNES adventure games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
It is part of the Star Trek series; on the SNES you can also try Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Crossroads of Time and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Starship Bridge Simulator. The series also appears on other systems with Star Trek: The Next Generation (NES) and Beyond the Nexus (Game Boy). Spectrum Holobyte also made Wordtris 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 fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Star Trek: The Next Generation: Future's Past is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Future's Past cheats & codes
118 codes on file (Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Start With 2 Lives | 8040.00 |
|---|---|
| Start With 10 Lives | 804000000000.00 |
| Infinite Lives | 0095BB24 |
| Start Each Away Mission With 1 Medical Pack | 80DDC001 |
| Start Each Away Mission With 2 Medical Packs | 80DDC002 |
| Start Each Away Mission With 4 Medical Packs (Only 3 Shown) | 80DDC004 |
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Future's Past 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.
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Future's Past FAQ
When did Star Trek: The Next Generation: Future's Past come out on the SNES?
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Future's Past was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.
Who made Star Trek: The Next Generation: Future's Past?
It was developed by Spectrum Holobyte.
Is Star Trek: The Next Generation: Future's Past multiplayer?
No. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Future's Past is a single-player game.
How long does Star Trek: The Next Generation: Future's Past take to play?
As an adventure game, Star Trek: The Next Generation: Future's Past 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 Star Trek: The Next Generation: Future's Past 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.