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Super Nintendo · Platformer / Action
Super Adventure Island
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| Developer | Hudson |
| Publisher | Hudson |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Adventure Island |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 13 |
Developed by Hudson, Super Adventure Island arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1992 as a platformer. It blends platformer and action elements.
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. Among the 140 SNES platformers in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.
It is part of the Adventure Island series; on the SNES you can also try Super Adventure Island II. The series also appears on other systems with Adventure Island II (NES) and Adventure Island 3 (NES). Hudson also made Super Bomberman 3, Super Bomberman 2 and Super Bomberman 5 for the SNES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the SNES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Super Adventure Island is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Super Adventure Island cheats & codes
84 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Life Instead Of 3 | DD6A-646F |
|---|---|
| Start With 5 Lives | D06A-646F |
| Start With 10 Lives | DB6A-646F |
| Start With 15 Lives | D36A-646F |
| Start With 25 Lives | F66A-646F |
| Start With 50 Lives | 7F6A-646F |
Super Adventure Island walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Super Adventure Island.
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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.
Super Adventure Island FAQ
When did Super Adventure Island come out on the SNES?
Super Adventure Island was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.
Who made Super Adventure Island?
It was developed by Hudson.
Is Super Adventure Island multiplayer?
No. Super Adventure Island is a single-player game.
How long does Super Adventure Island take to play?
As a platformer, Super Adventure Island 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 Super Adventure Island 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.