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Super Famicom Wars
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Intelligent Systems |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Wars |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo, Super Famicom Wars arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1998 as a strategy game.
It landed about 7 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1998 include FIFA: Road to World Cup 98, Frogger and Dr. Mario. Among the 52 SNES strategy games in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.
It is part of the Wars series. The series also appears on other systems with Famicom Wars (NES) and Game Boy Wars (Game Boy). Intelligent Systems also made Tetris Attack, Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 and Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War for the SNES.
Super Famicom Wars supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Super Famicom Wars is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Super Famicom Wars cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Gold (Orange Star Army) | 7E7179A0
7E717A8C |
|---|---|
| Infinite Gold (Blue Moon Army) | 7E71D0A0
7E71D18C |
| Infinite Gold (Green Earth Army) | 7E7227A0
7E72288C |
| Infinite Gold (Yellow Comet Army) | 7E727EA0
7E727F8C |
Super Famicom Wars walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Super Famicom Wars.
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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 Famicom Wars FAQ
When did Super Famicom Wars come out on the SNES?
Super Famicom Wars was released for the Super Nintendo in 1998.
Who made Super Famicom Wars?
It was developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
Is Super Famicom Wars multiplayer?
Yes. Super Famicom Wars supports up to 2 players.
How long does Super Famicom Wars take to play?
As a strategy game, Super Famicom Wars 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 Super Famicom Wars 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.