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Super Mario RPG
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Square Enix |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Mario |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 30 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1996, Super Mario RPG is a role-playing game developed by Square Enix and published by Nintendo. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars.
It landed about 5 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1996 include FIFA 97, Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! and Harvest Moon. Among the 100 SNES RPGs in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mario series; on the SNES you can also try Dr. Mario. The series also appears on other systems with Super Mario 64 (N64) and Super Princess Peach (DS). Square Enix also made Final Fantasy Mystic Quest, Live A Live and Trials of Mana 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 an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you want to experience one of the SNES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Super Mario RPG is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Super Mario RPG cheats & codes
538 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Unlimited Flower Points | 3ECD-7765 |
|---|---|
| Money Code (Sell Able Juice For 898 Coins!) | D50A-5A16 |
| Mario Starts A New Game With 25 Flower Points | FBD2-7EC6 |
| Mario Starts A New Game With 50 Flower Points | 74D2-7EC6 |
| Mario Starts A New Game With 99 Flower Points | 17D2-7EC6 |
| Mario Starts A New Game With 256 Coins | DFD2-7E46 |
Super Mario RPG walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Super Mario RPG.
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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 Mario RPG FAQ
When did Super Mario RPG come out on the SNES?
Super Mario RPG was released for the Super Nintendo in 1996.
Who made Super Mario RPG?
It was developed by Square Enix and published by Nintendo.
Is Super Mario RPG multiplayer?
No. Super Mario RPG is a single-player game.
How long does Super Mario RPG take to play?
As a role-playing game, Super Mario RPG typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Super Mario RPG 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.