Super Ninja Boy SNES box art

Super Nintendo · RPG / Action

Super Ninja Boy

Deep cut

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1993 (originally 1991)
GenreRPG, Action
DeveloperCulture Brain
PublisherCulture Brain
Players1–2 players
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Culture Brain, Super Ninja Boy arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1993 as a role-playing game. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991. It blends RPG and action elements.

It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings.

Culture Brain also made Super Chinese Fighter, Super Baseball Simulator 1.000 and Super Chinese World for the SNES.

Super Ninja Boy supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Super Ninja Boy 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 Ninja Boy gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Super Ninja Boy cheats & codes

99 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Protection From Most Hazards (Makes Some Side-View Enemies Invincible)822E-07B0
Start With 250 CashEC81-AF69
Start With 40,960 Cash6981-A4D9
Don't Subtract Money (Must Have Enough To Buy)1DAF-D4D6
1 Experience Point Required For Level 2DF24-A4AC
1 Experience Point Required For Level 3DF24-A76C

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Super Ninja Boy 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.

Super Ninja Boy FAQ

When did Super Ninja Boy come out on the SNES?

Super Ninja Boy was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993; the original game dates back to 1991.

Who made Super Ninja Boy?

It was developed by Culture Brain.

Is Super Ninja Boy multiplayer?

Yes. Super Ninja Boy supports up to 2 players.

How long does Super Ninja Boy take to play?

As a role-playing game, Super Ninja Boy 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 Ninja Boy 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.

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