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Super Nintendo · Shoot 'em Up
Super SWIV
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | SCi Games |
| Publisher | Time Warner Interactive |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1992, Super SWIV is a shoot 'em up developed by SCi Games and published by Time Warner Interactive. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Firepower 2000.
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.
Super SWIV is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Super SWIV is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Super SWIV cheats & codes
133 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start At Level 2 | D4B3-1764 |
|---|---|
| Start At Level 3 | D7B3-1764 |
| Start At Level 4 | D0B3-1764 |
| Start At Level 5 | D9B3-1764 |
| Start At Level 6 | D1B3-1764 |
| Start With 1 Life Instead Of 4 | DF69-1DAF |
Super SWIV walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Super SWIV.
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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 SWIV FAQ
When did Super SWIV come out on the SNES?
Super SWIV was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.
Who made Super SWIV?
It was developed by SCi Games and published by Time Warner Interactive.
Is Super SWIV multiplayer?
No. Super SWIV is a single-player game.
How long does Super SWIV take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Super SWIV typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Super SWIV 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.