Super Nintendo · Action
Super Turrican
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Factor 5 |
| Publisher | Hudson |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Turrican |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Super Turrican is an action game released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Factor 5 and published by Hudson.
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.
It is part of the Turrican series; on the SNES you can also try Super Turrican 2. The series also appears on other systems with Turrican (TurboGrafx-16) and Mega Turrican (Genesis). Factor 5 also made Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures for the SNES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Super Turrican is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Super Turrican cheats & codes
127 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Life (Normal/Hard Only) | DD61-6D0D |
|---|---|
| Start With 2 Lives (Normal/Hard Only) | DF61-6D0D |
| Start With 5 Lives (Normal/Hard Only) | D061-6D0D |
| Start With 10 Lives (Normal/Hard Only) | DB61-6D0D |
| Start With 25 Lives (Normal/Hard Only) | F661-6D0D |
| Start With 50 Lives (Normal/Hard Only) | 7F61-6D0D |
Super Turrican 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 Turrican FAQ
When did Super Turrican come out on the SNES?
Super Turrican was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Who made Super Turrican?
It was developed by Factor 5 and published by Hudson.
Is Super Turrican multiplayer?
No. Super Turrican is a single-player game.
How long does Super Turrican take to play?
As an action game, Super Turrican 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.
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