Super Widget SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Action

Super Widget

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1993
GenreAction
DeveloperAtlus
PublisherAtlus
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut

Super Widget is an action game released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Atlus.

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.

Atlus also made Shin Megami Tensei, Shin Megami Tensei If… and Shin Megami Tensei II 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)
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

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

Super Widget cheats & codes

8 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Lives7E0DDD63
Freeze Time7E0DDA00
1 W Gives 1 Life7E0DCD63
Invincible7E0D73FF
Infinite LivesC268-AFDD
Freeze TimeC26B-6D6D

See all Super Widget cheats

Super Widget walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Super Widget.

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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 Widget FAQ

When did Super Widget come out on the SNES?

Super Widget was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.

Who made Super Widget?

It was developed by Atlus.

Is Super Widget multiplayer?

No. Super Widget is a single-player game.

How long does Super Widget take to play?

As an action game, Super Widget 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.

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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