Tecmo Secret of the Stars SNES box art

Super Nintendo · RPG

Tecmo Secret of the Stars

SystemSuper Nintendo
GenreRPG
DeveloperTecmo
PublisherTecmo
Players1–3 players
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Super Nintendo, Tecmo Secret of the Stars is a role-playing game developed by Tecmo.

Tecmo also made Super Double Dragon, Captain Tsubasa 3: Koutei no Chousen and Captain Tsubasa 4: Pro no Rival Tachi for the SNES.

Tecmo Secret of the Stars supports up to 3 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 Tecmo Secret of the Stars 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.

Tecmo Secret of the Stars gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Tecmo Secret of the Stars cheats & codes

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

Characters Have Infinite MPEA22-DE37
Enemy Attacks Heal YouAED3-D8F7
Characters Win The Battle InstantlyEA7D-AAE2
Experience/Gold CodeEE2A-DDD7
Experience/Gold Note - 1 of 2N/A
Able To Save In BattleFF2ADDD7

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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.

Tecmo Secret of the Stars FAQ

Who made Tecmo Secret of the Stars?

It was developed by Tecmo.

Is Tecmo Secret of the Stars multiplayer?

Yes. Tecmo Secret of the Stars supports up to 3 players.

How long does Tecmo Secret of the Stars take to play?

As a role-playing game, Tecmo Secret of the Stars typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. 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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