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Super Nintendo · RPG / Action
Terranigma
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | RPG, Action |
| Developer | Quintet |
| Publisher | Enix |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 16 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1996, Terranigma is a role-playing game developed by Quintet and published by Enix. It blends RPG and action elements.
It landed about 5 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1996 include Super Mario RPG, FIFA 97 and Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!. Among the 100 SNES RPGs in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.
Quintet also made ActRaiser, Illusion of Gaia and Soul Blazer for the SNES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you want to experience one of the SNES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Terranigma 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.
Terranigma cheats & codes
211 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Ark's Life/HP Is Increased From 33 To 99 While At Level 2 | 1787-5471 |
|---|---|
| Ark's Strength Is Increased From 4 To 40 While At Level 2 | 4687-5481 |
| Ark's Defense Is Increased From 3 To 30 While At Level 2 | F387-5771 |
| Ark's Life/HP Is Increased From 39 To 120 While At Level 3 | 5680-5DE1 |
| Ark's Strength Is Increased From 4 To 40 While At Level 3 | 4680-5F51 |
| Ark's Defense Is Increased From 4 To 40 While At Level 3 | 4680-5FE1 |
Terranigma walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Terranigma.
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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.
Terranigma FAQ
When did Terranigma come out on the SNES?
Terranigma was released for the Super Nintendo in 1996.
Who made Terranigma?
It was developed by Quintet and published by Enix.
Is Terranigma multiplayer?
No. Terranigma is a single-player game.
How long does Terranigma take to play?
As a role-playing game, Terranigma 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 Terranigma 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.