The Adventures of Mighty Max SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Action / Adventure

The Adventures of Mighty Max

Deep cut

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994
GenreAction, Adventure
DeveloperOcean
PublisherOcean
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, The Adventures of Mighty Max is an action game developed by Ocean. It blends action and adventure elements.

It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid.

Ocean also made Worms, The Addams Family and Addams Family Values for the SNES.

The Adventures of Mighty Max 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 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 The Adventures of Mighty Max 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.

The Adventures of Mighty Max gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

The Adventures of Mighty Max 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.

The Adventures of Mighty Max FAQ

When did The Adventures of Mighty Max come out on the SNES?

The Adventures of Mighty Max was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.

Who made The Adventures of Mighty Max?

It was developed by Ocean.

Is The Adventures of Mighty Max multiplayer?

No. The Adventures of Mighty Max is a single-player game.

How long does The Adventures of Mighty Max take to play?

As an action game, The Adventures of Mighty Max 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.

Read more about The Adventures of Mighty Max 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.

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