The Great Waldo Search SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Puzzle / Strategy

The Great Waldo Search

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1993
GenrePuzzle, Strategy
DeveloperRadiance Software
PublisherTHQ
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Radiance Software and published by THQ, The Great Waldo Search arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1993 as a puzzle game. It blends puzzle and strategy elements.

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.

Radiance Software also made Andre Agassi Tennis for the SNES.

The Great Waldo Search supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing The Great Waldo Search is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

The Great Waldo Search gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

The Great Waldo Search 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 Great Waldo Search FAQ

When did The Great Waldo Search come out on the SNES?

The Great Waldo Search was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.

Who made The Great Waldo Search?

It was developed by Radiance Software and published by THQ.

Is The Great Waldo Search multiplayer?

Yes. The Great Waldo Search supports up to 2 players.

How long does The Great Waldo Search take to play?

As a puzzle game, The Great Waldo Search typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The Great Waldo Search 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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