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The Pirates of Dark Water
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| Developer | Sunsoft |
| Publisher | Sunsoft |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | The Pirates of Dark Water |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
The Pirates of Dark Water is a platformer released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Sunsoft. It blends platformer and action 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.
It is part of the The Pirates of Dark Water series. The series also appears on other systems with The Pirates of Dark Water (Genesis). Sunsoft also made Lemmings, Justice League Task Force and The Death and Return of Superman for the SNES.
The Pirates of Dark Water supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing The Pirates of Dark Water is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
The Pirates of Dark Water cheats & codes
30 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | DD82-14AF |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | C280-1F6F |
| Start With 6 Lives (Not When Joining In) | D9C8-4DA4 |
| Start With 2 Lives (Not When Joining In) | DFC8-4DA4 |
| Don't Lose Energy From Doing A Special Attack | DDA5-1DDF |
| Start With Less Energy (After 1st Life) | 4DB0-CFDF |
The Pirates of Dark Water 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 Pirates of Dark Water FAQ
When did The Pirates of Dark Water come out on the SNES?
The Pirates of Dark Water was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.
Who made The Pirates of Dark Water?
It was developed by Sunsoft.
Is The Pirates of Dark Water multiplayer?
Yes. The Pirates of Dark Water supports up to 2 players.
How long does The Pirates of Dark Water take to play?
As a platformer, The Pirates of Dark Water 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.