Thunder Spirits SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Action

Thunder Spirits

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1991
GenreAction
DeveloperTechnosoft
PublisherSeika Corporation
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1991, Thunder Spirits is an action game developed by Technosoft and published by Seika Corporation.

It belongs to the SNES's earliest wave of games. Other notable SNES releases from 1991 include Final Fantasy IV, Lemmings and SimEarth.

Thunder Spirits 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 Thunder Spirits 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.

Thunder Spirits gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Thunder Spirits cheats & codes

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

Infinite Credits3CAC-67DF
Start With 1 Credit Instead Of 4C7BF-0DAD
Start With 2 Credits84BF-0DAD
Start With 3 CreditsB4BF-0DAD
Start With 5 CreditsBEBF-0DAD
Infinite LivesCBCC-0407

See all Thunder Spirits cheats

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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.

Thunder Spirits FAQ

When did Thunder Spirits come out on the SNES?

Thunder Spirits was released for the Super Nintendo in 1991.

Who made Thunder Spirits?

It was developed by Technosoft and published by Seika Corporation.

Is Thunder Spirits multiplayer?

No. Thunder Spirits is a single-player game.

How long does Thunder Spirits take to play?

As an action game, Thunder Spirits 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.

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