Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Beat 'em Up / Platformer

Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1995
GenreBeat 'em Up, Platformer
DeveloperUkiyotei
PublisherAcclaim
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Developed by Ukiyotei and published by Acclaim, Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1995 as a beat 'em up. It blends beat 'em up and platformer elements.

It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Among the 31 SNES beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.

Ukiyotei also made Hook, Skyblazer and Tarot Mystery for the SNES.

Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game 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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game is like

Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.

Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.

Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game cheats & codes

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

Start With 1/4 EnergyFDB0-E4DB
Start With 1/2 Energy4CB0-E4DB
Start With 3/4 Energy73B0-E4DB
Infinite EnergyC208-87D1
Get Hit And Become InvincibleC203-84D1
Don't Flash After Getting HitFDDB-5FB9

See all Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game cheats

Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game 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.

Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game FAQ

When did Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game come out on the SNES?

Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.

Who made Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game?

It was developed by Ukiyotei and published by Acclaim.

Is Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game multiplayer?

No. Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game is a single-player game.

How long does Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game take to play?

As a beat 'em up, Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game 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 Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game 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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