Treasure Hunter G SNES box art

Super Nintendo · RPG / Strategy

Treasure Hunter G

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1996
GenreRPG, Strategy
DeveloperSting Entertainment
PublisherSquare Enix
Players1–2 players
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1996, Treasure Hunter G is a role-playing game developed by Sting Entertainment and published by Square Enix. It blends RPG and strategy elements.

It landed about 5 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1996 include Super Mario RPG, FIFA 97 and Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!.

Sting Entertainment also made The Jetsons: Invasion of the Planet Pirates, Extra Innings and TKO Super Championship Boxing for the SNES.

Treasure Hunter G supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Treasure Hunter G is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Treasure Hunter G gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Treasure Hunter G cheats & codes

22 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Instantly Win BattlesBAC6-4769
Kill 1 Monster To Win BattleBA28-C0A4
Instantly Win Frog Dodgeball, Fly Catching6DB4-3F93
P.1 Full Element SetDE2D-C703
P.2 Full Element SetDE24-CF63
P.3 Full Element SetDE27-C7A3

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Treasure Hunter G 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.

Treasure Hunter G FAQ

When did Treasure Hunter G come out on the SNES?

Treasure Hunter G was released for the Super Nintendo in 1996.

Who made Treasure Hunter G?

It was developed by Sting Entertainment and published by Square Enix.

Is Treasure Hunter G multiplayer?

Yes. Treasure Hunter G supports up to 2 players.

How long does Treasure Hunter G take to play?

As a role-playing game, Treasure Hunter G typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Treasure Hunter G 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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