Ultima: The False Prophet SNES box art

Super Nintendo · RPG

Ultima: The False Prophet

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994
GenreRPG
DeveloperOrigin Systems
PublisherPony Canyon
Players1–2 players
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
LegacyDeep cut

Ultima: The False Prophet is a role-playing game released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Origin Systems and published by Pony Canyon.

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.

Origin Systems also made Ultima VII: The Black Gate, Ultima: Runes of Virtue II and Wing Commander for the SNES.

Ultima: The False Prophet 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
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

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 Ultima: The False Prophet 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.

Ultima: The False Prophet gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Ultima: The False Prophet cheats & codes

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

Infinite Items! (Sort of)EEEE-2735
High Speed Character Scrolling In BattleEE2B-DF6F
Affects Heal SpellEE22-DF67
Kills, Then Erases Avatar552C-DF6F
Another Graphic GlitchEE2F-DF6F
Affects Attack GraphicsEE2A-DF6F

See all Ultima: The False Prophet 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.

Ultima: The False Prophet FAQ

When did Ultima: The False Prophet come out on the SNES?

Ultima: The False Prophet was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.

Who made Ultima: The False Prophet?

It was developed by Origin Systems and published by Pony Canyon.

Is Ultima: The False Prophet multiplayer?

Yes. Ultima: The False Prophet supports up to 2 players.

How long does Ultima: The False Prophet take to play?

As a role-playing game, Ultima: The False Prophet typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. 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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