Super Nintendo · RPG / Adventure
Uncharted Waters
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 (originally 1990) |
| Genre | RPG, Adventure |
| Developer | Koei |
| Publisher | Koei |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Uncharted Waters |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Uncharted Waters is a role-playing game released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Koei. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1990. It blends RPG and adventure elements.
It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings.
It is part of the Uncharted Waters series; on the SNES you can also try Uncharted Waters II: New Horizons. The series also appears on other systems with Uncharted Waters II: New Horizons (Genesis) and Uncharted Waters (NES). Koei also made Aerobiz, Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire and Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny for the SNES.
Uncharted Waters is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- 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 are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Uncharted Waters 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.
Uncharted Waters cheats & codes
77 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| IMPORTANT NOTE | N/A |
|---|---|
| Able To Go Through Land! | 66C5-87DD |
| Able To Go Through Land! - Note 1 of 2 | N/A |
| Able To Go Through Land! - Note 2 of 2 | N/A |
| Get Millions of Gold (In Card Game) | EE11-742B |
| Don't Go In Places When You Try To Enter | D9C2-8730 |
Uncharted Waters walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Uncharted Waters.
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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.
Uncharted Waters FAQ
When did Uncharted Waters come out on the SNES?
Uncharted Waters was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993; the original game dates back to 1990.
Who made Uncharted Waters?
It was developed by Koei.
Is Uncharted Waters multiplayer?
No. Uncharted Waters is a single-player game.
How long does Uncharted Waters take to play?
As a role-playing game, Uncharted Waters 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 Uncharted Waters 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.