Wagan Paradise SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Platformer / Action

Wagan Paradise

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994
GenrePlatformer, Action
DeveloperNamco
PublisherNamco
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesWagan Land
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Namco, Wagan Paradise arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1994 as a platformer. It blends platformer and action elements.

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.

It is part of the Wagan Land series. Namco also made Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures, Metal Marines and Cosmo Gang the Video for the SNES.

Wagan Paradise supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives

What playing Wagan Paradise is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Wagan Paradise gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Wagan Paradise cheats & codes

6 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Lives7E270099
Lots of Stars7E2702FF
Full Power7E271603
Rise into the air7E006100
Character Mod7E274600
Level Modifier7E270400

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Wagan Paradise 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.

Wagan Paradise FAQ

When did Wagan Paradise come out on the SNES?

Wagan Paradise was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.

Who made Wagan Paradise?

It was developed by Namco.

Is Wagan Paradise multiplayer?

Yes. Wagan Paradise supports up to 2 players.

How long does Wagan Paradise take to play?

As a platformer, Wagan Paradise 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.

Read more about Wagan Paradise 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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