Waterworld SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Action / Adventure

Waterworld

Deep cut

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1995
GenreAction, Adventure
DeveloperOcean
PublisherOcean
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Waterworld is an action game released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Ocean. It blends action and adventure 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.

Ocean also made Worms, The Addams Family and Addams Family Values for the SNES.

Waterworld 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Waterworld is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Waterworld gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Waterworld cheats & codes

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

Infinite Energy (Overworld)7E02887F

See all Waterworld cheats

Waterworld walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Waterworld.

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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.

Waterworld FAQ

When did Waterworld come out on the SNES?

Waterworld was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.

Who made Waterworld?

It was developed by Ocean.

Is Waterworld multiplayer?

No. Waterworld is a single-player game.

How long does Waterworld take to play?

As an action game, Waterworld 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 Waterworld 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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