Super Nintendo · Shoot 'em Up / Action
X-Zone
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Kemco |
| Publisher | Kemco |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1993, X-Zone is a shoot 'em up developed by Kemco. It blends shoot 'em up and action 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.
Kemco also made Top Gear, Brutal: Paws of Fury and Kid Klown in Crazy Chase for the SNES.
X-Zone 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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing X-Zone is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
X-Zone cheats & codes
2 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | 7E10051E |
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X-Zone walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for X-Zone.
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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.
X-Zone FAQ
When did X-Zone come out on the SNES?
X-Zone was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Who made X-Zone?
It was developed by Kemco.
Is X-Zone multiplayer?
No. X-Zone is a single-player game.
How long does X-Zone take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, X-Zone typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about X-Zone 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.