Xak: The Art of Visual Stage SNES box art

Super Nintendo · RPG / Action

Xak: The Art of Visual Stage

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1993
GenreRPG, Action
DeveloperMicrocabin
PublisherSunsoft
Players1–2 players
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesXak
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1993, Xak: The Art of Visual Stage is a role-playing game developed by Microcabin and published by Sunsoft. It blends RPG 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.

It is part of the Xak series.

Xak: The Art of Visual Stage 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

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 Xak: The Art of Visual Stage 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.

Xak: The Art of Visual Stage gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Xak: The Art of Visual Stage cheats & codes

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

Have Short Sword7E056301
Have Gladius Sword7E056401
Have Falchion Sword7E056501
Have Sabre Sword7E056601
Have Broad Sword7E056701
Have Great Sword7E056801

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Xak: The Art of Visual Stage 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.

Xak: The Art of Visual Stage FAQ

When did Xak: The Art of Visual Stage come out on the SNES?

Xak: The Art of Visual Stage was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.

Who made Xak: The Art of Visual Stage?

It was developed by Microcabin and published by Sunsoft.

Is Xak: The Art of Visual Stage multiplayer?

Yes. Xak: The Art of Visual Stage supports up to 2 players.

How long does Xak: The Art of Visual Stage take to play?

As a role-playing game, Xak: The Art of Visual Stage 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 Xak: The Art of Visual Stage 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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