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Super Nintendo · RPG / Action
Young Merlin
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | RPG, Action |
| Developer | Virgin |
| Publisher | Westwood Studios |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, Young Merlin is a role-playing game developed by Virgin and published by Westwood Studios. It blends RPG 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.
Virgin also made RoboCop Versus The Terminator, Dino Dini's Soccer and Demolition Man for the SNES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
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 Young Merlin 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.
Young Merlin cheats & codes
32 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Faster Merlin | D9B7-14F9 |
|---|---|
| Slower Mine Cart | D46B-1030 |
| Start With 6 Heart Containers (New Game Only) | D186-C1D1 |
| Start With 8 Heart Containers (New Game Only) | D686-C1D1 |
| 2 Energy Hearts From Rainbow Water Bottle | D4C0-CD6F |
| 3 Energy Hearts From Rainbow Water Bottle | D7C0-CD6F |
Young Merlin walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Young Merlin.
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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.
Young Merlin FAQ
When did Young Merlin come out on the SNES?
Young Merlin was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.
Who made Young Merlin?
It was developed by Virgin and published by Westwood Studios.
Is Young Merlin multiplayer?
No. Young Merlin is a single-player game.
How long does Young Merlin take to play?
As a role-playing game, Young Merlin 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 Young Merlin 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.