Ys III: Wanderers from Ys Deep cut
Super Nintendo · RPG / Action
Ys IV: Mask of the Sun
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | RPG, Action |
| Developer | Nihon Falcom |
| Publisher | Tonkin House |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Ys |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Developed by Nihon Falcom and published by Tonkin House, Ys IV: Mask of the Sun arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1993 as a role-playing game. 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 Ys series; on the SNES you can also try Ys III: Wanderers from Ys. The series also appears on other systems with Ys I (Master System) and Ys I (NES). Nihon Falcom also made Popful Mail 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 Ys IV: Mask of the Sun 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.
Ys IV: Mask of the Sun cheats & codes
13 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite HP | 7E0973FF |
|---|---|
| Max Exp | 7E097BFF
7E097CFF |
| Infinite GP | 7E0983FF
7E0984FF |
Ys IV: Mask of the Sun 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.
Ys IV: Mask of the Sun FAQ
When did Ys IV: Mask of the Sun come out on the SNES?
Ys IV: Mask of the Sun was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Who made Ys IV: Mask of the Sun?
It was developed by Nihon Falcom and published by Tonkin House.
Is Ys IV: Mask of the Sun multiplayer?
No. Ys IV: Mask of the Sun is a single-player game.
How long does Ys IV: Mask of the Sun take to play?
As a role-playing game, Ys IV: Mask of the Sun typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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