The Super Nintendo Entertainment System represents a time in console gaming history when Nintendo was the undisputed king. Yes the console wars raged during this time, but as great as Sega’s games were, they never quite matched up to what Nintendo had on offer.

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And while Nintendo’s SNES games were an easier time than the NES games, that didn’t mean cheat codes went away. In fact, they became more popular as gaming grew among fans. The Game Genie had codes for dozens of games—ones which did everything from make the player invincible to allow the player to finish every enemy in a single hit. And while cheating the first time through might be looked down on, people looking for a way to spice these classics up might find a few codes helpful.

10 Gain Over 250 Coins After Every Battle In Final Fantasy II

Battle against the Emperor from Final Fantasy IV for the SNES

Final Fantasy is a little weird in America, because they had a strange habit of skipping games. Square-Enix fans wouldn’t get the real Final Fantasy II for years, and instead the game they received was actually Final Fantasy IV. As Cecil, players set out on a quest to battle Golbez, an evil sorcerer. In SNES J-RPGs, money was often difficult to come by. But with the code 1B39-070E + EE39-076E + 3C39-07AE, players can gain 255 gold coins after every battle.

The Legend Of Zelda A Link To The Past Quake Medallion

Zelda was already a major title for SNES thanks to the legend established with the original game. While Zelda 2 wasn’t as beloved, A Link to the Past is a certified classic. The codes in this game aren’t especially impressive, but there is one that can be pretty useful. With the code AE67-0D30, players have access to infinite bombs. That won’t make all of the game a breeze, but it will change things up for players who have already played through this game multiple times in the past.

8 Earthbound Can Be Started At Level 255

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Earthbound is one of those games that few, if anyone, ever has anything bad to say about. At a time where RPGs were all about traveling to fantasy worlds, Earthbound took place in a parody of America known as Eagleland.

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All the typical tropes were in place though, so players still had to deal with turn-based combat and travel into dungeons. Though players should try to play this game at least once without cheats, those who’ve played it multiple times can fly through it with the code EE23-77D1, which places them at level 255.

7 Gain Near Infinite Super Missiles In Super Metroid

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The Metroid series hit a peak with Super Metroid in 1994. The game saw Samus trying to recover a baby Metroid from an evil space pirate, and featured a number of improvements on the previous two titles. One of the things that makes the game so fun is that Samus can acquire multiple upgrades that make accessing parts of the map easier. But if players really want to wreak havoc in the game, the code C28A-C9D7 is for them. With this, they can use almost infinite super missiles to really lay into their enemies.

6 Final Fantasy III Can Start With Terra Having The Excalibur

SNES Final Fantasy VI Air Ship Crew

Square was still uncertain about bringing Final Fantasy games over during the SNES era. Final Fantasy V was skipped in America at first in favor of giving American audiences Final Fantasy VI. But since audiences only knew of two games, the game was titled Final Fantasy III. It’s one of the games frequently referred to as the greatest Final Fantasy ever, and players should absolutely try it if they want to experience all things Final Fantasy. But it’ll be easier to beat the game if the main character Terra has one of the game’s most powerful weapons, Excalibur. Enter the code F65C-78E5 and Terra will have Excalibur from the beginning.

5 Tecmo Super Bowl Can Be Coded To Make The Opponent's Touchdowns Worth 0 Points

Tecmo Super Bowl

What kid in the ‘90s didn’t love football? Especially after the massive success of Tecmo Bowl. And with Tecmo Super Bowl, the game only continued to improve. Players had access to all the teams in the NFL, along with massive rosters and playbooks to get as in-depth as they wanted. The game is still fun to play with friends, but to spice things up there’s a Game Genie code to trick friends. With the code DDCE-34A8 + DDBB-176B, the opponent’s touchdowns will score 0 points. This code can only be done once, but it's still pretty funny.

4 Have Key Items Stay Revealed In Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

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Super Mario was a massive franchise by the time of the SNES. There were multiple cartoons and games, and even a Super Mario Bros film in 1993. But with Super Mario World 2, Nintendo made Mario’s friend Yoshi into the protagonist. Yoshi has to protect baby Mario on his way through the levels.

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It’s a frustrating job, especially while doing other parts of the level. But the code C2C8-A465 will allow players to find red coins and hidden items throughout the stage at all points.

3 Chrono Trigger Can Be Started With Maximum Evade

The PlayStation anime portrait from Chrono Trigger

Square assembled a super-team to create one of their best games not just for the SNES, but of all time. The game had the creators of both Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest and had the creator of the most popular manga in the world in Akira Toriyama as character designer. Unsurprisingly, Chrono Trigger is a beloved title that sold incredibly well. Nearly everyone who loves J-RPGs has played it, and multiple times at that. So with that in mind,  many players go in search of a way to spice the game up. The code BDDF-7D7D will make it impossible for most enemies to hit the player by granting them maximum evasion, allowing them to just enjoy the ride.

2 Mega Man X Can Defeat Most Enemies With One Shot

Mega Man X with Reploids

By the SNES era, fans were beginning to tire of the Blue Bomber. But then Capcom introduced a new, improved version of that franchise with Mega Man X. A futuristic version of the character that fought more powerful enemies in a more dangerous world, Mega Man X brought fans right back into that world again. It’s a challenging game, but that’s mostly the point for people. However, if anyone’s ever wanted to just steamroll their way through the game, there’s the code 6DB5-CD97, which makes most enemies go down with a single shot.

1 Stay Invincible Most Of The Game In Super Mario World

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Super Mario World was a perfect evolution of the Mario franchise. The game was notable for adding Yoshi, a friend Mario could ride who was able to eat enemies. Yoshi could spit shells out at enemies, taking them out even easier than Mario could. Yoshi and Mario free both Princess Peach and Yoshi’s people, who’ve been captured by King Koopa. With the code DD32-6DAD, players can make themselves invincible for most of the game, easily breezing through most opponents to finish the game fast.

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