Quintet's debut is built on an odd marriage. ActRaiser, published by Enix for the Super Famicom in 1990 and the Super NES the following year, alternates side-scrolling sword combat with a top-down god simulation. As the Master, you descend into each region in the body of a warrior statue to destroy the monster ruling it, then return to the Sky Palace to guide a small band of followers as they build a town.
In the simulation half you steer a cherub who shoots the demons harassing villagers, and you cast miracles such as rain, lightning, sunlight, wind and earthquakes to clear land and help the population grow. A bigger population raises your level, which makes the action stages easier. Yuzo Koshiro's orchestral score was an early showcase for the SNES sound chip. After the credits, a Professional Mode strips out the simulation entirely for a harder, action-only run through the stages.
Tips for ActRaiser
Push your town's roads toward the monster lairs; once your people seal a lair, that type of enemy stops raiding the village.
Use lightning and earthquakes to clear trees, rocks and swamps that block construction.
Villagers occasionally offer gifts such as magic scrolls or extra lives, so check back after each round of growth.
How to Play ActRaiser
Click Play Now to launch ActRaiser directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. In the action stages the arrows move the warrior and the face buttons handle sword attacks, jumping and magic; in town mode the arrows fly the cherub. Enter opens the menu. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
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Is ActRaiser free to play?
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What console is ActRaiser for?
ActRaiser is a SNES title. Our browser-based emulator lets you experience it exactly as it was on the original hardware — no console required.
What genre is ActRaiser?
ActRaiser is a action, platformer, strategy game. It was made for the SNES.
Can I play ActRaiser on my phone?
You can play ActRaiser on any mobile device with a modern browser. The game adapts to your screen size with on-screen touch controls.