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Illusion of Gaia
大地幻想
Illusion of Gaia is an action-adventure game developed by Quintet for the Super Nintendo in 1994. Players control Will, a young boy exploring interconnected dungeons and overworld environments. The game blends real-time action combat with puzzle-solving, requiring players to defeat enemies and solve environmental challenges to advance the story. A distinctive feature is the transformation system, which allows Will to change into different forms to access restricted areas and gain combat advantages. Progression occurs through a series of increasingly difficult dungeons connected by an explorable overworld. Combat relies on timing and positioning, while puzzles emphasize environmental interaction and object manipulation.
- Developer
- Quintet
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1.8K)
- Last updated
Illusion of Gaia Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Illusion of Gaia on our in-browser SNES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | X | Tertiary action |
| A | Y | Quaternary action |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Illusion of Gaia Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Illusion of Gaia on SNES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Illusion of Gaia" SNES longplay 1994
Illusion of Gaia Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Illusion of Gaia. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Can Always Attack
7E09AE00DD24-446A -
Makes Main Character Super Strong (1-Hit Kills)
7E0ADEFF+7E0ADFFF -
Infinite HP
7E0ACE32+7E0ACD32 -
Max HP
7E0ACA32+7E0ACB03 -
Max Strength
7E0ADE63 -
Max Defence
7E0ADC63 -
Max DP
7E0AD6E7+7E0AD703 -
Play As Will
7E0AD400 -
Play As Knight
7E0AD401 -
Play As Shade
7E0AD402 -
Have 50 Red Jewels
7E0AB050 -
All Dark Powers
7E0AA2FF+7E0AA3FF
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Have All Form Statues
7E0A1FBF -
Snakes Hit Modifier
7E0AAC??7E0AAC00 -
Infinite Energy
C2A5-44A29D65-4D0D -
Less Charge Time For Psycho Dash
D98F-4F0C -
Less Charge Time For Dark Friar
D98B-4DDC -
Start With A Lot More Energy
F061-44DD -
Start With 20 Strength Points
F065-4D0D -
Start With 50 Strength Points
7465-4D0D -
Start With 80 Strength Points
9D65-4D0D -
Super Run-Left/Right Only
D9AA-1F0B+E8A5-14AB -
Super Run-Up/Down Only
EAA7-1D6B+D0A3-446B -
Get 2X The Energy From Herbs
FD6B-47A3 -
Get 3X The Energy From Herbs
F66B-47A3 -
Backwards Text
1069-44DD -
Will Starts With 40 Max And Present HP
1061-440D -
Will Starts With 99 Strength
1765-4D0D -
No Wait Time To Charge Up For Psycho Dash
DD8F-4F0C -
Will Starts With 55 Strength
EE65-4D0D
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Illusion of Gaia released?
Illusion of Gaia was released in 1994 for the SNES.
Who developed Illusion of Gaia?
Illusion of Gaia was developed by Quintet, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Illusion of Gaia support?
Illusion of Gaia is a single-player Action game for the SNES.
What type of game is Illusion of Gaia?
Illusion of Gaia is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Illusion of Gaia for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Illusion of Gaia runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Illusion of Gaia in the browser?
No. Illusion of Gaia streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Illusion of Gaia?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original SNES cartridge supported.
Does Illusion of Gaia work on mobile devices?
Yes — the SNES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Illusion of Gaia this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Illusion of Gaia. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.