Play Legend (Beta) Online

Swinging your sword feels weirdly good in this lost SNES prototype—you’ll poke around half-finished dungeons and stumble on secrets that never made it to the final game. The placeholder text and glitches just make it more fascinating.

Developer: Seika Corp.

Genre: Action

Released: 1994

File size: 816 bytes

Game Overview

Legend (Beta) for the SNES is one of those weird, unfinished relics that somehow feels more interesting because it never got a proper release. You boot it up and immediately get hit with that unmistakable 16-bit vibe—bright colors, chunky sprites, and combat that’s way smoother than it has any right to be for a prototype.

It’s like someone smashed Zelda and Secret of Mana together in the best way, with sword swings that actually feel satisfying and little secrets tucked into corners of the map. Sure, some dialogue is placeholder gibberish, and there’s a solid chance you’ll hit an invisible wall or two, but that’s half the charm. You’re basically playing a "what if?" from 1994.

If you’re into lost gaming history, this is the kind of thing you’ll obsess over—flaws, cut content, and all. I just wish we got to see the finished version.