Features
- Early Console 3D Shooter Technology — Uses a ray‑casting engine to render flat‑shaded 3D corridors, making it one of the first true first‑person shooters on a home console. Movement is smooth, and the HUD provides constant feedback on health, ammo, and stats.
- Play as a HAPPYFACE Avatar — Control a floating smiley‑faced sphere (H.A.P.P.Y.F.A.C.E.), navigating virtual mazes while firing projectiles at enemies. The simple character design keeps the focus on exploration and combat.
- 70‑Level Single‑Player Campaign — Work through dozens of maze stages, each with its own layout, enemy placement, and exit puzzle. Levels grow more complex, requiring careful navigation and resource management.
- Smiloid Enemy Variety — Encounter different types of Smiloids, each with unique movement patterns and behaviors. Some chase aggressively, others patrol, and some fire back, creating varied combat encounters.
- Power‑Ups and Stat Tracking — Collect items that boost speed, firepower, or defense. The large HUD displays your current stats, making it easy to track upgrades and health during intense firefights.
- Multiplayer Support — Supports up to two players on SNES, allowing competitive arena battles in maze environments. This made it an early pioneer of console multiplayer FPS gameplay.
- Cyberzone and Cyberscape Modes — Includes a main campaign plus additional single‑player content, with hidden modes and enhanced versions of earlier Faceball levels accessible through unlock codes.
- Bright, Minimalist Visual Style — Flat‑shaded walls, bold colors, and expressive smiley‑face enemies give the game a distinctive, playful look that stands out among early 3D titles.
Product Description
Faceball 2000 brings fast‑paced, first‑person maze shooting to the Super Nintendo in one of the most unique and groundbreaking 3D experiences of its era. Step into a virtual‑reality arena as a HAPPYFACE and battle through dozens of maze‑like levels filled with enemies, traps, and hidden items. Blast Smiloids, find keys, and locate exits as you progress through increasingly complex stages.
Specs
General
| Brand Name | Bullet Proof Software |
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| GameStop Exclusive | false |
Gameplay
| Number of Players | 1 |
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| Online Multiplayer | false |
| Co-op Mode | false |
| Perspective | 3rd Person |
| Genre | Action |
| Interactive Elements | No Interactive Elements |
Compatability
| Compatible Platforms | Super Nintendo |
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Fandom
| Publisher Name | Bullet Proof Software |
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| Developer Name | - |