Street Fighter Alpha 2 Classic
Game Boy · Fighting / Action
Street Fighter II
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 (originally 1991) |
| Genre | Fighting, Action |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Street Fighter |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Street Fighter II is a fighting game released in 1995 for the Game Boy, developed by Capcom. This Game Boy release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991. It blends fighting and action elements.
It landed about 6 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1995 include Kirby's Dream Land 2, Donkey Kong Land and Kirby's Block Ball. Among the 17 Game Boy fighting games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Street Fighter series. The series also appears on other systems with Street Fighter Alpha (PS1) and Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers (Genesis). Capcom also made DuckTales, DuckTales 2 and Darkwing Duck for the Game Boy.
Street Fighter II supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Street Fighter II is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
Street Fighter II cheats & codes
98 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Player One Starts With Very Little Energy | 013-F89-2AB |
|---|---|
| Player One Starts With 1/4 Energy | 1F3-F89-2AB |
| Player One Starts With 1/2 Energy | 3A3-F89-2AB |
| Player One Starts With 3/4 Energy | 523-F89-2AB |
| Player One Starts With More Energy | FF3-F89-2AB |
| Player Two Starts With Very Little Energy | 013-FF9-2AB |
Street Fighter II walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Street Fighter II FAQ
When did Street Fighter II come out on the Game Boy?
Street Fighter II was released for the Game Boy in 1995; the original game dates back to 1991.
Who made Street Fighter II?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is Street Fighter II multiplayer?
Yes. Street Fighter II supports up to 2 players.
How long does Street Fighter II take to play?
As a fighting game, Street Fighter II typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Street Fighter II on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.