Budokan: The Martial Spirit Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Fighting

Budokan: The Martial Spirit

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1990
GenreFighting
DeveloperElectronic Arts
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 9

Budokan: The Martial Spirit is a fighting game released in 1990 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Electronic Arts.

It came out in the Genesis's second year on the market. Other notable Genesis releases from 1990 include Populous, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker and Super Monaco GP. Among the 41 Genesis fighting games in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.

Electronic Arts also made Road Rash II, Road Rash 3 and Lakers versus Celtics and the NBA Playoffs for the Genesis.

Budokan: The Martial Spirit 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 Budokan: The Martial Spirit 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.

Budokan: The Martial Spirit gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Budokan: The Martial Spirit cheats & codes

3 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Master codeRH9A-R6XR
Your opponent (the CPU) starts with only half his normal stamina.H6WA-AAB0
Your opponent (the CPU) starts with almost no stamina.BJWA-AAB0

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Budokan: The Martial Spirit walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Genesis games today

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Budokan: The Martial Spirit FAQ

When did Budokan: The Martial Spirit come out on the Genesis?

Budokan: The Martial Spirit was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990.

Who made Budokan: The Martial Spirit?

It was developed by Electronic Arts.

Is Budokan: The Martial Spirit multiplayer?

Yes. Budokan: The Martial Spirit supports up to 2 players.

How long does Budokan: The Martial Spirit take to play?

As a fighting game, Budokan: The Martial Spirit 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 Budokan: The Martial Spirit 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.

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