Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Fighting
Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers
Certified classic
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Street Fighter |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 18 |
Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers is a fighting game released in 1994 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Capcom. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Super Street Fighter II.
It landed about 5 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1994 include Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mortal Kombat II and FIFA International Soccer. Among the 41 Genesis fighting games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Street Fighter series; on the Genesis you can also try Street Fighter II: Champion Edition and Street Fighter II': Special Champion Edition. The series also appears on other systems with Street Fighter Alpha (PS1) and Street Fighter III (Dreamcast). Capcom also made Ghouls 'n Ghosts, The Punisher and Mega Man: The Wily Wars for the Genesis.
Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers 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
- you want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers 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.
Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers cheats & codes
244 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Game Start Star Modifier | FFFCE9:XX |
|---|---|
| Infinite Time | FF986E:98 |
| Fake Infinite Health Player 1 | FF80E9:63 |
| Infintie Health Player 1 | FF803D:63 |
| Player 1 Win Modifier | FF828A:XX |
| Player 1 Action Modifier | FF8047:XX |
Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers FAQ
When did Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers come out on the Genesis?
Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.
Who made Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers multiplayer?
Yes. Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers supports up to 2 players.
How long does Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers take to play?
As a fighting game, Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers 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 Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers 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.