Deadly Arts N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Fighting

Deadly Arts

SystemNintendo 64
Released1998
GenreFighting
DeveloperKCET
PublisherKonami
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Deadly Arts is a fighting game released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64, developed by KCET and published by Konami.

It landed about 2 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1998 include The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, 1080° Snowboarding and Mario Party.

KCET also made G.A.S.P!! Fighters' NEXTream and Rakugakids for the N64.

Deadly Arts 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've played the N64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing Deadly Arts 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.

Deadly Arts gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

Deadly Arts cheats & codes

87 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Activator 1 P1D009A1B4 0000
Activator 2 P1D009A1B5 0000
Dual Activator P1D109A1B4 0000
Activator 1 P2D009A1BC 0000
Activator 2 P2D009A1BD 0000
Dual Activator P2D109A1BC 0000

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Deadly Arts FAQ

When did Deadly Arts come out on the N64?

Deadly Arts was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998.

Who made Deadly Arts?

It was developed by KCET and published by Konami.

Is Deadly Arts multiplayer?

Yes. Deadly Arts supports up to 2 players.

How long does Deadly Arts take to play?

As a fighting game, Deadly Arts 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.

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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