Mutation Nation Neo Geo box art

Neo Geo · Beat 'em Up

Mutation Nation

Deep cut

SystemNeo Geo
GenreBeat 'em Up
DeveloperSNK
PublisherSNK
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Neo Geo, Mutation Nation is a beat 'em up developed by SNK.

Among the 6 Neo Geo beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.

SNK also made Rage of the Dragons, The King of Fighters '94 and Fatal Fury 2 for the Neo Geo.

Mutation Nation 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 Neo Geo hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling

What playing Mutation Nation is like

Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.

Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.

Mutation Nation gameplay screenshot on Neo Geo
In-game screenshot (Neo Geo)

Mutation Nation walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Neo Geo games today

Neo Geo games are built for short, intense arcade sessions and are at their best head-to-head with a friend. Most of the library has been re-released on modern platforms, and the games also run in arcade emulators such as Rec0m88's MAME support.

Mutation Nation FAQ

Who made Mutation Nation?

It was developed by SNK.

Is Mutation Nation multiplayer?

Yes. Mutation Nation supports up to 2 players.

How long does Mutation Nation take to play?

As a beat 'em up, Mutation Nation 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 Mutation Nation 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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