Nintendo Entertainment System · Fighting
Urban Champion
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1986 |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 15 |
Developed by Nintendo, Urban Champion arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986 as a fighting game.
It came out in the NES's second year on the market. Other notable NES releases from 1986 include Arkanoid, Metroid and Dragon Quest. Among the 12 NES fighting games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
Nintendo also made Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario Bros. 2 for the NES.
Urban Champion 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 NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Urban Champion 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.
Urban Champion cheats & codes
31 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Powerful Quick Punches | AEEIZGGE |
|---|---|
| Super Powerful Quick Punch | TOEIZGGA |
| Freeze The Timer | GZOTZLVG |
| Speed Up The Timer | LENVTZTA |
| Become A Stronger Fighter | AAXSLLPA |
| Become A Weaker Fighter | LAXSLLPA |
Urban Champion walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Urban Champion FAQ
When did Urban Champion come out on the NES?
Urban Champion was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986.
Who made Urban Champion?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Urban Champion multiplayer?
Yes. Urban Champion supports up to 2 players.
How long does Urban Champion take to play?
As a fighting game, Urban Champion 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 Urban Champion 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.