PlayStation · Beat 'em Up
Fighting Force
Certified classic Co-op
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Core Design |
| Publisher | Eidos Interactive |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Fighting Force |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 17 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1997, Fighting Force is a beat 'em up developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive.
It landed about 2 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1997 include Grand Theft Auto, Final Fantasy VII and Duke Nukem 3D. Among the 18 PS1 beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Fighting Force series; on the PS1 you can also try Fighting Force 2. The series also appears on other systems with Fighting Force 2 (Dreamcast) and Fighting Force (N64). Core Design also made Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider II and Tomb Raider III for the PS1.
Fighting Force supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
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 want a game to beat together with a friend
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
What playing Fighting Force 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.
Fighting Force cheats & codes
43 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| RCJC Pad 1 | 700946E2
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|---|---|
| RCJC Pad 2 | 7009470A
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| AnAc Pad 1 | 700946E0
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| AnAc Pad 2 | 70094708
???? |
| Auto Activation Code | F006CCDC
8009 |
| PAL2NTSC | 34229D0F
091B |
Fighting Force walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
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Fighting Force FAQ
When did Fighting Force come out on the PS1?
Fighting Force was released for the PlayStation in 1997.
Who made Fighting Force?
It was developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive.
Is Fighting Force multiplayer?
Yes. Fighting Force supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Fighting Force take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Fighting Force 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 Fighting Force 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.