Battle Submarine SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Action / Strategy

Battle Submarine

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1995
GenreAction, Strategy, Simulation
DeveloperOffice Koukan
PublisherPack In Video
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Office Koukan and published by Pack In Video, Battle Submarine arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1995 as an action game. It blends action, strategy and simulation elements.

It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.

Office Koukan also made Heiwa Pachinko World for the SNES.

Battle Submarine is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Battle Submarine is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Battle Submarine gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Battle Submarine FAQ

When did Battle Submarine come out on the SNES?

Battle Submarine was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.

Who made Battle Submarine?

It was developed by Office Koukan and published by Pack In Video.

Is Battle Submarine multiplayer?

No. Battle Submarine is a single-player game.

How long does Battle Submarine take to play?

As an action game, Battle Submarine typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Battle Submarine 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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