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Super Nintendo · Beat 'em Up

Final Fight

Co-op

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1990 (originally 1989)
GenreBeat 'em Up
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherCapcom
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesFinal Fight
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Final Fight is a beat 'em up released in 1990 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Capcom. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1989.

It belongs to the SNES's earliest wave of games. Other notable SNES releases from 1990 include Super Mario World, F-Zero and ActRaiser. Among the 31 SNES beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.

It is part of the Final Fight series; on the SNES you can also try Final Fight 2, Final Fight 3 and Final Fight Guy. The series also appears on other systems with Mighty Final Fight (NES) and Final Fight (Sega CD). Capcom also made Mega Man X, Mega Man 7 and Mega Man X2 for the SNES.

Final Fight 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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Final Fight 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.

Final Fight gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Final Fight cheats & codes

47 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Life7E0D1450
Enemy 1 No Life7E101400
Enemy 2 No Life7E10B400
Enemy 3 No Life7E115400
Freeze Timer7E0CBC63
Infinite Lives7E245609

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Final Fight walkthroughs & guides

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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.

Final Fight FAQ

When did Final Fight come out on the SNES?

Final Fight was released for the Super Nintendo in 1990; the original game dates back to 1989.

Who made Final Fight?

It was developed by Capcom.

Is Final Fight multiplayer?

No. Final Fight is a single-player game.

How long does Final Fight take to play?

As a beat 'em up, Final Fight 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 Final Fight 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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