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Super Nintendo · Beat 'em Up

Jim Lee's Wild C.A.T.S: Covert Action Teams

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1995
GenreBeat 'em Up
DeveloperPlaymates Interactive
PublisherBeam Software
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Playmates Interactive and published by Beam Software, Jim Lee's Wild C.A.T.S: Covert Action Teams arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1995 as a beat 'em up.

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.

Jim Lee's Wild C.A.T.S: Covert Action Teams 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)
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Jim Lee's Wild C.A.T.S: Covert Action Teams 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.

Jim Lee's Wild C.A.T.S: Covert Action Teams gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Jim Lee's Wild C.A.T.S: Covert Action Teams cheats & codes

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

Infinite Energy7E401E48
Infinite Lives P17E1F9309
Power Is Always Maxed Out7E0D7B9F
Power At 57E1F9505
Enemy Has 1 Hit7EC1FE01

See all Jim Lee's Wild C.A.T.S: Covert Action Teams cheats

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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.

Jim Lee's Wild C.A.T.S: Covert Action Teams FAQ

When did Jim Lee's Wild C.A.T.S: Covert Action Teams come out on the SNES?

Jim Lee's Wild C.A.T.S: Covert Action Teams was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.

Who made Jim Lee's Wild C.A.T.S: Covert Action Teams?

It was developed by Playmates Interactive and published by Beam Software.

Is Jim Lee's Wild C.A.T.S: Covert Action Teams multiplayer?

No. Jim Lee's Wild C.A.T.S: Covert Action Teams is a single-player game.

How long does Jim Lee's Wild C.A.T.S: Covert Action Teams take to play?

As a beat 'em up, Jim Lee's Wild C.A.T.S: Covert Action Teams 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.

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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