Lethal Weapon SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Action / Platformer

Lethal Weapon

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1992 (originally 1992)
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperEurocom
PublisherOcean
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Eurocom and published by Ocean, Lethal Weapon arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1992 as an action game. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1992. It blends action and platformer elements.

It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V.

Eurocom also made Stone Protectors and Archer Maclean's Super Dropzone for the SNES.

Lethal Weapon 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 Lethal Weapon 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.

Lethal Weapon gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Lethal Weapon cheats & codes

55 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

More Bullets In MagazineDB8F-DF64
Infinite MagazinesDD8D-D7A4
Pick Up 2 Magazines For 1D4CA-A7AF
Pick Up 4 Magazines For 1D0CA-A7AF
Start With More Magazine ClipsDB6A-AF6F
Start With Less Magazine ClipsDF6A-AF6F

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Lethal Weapon 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.

Lethal Weapon FAQ

When did Lethal Weapon come out on the SNES?

Lethal Weapon was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992; the original game dates back to 1992.

Who made Lethal Weapon?

It was developed by Eurocom and published by Ocean.

Is Lethal Weapon multiplayer?

No. Lethal Weapon is a single-player game.

How long does Lethal Weapon take to play?

As an action game, Lethal Weapon 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 Lethal Weapon 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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