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Power Athlete
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | System Vision |
| Publisher | Kaneko |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by System Vision and published by Kaneko, Power Athlete arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1992 as a fighting game. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Power Moves.
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.
Power Athlete supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Power Athlete is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
Power Athlete cheats & codes
27 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Easy Win | 7EF048FF |
|---|---|
| P1 Infinite Health | 7E08EB40 |
| Character Modifier P1 | 7E087800 |
| Character Modifier P2 | 7E087900 |
| 85 Credits in Options | 7E084101 |
| Enable Ranker to be Selected as an Opponent | 7E084409 |
Power Athlete walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Power Athlete.
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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.
Power Athlete FAQ
When did Power Athlete come out on the SNES?
Power Athlete was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.
Who made Power Athlete?
It was developed by System Vision and published by Kaneko.
Is Power Athlete multiplayer?
Yes. Power Athlete supports up to 2 players.
How long does Power Athlete take to play?
As a fighting game, Power Athlete 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 Power Athlete 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.