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Super Nintendo · Fighting / Action
Primal Rage
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Fighting, Action |
| Developer | Bitmasters, Inc. |
| Publisher | Time Warner Interactive |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1995, Primal Rage is a fighting game developed by Bitmasters, Inc. and published by Time Warner Interactive. It blends fighting and action 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. Among the 62 SNES fighting games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
Bitmasters, Inc. also made Championship Pool, Rampart and NCAA Final Four Basketball for the SNES.
Primal Rage 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 want to experience one of the SNES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Primal Rage 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.
Primal Rage cheats & codes
124 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Press Down 3 Times Then Start At The "Start/Options" Screen For A Hidden Menu | D925-846F |
|---|---|
| Start With Less Energy | 0DA5-876D |
| Able To Select As Many Credits As You Want In The Options Screen | BB54-87AB |
| Select Different Times In The Options Screen | FD1D-7DD4 |
Primal Rage 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.
Primal Rage FAQ
When did Primal Rage come out on the SNES?
Primal Rage was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.
Who made Primal Rage?
It was developed by Bitmasters, Inc. and published by Time Warner Interactive.
Is Primal Rage multiplayer?
Yes. Primal Rage supports up to 2 players.
How long does Primal Rage take to play?
As a fighting game, Primal Rage 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 Primal Rage 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.