Ranma ½: Chōnai Gekitōhen SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Fighting / Action

Ranma ½: Chōnai Gekitōhen

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1992
GenreFighting, Action
DeveloperIrem
PublisherIrem
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesRanma 1/2
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1992, Ranma ½: Chōnai Gekitōhen is a fighting game developed by Irem. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Street Combat. It blends fighting and action 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.

It is part of the Ranma 1/2 series; on the SNES you can also try Ranma ½: Hard Battle and Ranma 1-2. Irem also made Super R-Type, DinoCity and Rocky Rodent for the SNES.

Ranma ½: Chōnai Gekitōhen 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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing Ranma ½: Chōnai Gekitōhen 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.

Ranma ½: Chōnai Gekitōhen gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Ranma ½: Chōnai Gekitōhen cheats & codes

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

Infinite Energy P17E114D68
Infinite Energy P27E120568
No Energy P17E114D00
No Energy P27E120500
1 Round To Win P17E62A902
1 Round To Win P27E62AB02

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Ranma ½: Chōnai Gekitōhen walkthroughs & guides

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Ranma ½: Chōnai Gekitōhen FAQ

When did Ranma ½: Chōnai Gekitōhen come out on the SNES?

Ranma ½: Chōnai Gekitōhen was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.

Who made Ranma ½: Chōnai Gekitōhen?

It was developed by Irem.

Is Ranma ½: Chōnai Gekitōhen multiplayer?

Yes. Ranma ½: Chōnai Gekitōhen supports up to 2 players.

How long does Ranma ½: Chōnai Gekitōhen take to play?

As a fighting game, Ranma ½: Chōnai Gekitōhen 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 Ranma ½: Chōnai Gekitōhen 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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