Super Nintendo · Fighting
Ranma ½: Hard Battle
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Atelier Double |
| Publisher | Ocean |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Ranma 1/2 |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Ranma ½: Hard Battle is a fighting game released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Atelier Double and published by Ocean. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Ranma 1-2: Hard Battle.
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. Among the 62 SNES fighting games in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.
It is part of the Ranma 1/2 series; on the SNES you can also try Ranma ½: Chōnai Gekitōhen and Ranma 1-2. Atelier Double also made Cyber Knight II: Chikyū Teikoku no Yabō and Power Soukoban for the SNES.
Ranma ½: Hard Battle 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: Hard Battle 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: Hard Battle cheats & codes
20 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Invincibility P1 | 6D45-E7DD |
|---|---|
| Invincibility P2 | 6D42-E7AD |
| Infinite Health P1 | 7E0CC760 |
| No Health P1 | 7E0CC700 |
| Infinite Health P2 | 7E0CC960 |
| No Health P2 | 7E0CC900 |
Ranma ½: Hard Battle 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.
Ranma ½: Hard Battle FAQ
When did Ranma ½: Hard Battle come out on the SNES?
Ranma ½: Hard Battle was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.
Who made Ranma ½: Hard Battle?
It was developed by Atelier Double and published by Ocean.
Is Ranma ½: Hard Battle multiplayer?
Yes. Ranma ½: Hard Battle supports up to 2 players.
How long does Ranma ½: Hard Battle take to play?
As a fighting game, Ranma ½: Hard Battle 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: Hard Battle 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.