Sengoku SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Beat 'em Up

Sengoku

Deep cut Co-op

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1993 (originally 1991)
GenreBeat 'em Up
DeveloperData East
PublisherData East
Players1–2 players (co-op)
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Sengoku is a beat 'em up released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Data East. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991.

It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings. Among the 31 SNES beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #24 by legacy score.

Data East also made Joe & Mac, Shadowrun and Congo's Caper for the SNES.

Sengoku supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.

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 want a game to beat together with a friend
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling

What playing Sengoku is like

Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.

Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.

Sengoku gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Sengoku cheats & codes

6 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Infinite LivesC233-D7A5
InvincibilityC2EA-67D9
Freeze TimeC98D-6FA0
No bonus life for first 100,000 points when Extend is set to 100,000 onlyC2E6-0D64
Infinite Energy628A-64A0 CB8A-6400 F08A-6460
One Hit KillEE37-6DA5 ADE4-04A1 DDE4-07D1 DDE4-0701 2DE4-0761

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Sengoku 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.

Sengoku FAQ

When did Sengoku come out on the SNES?

Sengoku was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993; the original game dates back to 1991.

Who made Sengoku?

It was developed by Data East.

Is Sengoku multiplayer?

Yes. Sengoku supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.

How long does Sengoku take to play?

As a beat 'em up, Sengoku 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 Sengoku 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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