Sgt. Saunders' Combat! SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Strategy

Sgt. Saunders' Combat!

Deep cut

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1995
GenreStrategy
DeveloperPlay Avenue
PublisherASCII Corporation
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Play Avenue and published by ASCII Corporation, Sgt. Saunders' Combat! arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1995 as a strategy game.

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.

Sgt. Saunders' Combat! is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Sgt. Saunders' Combat! is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

Sgt. Saunders' Combat! gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Sgt. Saunders' Combat! 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.

Sgt. Saunders' Combat! FAQ

When did Sgt. Saunders' Combat! come out on the SNES?

Sgt. Saunders' Combat! was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.

Who made Sgt. Saunders' Combat!?

It was developed by Play Avenue and published by ASCII Corporation.

Is Sgt. Saunders' Combat! multiplayer?

No. Sgt. Saunders' Combat! is a single-player game.

How long does Sgt. Saunders' Combat! take to play?

As a strategy game, Sgt. Saunders' Combat! typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Sgt. Saunders' Combat! 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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