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Super Nintendo · Fighting
Street Fighter II
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 (originally 1991) |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Street Fighter |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Developed by Capcom, Street Fighter II arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1992 as a fighting game. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991.
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 #9 by legacy score.
It is part of the Street Fighter series; on the SNES you can also try Street Fighter Alpha 2, Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers and Street Fighter II Turbo. The series also appears on other systems with Street Fighter Alpha (PS1) and Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers (Genesis). Capcom also made Mega Man X, Mega Man 7 and Mega Man X2 for the SNES.
Street Fighter II 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 Street Fighter II 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.
Street Fighter II cheats & codes
513 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| 90 Seconds Per Battle Instead Of 99 | BD62-672A |
|---|---|
| 80 Seconds Per Battle | 6D62-672A |
| 70 Seconds Per Battle | 5D62-672A |
| 60 Seconds Per Battle | 1D62-672A |
| 50 Seconds Per Battle | 9D62-672A |
| 40 Seconds Per Battle | 0D62-672A |
Street Fighter II 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.
Street Fighter II FAQ
When did Street Fighter II come out on the SNES?
Street Fighter II was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992; the original game dates back to 1991.
Who made Street Fighter II?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is Street Fighter II multiplayer?
Yes. Street Fighter II supports up to 2 players.
How long does Street Fighter II take to play?
As a fighting game, Street Fighter II 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 Street Fighter II 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.