World Heroes 2 SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Fighting / Action

World Heroes 2

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994 (originally 1993)
GenreFighting, Action
DeveloperSaurus
PublisherTakara
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesWorld Heroes
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

World Heroes 2 is a fighting game released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Saurus and published by Takara. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1993. It blends fighting and action elements.

It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid.

It is part of the World Heroes series; on the SNES you can also try World Heroes. The series also appears on other systems with World Heroes 2 Jet (Neo Geo) and World Heroes 2 (Neo Geo). Saurus also made Art of Fighting 2 for the SNES.

World Heroes 2 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've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing World Heroes 2 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.

World Heroes 2 gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

World Heroes 2 cheats & codes

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

Infinite Health Player 17E057480
Infinite Health P17E057480
Infinite Time7E052C99
No Health Player 27E057600
P1 Automatically Wins The Match With One Win7E057002
Gives Each Player A Win7E057C02

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World Heroes 2 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.

World Heroes 2 FAQ

When did World Heroes 2 come out on the SNES?

World Heroes 2 was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994; the original game dates back to 1993.

Who made World Heroes 2?

It was developed by Saurus and published by Takara.

Is World Heroes 2 multiplayer?

Yes. World Heroes 2 supports up to 2 players.

How long does World Heroes 2 take to play?

As a fighting game, World Heroes 2 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 World Heroes 2 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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