Image Fight TurboGrafx-16 box art

TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Shoot 'em Up / Action

Image Fight

Certified classic

SystemTurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
Released1990
GenreShoot 'em Up, Action
DeveloperIrem
PublisherIrem
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 7

Released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1990, Image Fight is a shoot 'em up developed by Irem. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.

It came out in the TurboGrafx-16's second year on the market. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1990 include Bonk's Adventure, Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap and Klax. Among the 37 TurboGrafx-16 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

Irem also made R-Type, Ninja Spirit and Legend of Hero Tonma for the TurboGrafx-16.

Image Fight is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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 to experience one of the TurboGrafx-16's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Image Fight is like

Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.

Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.

Image Fight gameplay screenshot on TurboGrafx-16
In-game screenshot (TurboGrafx-16)

Image Fight cheats & codes

1 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Infinite Lives1f14a2:03

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Image Fight walkthroughs & guides

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Playing TurboGrafx-16 games today

The TurboGrafx library is a shmup fan's dream and full of games most Western players never tried. The TurboGrafx-16 Mini and Nintendo Switch Online have brought many of them back.

Image Fight FAQ

When did Image Fight come out on the TurboGrafx-16?

Image Fight was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1990.

Who made Image Fight?

It was developed by Irem.

Is Image Fight multiplayer?

No. Image Fight is a single-player game.

How long does Image Fight take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Image Fight 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 Image Fight 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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