Takeda Shingen TurboGrafx-16 box art

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

Takeda Shingen

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SystemTurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
Released1989 (originally 1988)
GenreBeat 'em Up, Action
DeveloperAicom
PublisherAicom
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Takeda Shingen is a beat 'em up released in 1989 for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine, developed by Aicom. This TurboGrafx-16 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1988. It blends beat 'em up and action elements.

It belongs to the TurboGrafx-16's earliest wave of games. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1989 include Vigilante, Volfied and Dungeon Explorer. Among the 6 TurboGrafx-16 beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.

Aicom also made Takin' It to the Hoop and USA Pro Basketball for the TurboGrafx-16.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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've played the TurboGrafx-16 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Takeda Shingen 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.

Takeda Shingen gameplay screenshot on TurboGrafx-16
In-game screenshot (TurboGrafx-16)

Takeda Shingen cheats & codes

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

Infinite Energy1f0021:50
Invincibility1f0832:14
1-Hit Boss Kill1f0758:00

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Takeda Shingen walkthroughs & guides

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Takeda Shingen FAQ

When did Takeda Shingen come out on the TurboGrafx-16?

Takeda Shingen was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1989; the original game dates back to 1988.

Who made Takeda Shingen?

It was developed by Aicom.

Is Takeda Shingen multiplayer?

No. Takeda Shingen is a single-player game.

How long does Takeda Shingen take to play?

As a beat 'em up, Takeda Shingen 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 Takeda Shingen 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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