Golden Axe Classic Co-op
TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Beat 'em Up / Action
Vigilante
Certified classic
| System | TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | NEC |
| Publisher | Irem |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E10+ |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 9 |
Released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1989, Vigilante is a beat 'em up developed by NEC and published by Irem. 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 Volfied, Dungeon Explorer and Neutopia. Among the 6 TurboGrafx-16 beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
NEC also made Bomberman '93, Out Run and Final Lap Twin 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 want to experience one of the TurboGrafx-16's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Vigilante 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.
Vigilante cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy (turn off at end of level) | 1f07c9:70 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 1f0755:03 |
| Infinite Time (turn off at end of level) | 1f070f:9a |
| Always Have Nunchaku | 1f0757:01 |
| 1-Hit Boss Kill | 1f07dc:00 |
Vigilante walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Vigilante.
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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.
Vigilante FAQ
When did Vigilante come out on the TurboGrafx-16?
Vigilante was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1989.
Who made Vigilante?
It was developed by NEC and published by Irem.
Is Vigilante multiplayer?
No. Vigilante is a single-player game.
How long does Vigilante take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Vigilante 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 Vigilante 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.