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2.9 / 5

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Platform
SNES
Genres
Action · Beat 'em Up
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
HAMSTER · Jaleco
Publishers
HAMSTER · Jaleco · Hyundai
Release date
December 2, 1992

Summary

Brawl Brothers feels like a love‑letter to classic side‑scrolling beat ’em ups, but it sneaks in a few quirks that set it apart. You can grab everything from sticks to grenades, and an "Angry Mode" kicks in when your health dips, giving a sudden power surge. The cartridge even hides the Japanese version behind a cheat code, swapping character names, adding a groin‑kick for Douglas Bild, and swapping maze‑like stages for a cleaner layout. Each of the five fighters—Rick, Douglas, Lord J, Kazan and Wendy—gets a signature boss arena, from a steel‑caged platform to a rotating ninja dojo, which makes the final showdown against the staff‑wielding Iceman feel earned. The game’s blend of over‑the‑top throws, like a German suplex and an Atomic Drop, keeps the action fresh while still feeling like a nostalgic arcade night.

Storyline

People are disappearing in Bayside City, and rumors point to a shady human‑cloning experiment as the cause. In Brawl Brothers, the mystery hits close to home for Rick (aka Hack) and Doug (aka Slash) when three friends from their martial‑arts gym are abducted. Determined to rescue them, the duo storms the enemy’s secret air fortress to uncover the truth. Their combat style mixes traditional martial arts with pro‑wrestling throws, and they aren’t shy about grabbing knives, bats or any weapon they find. When they take damage they become enraged, ignoring the hit and striking back even harder, turning their fury into a powerful advantage.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Multiplayer

Game modes
Cooperative

Alternative Titles

  • BRAWL BROTHERS Stylized
  • Brawl Brothers: Rival Turf! 2 Alternative
  • ラッシング・ビートRUN 複製都市 Alternative
  • Rushing Beat Ran Alternative