A somewhat stiff Technos brawler with its own fanbase, especially in local multi. Not deep, but a fine stress reliever.
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Category
Beat-'Em-Up2 players12+
Co-op
Description
Technos Japan beat-'em-up with street fighters in circular arenas. Published by Technos Japan, released in Japan in 1992. Three playable characters with distinct techniques, circular non-scrolling arenas, two-player co-op and dense enemies. Super Famicom port of Technos' Combatribes arcade.
The original Super Famicom version of Technos's arcade brawler, The Combatribes draws its desirability from its status as the Japanese port of a cult title by the Double Dragon studio. The Japanese market remains the natural source for this edition, where the SFC cardboard box and spine card make all the difference to collectors. Sought by fans of Technos beat-'em-ups and rowdy local co-op, it rises above pure button-mashing into a prized import piece, scarcer complete with its spine card intact.
Is Combatribes, The still worth playing in 2026?
An adaptation of Technos' arcade beat 'em up, The Combatribes sends muscular vigilantes against gangs in a futuristic New York, with big sprites and spectacular grabs. The heavy but punchy pace and the 90s urban mood keep a certain appeal, especially in two player. Repetitive clashes and a limited enemy roster wear down the solo interest. An old school brawler for genre fans and nostalgics of the Technos style after Double Dragon.
