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 the United States 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 NTSC port of Technos's arcade brawler, this US edition of The Combatribes earns its place as a Double Dragon-studio beat-'em-up in an American run that is trickier to gather complete than it looks. The cart circulates, but an unwarped cardboard box and manual climb quickly in desirability among genre fans. Less rooted than the Super Famicom original, it stays a safe bet for collectors of cooperative Super Nintendo scrappers, especially in clean complete condition.
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.
