Combatribes, The

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The Combatribes title screen displays the game's logo in large gray blocky letters at the top, set against a turquoise water background. Below the title, three muscular fighters stand in combat poses—a character in blue on the left, a blonde fighter in the center wearing red, and another character on the right. All three have exaggerated physiques typical of 16-bit beat-em-up sprites. At the bottom, white text reads "©1992 TECHNOS JAPAN CORP." A gray metal bar frame borders the entire screen, emphasizing the retro 1990s SNES aesthetic with its pixel-based sprite graphics and limited color palette.

Combatribes, The

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The Combatribes is a beat-em-up action game developed by Tecmo and released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Players assume the role of one of two fighters battling through urban environments infested with gang members and criminals. The game features side-scrolling action across multiple stages, with each culminating in a confrontation against a boss enemy. Combat involves punches, kicks, and special techniques executed through button combinations. Players can grab and throw opponents, using the environment to inflict additional damage. The game includes two-player cooperative mode, letting two players fight simultaneously against waves of enemies. Difficulty escalates as players progress through different city locations, encountering more numerous and aggressive enemies in later stages.

Developer
Released
Platform
SNES
Genre
Action
Players
2P
Rating
4.8 / 5 (2.1K)
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Combatribes, The Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys

Default keyboard bindings for Combatribes, The on our in-browser SNES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.

Keyboard Console button Typical use
D-Pad Up Move up
D-Pad Down Move down
D-Pad Left Move left
D-Pad Right Move right
X A Primary action (jump / confirm)
Z B Secondary action (attack / cancel)
S X Tertiary action
A Y Quaternary action
Q L Left shoulder
W R Right shoulder
Enter Start Start / Pause
Shift Select Select / Mode

Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.

Combatribes, The Longplay & Gameplay Videos

Watch a full playthrough of Combatribes, The on SNES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.

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"Combatribes, The" SNES longplay 1993

Combatribes, The Cheat Codes

30 community-curated cheats for Combatribes, The. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.

  • The Combatribes Player 1 Modifier

    7E16D400
  • Player 1 Infinite Health

    7E16A4FA7E1794C8
  • Player 1 Invincibility

    7E184401
  • 99 Credits in Options

    7E146663
  • Infinite Credits

    7E146409A2B3-A404
  • Enemies Wear Alternate colored attire

    7E145801
  • Player 2 Infinite Health

    7E16A6E67E1796C8
  • Enemies Have No Health

    7E16A800+7E16AA00+7E16AC00+7E16AE00
  • Player 1 can Knock Enemies Down with 1-Hit

    7E167401
  • Player 2 can Knock Enemies Down with 1-Hit

    7E167601
  • Enemies can Knock Players Down with 1-Hit

    7E167802+7E167A02+7E167C02+7E167E02
  • Player 1 has Faster Animations

    7E18C401
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  • Player 2 has Faster Animations

    7E18C601
  • Enemies have Faster Animations

    7E18C801+7E18CA01+7E18CC01+7E18CE01
  • Enemies Die when you Continue

    7E147101
  • Player 1's Health Drains Rapidly

    7E16B4017E17A401
  • Player 2's Health Drains Rapidly

    7E16B6017E17A601
  • Enemies' Health Drains Rapidly

    7E16B801+7E16BA01+7E16BC01+7E16BE01
  • Player 1 Doesn't Stay down long when knocked down

    7E15F401
  • Player 2 Doesn't Stay down long when knocked down

    7E15F601
  • Enemies Don't Stay down long when knocked down

    7E15F801+7E15FA01+7E15FC01+7E15FE01
  • 9 Credits

    7E156409
  • Invincibility

    2DB1-A7D47E193401
  • Infinite Energy

    3CB5-6F64+CBB5-6FA4+A6B5-64D4+62B5-6464
  • One Hit Kill

    3DA3-64AF+DDA3-67DF+DDA3-670F+40AE-6FAF
  • Hit Anywhere

    3DBB-076D+DDBB-07AD+DDBC-0DDD+EDBC-0D0D+70BC-0D6D
  • Player 1 Modifier

    7E17C400
  • Start with 99 credits in options

    7E156663
  • Act / Stage Modifier

    7E007300
  • Player 2 Modifier

    7E17C600
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Combatribes, The released?

Combatribes, The was released in 1993 for the SNES.

Who developed Combatribes, The?

Combatribes, The was developed by Tecmo, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.

How many players does Combatribes, The support?

Combatribes, The supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the SNES.

What type of game is Combatribes, The?

Combatribes, The is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.

How can I play Combatribes, The for free?

Open this page and click "Play Now" — Combatribes, The runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.

Do I need to download anything to play Combatribes, The in the browser?

No. Combatribes, The streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.

Can I save my progress in Combatribes, The?

Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original SNES cartridge supported.

Does Combatribes, The work on mobile devices?

Yes — the SNES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.

Is it legal to play Combatribes, The this way?

RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Combatribes, The. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.

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