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Brawl Brothers, known in Japan as Rushing Beat Run , is a 1992 beat 'em up video game developed and published by Jaleco for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It is the second game in the Rushing Beat series, after Rival Turf!, and was followed by The Peace Keepers in 1993.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Brawl Brothers
Brawl Brothers, known in Japan as , is a 1992 beat 'em up video game developed and published by Jaleco for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It is the second game in the Rushing Beat series, after Rival Turf!, and was followed by The Peace Keepers in 1993. The player can choose from one of five characters, with American and Japanese version names: The new characters aiding them are these: In a one-player game, a "partner" will chosen for the player at random by the CPU.
The remaining characters thereafter (or clones of them per the Japanese storyline) will be chosen as bosses for the first three levels. The remaining level ends with a battle against the final boss, Dieter/Iceman, a martial artist with an extendable and flexible staff.
How Brawl Brothers Plays
Brawl Brothers, known in Japan as , is a 1992 beat 'em up video game developed and published by Jaleco for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Next to the general food-health supplies, the player can also pick up weapons like sticks, guns, grenades and such. The Japanese version of the game features different character names, no maze-like stages, an expanded ending sequence and the addition of a groin kick move for playable character Douglas Bild.
It is the only known SNES game that features its Japanese version on the same cartridge, accessible through use of a cheat code. As in Final Fight, the player has to walk sideways and fight bad guys for several stages. The remaining level ends with a battle against the final boss, Dieter/Iceman, a martial artist with an extendable and flexible staff.
Why Players Still Load It Up
Brawl Brothers, known in Japan as , is a 1992 beat 'em up video game developed and published by Jaleco for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The game received mixed reviews from critics. AllGames Brett Alan Weiss praised the game's the graphics, music, and addition of more enemies and moves than Rival Turf!, but the lack of speed, precision, and polish compared to games like Streets of Rage and Double Dragon were criticized.
The remaining level ends with a battle against the final boss, Dieter/Iceman, a martial artist with an extendable and flexible staff. The remaining characters thereafter (or clones of them per the Japanese storyline) will be chosen as bosses for the first three levels. The player can choose from one of five characters, with American and Japanese version names: The new characters aiding them are these: In a one-player game, a "partner" will chosen for the player at random by the CPU.
Brawl Brothers — Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a controller to play Brawl Brothers?
No. Keyboard controls work out of the box (see the controls panel), and any USB or Bluetooth gamepad is detected automatically.
Who developed Brawl Brothers?
Development was handled by Jaleco, with Jaleco publishing the release.
Where can I buy the original Brawl Brothers?
See the "Other Places You Can Get This Game" section below the article for legitimate places to buy real-world versions.
What console was Brawl Brothers released on?
Jaleco shipped Brawl Brothers for the Super Nintendo back in 1992, and this page runs that release.