Tuff E Nuff hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1993 on the Super Nintendo, this retro classic from Jaleco is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
Tuff E Nuff, known in Japan as Dead Dance , is a 1993 fighting game developed and published by Jaleco for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).
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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 Tuff E Nuff
With it, he quickly gains control of the world. A man named Jade finds a powerful blue fighting armor and calls himself "The Fighting King". Many try to take Jade's power away, but they die in their attempt.
Jaleco were so impressed with the design, they asked CVG to make it the official artwork for the game. It appears on the Japanese and European versions of the game. CVG created the artwork for their preview feature as there was none available at the time.
How Tuff E Nuff Plays
After fighting the other heroes, the player must fight the six guards leading to Jade (Jado in the Japanese version). After picking a character, the player must fight the other three in a tournament-style fashion. After beating hard mode, the closing credits show a clip of the players' battles with the enemies faced.
The four main characters' skills evolve over story mode, featuring an RPG-like element, meaning their special moves become slightly larger and more powerful after each group of opponents are defeated. The fighting system is based on buttons: two for kicks and two for punches (light and fierce, respectively). All characters have at least two special attacks.
Why Players Still Load It Up
With it, he quickly gains control of the world. The story is set in a post-apocalyptic Earth in the year AD 2151 (or 200X in the Japanese version). in the aftermath of World War 3 To the inhabitants on Earth it seems like the only chance for a decent life is to fight, in a "survival of the fittest" scenario. Of the many fighters, only four people are chosen.
Super Plays Jonathan Davies stated that the game was "a pretty good beat'em up with plenty of depth and challenging gameplay. Tuff E Nuff received a 19.61/30 score in a 1993 readers' poll conducted by Super Famicom Magazine, ranking among Super Famicom titles at the number 219 spot. A man named Jade finds a powerful blue fighting armor and calls himself "The Fighting King".
Tuff E Nuff — Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy the original Tuff E Nuff?
See the "Other Places You Can Get This Game" section below the article for legitimate places to buy real-world versions.
What console was Tuff E Nuff released on?
Jaleco shipped Tuff E Nuff for the Super Nintendo back in 1993, and this page runs that release.
Can I save my progress in Tuff E Nuff?
Yes. Create a free account and the player unlocks save states — snapshot your progress at any moment and resume later on any device.
How many players does Tuff E Nuff support?
This browser version of Tuff E Nuff handles 1 player(s).