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We're a group of gamers, and we're always looking for new gamers to join us. Every month or so, we pick a game to play. We chat about the game together, and we record podcasts, record videos, and write essays. You can reach The Commune in the following ways: As for me, I'm Greg Livingston, but I go by Golem. I organize things around here.

Shin Nekketsu Kouha

Started on Mar 16, 2014
Ended on Apr 6, 2014
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The full name is Shin Nekketsu Kouha: Kunio-tachi no Banka.

From the developers of belt-scrolling classics Renegade and Double Dragon, to name a few, comes this 1994 SNES beat-em-up that's heavy on story.

Kunio-kun and company get to the bottom of a mysterious set-up by way of clobbering thugs.

Tags: Super Nintendo action brawler
 

Podcasts

Apr 4, 2014
Let's survey Kunio's moves as an introduction to combat flow in Shin Nekketsu Kouha.
Apr 11, 2014
We review the way that health gives structure to gameplay segments and the role of points. Included is an interview with Ben Ruiz and his thoughts on health, points, and mechanics in brawlers.

User Resources

Sep 24, 2014
From Yourself
Commune members Yourself and Golem compare notes on enemy variety and combat mechanics in Shin Nekketsu Kouha.
 

External Resources

Mar 24, 2014
GameFAQs user Godai-Kun gives a detailed explanation of how Shin Nekketsu Kouha constructs its passwords.