Play Ranma - Hard Battle Online

Ranma ½: Hard Battle came out for the Super Nintendo in 1993, developed by Atelier Double. It was one of those early fighting games on the system, arriving not long after Street Fighter II had already set the standard. The game draws directly from the anime's cast and humor, offering a more niche, character driven alternative to the bigger arcade ports at the time.

You pick a fighter from the series' large roster, each with their own exaggerated move sets that reflect their personalities. The main goal is to win a series of one on one matches across different stages. Signature mechanics include the ability for Ranma to switch between male and female forms mid fight, which changes his available special attacks. You also have to manage a power meter for executing stronger moves, and the fights often involve a lot of projectile spam and screen filling chaos. The pacing is fast and the difficulty can spike unexpectedly against certain opponents. It feels like a silly, frantic brawl that perfectly captures the show's absurd energy.