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developed and published by

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in Japan for the

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on March 11, 1994. It is a spin-off of the ''Hebereke'' series, as well as Sunsoft's first attempt in the genre before they became better known for the

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'' Galaxy Fight: Universal Warriors'', the

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'' Waku Waku 7'', and the

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''.

Gameplay

''Sugoi Hebereke'' is Bird's Eye-viewed like

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arcade game ''

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'', but with brawling elements similar to the ones found in

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'' Pit-Fighter'' arcade,

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'' Nekketsu Kakutō Densetsu'',

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'' The Outfoxies'', and Nintendo's

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'' Super Smash Bros.'' There are two play modes in the game: story mode and VS. mode. In VS. mode, up to four players can play as the cast of the ''Hebereke'' series simultaneously when using an

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. The object of the game is to knock out (KO) the other three opponents. Each stage is square shaped and has its own environmental hazards and moving objects.

Release

On June 25, 1994, ''Sugoi Hebereke''s soundtrack was included with the soundtracks of three other titles in the ''Hebereke'' series and the ''

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'' soundtrack, all in one album titled , which was published by Datam Polystar and distributed by

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in Japan. The ''Sugoi Hebereke'' soundtrack was also included with the soundtracks of two ''Hebereke'' titles and ''Gimmick!'' in the album , which was published by Wave Master also in Japan on November 30, 2011. The game was re-released on December 18, 2020 via the

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