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Mutation Nation is a side-scrolling beat ’em up for the Neo Geo, developed and published by SNK in 1992. Set in 2050, players control Ricky Jones or Johnny Hart against mutants created by a genetic experiment, using melee combos and six special moves powered by collectible spheres.

How To Play Mutation Nation

ControlAction
JoystickMove the character left, right, and along the depth of the stage
A ButtonPunch and kick combos
B ButtonJump
A + B ButtonsScreen-clearing attack, which drains health
C ButtonSpecial attack using the currently held elemental sphere
D ButtonCycle through collected spheres
StartBegin play; join as the second player; pause
Coin/SelectInsert credit

About Mutation Nation

Release dateArcade (Neo Geo MVS) worldwide: March 16, 1992. Neo Geo AES worldwide: April 17, 1992. Neo Geo CD JP: February 25, 1995; NA: October 1996
DeveloperSNK
PublisherSNK
PlatformNeo Geo MVS, Neo Geo AES, Neo Geo CD
GenreBeat ’em up
ModesSingle-player; two-player simultaneous co-op
Also known asDream Over (working title); ACA NEOGEO Mutation Nation (re-release)

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