Pirates of Dark Water (SNES)

Pirates of Dark Water is a 2D brawler game developed for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System by Sunsoft. While the Genesis game is a traditional side-scroller with light combat, this SNES version is more of an action brawler in the style of Final Fight and Streets of Rage.

The game features the main crew of the 1990s TV show - Ren, Ioz, and Tula - searching for the Treasures of Rule in order to rid the world of Mer of the Dark Water and return Mer and Ren's homeland, Octopon, to its former glory.

"On the distant and watery world of Mer, the dying King Primus escapes
   from the evil pirate-lord, Bloth, to reveal to Ren his past and his
   destiny. Ren, the son of King Primus, must save the planet Mer and
   his home, Octopon, from the deadly Dark Water."

   "By collecting all the Treasures of Rule, Ren can control the Dark
   Water and return Mer and Octopon to their former glory."

   "Ren and his crew, Ioz, the hardened ex-pirate and Tula, the
   adventure-seeking heroine must embark on a journey that will constantly
   test Ren and his crew's strength and dedication toward the quest for
   the Treaures of Rule. The evil pirate-lord Bloth and his army of
   ruthless pirates also seek the Treasures of Rule."

   "Bloth and his ship, the Maelstrom, are always one step behind Ren.
   If Bloth can collect the treasures before Ren and his ragtag crew, the
   planet Mer is doomed to the Dark Water and Bloth's tyranny forever."

The Pirates of Dark Water, from 1994, complete gameplay.