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Fatal Fury Special

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Also known as
ACA NeoGeo: Fatal Fury Special AkeAka NeoGeo: Garō Densetsu Special Garō Densetsu Special アケアカNEOGEO 餓狼伝説SPECIAL 餓狼伝説SPECIAL

A 2D fighter with a large roster and two-plane movement. Win the tournament by defeating all opponents.

Fatal Fury Special was originally released in arcades in 1993. The SNES version was released in 1994 (Japan: July 29, 1994; North America: 1994).

About Fatal Fury Special

Fatal Fury Special is a fighting game where players compete in a tournament, aiming to defeat all opponents including the final adversary, Wolfgang Krauser. The roster is extensive, incorporating the eight standard combatants and four boss characters from its predecessor, Fatal Fury 2, all available for selection from the start. It also reintroduces three figures from the original Fatal Fury title.

Technical and presentational upgrades distinguish this version from Fatal Fury 2. These consist of enhanced background visuals, additional color options for each fighter, and support for Dolby Surround Sound. The core combat system retains the series' characteristic two-plane movement, allowing fighters to shift between foreground and background lines during battles.

Beyond the standard tournament mode, a separate Count Down mode challenges players to overcome as many foes as possible within a three-minute limit. This provides an alternative test of skill focused on speed and efficiency.

Fatal Fury Special Screenshots

12 images
Title screen
Options menu
The modes of play
Select one of 15 fighters. Of course the Bogard brothers are present again
Australia: Andy Bogard vs. Big Bear
Trademark Fatal Fury: Terry Bogard and Kim Kaphwan standing on two different planes
Battle of the old geezers: Jubei Yamada vs. Tung Fu Rue
Hot babe: Mai Shiranui sets Lawrence on fire!
Saturday Night Fever: Duck King and Geese Howard duke it out inside a night club
Korea: Joe Higashi performs a weird throw on Kim Kaphwan
Near the Tower Bridge: Cheng Sinzan and Billy Kane launching projectiles at each other
China: with this special move Tung Fu Rue is even larger than Big Bear