Fatal Fury
SCORE: 60
Fatal Fury in my opinion is the best of
the SNK NEOGEO Station fighting games. This game has better balance, and
is less of a quarter muncher than the others. I like the concept of only
allowing so many continues, it adds replay value. I do understand that
it means less of the family can be reached. Let us be serious though,
Fatal Fury is only for hardcore gamers. Moms, and kids will not take an
interest in this home console downloadable video game.
As I played Fatal Fury I noticed some interesting things. The muscle
bound men are ripped to incredible proportions. There are female
characters in the background who looked like ladies of the night to me.
Although I am not sure lady would actually apply. There are various
effects in Fatal Fury, and I liked how the level would change between
matches. This helps keep a fighting game fresh and interesting.
Characters in Fatal Fury talk a little smack to one another. The music
is energetic, and actually thematic at times. The intro cut scene is a
great example of this. Unless you know how to play Fatal Fury, I would
recommend reading the game manual (editor: which comes with the game).
Not all of the moves are easily figured out. In fact Street Fighter puts
Fatal Fury to shame in this regard. Special moves should not require
ultra special skills to pull off.
There are a decent amount of players in Fatal Fury. Players have to go
through a decent amount of opponents to beat the game. It takes skill,
and a lot of replay to be able to defeat Fatal Fury. Online modes will
interest competitive gamers, as well as fighting with a friend locally.
Spacing is the key I found in Fatal Fury. If I was spaced right, then my
attacks would connect. If I was spaced wrong, then I could expect to
take a healthy amount of damage. The computer can be cheap in Fatal
Fury, and it is difficult to string together attacks. I also would go
for throws and for some reason not connect. This led to frustration.
Attacks do a large amount of damage which is good when you connect, but
bad if you are on the receiving end.
Bashing people's faces in is not exactly fitting under the umbrella of
family friendly. I believe that games like Fatal Fury do effect our
frames of mind. I found myself getting angrier much quicker after
playing this game, as opposed to playing something more relaxing. I also
found out that my blood pressure went up after losing thanks to the
computer being cheap. Oh its true, its true. The main lesson in Fatal
Fury is to get them before they get you, and to do it again and again
until they can't get back up.
I know that I am giving Fatal Fury a passing score. I do have my
concerns about this game on moral, and ethical grounds. I normally do
not play fighting games, and will most likely refrain from any in the
near future. I am not a fan of seeing people's faces all messed up, and
this game has that in spades.
- Mark
Graphics: 50%
Sound: 66%
Replay/Extras: 67%
Gameplay: 64%
Family Friendly Factor: 55%
System: Playstation 3/Wii
Publisher: SNK PLAYMORE USA CORP
Rating: 'T' for Teen
{Violence}
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