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Brutal: Paws of Fury

System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Sega Mega-CD

Publisher: GameTek

Developer: GameTek

Distributor:

Ecofilmes (PT)

Tec Toy (BR)

Sound driver: GEMS

Peripherals supported: Six Button Control Pad

Genre: Action

Number of players: 1-2

Official in-game languages:

English

Français

Deutsch

Release	Date	RRP	Code
US	1994-11^[1]		T-83136
EU	1994		T-83136-50
DE	1994		T-83136-18
NL	199x
PT	199x
UK	1994		T-83136-50
AU	199x
US	1994-11^[1]	$59.9559.95^[2]	T-83015
EU	1994-09^[3]^[4]^[5]		T-83015-50
DE	1994		T-83015-50
UK	1994-09-19^[6]^[3]^[4]^[5]	£39.9939.99^[7]^[3]	T-83015-50
BR	199x		063510

Non-Sega versions
Amiga Amiga CD32 IBM PC Super NES

Brutal: Paws of Fury is a fighting game released for the Sega Mega Drive and Sega Mega-CD. In Germany, it is simply known as Paws of Fury.

Story

Every four years on the uncharted Brutal Island, the world's toughest martial artists are invited to compete in the grueling Brutal Island Tournament. Only the winner of this tournament gains the privilege to challenge Dali Llama, the greatest fighter in the world, for the coveted Belt of Heaven.

Gameplay

The game is a fighting game featuring a cast of anthropomorphic animals as selectable fighters. Fights are played to the best of three rounds. Players are given the opportunity to watch a replay after every round.

Characters move with and . They jump with , , or and crouch with . They punch with (light), (medium), and (hard). They kick with (light), (medium), and (hard). Light and medium attacks are quicker, but hard attacks do more damage and knock opponents over. When using a standard three-button control pad, START switches between punches and kicks. Characters can do a crouching punch by holding when punching or a sweep kick that knocks the opponent down by holding when kicking. Most characters can also do a roundhouse attack by holding the D-Pad away from the opponent and pressing any attack button or a rear attack by holding the D-Pad toward the opponent and pressing any attack button.

The first special move taught to every character in the single-player game is a taunt that is performed with +. Taunts restore part of the character's lost health, but the character is vulnerable during the taunt.

Characters block by holding when facing right or when facing left, which can be done while standing or crouching. However, unlike most fighting games, there is no difference between high and low attacks, so any attack can be blocked while standing or crouching. Many special moves are unblockable and knock the opponent over on impact. In the Mega Drive version, all hard attacks are unblockable as well. Being hit repeatedly stuns a fighter for a duration, leaving the character unable to move or attack. Some special moves also stun the character performing them.

Combos are not possible since fighters are invulnerable for a short time after getting hit, until they are able to block again. Instead, each character learns "katas," which are combination moves performed the same way as special moves.

Modes

Brutal Band

In the single-player game, the player travels to a fictional island to face ten opponents, ending with the mysterious Dali Llama. Opponents are always fought in the same order (regardless of the character played). Unlike most fighting games, the player does not start the game with any special moves; instead, the character learns one new special move with every two opponents defeated. The player is shown the move and must successfully perform it in order to learn it. The player is also given a colored belt promotion and a password saving their rank and learned moves (but not their progress; the game always starts on the first opponent). The player can change their character when continuing the game or by pressing before a match starts, but doing this loses any learned moves.

Computer opponents always have all of their special moves. There are 14 difficulty levels available (White Belt, Red Belt, Yellow Belt, Orange Belt, Green Belt, Blue Belt, Brown Belt, Black Belt, 1st Dan, 2nd Dan, 3rd Dan, 4th Dan, 5th Dan, and 6th Dan). The player only has three continues with which to complete the game.

There is also a two-player versus mode (called the "No Frills Head to Head" mode) where players choose a character and fight a single match on any stage. Players are asked to input a password before starting this mode, which stores their rank (from the single-player mode) and their wins and losses. In the Mega-CD version, the password also provides access to special moves, which must be unlocked first in the single-player mode. In the Mega Drive version, both players always have access to every character's special moves in two-player matches. When selecting a stage, pressing START starts the match while pressing any other button switches between choosing the stage or changing the character.

The Mega-CD version has an exclusive "Fun Room" menu option that contains the "Brutal Band" (a sound test featuring fourteen CD audio tracks) and an "Out-Takes" video containing animation tests and cut characters.

In the options, players can choose between three game speeds (Normal, Turbo, and Turbo Nutter, with Turbo being the default) and between several options for match length (a single round; best of 3, 5, or 7 rounds; or first to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 rounds). There is some overlap in the meaning of the different match length options (best of 3 is the same as first to 2, for example).

Characters

Note: Move lists assume that the character is facing right. When facing left, and should be reversed.

P	Any punch button
LP	Light punch
MP	Medium punch
HP	Hard punch

K	Any kick button
LK	Light kick
MK	Medium kick
HK	Hard kick

, , and are interchangeable with , , and (respectively) when performing special moves.

Playable

Each character represents a different "Path of Wisdom" (inspired by the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism).

The Pantha is only in the Mega-CD version of the game.

Kung Fu Bunny

Style:

Relaxed Paw

Height:

5'10"

Weight:

100 lbs.

Path:

Right Understanding

A rabbit monk.

Move list (Special moves)
Name	Command	Description
Flash Kick	HOLD	Kung Fu Bunny rolls backward with a backflip kick. This move is unblockable.
Double Flash Kick		Kung Fu Bunny advances with three successive backflip kicks. This move is unblockable.
High Flash Kick	HOLD	Kung Fu Bunny kicks high into the air. This move is unblockable.
Scissors Kick		Kung Fu Bunny leans back and stands on his hands while kicking forwards. This move is unblockable.

Move list (Katas)
Name	Command	Description
Dance of Death	Hold for 2 seconds, then release and press	Kung Fu Bunny kicks in a circle, then does two front kicks and a handstand kick. Equivalent to + LK , + LK , + LK , + LK , + HK .
Iron Fist	Hold for 2 seconds, then release and press	Kung Fu Bunny punches multiple times in front of him. Equivalent to LP , LP , LP , MP , MP , HP .
Devil's Kiss		Kung Fu Bunny advances with a series of attacks and Flash Kicks, then becomes dizzy. Equivalent to + LK , Flash Kick, + HP , + LK , Double Flash Kick.

Prince Leon

Style:

Tan Ru (The Iron Rage)

Height:

6'0"

Weight:

250 lbs.

Path:

Right Effort

A lion rock star who has an undisclosed vendetta with Tai Cheetah and Kendo Coyote.

Move list (Special moves)
Name	Command	Description
Bite	+	Prince Leon bites in front of him with a large chomp. This move is unblockable.
Swim Attack		Prince Leon runs forward with a flurry of claw swipes. This move is unblockable.
Roar		Prince Leon roars in front of him. This move can knock down or stun opponents.
Power Chord		Prince Leon catches a guitar, then plays a power chord that blows the opponent away with the force of its sound waves. He is invincible while doing this.

Move list (Katas)
Name	Command	Description
Wild Side	Hold for 2 seconds, then release and press	Prince Leon performs three successive Swim Attacks, then becomes dizzy.
Rage Within	HOLD +	Prince Leon performs a Roar and a Swim Attack, then becomes dizzy.
The Leon Experience	Hold for 2 seconds, then release and press	Prince Leon performs a Power Chord and a Roar, then becomes dizzy.

Tai Cheetah

Style:

Tai Chi Chuan

Height:

6'2"

Weight:

140 lbs.

Path:

Right Mindfulness

A cheetah who was mentoring Kendo Coyote.

Move list (Special moves)
Name	Command	Description
Fire Punch		Tai Cheetah slides forward with a flaming punch. This move is unblockable.
Fire Kick		Tai Cheetah performs three quick flaming kicks. This move is unblockable.
Fire Run		Tai Cheetah charges forward while infused with fire. There is a short pause before he starts the dash. This move is unblockable.

Move list (Katas)
Name	Command	Description
The Way of the Crane	++	Tai Cheetah leaps forward, then performs a series of kicks. Equivalent to + HK , + HK , + HK , + HK , + HK , + HK .
Fist of the North	Hold for 2 seconds, then release and press	Tai Cheetah performs three successive Fire Punches.
Divine Wind	Hold for 2 seconds, then release and press	Tai Cheetah performs two Fire Kicks followed by two successive Fire Runs, then becomes dizzy.

Rhei Rat

Style:

Thai Boxing

Height:

5'11"

Weight:

150 lbs.

Path:

Right Speech

A rat who is an accomplished but arrogant Thai boxer.

Move list (Special moves)
Name	Command	Description
Knockout Punch	++	Rhei Rat swings with a heavy punch. This move is unblockable.
Frenzy Attack		Rhei Rat runs ahead with a flurry of punches. The last punch is unblockable.
Neck Choke	+ (close)	Rhei Rat grabs his opponent by the throat and and punches multiple times.
Face Pull	(close)	Rhei Rat grabs and pulls his opponent's face down.

Move list (Katas)
Name	Command	Description
Tsumai	Hold for 2 seconds, then release and press	Rhei Rat advances with a series of punches, then becomes dizzy. Equivalent to + HP , + HP , + HP , + HP , + LP , + LP , + LP .
Lightning Fury	Hold for 2 seconds, then release and press	Rhei Rat holds his fist out for a moment, which damages his opponent on contact.
Muay Thai	Hold for 2 seconds, then release and press	Rhei Rat performs the Frenzy Attack three times in a row, then becomes dizzy.

The Pantha

Style:

Chin Na

Height:

5'8"

Weight:

190 lbs.

Path:

Right Meditation

A panther who is a member of a sinister cult.

Move list (Special moves)
Name	Command	Description
Fireball		The Pantha shoots a fireball from his hands.
Energy Drain	Hold for 2 seconds, then release and press	The Pantha holds his hands out, which sucks some of his opponent's life force away.
Cloak Attack	+ (close)	The Pantha hops on his opponent with his cloak, then beats up the opponent inside the cloak.

Move list (Katas)
Name	Command	Description
Serpent's Kiss	Hold for 2 seconds, then release and press	The Pantha shoots two fireballs, then becomes dizzy.
Summon Chi	Hold + for 2 seconds, then release and press	The Pantha charges his inner energies and glows, which stuns both him and his opponent.
The Gentle Path	Hold for 2 seconds, then release and press	The Pantha does two crouching punches and a sweep kick. Equivalent to + HP , + HP , + HK .

Kendo Coyote

Style:

Kenjutsu

Height:

6'2"

Weight:

200 lbs.

Path:

Right Resolve

A coyote who is motivated by greed and an estranged pupil of Tai Cheetah.

Move list (Special moves)
Name	Command	Description
Slam Punch	++	Kendo Coyote swings in front of him with both fists. This move is unblockable.
Headbutt	+ (close)	Kendo Coyote grabs and headbutts his opponent repeatedly. This move is unblockable.
Cannonball		Kendo Coyote rolls into a ball and spins around the screen in a triangle.
Spinball		Kendo Coyote rolls into a ball and spins forward at high speed.

Move list (Katas)
Name	Command	Description
The Five Rings		Kendo Coyote performs a Cannonball and two Spinballs, then becomes dizzy.
Ki Force	Hold for 2 seconds, then release and press	Kendo Coyote does a Slam Punch, then leaps ahead and does another Slam Punch.
Hapkido	Hold for 2 seconds, then release and press	Kendo Coyote leaps ahead and does a sweep kick and a standing kick after landing. Equivalent to a forward leap, then + HK , + HK .

Foxy Roxy (Indrah Prashmet)

Style:

Penjat Silat

Height:

6'0"

Weight:

160 lbs.

Path:

Right Livelihood

A vixen who is a politician and social activist.

Move list (Special moves)
Name	Command	Description
Whiplash Kick	+	Foxy Roxy does a cartwheel kick forward.
Spin Attack		Foxy Roxy cartwheels forward, then rolls into a ball, landing with a punch.
Rolling Sweep		Foxy Roxy slides across the screen quickly with a low kick.

Move list (Katas)
Name	Command	Description
Kuntao Kata	++	Foxy Roxy performs a series of kicks. Equivalent to + HK , Whiplash Kick, HK .
Call of the Lotus	Hold for 2 seconds, then release and press	Foxy Roxy does a Rolling Attack, Spin Attack, and another Rolling Attack, then becomes dizzy.
Penjat Silat Mind Throw		Foxy Roxy performs an improved version of her taunt that restores her health and stuns her opponent (but only if the opponent is not blocking or in midair).

Ivan Bear

Style:

Soviet Military

Height:

6'0"

Weight:

250 lbs.

Path:

Right Action

A bear who is an ex-Soviet commando and claims to be the strongest animal in the world.

Move list (Special moves)
Name	Command	Description
Big Belly Attack		Ivan runs forward with a belly bump.
Earthquake		Ivan jumps up, then pounds the ground, knocking over any opponents on the ground. He is invincible while performing this move.

Move list (Katas)
Name	Command	Description
Strength of the North		Ivan performs two heavy punches and a Big Belly Attack. Equivalent to HP , HP , Big Belly Attack.
Jab Al Nar	Hold for 2 seconds, then release and press	Ivan does a series of crouching punches, then finishes with a standing punch. Equivalent to + MP , + MP , + MP , + MP , + MP , HP .
Rage of the World	Hold + for 2 seconds, then release and press +	Ivan does three Earthquakes in a row, then becomes dizzy.

Bosses

Main article: Brutal: Paws of Fury/Hidden content.

The boss characters are only playable with the use of cheat codes.

Karate Croc is only in the Mega-CD version of the game.

Karate Croc

Style:

Brawler

Height:

6'0"

Weight:

290 lbs.

Path:

Right Respect

A crocodile bar brawler.

Move list (Special moves)
Name	Command	Description
Tail Whip	HOLD +	Karate Croc flips around in a circle, whipping his tail around.
Torpedo Attack	HOLD	Karate Croc jumps in the air, then dives diagonally downward head-first.
Flying Tail Whip	Hold for 2 seconds, then release and press ++	Karate Croc flips forward through the air, whipping his tail around.

Move list (Katas)
Name	Command	Description
The Swallow	++	Karate Croc performs two successive Torpedo Attacks, then becomes dizzy.
The Path of the Empty Hand	Hold + for 2 seconds, then release and press	Karate Croc performs four successive Tail Whips.
Escrima	Hold for 2 seconds, then release and press	Karate Croc sweeps the opponent with his tail, does two standing punches, then does another tail sweep. Equivalent to + HK , HP , HP , + HK .

Dali Llama

Style:

Divine

Height:

6'6"

Weight:

150 lbs.

Path:

Right Perfection

A llama who is currently the holder of the Belt of Heaven.

Move list (Special moves)
Name	Command	Description
Headbutt	+	Dali Llama performs a headbutt that can knock opponents over. This move is unblockable.
Smoke Attack		Dali Llama transforms into a cloud of smoke and charges forward. This move is unblockable, and he is invincible while performing it.

Move list (Katas)
Name	Command	Description
Mind of the Gods		Dali Llama concentrates, knocking the opponent over with his mind (unless the opponent is blocking, attacking, or in midair).
Apocalypse		Dali Llama concentrates, knocking the opponent over with his mind (unless the opponent is blocking, attacking, or in midair). This move has a longer startup time than Mind of the Gods but does more damage.

Stages

The single-player game has ten opponents, with each match taking place in a different stage. In two-player games, players can choose any stage.

The fourth stage takes place on a bridge. A fighter can be knocked off the edge and lose in a ring-out.

The Landing

The first opponent is Tai Cheetah.

The Waterfall

The second opponent is Rhei Rat.

The Idol

The third opponent is Ivan the Bear.

The Mountain

The fourth opponent is Prince Leon.

In the Courtyard

The fifth opponent is Kendo Coyote.

The Screen Room

The sixth opponent is Foxy Roxy.

The Dojo

The seventh opponent is Kung Fu Bunny.

On the Battlements

The eighth opponent is The Pantha (Mega-CD version) or Tai Cheetah again (Mega Drive version).

The Cavern

The ninth opponent is Karate Croc (Mega-CD version) or Rhei Rat again (Mega Drive version).

Aboard the Boat

The tenth opponent is Dali Llama.

History

Legacy

An update to this game, Brutal Unleashed: Above the Claw, was released for the Sega 32X. It adds enhanced color depth, new characters, redesigned stages, a new soundtrack, and more modes.

Versions

The Mega-CD version has animated cutscenes, a CD-audio soundtrack, two additional characters (The Pantha and Karate Croc), and a "Fun Room" menu option containing a sound test (the "Brutal Band") and outtakes with animation tests and unfinished character designs. Hard attacks are unblockable in the Mega Drive version. All special moves are unlocked for use in the two-player versus mode in the Mega Drive version, but they must be unlocked via a password (after unlocking them in the single-player mode) in the Mega-CD version. The Mega Drive version can be paused by pressing START when using a Six Button Control Pad; the Mega-CD version cannot be paused during gameplay. Computer opponents in the Mega-CD version have their names above their health bars, while they always read "Juanimator" in the Mega Drive version.

The Super NES version has a different soundtrack from both the Mega Drive and Mega-CD versions. It has the same roster as the Mega Drive version. Some of the stages are entirely different. Characters can no longer "ring-out" on the bridge stage. Characters have all of their special moves immediately available in both the single-player and two-player modes (though there are still tutorials every two matches in the single-player game to show the player how to perform each move).

Production credits

Team Brutal

Design: Rod V. Humble
Artwork and Animation: Andie Gilmour, Dave Hall, Juan Sanchez
Program: Dave Exile
Music: ppdix
Creative Director: Steve Curran
VP of Product Development: Liz Curran
Project Coordination: Charlene Carty
Sound Editing: Larry Pacie
Special Thanks to the Following: Sherry Kross, John Tombley, Wendy Weber, Executive King, Travis Williams, Stacey Ruderman, GameTek U.K.
Annoying: William B. McCormick

Source:

In-game credits^[8]

Magazine articles

Main article: Brutal: Paws of Fury/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Main article: Brutal: Paws of Fury/Promotional material.

Physical scans

Mega Drive version

Sega Retro Average

Publication

Version

Score

1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)

60

^[9]

Consoles + (FR)

80

^[10]

Digitiser (UK)

80

^[11]

Electronic Gaming Monthly (US)

NTSC-U

60

^[12]

GamePro (US)

NTSC-U

73

^[13]

MAN!AC (DE)

PAL

65

^[14]

Tricks 16 bit (RU)

78

^[15]

	71
Based on 7 reviews

Brutal: Paws of Fury

Mega Drive, US
Cover
Cart Manual

Mega Drive, EU
Cover
Cart Manual PCB

Mega Drive, DE
Cover
Cart Manual

Mega Drive, NL
Cover
Manual

Mega Drive, PT
Cover

Mega Drive, AU
Cover

Mega-CD version

Sega Retro Average

Publication

Version

Score

Consoles + (FR)

87

^[16]

Computer & Video Games (UK)

88

^[7]

Electronic Games (1992-1995) (US)

NTSC-U

91

^[17]

Electronic Gaming Monthly (US)

NTSC-U

63

^[18]

Game Players (US)

NTSC-U

77

^[2]

GamePro (US)

NTSC-U

70

^[19]

GamesMaster (UK)

PAL

40

^[20]

Games World: The Magazine (UK)

PAL

81

^[21]

Game Informer (US)

NTSC-U

67

^[22]

Joypad (FR)

PAL

70

^[23]

Mega (UK)

PAL

84

^[3]

Mega Force (FR)

NTSC-U

69

^[24]

Mega Fun (DE)

PAL

70

^[25]

Mega Play (US)

NTSC-U

74

^[26]

MegaTech (UK)

PAL

88

^[27]

Magazina Igrushek (RU)

80

^[28]

Mean Machines Sega (UK)

PAL

36

^[29]

Play Time (DE)

65

^[30]

Sega Magazine (UK)

PAL

72

^[4]

Sega Power (UK)

PAL

41

^[31]

Sega Pro (UK)

PAL

72

^[32]

Video Games (DE)

PAL

62

^[33]

VideoGames (US)

NTSC-U

80

^[34]

	71
Based on 23 reviews

Brutal: Paws of Fury

Mega-CD, US
Cover
Disc Manual Reg Card

Mega-CD, EU
Cover
Spinecard Disc Manual

Mega-CD, DE
Cover
Disc Manual

Mega-CD, BR
Cover

Technical information

Main article: Brutal: Paws of Fury/Technical information.

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Game Players, "Vol. 7 No. 10 October 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 11
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 Game Players, "Vol. 7 No. 9 September 1994" (US; 1994-0x-xx), page 78
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 ^3.3 Mega, "September 1994" (UK; 1994-08-18), page 50
↑ ^4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 Sega Magazine, "September 1994" (UK; 1994-08-xx), page 90
↑ ^5.0 ^5.1 Sega Pro, "September 1994" (UK; 1994-08-11), page 8
↑ Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1994-09-19), page 21
↑ ^7.0 ^7.1 Computer & Video Games, "September 1994" (UK; 1994-08-15), page 86
↑ File:Brutal MCD credits.pdf
↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 37
↑ Consoles +, "Janvier 1995" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 157
↑ Digitiser (UK) (1995-01-25)
↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "December 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 46
↑ GamePro, "January 1995" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 46
↑ MAN!AC, "02/95" (DE; 1995-01-11), page 53
↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 30
↑ Consoles +, "Octobre 1994" (FR; 1994-xx-xx), page 144
↑ Electronic Games (1992-1995), "September 1994" (US; 1994-0x-xx), page 100
↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "August 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 34
↑ GamePro, "September 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 68
↑ GamesMaster, "September 1994" (UK; 1994-08-25), page 59
↑ Games World: The Magazine, "November 1994" (UK; 1994-09-29), page 20
↑ Game Informer, "September/October 1994" (US; 1994-0x-xx), page 28
↑ Joypad, "Octobre 1994" (FR; 1994-xx-xx), page 115
↑ Mega Force, "Septembre 1994" (FR; 1994-0x-xx), page 106
↑ Mega Fun, "09/94" (DE; 1994-08-24), page 92
↑ Mega Play, "August 1994" (US; 1994-0x-xx), page 61
↑ MegaTech, "October 1994" (UK; 1994-09-15), page 24
↑ Magazina Igrushek, "3/1995" (RU; 1995-xx-xx), page 74
↑ Mean Machines Sega, "September 1994" (UK; 1994-07-30), page 80
↑ Play Time, "10/94" (DE; 1994-09-07), page 108
↑ Sega Power, "October 1994" (UK; 1994-09-01), page 52
↑ Sega Pro, "September 1994" (UK; 1994-08-11), page 64
↑ Video Games, "10/94" (DE; 1994-09-28), page 86
↑ VideoGames, "September 1994" (US; 1994-0x-xx), page 74

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[:File:GamePlayers_US_0710.pdf_p11-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Game Players, "Vol. 7 No. 10 October 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 11

[:File:GamePlayers_US_0709.pdf_p78-2] 2.0 ^2.1 Game Players, "Vol. 7 No. 9 September 1994" (US; 1994-0x-xx), page 78

[:File:Mega_UK_24.pdf_p50-3] 3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 ^3.3 Mega, "September 1994" (UK; 1994-08-18), page 50

[:File:SegaMagazine_UK_09.pdf_p90-4] 4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 Sega Magazine, "September 1994" (UK; 1994-08-xx), page 90

[:File:SegaPro_UK_36.pdf_p8-5] 5.0 ^5.1 Sega Pro, "September 1994" (UK; 1994-08-11), page 8

[6] Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1994-09-19), page 21

[:File:CVG_UK_154.pdf_p86-7] 7.0 ^7.1 Computer & Video Games, "September 1994" (UK; 1994-08-15), page 86

[:File:Brutal_MCD_credits.pdf_p-8] File:Brutal MCD credits.pdf

[9] 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 37

[:File:ConsolesPlus_FR_039.pdf_p157-10] Consoles +, "Janvier 1995" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 157

[digitiser1995-01-25-11] Digitiser (UK) (1995-01-25)

[:File:EGM_US_065.pdf_p46-12] Electronic Gaming Monthly, "December 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 46

[:File:GamePro_US_066.pdf_p46-13] GamePro, "January 1995" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 46

[:File:MAN.21AC_DE_1995-02.pdf_p53-14] MAN!AC, "02/95" (DE; 1995-01-11), page 53

[15] Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 30

[:File:ConsolesPlus_FR_036.pdf_p144-16] Consoles +, "Octobre 1994" (FR; 1994-xx-xx), page 144

[:File:ElectronicGames2_US_24.pdf_p100-17] Electronic Games (1992-1995), "September 1994" (US; 1994-0x-xx), page 100

[:File:EGM_US_061.pdf_p34-18] Electronic Gaming Monthly, "August 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 34

[:File:GamePro_US_062.pdf_p68-19] GamePro, "September 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 68

[:File:GamesMaster_UK_021.pdf_p59-20] GamesMaster, "September 1994" (UK; 1994-08-25), page 59

[:File:Games_World_The_Magazine_UK_05.pdf_p20-21] Games World: The Magazine, "November 1994" (UK; 1994-09-29), page 20

[:File:GameInformer_US_018.pdf_p28-22] Game Informer, "September/October 1994" (US; 1994-0x-xx), page 28

[:File:Joypad_FR_035.pdf_p115-23] Joypad, "Octobre 1994" (FR; 1994-xx-xx), page 115

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-{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a fighting game released for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] and [[Sega Mega-CD]]. In Germany, it is simply known as '''''Paws of Fury'''''.
+'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a fighting game released for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] and [[Sega Mega-CD]]. In Germany, it is simply known as '''''Paws of Fury'''''.
-An update to this game, ''[[Brutal Unleashed: Above the Claw]]'' was released for the [[Sega 32X]].
+==Story==
+Every four years on the uncharted Brutal Island, the world's toughest martial artists are invited to compete in the grueling Brutal Island Tournament. Only the winner of this tournament gains the privilege to challenge Dali Llama, the greatest fighter in the world, for the coveted Belt of Heaven.
 ==Gameplay==
-The player travels to a fictional island to face opponents and learn new moves. Enemy order is fixed and identical for each character.
+{{ScreenThumb|Brutal Paws of Fury MD, Gameplay.png|width=200|Gameplay}}
+The game is a fighting game featuring a cast of anthropomorphic animals as selectable fighters. Fights are played to the best of three rounds. Players are given the opportunity to watch a replay after every round.
-Brutal follows the basic formula laid out by ''[[Street Fighter II]]'' very closely. {{A}}, {{B}} and {{C}} are used for kicks in ascending strenght, while {{X}}, {{Y}} and {{Z}} are used for punches. When using a 3 button pad, {{Start}} switches between kicks and punches.
+Characters move with {{left}} and {{right}}. They jump with {{upleft}}, {{up}}, or {{upright}} and crouch with {{down}}. They punch with {{X}} (light), {{Y}} (medium), and {{Z}} (hard). They kick with {{A}} (light), {{B}} (medium), and {{C}} (hard). Light and medium attacks are quicker, but hard attacks do more damage and knock opponents over. When using a standard three-button control pad, {{Start}} switches between punches and kicks. Characters can do a crouching punch by holding {{down}} when punching or a sweep kick that knocks the opponent down by holding {{down}} when kicking. Most characters can also do a roundhouse attack by holding the D-Pad away from the opponent and pressing any attack button or a rear attack by holding the D-Pad toward the opponent and pressing any attack button.
-Special attacks aren't available from the start and need to by learned during the game in training sessions. CPU opponents start with the full moveset. The game also incorporates RPG elements by using a password system to keep a record of your character development. Further curiosities included the ability to change characters before a fight (pushing {{A}} on the versus screen) and being able to ring out your opponent in certain stages, as also seen in ''[[Virtua Fighter]]''.
+The first special move taught to every character in the single-player game is a taunt that is performed with {{A}}+{{B}}. Taunts restore part of the character's lost health, but the character is vulnerable during the taunt.
-The game's CPU controlled opponents act extremely aggressive, making the single-player mode focused on finding AI exploits
+Characters block by holding {{downleft}} when facing right or {{downright}} when facing left, which can be done while standing or crouching. However, unlike most fighting games, there is no difference between high and low attacks, so any attack can be blocked while standing or crouching. Many special moves are unblockable and knock the opponent over on impact. In the Mega Drive version, all hard attacks are unblockable as well. Being hit repeatedly stuns a fighter for a duration, leaving the character unable to move or attack. Some special moves also stun the character performing them.
-===Playable Characters===
+Combos are not possible since fighters are invulnerable for a short time after getting hit, until they are able to block again. Instead, each character learns "katas," which are combination moves performed the same way as special moves.
-*Kung Fu Bunny
-*Prince Leon
-*Rhei Rat
-*Tai Cheetah
-*Kendo Coyote
-*Foxy Roxy
-*Ivan
-Further characters can be unlocked/accessed through cheat codes
+===Modes===
-*Dhali Lhama
+{{ScreenThumb|Brutal Paws of Fury MCD, Brutal Band.png|width=200|Brutal Band}}
-*Karate Croc
+In the single-player game, the player travels to a fictional island to face ten opponents, ending with the mysterious Dali Llama. Opponents are always fought in the same order (regardless of the character played). Unlike most fighting games, the player does not start the game with any special moves; instead, the character learns one new special move with every two opponents defeated. The player is shown the move and must successfully perform it in order to learn it. The player is also given a colored belt promotion and a password saving their rank and learned moves (but not their progress; the game always starts on the first opponent). The player can change their character when continuing the game or by pressing {{A}} before a match starts, but doing this loses any learned moves.
+Computer opponents always have all of their special moves. There are 14 difficulty levels available (White Belt, Red Belt, Yellow Belt, Orange Belt, Green Belt, Blue Belt, Brown Belt, Black Belt, 1st Dan, 2nd Dan, 3rd Dan, 4th Dan, 5th Dan, and 6th Dan). The player only has three continues with which to complete the game.
+There is also a two-player versus mode (called the "No Frills Head to Head" mode) where players choose a character and fight a single match on any stage. Players are asked to input a password before starting this mode, which stores their rank (from the single-player mode) and their wins and losses. In the Mega-CD version, the password also provides access to special moves, which must be unlocked first in the single-player mode. In the Mega Drive version, both players always have access to every character's special moves in two-player matches. When selecting a stage, pressing {{Start}} starts the match while pressing any other button switches between choosing the stage or changing the character.
+The Mega-CD version has an exclusive "Fun Room" menu option that contains the "Brutal Band" (a sound test featuring fourteen CD audio tracks) and an "Out-Takes" video containing animation tests and cut characters.
+In the options, players can choose between three game speeds (Normal, Turbo, and Turbo Nutter, with Turbo being the default) and between several options for match length (a single round; best of 3, 5, or 7 rounds; or first to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 rounds). There is some overlap in the meaning of the different match length options (best of 3 is the same as first to 2, for example).
+===Characters===
+{{MoveListNote|legend=StreetFighter}}
+{{A}}, {{B}}, and {{C}} are interchangeable with {{X}}, {{Y}}, and {{Z}} (respectively) when performing special moves.
+====Playable====
+Each character represents a different "Path of Wisdom" (inspired by the [[wikipedia:Noble Eightfold Path|Noble Eightfold Path]] in Buddhism).
+The Pantha is only in the Mega-CD version of the game.
+{{InfoTable|imagewidths=320|
+{{InfoRow|
+| title=Kung Fu Bunny
+| screenshot=Brutal Paws of Fury MCD, Introduction, Kung Fu Bunny.png
+| info1name=Style
+| info1=Relaxed Paw
+| info2name=Height
+| info2=5'10"
+| info3name=Weight
+| info3=100 lbs.
+| info4name=Path
+| info4=Right Understanding
+| desc=A rabbit monk.
+{{MoveListTable | desc=Special moves |
+{{MoveListRow | Flash Kick | {{hold|{{B}}|{{C}} {{C}}}} | Kung Fu Bunny rolls backward with a backflip kick. This move is unblockable.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Double Flash Kick | {{HCF}} | Kung Fu Bunny advances with three successive backflip kicks. This move is unblockable.}}
+{{MoveListRow | High Flash Kick | {{hold|{{down}}|{{B}} {{B}}}} | Kung Fu Bunny kicks high into the air. This move is unblockable.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Scissors Kick | {{down}} {{B}} {{B}} | Kung Fu Bunny leans back and stands on his hands while kicking forwards. This move is unblockable.}}
+}}
+{{MoveListTable | desc=Katas |
+{{MoveListRow | Dance of Death | Hold {{A}} for 2 seconds, then release and press {{A}} {{A}} | Kung Fu Bunny kicks in a circle, then does two front kicks and a handstand kick. Equivalent to {{left}}+{{LK}}, {{left}}+{{LK}}, {{right}}+{{LK}}, {{right}}+{{LK}}, {{right}}+{{HK}}.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Iron Fist | Hold {{C}} for 2 seconds, then release and press {{C}} {{C}} | Kung Fu Bunny punches multiple times in front of him. Equivalent to {{LP}}, {{LP}}, {{LP}}, {{MP}}, {{MP}}, {{HP}}.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Devil's Kiss | {{HCB}} | Kung Fu Bunny advances with a series of attacks and Flash Kicks, then becomes dizzy. Equivalent to {{down}}+{{LK}}, Flash Kick, {{down}}+{{HP}}, {{down}}+{{LK}}, Double Flash Kick.}}
+}}
+}}
+{{InfoRow|
+| title=Prince Leon
+| screenshot=Brutal Paws of Fury MCD, Introduction, Prince Leon.png
+| info1name=Style
+| info1=Tan Ru (The Iron Rage)
+| info2name=Height
+| info2=6'0"
+| info3name=Weight
+| info3=250 lbs.
+| info4name=Path
+| info4=Right Effort
+| desc=A lion rock star who has an undisclosed vendetta with Tai Cheetah and Kendo Coyote.
+{{MoveListTable | desc=Special moves |
+{{MoveListRow | Bite | {{B}}+{{C}} | Prince Leon bites in front of him with a large chomp. This move is unblockable.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Swim Attack | {{HCB}} | Prince Leon runs forward with a flurry of claw swipes. This move is unblockable.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Roar | {{QCF}} {{B}} | Prince Leon roars in front of him. This move can knock down or stun opponents.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Power Chord | {{HCF}} | Prince Leon catches a guitar, then plays a power chord that blows the opponent away with the force of its sound waves. He is invincible while doing this.}}
+}}
+{{MoveListTable | desc=Katas |
+{{MoveListRow | Wild Side | Hold {{A}} for 2 seconds, then release and press {{A}} {{A}} | Prince Leon performs three successive Swim Attacks, then becomes dizzy.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Rage Within | {{hold|{{A}}+{{C}}|{{B}}}} | Prince Leon performs a Roar and a Swim Attack, then becomes dizzy.}}
+{{MoveListRow | The Leon Experience | Hold {{B}} for 2 seconds, then release and press {{C}} {{C}} {{C}} {{C}} | Prince Leon performs a Power Chord and a Roar, then becomes dizzy.}}
+}}
+}}
+{{InfoRow|
+| title=Tai Cheetah
+| screenshot=Brutal Paws of Fury MCD, Introduction, Tai Cheetah.png
+| info1name=Style
+| info1=Tai Chi Chuan
+| info2name=Height
+| info2=6'2"
+| info3name=Weight
+| info3=140 lbs.
+| info4name=Path
+| info4=Right Mindfulness
+| desc=A cheetah who was mentoring Kendo Coyote.
+{{MoveListTable | desc=Special moves |
+{{MoveListRow | Fire Punch | {{QCF}} | Tai Cheetah slides forward with a flaming punch. This move is unblockable.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Fire Kick | {{QCBD}} | Tai Cheetah performs three quick flaming kicks. This move is unblockable.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Fire Run | {{HCB}} | Tai Cheetah charges forward while infused with fire. There is a short pause before he starts the dash. This move is unblockable.}}
+}}
+{{MoveListTable | desc=Katas |
+{{MoveListRow | The Way of the Crane | {{A}}+{{B}}+{{C}} | Tai Cheetah leaps forward, then performs a series of kicks. Equivalent to {{right}}+{{HK}}, {{right}}+{{HK}}, {{right}}+{{HK}}, {{left}}+{{HK}}, {{left}}+{{HK}}, {{left}}+{{HK}}.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Fist of the North | Hold {{A}} for 2 seconds, then release and press {{A}} {{A}} | Tai Cheetah performs three successive Fire Punches.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Divine Wind | Hold {{B}} for 2 seconds, then release and press {{B}} {{B}} | Tai Cheetah performs two Fire Kicks followed by two successive Fire Runs, then becomes dizzy.}}
+}}
+}}
+{{InfoRow|
+| title=Rhei Rat
+| screenshot=Brutal Paws of Fury MCD, Introduction, Rhei Rat.png
+| info1name=Style
+| info1=Thai Boxing
+| info2name=Height
+| info2=5'11"
+| info3name=Weight
+| info3=150 lbs.
+| info4name=Path
+| info4=Right Speech
+| desc=A rat who is an accomplished but arrogant Thai boxer.
+{{MoveListTable | desc=Special moves |
+{{MoveListRow | Knockout Punch | {{A}}+{{B}}+{{C}} | Rhei Rat swings with a heavy punch. This move is unblockable.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Frenzy Attack | {{QCBD}} {{C}} | Rhei Rat runs ahead with a flurry of punches. The last punch is unblockable.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Neck Choke | {{B}}+{{C}} (close) | Rhei Rat grabs his opponent by the throat and and punches multiple times.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Face Pull | {{QCF}} (close) | Rhei Rat grabs and pulls his opponent's face down.}}
+}}
+{{MoveListTable | desc=Katas |
+{{MoveListRow | Tsumai | Hold {{C}} for 2 seconds, then release and press {{B}} {{B}} | Rhei Rat advances with a series of punches, then becomes dizzy. Equivalent to {{left}}+{{HP}}, {{left}}+{{HP}}, {{left}}+{{HP}}, {{left}}+{{HP}}, {{left}}+{{LP}}, {{left}}+{{LP}}, {{left}}+{{LP}}.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Lightning Fury | Hold {{A}} for 2 seconds, then release and press {{A}} {{A}} | Rhei Rat holds his fist out for a moment, which damages his opponent on contact.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Muay Thai | Hold {{B}} for 2 seconds, then release and press {{A}} {{B}} | Rhei Rat performs the Frenzy Attack three times in a row, then becomes dizzy.}}
+}}
+}}
+{{InfoRow|
+| title=The Pantha
+| screenshot=Brutal Paws of Fury MCD, Introduction, The Pantha.png
+| info1name=Style
+| info1=Chin Na
+| info2name=Height
+| info2=5'8"
+| info3name=Weight
+| info3=190 lbs.
+| info4name=Path
+| info4=Right Meditation
+| desc=A panther who is a member of a sinister cult.
+{{MoveListTable | desc=Special moves |
+{{MoveListRow | Fireball | {{HCF}} | The Pantha shoots a fireball from his hands.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Energy Drain | Hold {{down}} for 2 seconds, then release and press {{A}} {{A}} | The Pantha holds his hands out, which sucks some of his opponent's life force away.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Cloak Attack | {{B}}+{{C}} (close) | The Pantha hops on his opponent with his cloak, then beats up the opponent inside the cloak.}}
+}}
+{{MoveListTable | desc=Katas |
+{{MoveListRow | Serpent's Kiss | Hold {{B}} for 2 seconds, then release and press {{C}} {{C}} | The Pantha shoots two fireballs, then becomes dizzy.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Summon Chi | Hold {{A}}+{{C}} for 2 seconds, then release and press {{C}} {{C}} | The Pantha charges his inner energies and glows, which stuns both him and his opponent.}}
+{{MoveListRow | The Gentle Path | Hold {{C}} for 2 seconds, then release and press {{C}} {{C}} | The Pantha does two crouching punches and a sweep kick. Equivalent to {{down}}+{{HP}}, {{down}}+{{HP}}, {{down}}+{{HK}}.}}
+}}
+}}
+{{InfoRow|
+| title=Kendo Coyote
+| screenshot=Brutal Paws of Fury MCD, Introduction, Kendo Coyote.png
+| info1name=Style
+| info1=Kenjutsu
+| info2name=Height
+| info2=6'2"
+| info3name=Weight
+| info3=200 lbs.
+| info4name=Path
+| info4=Right Resolve
+| desc=A coyote who is motivated by greed and an estranged pupil of Tai Cheetah.
+{{MoveListTable | desc=Special moves |
+{{MoveListRow | Slam Punch | {{A}}+{{B}}+{{C}} | Kendo Coyote swings in front of him with both fists. This move is unblockable.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Headbutt | {{B}}+{{C}} (close) | Kendo Coyote grabs and headbutts his opponent repeatedly. This move is unblockable.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Cannonball | {{QCFD}} {{downleft}} {{B}} | Kendo Coyote rolls into a ball and spins around the screen in a triangle.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Spinball | {{QCF}} | Kendo Coyote rolls into a ball and spins forward at high speed.}}
+}}
+{{MoveListTable | desc=Katas |
+{{MoveListRow | The Five Rings | {{QCBD}} {{downright}} {{B}} | Kendo Coyote performs a Cannonball and two Spinballs, then becomes dizzy.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Ki Force | Hold {{A}} for 2 seconds, then release and press {{C}} {{C}} | Kendo Coyote does a Slam Punch, then leaps ahead and does another Slam Punch.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Hapkido | Hold {{B}} for 2 seconds, then release and press {{A}} {{A}} | Kendo Coyote leaps ahead and does a sweep kick and a standing kick after landing. Equivalent to a forward leap, then {{down}}+{{HK}}, {{left}}+{{HK}}.}}
+}}
+}}
+{{InfoRow|
+| title=Foxy Roxy (Indrah Prashmet)
+| screenshot=Brutal Paws of Fury MCD, Introduction, Foxy Roxy.png
+| info1name=Style
+| info1=Penjat Silat
+| info2name=Height
+| info2=6'0"
+| info3name=Weight
+| info3=160 lbs.
+| info4name=Path
+| info4=Right Livelihood
+| desc=A vixen who is a politician and social activist.
+{{MoveListTable | desc=Special moves |
+{{MoveListRow | Whiplash Kick | {{B}}+{{C}} | Foxy Roxy does a cartwheel kick forward.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Spin Attack | {{left}} {{left}} {{C}} | Foxy Roxy cartwheels forward, then rolls into a ball, landing with a punch.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Rolling Sweep | {{QCF}} | Foxy Roxy slides across the screen quickly with a low kick.}}
+}}
+{{MoveListTable | desc=Katas |
+{{MoveListRow | Kuntao Kata | {{A}}+{{B}}+{{C}} | Foxy Roxy performs a series of kicks. Equivalent to {{left}}+{{HK}}, Whiplash Kick, {{HK}}.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Call of the Lotus | Hold {{C}} for 2 seconds, then release and press {{C}} {{C}} | Foxy Roxy does a Rolling Attack, Spin Attack, and another Rolling Attack, then becomes dizzy.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Penjat Silat Mind Throw | {{QCFD}} {{downleft}} {{C}} | Foxy Roxy performs an improved version of her taunt that restores her health and stuns her opponent (but only if the opponent is not blocking or in midair).}}
+}}
+}}
+{{InfoRow|
+| title=Ivan Bear
+| screenshot=Brutal Paws of Fury MCD, Introduction, Ivan Bear.png
+| info1name=Style
+| info1=Soviet Military
+| info2name=Height
+| info2=6'0"
+| info3name=Weight
+| info3=250 lbs.
+| info4name=Path
+| info4=Right Action
+| desc=A bear who is an ex-Soviet commando and claims to be the strongest animal in the world.
+{{MoveListTable | desc=Special moves |
+{{MoveListRow | Big Belly Attack | {{HCB}} | Ivan runs forward with a belly bump.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Earthquake | {{HCF}} | Ivan jumps up, then pounds the ground, knocking over any opponents on the ground. He is invincible while performing this move.}}
+}}
+{{MoveListTable | desc=Katas |
+{{MoveListRow | Strength of the North | {{QCB}} {{B}} | Ivan performs two heavy punches and a Big Belly Attack. Equivalent to {{HP}}, {{HP}}, Big Belly Attack.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Jab Al Nar | Hold {{C}} for 2 seconds, then release and press {{A}} {{A}} | Ivan does a series of crouching punches, then finishes with a standing punch. Equivalent to {{down}}+{{MP}}, {{down}}+{{MP}}, {{down}}+{{MP}}, {{down}}+{{MP}}, {{down}}+{{MP}}, {{HP}}.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Rage of the World | Hold {{B}}+{{C}} for 2 seconds, then release and press {{A}}+{{C}} | Ivan does three Earthquakes in a row, then becomes dizzy.}}
+}}
+}}
+}}
+====Bosses====
+{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Hidden content}}
+The boss characters are only playable with the use of cheat codes.
+Karate Croc is only in the Mega-CD version of the game.
+{{InfoTable|imagewidths=320|
+{{InfoRow|
+| title=Karate Croc
+| screenshot=Brutal Paws of Fury MCD, Introduction, Karate Croc.png
+| info1name=Style
+| info1=Brawler
+| info2name=Height
+| info2=6'0"
+| info3name=Weight
+| info3=290 lbs.
+| info4name=Path
+| info4=Right Respect
+| desc=A crocodile bar brawler.
+{{MoveListTable | desc=Special moves |
+{{MoveListRow | Tail Whip | {{hold|{{right}}|{{B}}+{{C}}}} | Karate Croc flips around in a circle, whipping his tail around.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Torpedo Attack | {{hold|{{down}}|{{A}} {{B}} {{C}}}} | Karate Croc jumps in the air, then dives diagonally downward head-first.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Flying Tail Whip | Hold {{downleft}} for 2 seconds, then release and press {{right}}+{{B}}+{{C}} | Karate Croc flips forward through the air, whipping his tail around.}}
+}}
+{{MoveListTable | desc=Katas |
+{{MoveListRow | The Swallow | {{A}}+{{B}}+{{C}} | Karate Croc performs two successive Torpedo Attacks, then becomes dizzy.}}
+{{MoveListRow | The Path of the Empty Hand | Hold {{B}}+{{C}} for 2 seconds, then release and press {{C}} {{C}} | Karate Croc performs four successive Tail Whips.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Escrima | Hold {{A}} for 2 seconds, then release and press {{A}} {{A}} | Karate Croc sweeps the opponent with his tail, does two standing punches, then does another tail sweep. Equivalent to {{down}}+{{HK}}, {{HP}}, {{HP}}, {{down}}+{{HK}}.}}
+}}
+}}
+{{InfoRow|
+| title=Dali Llama
+| screenshot=Brutal Paws of Fury MCD, Introduction, Dali Llama.png
+| info1name=Style
+| info1=Divine
+| info2name=Height
+| info2=6'6"
+| info3name=Weight
+| info3=150 lbs.
+| info4name=Path
+| info4=Right Perfection
+| desc=A llama who is currently the holder of the Belt of Heaven.
+{{MoveListTable | desc=Special moves |
+{{MoveListRow | Headbutt | {{B}}+{{C}} | Dali Llama performs a headbutt that can knock opponents over. This move is unblockable.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Smoke Attack | {{HCF}} | Dali Llama transforms into a cloud of smoke and charges forward. This move is unblockable, and he is invincible while performing it.}}
+}}
+{{MoveListTable | desc=Katas |
+{{MoveListRow | Mind of the Gods | {{HCB}} | Dali Llama concentrates, knocking the opponent over with his mind (unless the opponent is blocking, attacking, or in midair).}}
+{{MoveListRow | Apocalypse | {{QCF}} {{B}} | Dali Llama concentrates, knocking the opponent over with his mind (unless the opponent is blocking, attacking, or in midair). This move has a longer startup time than Mind of the Gods but does more damage.}}
+}}
+}}
+}}
+===Stages===
+The single-player game has ten opponents, with each match taking place in a different stage. In two-player games, players can choose any stage.
+The fourth stage takes place on a bridge. A fighter can be knocked off the edge and lose in a ring-out.
+{{gallery|widths=200|screens=yes|
+{{ginfo|Brutal Paws of Fury MD, Stage 1.png|The Landing|The first opponent is Tai Cheetah.}}
+{{ginfo|Brutal Paws of Fury MD, Stage 2.png|The Waterfall|The second opponent is Rhei Rat.}}
+{{ginfo|Brutal Paws of Fury MD, Stage 3.png|The Idol|The third opponent is Ivan the Bear.}}
+{{ginfo|Brutal Paws of Fury MD, Stage 4.png|The Mountain|The fourth opponent is Prince Leon.}}
+{{ginfo|Brutal Paws of Fury MD, Stage 5.png|In the Courtyard|The fifth opponent is Kendo Coyote.}}
+{{ginfo|Brutal Paws of Fury MD, Stage 6.png|The Screen Room|The sixth opponent is Foxy Roxy.}}
+{{ginfo|Brutal Paws of Fury MD, Stage 7.png|The Dojo|The seventh opponent is Kung Fu Bunny.}}
+{{ginfo|Brutal MCD, Stage 8.png|On the Battlements|The eighth opponent is The Pantha (Mega-CD version) or Tai Cheetah again (Mega Drive version).}}
+{{ginfo|Brutal MCD, Stage 9.png|The Cavern|The ninth opponent is Karate Croc (Mega-CD version) or Rhei Rat again (Mega Drive version).}}
+{{ginfo|Brutal Paws of Fury MD, Stage 10.png|Aboard the Boat|The tenth opponent is Dali Llama.}}
+}}
+==History==
+===Legacy===
+An update to this game, ''[[Brutal Unleashed: Above the Claw]]'', was released for the [[Sega 32X]]. It adds enhanced color depth, new characters, redesigned stages, a new soundtrack, and more modes.
 ==Versions==
-The game is region locked.
+The Mega-CD version has animated cutscenes, a CD-audio soundtrack, two additional characters (The Pantha and Karate Croc), and a "Fun Room" menu option containing a sound test (the "Brutal Band") and outtakes with animation tests and unfinished character designs. Hard attacks are unblockable in the Mega Drive version. All special moves are unlocked for use in the two-player versus mode in the Mega Drive version, but they must be unlocked via a password (after unlocking them in the single-player mode) in the Mega-CD version. The Mega Drive version can be paused by pressing {{Start}} when using a [[Six Button Control Pad (Mega Drive)|Six Button Control Pad]]; the Mega-CD version cannot be paused during gameplay. Computer opponents in the Mega-CD version have their names above their health bars, while they always read "Juanimator" in the Mega Drive version.
+The [[Super NES]] version has a different soundtrack from both the Mega Drive and Mega-CD versions. It has the same roster as the Mega Drive version. Some of the stages are entirely different. Characters can no longer "ring-out" on the bridge stage. Characters have all of their special moves immediately available in both the single-player and two-player modes (though there are still tutorials every two matches in the single-player game to show the player how to perform each move).
 ==Production credits==
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 ==Technical information==
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-===ROM dump status===
-{{romtable|
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 ==References==