Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves

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Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves
System(s): Sega Dreamcast
Publisher: Agetec (US), SNK (Japan), Playmore (Japan; SNK Best Buy)
Developer: SNK
Peripherals supported: Dreamcast Arcade Stick, Jump Pack, Visual Memory Unit, Dreamcast VGA Box
Genre: Fighting Action/Kakutou Action (格闘アクション), Action
Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code JP 2001-09-27 ¥5,800 (6,090)5,800e T-3108M JP (SNK Best Buy) 2002-05-23 ¥2,800 (2,940)2,800e T-47302M US 2001-11-20 T-44306N
Non-Sega versions Arcade Neo Geo PlayStation 2

Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves, known as Garou: Mark of the Wolves (餓狼 MARK OF THE WOLVES) in Japan, is a versus fighting game by SNK. It was originally released for the Neo Geo, then ported to the Sega Dreamcast. It is part of the Fatal Fury series.

The American Dreamcast release by Agetec is the only version of the game to use the Fatal Fury name (including the Western localizations for other platforms).

Story

Ten years have passed since the death of crime lord Geese Howard, and the city of South Town has become more peaceful. A new fighting tournament called "King of Fighters: Maximum Mayhem" starts in the neighboring city of Second South Town, hosted by the wealthy Kain R. Heinlein. Several characters related to the fighters from the previous King of Fighters tournaments are drawn to participate in it.

Gameplay

Character select

Gameplay

The game is a 2D fighting game in the Fatal Fury series, but multiple major changes were made to distinguish it from the prior entries. It contains an almost entirely new cast of characters, with only series regular Terry Bogard returning. Rock Howard, the son of series antagonist Geese Howard, makes his debut as the protagonist of the game. Several other characters are relatives or disciples of other Fatal Fury characters and use similar fighting styles. The game foregoes the lane-switching mechanics of its predecessors and returns to a layout of four attack buttons (not used since Garou Densetsu 3), bringing the gameplay more in line with SNK's The King of Fighters series.

Characters move with and and crouch with . They backstep or run with or . They jump upward with ; holding jumps higher than tapping . They jump behind and ahead with or . Characters can perform a light punch with , a strong punch with , a light kick with , or a strong kick with . Characters have different attacks depending on whether they are standing, crouching, or jumping. Characters can taunt with , which is a short animation during which the character is vulnerable to attack.

Every fighter has special techniques performed by inputting specific directions with an attack button. Every character has one special move that the player can "break" (interrupt) by pressing the light punch and kick buttons simultaneously (+ or ). This ends the move early so that it can be chained into a combo. Characters can also perform feint attacks by holding the D-Pad forwards or down while pressing both punch buttons together (+). These are fake versions of their special moves that play the initial animation and sound clip for the move without actually performing the move, in order to bait a response from the opponent.

Blocking can be done by holding the D-Pad in the opposite direction of the opponent. However, when characters block too much, they become "guard crushed" and momentarily stunned and open for attack. Characters turn red before they are guard crushed. Some attacks can only be blocked while crouching (such as sweeps) or while standing (such as jumping attacks and overhead strikes). Every character can perform an overhead strike by pressing the light punch and kick buttons simultaneously (+ or ), which can hit characters who are blocking while crouched. If hit in the air, a character can land safely by pressing the light punch and kick buttons simultaneously (+ or ). The game also introduces the "Just Defend" system, which rewards the player for successfully blocking an attack at the last moment by replenishing a small amount of vitality and by recovering from the block faster (providing a window for the player to counterattack). This can also be done in midair (unlike regular blocking).

Throws can be performed by holding or and pressing a strong punch or kick button when next to the opponent. Different characters have different throws available to them. Throws cannot be blocked. After being thrown or knocked down, a character can recover with a short forward roll with , a short backward roll with , a long forward roll with , or a long backward roll with .

The game introduces a new mechanic called the "Tactical Offense Position" (T.O.P.), indicated by a highlighted area comprising a third of the character's vitality gauge. When the gauge reaches this area, the character enters the T.O.P. mode, granting the ability to use a T.O.P. attack, gradual life recovery, and increased attack damage. The attack bonus increases as the character's vitality decreases. T.O.P. attacks are performed by pressing the hard punch and kick buttons simultaneously (+) and differ by character. Players choose which portion of the vitality gauge (the first, middle, or last third) activates the T.O.P. mode after selecting a character.

Every character has two super special moves. The character builds the Power Gauge by performing special moves, hitting with normal moves, or being attacked. Whiffing break moves also builds the gauge. When the gauge fills with one level, the character can perform an S.Power move. If the gauge fills with a second level, the character can perform two S.Power moves or one especially powerful P.Power move. The amount that the gauge is filled is carried over between rounds but not between matches.

Modes

Continue bonus

Gallery

The game has the following modes:

• Story Mode: The main single-player mode. The player selects any character and fights six opponents. The last opponent has special dialogue depending on the character chosen. After defeating this opponent, the player faces the boss Grant. As in the previous games, the player is given a rank after every round. If the player manages to win maintain an average of AAA rank in every round and does not lose a round, the final boss, Kain R. Heinlein, is fought. The character's ending is only shown if Kain is defeated. The game can be continued an unlimited number of times if the player loses a match; when continuing, the player may optionally choose a bonus to help, such as starting the match with a full Power Gauge or reducing the difficulty level. A second player can enter the game at any time by pressing  START  to start a two-player match.
• Survival Mode: A single-player mode where the player must defeat as many opponents as possible while only regaining a small amount of health after each battle.
• Vs Mode: A dedicated two-player mode where players can choose any character, a handicap, and any stage.
• Practice: A training mode where the player can choose any character to play and to fight against. The opponent can be set to stand, crouch, or jump and to be passive, attack, or block. There is no time limit, and the opponent cannot be defeated. The player can toggle T.O.P. or set the Power Gauge to permanent S.Power or P.Power. Taunting causes the opponent to walk forward.
• Gallery: The game includes an artwork gallery with character art. After the Story Mode has been completed for a character, artwork from that character's ending appears in the gallery.

There are eight difficulty levels for computer-controlled opponents. There are also settings to change the time limit (45, 60, or 90 seconds or no limit, with a default of 60) and the number of rounds needed to win a match (1, 2, or 3, with a default of 2). The game saves settings, high scores, and unlocked gallery content to a VMU.

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
HP	Hard punch

K	Any kick button
LK	Light kick
HK	Hard kick

Playable

The game features an almost entirely new cast of characters, with only series staple Terry Bogard returning from the previous entries.

Origin: U.S.A.	Rock Howard
	The son of series antagonist Geese Howard. He has come to resent his father, particularly after the death of his mother. He was partly raised by his father's archnemesis, Terry Bogard, and fights with moves similar to both. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Reppuu Ken P Rock sends a violent shockwave across the ground. When performed with  HP , he sends two shockwaves. Rising Tackle Hold for 2 seconds, then +P Rock spins into the air while upside down and holding an arm out. He spins higher when performed with  HP . Hard Edge P Rock runs forward with an elbow strike. When performed with  HP , he follows up with a straight punch if the first hit connects. Rage Run "Dunk"  LK  Rock runs forward. If the opponent is close enough, Rock hops in the air and smashes downward with his fist. Rage Run "Shift"  HK  Rock runs forward. If the opponent is close enough, Rock shifts to the other side of the opponent. Crack Counter Joudan  LK  Rock holds a defensive posture while standing. If he is hit by the opponent while doing so, he counters with a forward flipping heel drop. Crack Counter Gedan  HK  Rock holds a defensive posture while crouching. If he is hit by the opponent while doing so, he counters with a forward flipping heel drop. Shinkuu Nage (breakable) D-Pad in a 360° rotation, then  HP  (close) Rock throws his opponent, then waves his arms in a circle. Rock can release an explosive blast of energy after throwing his opponent by holding, then releasing  LP + LK . Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Combination Attack  HK  + HK  (close) Move list (T.O.P. move) Name Command Description Overhead Kick  HP + HK  Rock flips forward with a kick. This is an overhead strike that can hit opponents who are crouch blocking. Move list (Super moves) Name Command Description Raging Storm  LP  (Super)  HP  (Power) Rock ducks and calls a whirlwind of energy around him. Power move: Rock does a more powerful version of the move that hits more times. Shine Knuckle  LK  (Super)  HK  (Power) Rock charges forward with a burning fist. Power move: Rock charges forward with a burning fist. If it connects, Rock follows up with an elbow strike, then spins into the air while upside down and holding an arm out. Deadly Rave Neo  LP ,  LP   LP   LK   LK   HP   HP   HK   HK ,  HP  Rock performs a series of attacks, ending by throwing an energy burst from his hands.
Origin: Korea	Kim Dong Hwan
	The eldest son of taekwondo master Kim Kaphwan. He is more haughty and outgoing than his brother Jae Hoon. He fights with similar techniques as his father, but in his own energetic style. He is a naturally skillful fighter, though he does not take his training seriously. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Raimei Zan K Dong Hwan rolls through the air with an electrified axe kick. The move covers a larger radius when performed with  HK . Kuusa Jin (breakable) P Dong Hwan spins diagonally upward while kicking. When performed with  HP , he spins higher and finishes with an additional kick at the top. Hishou Kyaku +K in midair Dong Hwan dives diagonally downward with a kick, then follows up with one additional kick with  LK  or two additional kicks with  HK  after connecting with an opponent. Shiden Kyaku K Dong Hwan strikes the ground with an electrified stomp. The move throws the opponent into the air when performed with  HK . Ashi Binta  HP  Dong Hwan kicks rapidly in front of him, ending with a roundhouse kick. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Sankaku Tobi D-Pad in the opposite direction when jumping onto the edge of the screen Dong Hwan can jump off the edges of the screen. Super Jump Dong Hwan can jump higher. Ushiro Geri + HP  in midair Dong Hwan kicks behind him. Move list (T.O.P. move) Name Command Description Kaiten Dong Hwan  HP + HK  Dong Hwan does a standing kick, followed by a spiraling dropkick. Move list (Super moves) Name Command Description Super Dong Hwan Kyaku  LP  in midair (Super)  HP  in midair (Power) Dong Hwan dives diagonally downward with a kick. If it connects, he spins diagonally upward while kicking. Power move: Dong Hwan does a more powerful variant of the move where his kicks are charged with lightning and he performs an axe kick at the apex. Raimei Dan  LK  (Super)  HK  (Power) Dong Hwan rolls through the air with an electrified axe kick. Power move: Dong Hwan does a more powerful variant of the move with multiple axe kicks (more if  HK  is held down). Ore-sama Houou Kyaku  HP  Dong Hwan dashes at the opponent and performs a series of multiple kicks, ending with an electrified somersault kick.
Origin: Japan	Hotaru Futaba
	A young orphan girl who is searching for her missing brother. She is accompanied by her pet marten named Itokatsu (pet sable named Eetto in the English localization). Her fighting style incorporates graceful movements and ki blasts. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Hakki Shou P Hotaru waves her hand and shoots a fireball from her palm. The fireball travels faster when the move is performed with  HP . Rengeki Shuu K in midair Hotaru dives diagonally downward with a knee strike. If it connects, she follows up with a kick. Tenshin Shou K Hotaru twirls into the air at diagonal angle. She rises higher when the move is performed with  HK . Soushou Shin P Hotaru hops forward and spins with her arms extended, then pushes her palms in both directions. The move can hit more times when it is performed with  HP . Shajou Tai  HK  (close) Hotaru runs up her opponent, then finishes with a kick. Kobi Kyaku (breakable) K Hotaru kicks in a circle in front of her, creating a barrier of energy that can reflect projectiles. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Kuuchuu Furi Muki  HP + HK  in midair Hotaru turns around in midair, which dodges attacks. Koushuu Da + LK  in midair Hotaru stomps downward. If it hits, she bounces off the top of her opponent. This is an overhead strike that can hit opponents who are crouch blocking. Move list (T.O.P. move) Name Command Description Senkai En  HP + HK  Hotaru does a backflip kick. Move list (Super moves) Name Command Description Soushou Tenrenge  LP  (Super)  HP  (Power) Hotaru hops forward and spins with her arms extended, then twirls into the air at diagonal angle and finishes with a kick at the apex. Power move: Hotaru does a variant of the move that finishes with a downward knee strike instead of a kick. Tenshou Ranki  LK  (Super)  HK  (Power) Hotaru does a backflip kick, then lands on her opponent with a burst of energy. Power move: Hotaru does a more powerful version of the move that hits more times.
Origin: Brazil	Khushnood Butt (Marco Rodrigues)
	A Brazilian martial artist who learned Kyokugen Karate from Ryo Sakazaki (from Art of Fighting). He enters the tournament to show everyone the might of his technique. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Ko-ou Ken P Rodrigues thrusts a fireball from his hand. The fireball travels faster when the move is performed with  HP . Ko Hou (breakable) P Rodrigues jumps into the air with an uppercut. He rises higher into the air when the move is performed with  HP . Joudan Harai  LP  Rodrigues dashes forward, which can counter mid and high attacks. Gedan Harai  HP  Rodrigues dashes forward, which can counter low attacks. Hien Shippu Kyaku K When performed with  LK , Rodrigues leaps forward with a flying kick. If it connects, he follows up with a spinning kick. When performed with  HK , Rodrigues jumps into the air with a rising knee strike, then does an axe kick at the apex. Ryuusen Ken Hold  HP , then release Rodrigues performs a powerful charged punch. The punch is more powerful the longer the button is held before releasing. Kosen Kyaku Hold  HK , then release Rodrigues performs a powerful flying kick. The kick is more powerful the longer the button is held before releasing. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Kyokugen Hiji + LP  Rodrigues slams his elbow downward. Move list (T.O.P. move) Name Command Description Zanretsuken  HP + HK  Rodrigues punches rapidly in front of him, then uppercuts his opponent away. Move list (Super moves) Name Command Description Haou Shoukou Ken  LP  (Super)  HP  (Power) Rodrigues throws a large fireball from both hands. Power move: Rodrigues does a more powerful version of the move that hits more times. Kyokugen Ko Hou  LK  (Super)  HK  (Power) Rodrigues jumps high into the air with a flaming uppercut. Power move: Rodrigues does a more powerful version of the move that hits more times. Ryuuko Ranbu  HP  Rodrigues moves forward with a series of attacks, ending with a rising uppercut. The move hits more times if the player presses  HP  repeatedly.
Origin: Japan	Hokutomaru
	An adolescent boy and the disciple of Andy Bogard, who enters the tournament at the request of his master. He fights with Shiranui-ryuu Ninjutsu techniques that resemble those used by Andy Bogard and Mai Shiranui. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Karakusa Giri P Hokutomaru somersaults forward, then slashes downward with his bokken. The move can hit twice when performed with  HP . Shuriken P Hokutomaru throws a shuriken in a straight line. He throws three shuriken at once when performed with  HP . This move can be performed in midair, where Hokutomaru always throws one shuriken straight ahead. Sora Hazaki Dan (breakable) K Hokutomaru launches off the ground with his hands, flying feet-first toward his opponent. The move covers a wider arc when it is performed with  HK . Rakkazan Kyo  LK  Hokutomaru vanishes in a cloud of smoke and reappears above his current position. This move can be performed in midair. Rakkazan Jitsu  HK  Hokutomaru vanishes in a cloud of smoke and reappears above his opponent's position, slashing his bokken on his way down. This move can be performed in midair. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Nidan Jump in midair Hokutomaru can jump a second time in midair. Sliding + LK  Hokutomaru slides along the ground, which sweeps opponents. Kuuten Kyaku + HK  Hokutomaru jumps into the air with a kick. Move list (T.O.P. move) Name Command Description Ninpou Bakuho  HP + HK  Hokutomaru flies diagonally into the air with his arms outstretched. Move list (Super moves) Name Command Description Chou Hissatsu Shuriken  LP  (Super)  HP  (Power) Hokutomaru throws a barrage of shuriken. Power move: Hokutomaru throws a barrage of flaming kunai. Ougi Chou Hissatsu Tatsumaki  LK  (Super)  HK  (Power) Hokutomaru spirals upward in a vortex. Power move: Hokutomaru spirals upward in a flaming vortex.
Origin: U.S.A.	Kevin Rian
	A S.W.A.T. officer in Second South Town who is avenging the death of his partner. He is accompanied by his colleague's son, Marky. He fights with explosive moves learned from his S.W.A.T. training. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Hell Rotor P When performed with  LP , Kevin turns around, then does a flaming backhand. When performed with  HP , Kevin turns around, then slams down with a flaming hammer fist. Hell Snipe P Kevin jumps and does a flaming punch in an arc in front of him. He jumps higher when the move is performed with  HP . Abide Mine  HK  Kevin rolls forward, which can be used to evade attacks. He can roll to the other side of his opponent if near. Creeper  LK  Kevin crawls forward on the ground. While crawling, he can do a low punch with  LP  (which can sweep his opponent), jump and fall with a semicircular kick with  LK  (which can hit opponents that are crouch blocking), or stop crawling and stand back up with  HP . Hell Arrest P (close) Kevin grabs his opponent, then does two flaming punches. Hell Trap (breakable) K (close) Kevin does a sweep kick, then catches his opponent and does an explosive knee strike. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Poli-Kick + LK  Kevin does a shin kick into a side kick. Move list (T.O.P. move) Name Command Description Blast Charge  HP + HK  Kevin does a shoulder charge, then rolls into a kick. Move list (Super moves) Name Command Description Lucky Strike  LP  (Super)  HP  (Power) Kevin rolls forward, then does a downward punch into an explosive uppercut. Power move: Kevin does a variant of the move that finishes with an additional explosive punch. Gatling Freezer  LK  (Super)  HK  (Power) Kevin does a high kick that explodes and ignites his opponent. Power move: Kevin does a high kick that explodes three times and ignites his opponent.
Origin: England	Freeman
	A sadistic British serial killer who enters the tournament to find stronger victims to kill. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Nightmare P Freeman lunges forward with an underhand claw swipe. He travels farther when the move is performed with  HP . Phobia P Freeman does an overhand claw swipe. He uses one hand when the move is performed with  LP  and both hands when the move is performed with  HP . Crow K Freeman leaps through the air with a spinning claw attack. The move covers a wider arc when it is performed with  HK . V.O.D. P (up to 3 times) Freeman does a claw swipe. This move can be repeated up to two more times for three successive claw swipes. Morbid Angel (breakable) K Freeman flips forward through the air. If he lands on his opponent's head, he lands behind the opponent, grabs them by the neck, and slices them with a claw. Move list (T.O.P. move) Name Command Description Overkill  HP + HK  Freeman swipes his claw in an arc around him. Move list (Super moves) Name Command Description Full Blast  LP  (Super)  HP  (Power) Freeman slashes the air with his claw, which can hit opponents in a wide arc in front of him. Power move: Freeman slashes the air with his claw, then again in the opposite direction with his other arm. Both slashes can hit opponents in a wide arc in front of him. Creeping Death  LK  (Super)  HK  (Power) Freeman walks forward. If he is hit by his opponent while walking, the screen darkens, and Freeman slashes his opponent with his claws in silhouette. Power move: Freeman does a more powerful version of the move that hits more times.
Origin: Mexico	Tizoc (The Griffon)
	A heroic luchadore who wears a griffon mask and fights for poor children. He is a large fighter with an array of grappling moves. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Active Tupon P Tizoc rolls through the air. If he lands on his opponent's shoulders, he grabs the opponent's head between his boots, then flips backwards for a takedown. Poseidon Wave (breakable) P Tizoc rushes ahead for a lariat. He jumps back and covers a longer distance when the move is performed with  HP . Olympus Over (breakable) K Tizoc jumps into the air for an elbow drop. He jumps back and covers a longer distance when the move is performed with  HK . Justice Hurricane D-Pad in a 360° rotation, then P (close) Tizoc grabs his opponent and spins into the air, then drives them back into the ground head-first. He spins higher into the air when the move is performed with  HP . Icarus Crash  LP  in midair (close) Tizoc grabs his opponent, rolls over, then drives them into the ground head-first. Hercules Throw  LK  (close) Tizoc grabs his opponent, then throws them behind him, causing them to bounce off the side of the screen. Move list (T.O.P. move) Name Command Description Gri-Dro Super Kick  HP + HK  Tizoc jumps up and does a dropkick. Move list (Super moves) Name Command Description Big Fall Griffon D-Pad in a 360° rotation twice, then  LP  (close) (Super) D-Pad in a 360° rotation twice, then  HP  (close) (Power) Tizoc grabs his opponent, then flies into the air, punching the opponent at the apex, then stomping them back to the ground. Power move: Tizoc grabs his opponent, then flies into the air, punching the opponent at the apex, then driving them back into the ground head-first. Daedalus Attack  LK  (Super)  HK  (Power) Tizoc rushes ahead and does multiple lariats with alternating arms. Power move: Tizoc does a more powerful version of the move that hits more times.
Origin: England	B. Jenet
	A flirtatious heiress who ran away from home to form a band of pirates called the Lillien Knights. She enters the tournament with the intention of finding valuables to pilfer from Kain R. Heinlein's mansion. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Baffrass P Jenet crouches and casts a gust of wind that sweeps across the ground. The gust travels faster and farther when the move is performed with  HP . Crazy Ivan P Jenet swipes her hand and whips her dress in front of her. She steps forward before doing this when the move is performed with  HP . The Hind (breakable) K Jenet hops forward, then jumps in the air while whipping her dress around. She hops farther and jumps higher when the move is performed with  HK . Gulf Tomahawk K Jenet kicks through the air in a circle. The move covers a larger radius when performed with  HK . This is an overhead strike that can hit opponents who are crouch blocking. Harrier Bee +KKKKK in midair Jenet glides downward slowly while K is held. She glides down more vertically when  LK  is held and closer to a 45° angle when  HK  is held. She can kick up to four times by continuing to press K as she descends. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Super Jump Jenet can jump higher. Move list (T.O.P. move) Name Command Description Rolling Thunder  HP + HK  Jenet does a backflip kick. If it connects, she follows up with a diving stomp. Move list (Super moves) Name Command Description Many Many Torpedoes  LP  (Super)  HP  (Power) Jenet leaps at her opponent horizontally while kicking rapidly. Her kicks are accompanied by a salvo of torpedoes. Power move: Jenet does a more powerful version of the move that hits more times. Aurora  LK  (Super)  HK  (Power) Jenet flies into the air while whipping her dress around, then blows a kiss at the apex. Power move: Jenet does a more powerful version of the move that hits more times. Ennui Mademoiselle  LP + HP + LK  after Just Defend Jenet takes off one of her high heels and batters her opponent with it.
Origin: Unknown	Gato
	A callous and solitary martial artist who seeks to defeat his father, who murdered his mother. His fighting style resembles kung fu and emphasizes powerful, concentrated strikes. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Shinga P Gato steps forward with a powerful palm strike and stomp. He moves slightly further forward when the move is performed with  HP . He can follow up with a leaping punch by pressing +P. Houzan Saiheki Ga Hold for 2 seconds, then + HP  Gato stands and holds a defensive posture. If he is hit by the opponent while doing so, he counters with a quick uppercut. Raiga (breakable) K Gato kicks rapidly with alternating legs while rising upward. When performed with  HK , he performs an additional kick at the apex. Fuuga K Gato stomps the ground, launching into the air with a roll. He launches higher into the air when the move is performed with  HK . While in the air, he can thrust his palms and strike diagonally downwards with a rush of air by pressing  LP , drop diagonally downward with a dive kick by pressing  HP , kick in midair with  LK , or drop to the ground and perform a sliding sweep with  HK . Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Kuuchuu Furi Muki  HP + HK  in midair Gato turns around in midair, which dodges attacks. Sai Gaku + LP  Gato swings his open palm downward. This is an overhead strike that can hit opponents who are crouch blocking. Muran Geri + LK  Gato leaps with a flying kick. Move list (T.O.P. move) Name Command Description Mouko Kou Hazan  HP + HK  Gato does a powerful palm thrust. Move list (Super moves) Name Command Description Reiga  LP  (Super)  HP  (Power) Gato does a palm strike, then jumps on top of his opponent and snaps their neck with his legs. Power move: Gato does a variant of the move that finishes by slamming the opponent to the ground. Ryuuga  LK  (Super)  HK  (Power) Gato rises straight up into the air with an energy-infused kick. Power move: Gato rises straight up into the air with a fiery spinning kick. Tenryuu Retsuga  LP + LK  (up to 3 times) Gato does a shoulder lean, which can be followed up with a palm strike, then a final explosive palm thrust if the move is repeated two more times.
Origin: Korea	Kim Jae Hoon
	The younger son of taekwondo master Kim Kaphwan. He is more serious and diligent in his training than his brother Dong Hwan. He has inherited his father's sense of justice as well as his fighting style. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Hien Zan (breakable) Hold for 2 seconds, then +K Jae Hoon flips into the air with a flaming somersault kick. He rises higher into the air when the move is performed with  HK . He can follow up with a kick at the apex by pressing +K during the move. Ryuusei Kyaku K Jae Hoon does a sweep kick, then jumps into the air for a flaming axe kick. Shakka Shuu P Jae Hoon kicks rapidly in front of him. Han Getsu Zan K Jae Hoon rolls forward with a flaming split kick. Hishou Kyaku +K in midair Jae Hoon dives diagonally downward, then stomps repeatedly on his opponent. It can be followed up with +K for a sliding sweep or K for another dive kick. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Shou Kyaku Hou + LK  Jae Hoon hops back, then hops forward with an upward kick. Move list (T.O.P. move) Name Command Description High-Angle Neri Chagi  HP + HK  Jae Hoon brings his leg high into the air, then slams it down with an axe kick. This is an overhead strike that can hit opponents who are crouch blocking. Move list (Super moves) Name Command Description Houyoku Tenshou Kyaku  LP  (Super)  HP  (Power) Jae Hoon jumps into the air for a flaming axe kick, then flips into the air with a flaming somersault kick. Power move: Jae Hoon does a more powerful version of the move that hits more times. Houou Kyaku  LK  (Super)  HK  (Power) Jae Hoon kicks multiple times, then flips into the air with a flaming somersault kick. Power move: Jae Hoon kicks multiple times, then stomps the opponent into the air, finishing with an axe kick at the apex.
Origin: U.S.A.	Terry Bogard
	The hero of South Town who is nicknamed the "Legendary Wolf" (伝説の狼). He travels with Rock, his adoptive son, competing in tournaments to improve their skills. His appearance was reworked for this game as it was considered outdated. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Burn Knuckle P Terry leaps forward with a burning fist. The move travels faster and farther when performed with  HP . Power Wave P Terry punches the ground, causing a wave of energy to roll across the floor. The move travels faster when performed with  HP . Power Dunk (breakable) K Terry rises into the air with a knee strike, then smashes downward with a burning fist at the peak of the jump. He launches higher into the air when the move performed is with  HK . Crack Shoot K Terry jumps forward while kicking in a circle. The move covers a larger radius when performed with  HK . Power Charge +P (up to 3 times) Terry slides forward with an elbow strike. This move can be repeated up to two more times for three successive elbow strikes. It knocks the opponent over if the second or third strike hits. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Combination Attack  HP  + HP  (close) Move list (T.O.P. move) Name Command Description Max Dunk  HP + HK  Terry slides forward with a shoulder ram. If it connects, he rises into the air with a knee strike, then smashes downward with a burning fist at the peak of the jump. Move list (Super moves) Name Command Description Power Geyser  LP  (Super)  HP  (Power) Terry punches the ground, causing a geyser of energy to erupt from the ground in front of him. Power move: Terry punches the ground three times, causing an energy geyser to erupt from the ground with each hit, which can juggle the opponent from one into the next. Buster Wolf  LK  (Super)  HK  (Power) Terry leaps forward with a burning fist. If it connects, he punches ahead, causing a large explosion around him. Power move: Terry does a more powerful version of the move that hits more times.

Bosses

The two boss characters are playable in any mode by selecting Rock Howard and pressing or selecting Terry Bogard and pressing .

	Grant
	A sorcerer who is an old friend and protector of Kain and Marie Heinlein. He is the subboss of the game (or the final boss if the player's performance is not high enough to face Kain). Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Kokuen Ryuu P Grant swings his palm into the air. He slides forward slightly when the move is performed with  HP . Kyou Chou Jin (breakable) P Grant jumps into the air while holding his palm out. He can hit his opponent while jumping or when landing. He jumps much higher when the move is performed with  HP . He can land with a dive kick by pressing +K on his way down. Messhou Hisetsu +K in midair Grant dives diagonally downward with a kick. Gou Dangai K Grant charges forward at high speed. He covers more distance when the move is performed with  HK . Gou Retsu Shou +P Grant swings his hand overhead in a circle, then punches upward. He slides forward when the move is performed with  HP . This is an overhead strike that can hit opponents who are crouch blocking. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Ma Heki + HP  Grant dashes forward, then pumps his chest out. Move list (T.O.P. move) Name Command Description Majin Gan  HP + HK  Grant steps forward with a palm strike. If it hits, he follows up with a palm thrust. Move list (Super moves) Name Command Description Majin Haten Dan  LP  (Super)  HP  (Power) Grant does a roundhouse kick that shoots a burst of energy into the air. Power move: Grant does a more powerful version of the move. Majin Engetsu Rin  LK  (Super)  HK  (Power) Grant kicks multiple times in a circle while moving forward, then finishes with a high-speed charge. Power move: Grant does a more powerful version of the move.
	Kain R. Heinlein
	The wealthy host of the Maximum Mayhem tournament. His sister Marie was the mother of Rock Howard. He seeks to take over Geese's role as underworld ruler of Second South Town. He is the final boss of the game and can only be fought if the player maintains at least an average ranking of AAA and never loses a round before reaching him. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Schwarze Flamme Hold for 2 seconds, then +P Kain hops in the air and throws a pair of spinning flames. The flames travel forwards with  LP  or at an upward angle with  HP . Schwarze Panzer Hold for 2 seconds, then +K Kain rushes forward with a flaming shoulder charge. He travels a further distance when the move is performed with  HK . Schwarze Lanze (breakable) Hold for 2 seconds, then +K Kain kicks up into the air, then throws a fireball diagonally downward. The move covers more horizontal distance when it is performed with  HK . Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Combination Attack + LP + HP + LK  Move list (T.O.P. move) Name Command Description Schwarze Stoß  HP + HK  Kain jumps forward with a flaming kick. Move list (Super moves) Name Command Description Himmlische Atem  LP  (Super)  HP  (Power) Kain holds his hand in the air and summons a giant energy burst to fall from the sky. Power move: Kain does a more powerful version of the move that drops three giant energy bursts. Himmlische Seele  LK  (Super)  HK  (Power) Kain shoots a slow-moving energy ball that can hit multiple times. Power move: Kain does a more powerful version of the move that moves in a wave pattern and hits more times.

Stages

Every character has his or her own stage where matches are hosted. Any stage can be chosen in the Vs Mode and Practice.

Live House "Old Line"

Rock Howard's stage.

Oriental Casino "Woo"

Kim Dong Hwan's stage.

Philanthropy Belfry

Hotaru Futaba's stage for the first and second rounds.

Philanthropy Belfry 2

Hotaru Futaba's stage for the final round.

Sarah Forest

Marco Rodrigues' stage.

5th Avenue & 2nd Street

Hokutomaru's stage.

S.S.P. Maneuver Field

Kevin Rian's stage for the first round.

S.S.P. Maneuver Field 2

Kevin Rian's stage for the second round.

S.S.P. Maneuver Field 3

Kevin Rian's stage for the final round.

Slam "Free Field"

Freeman's stage.

Universal Arena

Tizoc's stage.

Blue Wave Harbour

B. Jenet's stage.

Barbaroi Falls

Gato's stage for the first round.

Barbaroi Falls 2

Gato's stage for the second round.

Barbaroi Falls 3

Gato's stage for the final round.

Yok Chong Market

Kim Jae Hoon's stage.

Freight Express

Terry Bogard's stage.

Freight Express 2

Terry Bogard's stage for the second round.

Dark Palace Basement

Grant's stage.

Dark Palace Donjon

Kain R. Heinlein's stage.

History

Legacy

Mark of the Wolves is notable for being the last game to be released by SNK before the company went bust. All future releases would be made under the SNK Playmore banner, including the "SNK Best Buy" re-release of this game in Japan.

The K groove fighting style in Capcom vs. SNK 2 adopts the "Just Defend" system from this game.

The game was the last entry in the Fatal Fury series until Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves was announced in 2023.

Versions

Localised names

Also known as

Language	Localised Name	English Translation
English (US)	Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves	Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves
Japanese	餓狼 MARK OF THE WOLVES	Garou: Mark of the Wolves

Production credits

• Executive Producer: H.Matsumoto
• Producer: S.Itoh, T.Tsukamoto

Cast

• Terry Bogard: Satoshi Hashimoto
• Rock Howard: Eiji Takemoto
• Kim Dong Hwan: Jun Hashimoto
• Kim Jae Hoon: Hiroki Asakawa
• Hotaru Futaba: Yuki Horie
• Gato: Kouji Ishii
• B. Jenet: Rei Saitoh
• Khushnood Butt: Hikaru Hanada
• Hokutomaru: Junko Takeuchi
• Freeman: Eiji Yano
• Tizoc: Hikaru Hanada
• Kevin Rian: You Kitazawa
• Grant: You Kitazawa
• Kain R. Heinlein: Jun Hashimoto
• Marky: Junko Takeuchi
• Narrator: Paul G.R.

Staff

• Planner: Kim‑Ken, Y.Oda, Goory, I.Higemura, Yucky
• Foreground Designer
  • Chief Designer: SoeSoe.F, Heitarou, Rolly.R, N.Kuroki
  • : Futatsu.N, Yuko, G.Ishidaman, D‑Mtl'Uchide, Terarin, K.Naoe, Itokatsu, GI Pinoko, S.Sasada, Yoko.K, Eimotsu, T.Ishikawa
• Background Designer
  • Chief Designer: M.Hirano, D.Takagi
  • : E.Tsutsui, Shimidi, Tomo, Kumiko.M, Sakura‑E, C.Zanami, R.Nariai
  • Special Effects: Tashiboo, T.Masami
  • Event Art Design: Kaoruru, M.Hirano, C.Zanami, A.Yamada
  • Decorative Design: E.Tsutsui, Kumiko.M
  • Ending Art Design: Tonko, Arita "A" Ymt, D.Takagi, Shimidi, K.Naoe
  • New Staff: Kohji, Manbu, Z.Kadoma, Zacky
• Programmer
  • Main Game: Bo‑Fukunaga
  • Sub Game: Dan‑Abe
  • Others: Forbidden Air
  • Sound: Ackey, Yassun, Hori‑Hori, Okan, Q‑Jirou
• Design Sec.
  • Title Design: Nao‑Q
  • Illustrator: Tonko, Arita‑"A"Ymt, Shinsuke.M
  • 3D Animator: Sakipapa, A.Katakura, Haka, N.Kuroki, Kumiko.M
  • Adjuster: K.Asai, Toshiyuki.H, Haruo.K, M.Sawa, H.Shimmei
  • Very Special Thanks: Sho‑Chan, Asami Don, Oh!Buchi, S.Kurata, H.Tsujioka, M.Tsujimura, A.Nakao, M.Fujimi, All SNK Staff, and My Family...

Source:

In-game credits

Magazine articles

Main article: Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

PDF

JP flyer

Print advert in Dorimaga (JP) #2001-10: "2001-10 (2001-10-12)" (2001-09-28)

Physical scans

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Publication Version Score 576 Konzol (HU) 70 Ação Games (BR) 40 Consoles + (FR) 84 Dorimaga (JP) NTSC-J 77 Dorimaga (JP) NTSC-J 87 Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U 80 Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J 63 MAN!AC (DE) NTSC-J 87 PSX Extreme (PL) NTSC-J 87

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Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves

Dreamcast, JP
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Dreamcast, JP (SNK Best Buy)
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Spinecard Disc Inlay

Dreamcast, US
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Technical information

Main article: Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves/Technical information.

External links

• Sega of Japan catalogue pages (Japanese): Dreamcast, Dreamcast (SNK BEST BUY)
• Agetec webpage: Dreamcast