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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', known as '''''Garou Densetsu Special''''' (餓狼伝説ＳＰＥＣＩＡＬ) in Japan, is an improved version of [[SNK]]'s one-on-one fighting game, ''[[Fatal Fury 2]]''. Starting life on the Neo Geo MVS arcade platform, it was brought to a variety of home consoles including the [[Sega Mega-CD]] and [[Sega Game Gear]] in 1995 and 1994, respectively.
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', known as '''''Garou Densetsu Special''''' (餓狼伝説ＳＰＥＣＩＡＬ) in Japan, is an improved version of the one-on-one fighting game ''[[Fatal Fury 2]]''. It was originally released on the [[Neo Geo]] by [[SNK]], then it was ported to the [[Sega Game Gear]] by [[Gai Brain]] and [[Aspect]] in 1994 and to the [[Sega Mega-CD]] by [[Funcom]] in 1995.
  
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
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The Mega-CD version contains many improvements over ''Fatal Fury 2''. This includes a new combo system, a larger cast of selectable characters, and faster game speed.
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===Mega-CD version===
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''Fatal Fury Special'' is an updated version of ''[[Fatal Fury 2]]''. It adds a new combo system, a larger cast of selectable characters, and faster game speed. The graphics differ from the [[Mega Drive]] port of ''Fatal Fury 2'' since the two games were ported by different developers.
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Characters move with {{left}} and {{right}} and crouch with {{down}}. They can move forward while crouched with {{downright}} (or {{downleft}} when facing left). They backstep with {{left}} {{left}} (or {{right}} {{right}} when facing left). They jump with {{up}} and flip back and forth with {{upleft}} and {{upright}}. When using a standard control pad, characters can attack with a light punch with {{A}}, a heavy punch with {{C}}, a light kick with {{B}}, and a heavy kick with {{Start}}. When using a [[Six Button Control Pad (Mega Drive)|Six Button Control Pad]], characters can attack with a light punch with {{X}}, a heavy punch with {{Y}}, a light kick with {{A}}, and a heavy kick with {{B}}. Characters have different attacks depending on whether they are standing, crouching, or jumping. Every fighter has special techniques performed by inputting specific directions with an attack button. The game also introduces Desperation moves, which are powerful special moves that can causes massive damage but can only be used when the character's vitality gauge is low and flashing.
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Characters can throw nearby opponents by holding the D-Pad toward the opponent and pressing the heavy punch button. They can block attacks by holding the D-Pad in the opposite direction of the opponent. Blocking while standing guards against high attacks (from a standing or jumping opponent), while blocking while crouched defends against both high and low attacks. While guarding an opponent's attack, characters can counter with an evasion maneuver by pressing the weak punch button, which reduces the damage taken and potentially damages the opponent if within range. Characters become knocked out from being attacked repeatedly; they are uncontrollable and vulnerable in this state but can recover more quickly by rapidly pressing back and forth on the D-Pad along with the attack buttons.
  
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Gameplay is rather faithful to the original Neo Geo version. Some animation frames and background details (e.g. crowds in Big Bear's or Joe Higashi's stage) were removed for the [[Sega Mega-CD]] port. Additionally, CPU-controlled characters will never block Ryo's Haouken projectile
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Characters switch between lanes with {{A}}+{{B}} on a standard control pad or {{C}} on a six button control pad. If an opponent is already in a different lane, the character can roll into the other lane with {{up}} or {{down}} or perform a low jumping attack across the lanes with {{LP}} or {{LK}} or a high jumping attack across the lanes with {{HP}} or {{HK}}. Characters can perform a "powerful blow" with {{C}}+{{Start}} on a standard control pad or {{Z}} on a six button control pad, which is an attack that knocks the opponent into the opposite lane. Some stages have objects that can be destroyed when a fighter is thrown through them. Certain stages have hazards in the background plane, such as electrified ropes or a stampede of bulls, and thus the player cannot change planes but can knock the opponent to the other plane to cause extra damage.
  
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The Game Gear version has one punch and kick button which can be pressed together to initiate a strong attack. No sidestep feature is present.
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There is a single-player story mode that can be played as any character. The player faces ten opponents (and can choose the first opponent), then faces four boss characters (Billy Kane, Axel Hawk, Laurence Blood, and Wolfgang Krauser). If the player wins every match without losing a round, Ryo Sakazaki from the ''[[Art of Fighting]]'' appears to challenge the player in a special "Dream Match." There is no dedicated two-player mode, but a second player can enter at any time by pressing {{Start}} to challenge the first player. Both players have limited continues. There are six difficulty levels for computer-controlled opponents (Beginner, Easy, Normal, Hard, Expert, and MVS).
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====Characters====
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Move lists assume the player is facing right. If facing left, {{left}} and {{right}} should be reversed. {{punch}} refers to either punch button, while {{kick}} refers to either kick button.
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All of the characters return from ''[[Fatal Fury 2]]'', and the four boss characters are now playable in the single-player mode without needing a cheat code. Three characters from the original ''[[Fatal Fury]]'' return (Duck King, Tung Fu Rue, and Geese Howard). Ryo Sakazaki from the ''[[Art of Fighting]]'' is a playable character and also appears as a hidden boss.
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{{InfoTable|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Terry Bogard
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| sprite={{sprite | Fatal Fury Special CD, Characters.png | crop_width=160 | crop_height=128 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Terry Bogard is an American street-fighting champion from South Town.
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{{MoveListTable|
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{{MoveListRow|Burning Knuckle|{{QCB}} {{punch}}|Terry leaps forward with a burning fist.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Power Wave|{{QCF}} {{punch}}|Terry punches the ground, causing a wave of energy to roll across the floor.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Rising Tackle|Hold {{down}} for 2 seconds, then {{up}}+{{punch}}|Terry spins into the air while upside down and holding an arm out. This move can only hit airborne opponents.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Crack Shoot|{{QCB}} {{upleft}} {{kick}}|Terry jumps forward while kicking in a circle.}}
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{{MoveListRow|'''Desperation:''' Power Geyser|{{QCB}} {{downleft}} {{right}} {{HP}}+{{LK}}|Terry punches the ground, causing a geyser of energy to erupt from the ground in front of him.}}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Andy Bogard
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| sprite={{sprite | Fatal Fury Special CD, Characters.png | crop_width=160 | crop_height=128 | crop_x=160 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Andy Bogard is a ninjutsu practitioner and Terry's younger brother.
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{{MoveListTable|
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{{MoveListRow|Hi Sho Ken|{{QCB}} {{punch}}|Andy shoots a long-ranged burst of ki energy from his palm.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Sho Ryu|{{QCF}} {{punch}}|Andy jumps into the air while fanning his arms around him.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Zen El Den|Hold {{downleft}} for 2 seconds, then {{right}}+{{punch}}|Andy charges forward while ramming with his shoulder and knee.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Ku Ha Dan|Hold {{downleft}} for 2 seconds, then {{upright}}+{{kick}}|Andy launches off the ground with his hands, flying feet-first toward his opponent.}}
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{{MoveListRow|'''Desperation:''' Cho Reppa Dan|Hold {{down}} for 2 seconds, then {{downright}} {{right}}+{{LK}}+{{HK}}|Andy launches off the ground with his hands, flying at his opponent with a flaming kick.}}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Joe Higashi
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| sprite={{sprite | Fatal Fury Special CD, Characters.png | crop_width=160 | crop_height=128 | crop_x=320 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Joe Higashi is a Japanese Muay Thai champion and a friendly rival of the Bogard brothers.
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{{MoveListTable|
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{{MoveListRow|Hurricane Upper|{{HCF}} {{punch}}|Joe punches into the air, generating a cyclone that moves across the ground.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Baku Retsu Ken|{{repeat|{{punch}}}}|Joe punches rapidly in a cone shape in front of him.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Slash Kick|Hold {{downleft}} for 2 seconds, then {{upright}}+{{kick}}|Joe turns and launches himself forward with a flaming kick.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Tiger Thrust|{{QCF}} {{upright}} {{kick}}|Joe flies forward with a knee strike.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Knee Inferno|{{right}}+{{HK}} (close)|Joe grabs and knees his opponent in the stomach repeatedly.}}
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{{MoveListRow|'''Desperation:''' Screw Upper|{{right}} {{HCF}} {{HP}}+{{LK}}|Joe punches into the air, generating a tall cyclone that covers the full height of the screen and moves a short distance in front of him.}}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Big Bear
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| sprite={{sprite | Fatal Fury Special CD, Characters.png | crop_width=160 | crop_height=128 | crop_x=480 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Big Bear is an Australian face wrestler who was formerly a bodyguard of Geese Howard.
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{{MoveListTable|
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{{MoveListRow|Giant Bomb|Hold {{downleft}} for 2 seconds, then {{right}}+{{punch}}|Big Bear charges forward with a shoulder ram.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Super Dropkick|Hold {{HK}} for 5 seconds, then release|Big Bear jumps into the air and performs a dropkick that knocks his opponent over.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Back Drop|{{left}}+{{HP}} (close)|Big Bear lifts his opponent over his shoulder, then drops them to the ground behind him.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Headbutt|{{left}}+{{HK}} (close)|Big Bear grabs and headbutts his opponent.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Bear Hug|{{upright}}+{{HK}} (close)|Big Bear grabs and squeezes his opponent against himself.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Lariat Drop|{{downright}}+{{HP}} (close)|Big Bear grabs his opponent in a lariat, then drops them to the ground behind him.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Lift Up Throw|{{downright}}+{{HK}} (close)|Big Bear picks up and tosses his opponent behind him.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Neck Buster|{{right}}+{{HK}} (close)|Big Bear grabs and wrings his opponent by the neck.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Bear Bomber|{{right}} {{left}} {{down}} {{up}} {{HP}} (close)|Big Bear grabs and throws his opponent against the ground with an explosion.}}
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{{MoveListRow|'''Desperation:''' Breath of Fire|{{HCB}} {{right}} {{HP}}+{{LK}}|Big Bear breathes a heavy cloud of flame out in front of him.}}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Jubei Yamada
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| sprite={{sprite | Fatal Fury Special CD, Characters.png | crop_width=160 | crop_height=128 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=128}}
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| desc=Jubei Yamada is an elderly Japanese judo sensei who wants to open his own training hall.
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{{MoveListTable|
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{{MoveListRow|Senbei Shuriken|Hold {{left}} for 2 seconds, then {{right}}+{{punch}}|Jubei throws a [[wikipedia:Senbei|senbei]] rice cracker at his opponent.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Nihon Seo Dash|Hold {{left}} for 2 seconds, then {{right}}+{{kick}}|Jubei dashes across the screen, then grabs his opponent and throws them to the ground behind him.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Oh Izuna Otoshi|Hold {{down}} for 2 seconds, then {{up}}+{{punch}} (close)|Jubei grabs and spins into the air with his opponent, then drops them to the ground head-first.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Neko Jarashi|{{HCB}} {{HP}} (close)|Jubei grabs and rolls through the air with his opponent, then drops them to the ground head-first.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Tawara Nagei|{{downright}}+{{HP}} (close)|Jubei grabs and his opponent behind him.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Tomoe Nagei|{{left}}+{{HK}} (close)|Jubei grabs and throws his opponent while rolling backward.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Benkei Nakashi| {{right}}+{{HK}} (close)|Jubei kicks his opponent repeatedly in the shin.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Kuma Koroshi|{{upright}}+{{HP}} (close)|Jubei hops onto his opponent's back and chokes them.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Izuna Otoshi|{{down}}+{{HK}} in midair (close)|Jubei grabs his opponent in midair, rolls with them, then drops them to the ground head-first.}}
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{{MoveListRow|'''Desperation:''' Dynamite Izuna Otoshi|Hold {{downleft}} for 2 seconds, then {{down}} {{downright}}+{{HP}}+{{LK}} (close)|Jubei performs a more powerful version of his Oh Izuna Otoshi move.}}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Cheng Sinzan
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| sprite={{sprite | Fatal Fury Special CD, Characters.png | crop_width=160 | crop_height=128 | crop_x=160 | crop_y=128}}
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| desc=Cheng Sinzan is a greedy rich man who enters tournaments to win prize money.
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{{MoveListTable|
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{{MoveListRow|Dai Taiko Bara|Hold {{down}} for 2 seconds, then {{up}}+{{punch}}|Cheng flies into the air, then falls to the ground with a belly flop.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Hagan Geki|Hold {{left}} for 2 seconds, then {{right}}+{{kick}}|Cheng rolls forward along the ground like a spinning boulder.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Kirai Ho|{{QCF}} {{punch}}|Cheng tosses a ball of energy in an arc in front of him.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Zutsuki Satsu|{{right}}+{{HK}} (close)|Cheng grabs and headbutts his opponent repeatedly.}}
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{{MoveListRow|'''Desperation:''' Bakurai Hoh|Hold {{downleft}} for 2 seconds, then {{down}} {{downright}}+{{HP}}+{{LK}}|Cheng throws a large energy ball in an arc in front of him, which knocks down his opponent on impact.}}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Kim Kaphwan
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| sprite={{sprite | Fatal Fury Special CD, Characters.png | crop_width=160 | crop_height=128 | crop_x=320 | crop_y=128}}
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| desc=Kim Kaphwan is a taekwondo master from Korea who fights in the name of justice.
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{{MoveListTable|
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{{MoveListRow|Hangetsu Zan|{{QCB}} {{kick}}|Kim rolls forward with a somersaulting crescent kick.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Hien Zan|Hold {{down}} for 2 seconds, then {{up}}+{{kick}}|Kim flips backward, slicing through the air with a circular kick.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Hisho Kyaku|{{down}}+{{kick}} in midair|Kim dives diagonally downward, then stomps repeatedly on his opponent.}}
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{{MoveListRow|'''Desperation:''' Houou Kyaku|{{QCB}} {{downleft}} {{right}} {{LK}}+{{HK}}|Kim dashes forward, then performs a series of kicks, ending with a Hien Zan.}}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Mai Shiranui
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| sprite={{sprite | Fatal Fury Special CD, Characters.png | crop_width=160 | crop_height=128 | crop_x=480 | crop_y=128}}
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| desc=Mai Shiranui is a beautiful kunoichi who is the daughter of the Shiranui ninja clan's leader and the self-proclaimed "fiancée" of Andy Bogard.
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{{MoveListTable|
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{{MoveListRow|Kacho Sen|{{QCF}} {{punch}}|Mai throws her folding fan at her opponent.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Ryu En Bu|{{QCB}} {{punch}}|Mai twirls around, whipping her opponent with the sash around her waist, which is set alight.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Musasabi Mai|Hold {{down}} for 2 seconds, then {{up}}+{{punch}}|Mai leaps into corner of the screen, then dives diagonally downward with her arms spread out.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Shinobi Bach|{{HCF}} {{HK}}|Mai performs a cartwheel, then drops to the ground with an elbow strike.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Yumezakura|{{down}}+{{HK}} in midair (close)|Mai grabs her opponent in midair, then stands on their back to slam them to the ground.}}
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{{MoveListRow|'''Desperation:''' Cho Hisatsu Shinobi Bach|{{right}} {{downleft}} {{right}}+{{HP}}+{{LK}}|Mai performs a Shinobi Bach while flames radiate from her body.}}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Duck King
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| sprite={{sprite | Fatal Fury Special CD, Characters.png | crop_width=160 | crop_height=128 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=256}}
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| desc=Duck King is a young fighter who mixes breakdancing into his fighting style.
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{{MoveListTable|
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{{MoveListRow|Head Spin Attack|Hold {{left}} for 2 seconds, then {{right}}+{{punch}}|Duck King rolls into a ball and flies across the screen like a cannonball.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Break Storm|{{QCF}} {{upright}} {{kick}}|Duck King flips upside down and flies diagonally upward while spinning.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Dancing Dive|{{QCB}} {{kick}}|Duck King flies through the air with a knee strike.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Beat Rush|{{right}} {{left}} {{right}} {{HP}}|Duck King performs a combo of dance attacks.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Needle Low|{{downright}}++{{HK}}|Duck King slides along the ground, which can sweep opponents.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Reverse Breaker|{{down}}+{{HP}} in midair (close)|Duck King grabs his opponent in midair, then stomps them to the ground.}}
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{{MoveListRow|'''Desperation:''' Break Spiral|{{HCF}} {{upright}} {{down}}+{{HP}}+{{LK}} (close)|Duck King kicks his opponent into the air, then attacks them with breakdancing kicks upon landing.}}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Tung Fu Rue
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| sprite={{sprite | Fatal Fury Special CD, Characters.png | crop_width=160 | crop_height=128 | crop_x=160 | crop_y=256}}
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| desc=Tung Fu Rue is a wise, old martial arts master who can "pump up" his body to massive size.
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{{MoveListTable|
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{{MoveListRow|Senshippo|{{QCB}} {{punch}}|Tung leaps forward with a fist strike.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Shou Ha|Hold {{downleft}} for 2 seconds, then {{upright}}+{{punch}}|Tung shoots a short-ranged burst of ki from his palm.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Ressen Kyaku|Hold {{downleft}} for 2 seconds, then {{upright}}+{{kick}}|Tung turns sideways and repeatedly stomps his opponent.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Gekihou|{{repeat|{{HP}}}}|Tung crouches and unleashes a large spirit that attacks airborne opponents.}}
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{{MoveListRow|'''Desperation:''' Senpuu Gouken|{{right}} {{downright}} {{down}} {{up}}+{{HP}}+{{LK}}|Tung grows to a large, muscular form and flies through the air while spinning with his fists extended.}}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Billy Kane
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| sprite={{sprite | Fatal Fury Special CD, Characters.png | crop_width=160 | crop_height=128 | crop_x=320 | crop_y=256}}
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| desc=Billy Kane is a bojutsu master from the United Kingdom who is seeking revenge on both the Bogard brothers and Joe for the death of Geese Howard.
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{{MoveListTable|
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{{MoveListRow|Sempu Kon|{{repeat|{{punch}}}}|Billy spins his cudgel in front of him rapidly.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Sansetsu Kon|Hold {{left}} for 2 seconds, then {{right}}+{{punch}}|Billy whips his cudgel in front of him, and it expands across the screen.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Suzume Otoshi|Hold {{downleft}} for 2 seconds, then {{upright}}+{{punch}}|Billy whips his cudgel diagonally upward, and it expands into the air.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Hisho Kon|{{HCF}} {{kick}}|Billy vaults into the air with his cudgel, then drops back to the ground while spinning his cudgel and performing a dive kick.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Jigoku Otoshi|{{right}}+{{HK}} (close)|Billy lifts his opponent into the air with his cudgel and stabs them repeatedly.}}
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{{MoveListRow|'''Desperation:''' Cho Kaen Senpu Kon|{{QCB}} {{downleft}} {{right}} {{LP}}+{{HP}}|Billy leaps forward, then drives his cudgel into the ground, causing an explosion of energy.}}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Axel Hawk
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| sprite={{sprite | Fatal Fury Special CD, Characters.png | crop_width=160 | crop_height=128 | crop_x=480 | crop_y=256}}
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| desc=Axel Hawk is a retired heavyweight boxing champion seeking to make his comeback.
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{{MoveListTable|
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{{MoveListRow|Axel Dance|{{repeat|{{punch}}}}|Axel punches rapidly with alternating arms.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Smash Bomber|Hold {{downleft}} for 2 seconds, then {{right}}+{{punch}}|Axel dashes forward with a powerful uppercut.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Tornado Upper|{{QCF}} {{punch}}|Axel punches in front of him, generating a tornado that moves across the ground.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Electric Attack|{{left}}+{{HK}} (close)|Axel lifts his opponent, then pummels them with the other hand and punches them into the other layer (or the electrified ropes of his own stage).}}
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{{MoveListRow|Rolling Buster|{{upright}}+{{HK}} (close)|Axel lifts his opponent, then winds up and hits them with a big uppercut.}}
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{{MoveListRow|'''Desperation:''' Axel Rush|{{left}} {{HCB}} {{upright}} {{HP}}+{{LK}}|Axel charges forward with a hook, a cross, and an uppercut.}}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Laurence Blood
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| sprite={{sprite | Fatal Fury Special CD, Characters.png | crop_width=160 | crop_height=128 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=384}}
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| desc=Laurence Blood is a former matador who uses a fighting style based on his bullfighting methods.
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{{MoveListTable|
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{{MoveListRow|Bloody Sabre|{{HCF}} {{punch}}|Laurence thrusts in front of him with his sabre.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Bloody Spin|Hold {{left}} for 2 seconds, then {{right}}+{{kick}}|Laurence spirals through the air in front of him like a torpedo.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Bloody Cutter|Hold {{down}} for 2 seconds, then {{up}}+{{HP}}|Laurence flies into the air, then dives back down while attacking with his cloak.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Poncho Breaker|{{right}}+{{HK}} (close)|Laurence grabs his opponent with his cloak and tosses them into the air.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Flying Buster|{{down}}+{{HP}} in midair (close)|Laurence grabs his opponent in midair, then drops them to the ground and onto his knee.}}
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{{MoveListRow|'''Desperation:''' Bloody Flash|{{downright}} {{HCF}} {{downleft}} {{right}} {{LK}}+{{HK}}|Laurence stabs repeatedly in front of him with his sabre.}}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Geese Howard
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| sprite={{sprite | Fatal Fury Special CD, Characters.png | crop_width=160 | crop_height=128 | crop_x=160 | crop_y=384}}
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| desc=Geese Howard is a crime lord who rules over South Town. He has studied Japanese martial arts.
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{{MoveListTable|
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{{MoveListRow|Reppuu Ken|{{QCF}} {{punch}}|Geese sends a violent shockwave across the ground.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Shippuu Ken|{{QCB}} {{punch}} in midair|Geese throws a fireball diagonally downward.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Atemi Nage|{{HCF}} {{upright}} {{kick}}|Geese catches an attack from his opponent and counters with a throw.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Shinku Nage|{{downright}}+{{HP}} (close)|Geese throws his opponent across his arms.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Kosatsu Sho|{{right}}+{{HK}} (close)|Geese holds his opponent in the air by the neck.}}
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{{MoveListRow|'''Desperation:''' Raging Storm|{{downleft}} {{HCB}} {{downright}} {{HP}}+{{LK}}|Geese ducks and calls energy spikes around him.}}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Wolfgang Krauser
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| sprite={{sprite | Fatal Fury Special CD, Characters.png | crop_width=160 | crop_height=128 | crop_x=320 | crop_y=384}}
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| desc=Wolfgang Krauser is a German nobleman seeking to defeat the man who was responsible for Geese's downfall.
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{{MoveListTable|
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{{MoveListRow|High Blitz Ball|{{QCB}} {{punch}}|Wolfgang throws a high fireball.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Low Blitz Ball|{{QCB}} {{kick}}|Wolfgang throws a low fireball.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Leg Tomahawk|{{right}} {{downright}} {{down}} {{downleft}} {{kick}}|Wolfgang flies diagonally upward with a flaming kick.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Neck Hang Blow|{{right}}+{{HK}} (close)|Wolfgang holds his opponent into the air by the neck and punches them repeatedly.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Lift Up Blow|{{downright}}+{{HP}} (close)|Wolfgang grabs and lifts his opponent, then launches them into the air with a punch.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Atemi Nage|{{HCF}} {{upright}} {{punch}}|Wolfgang catches an attack from his opponent and counters with a throw.}}
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{{MoveListRow|'''Desperation:''' Kaiser Wave|Hold {{left}} for 2 seconds, then {{upright}}+{{LP}}+{{HP}}|Wolfgang holds his hands back, then throws a tall fireball across the screen.}}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow|
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| title=Ryo Sakazaki
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| sprite={{sprite | Fatal Fury Special CD, Characters.png | crop_width=160 | crop_height=128 | crop_x=480 | crop_y=384}}
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| desc=Ryo is a master martial artist who is dedicated to improving himself and his students. He fights with the art of kyokugen karate, which he learned from his father.
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{{MoveListRow | Ko'ou Ken | {{QCF}} {{punch}} | Ryo hurls a fireball from his palm.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Haoh Shoukou Ken | {{right}} {{HCF}} {{punch}} | Ryo channels and throws a large fireball from both hands.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Kohou | {{DPF}} {{punch}} | Ryo jumps into the air while performing an uppercut.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Hien Shippuu Kyaku | Hold {{downleft}} for 2 seconds, then {{right}}+{{kick}} | Ryo leaps ahead with a flaming kick, followed by a spinning back heel kick.}}
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==History==
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The inclusion of Ryo Sakazaki from ''[[Art of Fighting]]'' and the return of popular characters from the original ''[[Fatal Fury]]'', including Geese Howard after his apparent death in the ending to the first game, was the first crossover of its kind in a fighting game and inspired the ''[[:Category:The King of Fighters|King of Fighters]]'' series.
  
 
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Fatal Fury Special
System(s): Sega Mega-CD, Sega Game Gear
Publisher:
Sega Mega-CD
JVC Musical Industries (US/EU)
Sega Mega-CD
Victor Entertainment (JP)
Sega Game Gear
Takara
Developer:
Supporting companies:
Licensor: SNK
Original system(s): Neo Geo
Developer(s) of original games: SNK
Peripherals supported:
Sega Mega-CD
Six Button Control Pad
Sega Game Gear
Gear-to-Gear Cable
Genre: Action[2][3][4][5], Fighting Action/Kakutou Action (格闘アクション)[6]

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Game Gear
JP 		¥4,8004,800 T-103017
Sega Game Gear
US 		T-103028
Videogame Rating Council: MA-13
Sega Game Gear
EU 		2582-50
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Game Gear
UK 		£29.9929.99[7] 2582-50
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Game Gear
GR
Sega Mega-CD
JP 		¥6,800 (7,004)6,800e[8] T-60214
Sega Mega-CD
US 		T-60165
ESRB: Teen
Sega Mega-CD
EU 		T-60165-50
ELSPA: 15+ OK
Sega Mega-CD
UK 		£44.9544.95[11] T-60165-50
ELSPA: 15+ OK
Sega Mega-CD
AU
Sega Mega-CD
BR 		063616
Non-Sega versions

Fatal Fury Special, known as Garou Densetsu Special (餓狼伝説ＳＰＥＣＩＡＬ) in Japan, is an improved version of the one-on-one fighting game Fatal Fury 2. It was originally released on the Neo Geo by SNK, then it was ported to the Sega Game Gear by Gai Brain and Aspect in 1994 and to the Sega Mega-CD by Funcom in 1995.

Gameplay

Mega-CD version

Fatal Fury Special is an updated version of Fatal Fury 2. It adds a new combo system, a larger cast of selectable characters, and faster game speed. The graphics differ from the Mega Drive port of Fatal Fury 2 since the two games were ported by different developers.

Characters move with Left and Right and crouch with Down. They can move forward while crouched with Down-right (or Down-left when facing left). They backstep with Left Left (or Right Right when facing left). They jump with Up and flip back and forth with Up-left and Up-right. When using a standard control pad, characters can attack with a light punch with A, a heavy punch with C, a light kick with B, and a heavy kick with  START . When using a Six Button Control Pad, characters can attack with a light punch with X, a heavy punch with Y, a light kick with A, and a heavy kick with B. Characters have different attacks depending on whether they are standing, crouching, or jumping. Every fighter has special techniques performed by inputting specific directions with an attack button. The game also introduces Desperation moves, which are powerful special moves that can causes massive damage but can only be used when the character's vitality gauge is low and flashing.

Characters can throw nearby opponents by holding the D-Pad toward the opponent and pressing the heavy punch button. They can block attacks by holding the D-Pad in the opposite direction of the opponent. Blocking while standing guards against high attacks (from a standing or jumping opponent), while blocking while crouched defends against both high and low attacks. While guarding an opponent's attack, characters can counter with an evasion maneuver by pressing the weak punch button, which reduces the damage taken and potentially damages the opponent if within range. Characters become knocked out from being attacked repeatedly; they are uncontrollable and vulnerable in this state but can recover more quickly by rapidly pressing back and forth on the D-Pad along with the attack buttons.

Characters switch between lanes with A+B on a standard control pad or C on a six button control pad. If an opponent is already in a different lane, the character can roll into the other lane with Up or Down or perform a low jumping attack across the lanes with  LP  or  LK  or a high jumping attack across the lanes with  HP  or  HK . Characters can perform a "powerful blow" with C+ START  on a standard control pad or Z on a six button control pad, which is an attack that knocks the opponent into the opposite lane. Some stages have objects that can be destroyed when a fighter is thrown through them. Certain stages have hazards in the background plane, such as electrified ropes or a stampede of bulls, and thus the player cannot change planes but can knock the opponent to the other plane to cause extra damage.

There is a single-player story mode that can be played as any character. The player faces ten opponents (and can choose the first opponent), then faces four boss characters (Billy Kane, Axel Hawk, Laurence Blood, and Wolfgang Krauser). If the player wins every match without losing a round, Ryo Sakazaki from the Art of Fighting appears to challenge the player in a special "Dream Match." There is no dedicated two-player mode, but a second player can enter at any time by pressing  START  to challenge the first player. Both players have limited continues. There are six difficulty levels for computer-controlled opponents (Beginner, Easy, Normal, Hard, Expert, and MVS).

Characters

Move lists assume the player is facing right. If facing left, Left and Right should be reversed. P refers to either punch button, while K refers to either kick button.

All of the characters return from Fatal Fury 2, and the four boss characters are now playable in the single-player mode without needing a cheat code. Three characters from the original Fatal Fury return (Duck King, Tung Fu Rue, and Geese Howard). Ryo Sakazaki from the Art of Fighting is a playable character and also appears as a hidden boss.

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 Terry Bogard
Terry Bogard is an American street-fighting champion from South Town.
Move list
Name Command Description
Burning Knuckle Down Down-left Left P Terry leaps forward with a burning fist.
Power Wave Down Down-right Right P Terry punches the ground, causing a wave of energy to roll across the floor.
Rising Tackle Hold Down for 2 seconds, then Up+P Terry spins into the air while upside down and holding an arm out. This move can only hit airborne opponents.
Crack Shoot Down Down-left Left Up-left K Terry jumps forward while kicking in a circle.
Desperation: Power Geyser Down Down-left Left Down-left Right  HP + LK  Terry punches the ground, causing a geyser of energy to erupt from the ground in front of him.
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 Andy Bogard
Andy Bogard is a ninjutsu practitioner and Terry's younger brother.
Move list
Name Command Description
Hi Sho Ken Down Down-left Left P Andy shoots a long-ranged burst of ki energy from his palm.
Sho Ryu Down Down-right Right P Andy jumps into the air while fanning his arms around him.
Zen El Den Hold Down-left for 2 seconds, then Right+P Andy charges forward while ramming with his shoulder and knee.
Ku Ha Dan Hold Down-left for 2 seconds, then Up-right+K Andy launches off the ground with his hands, flying feet-first toward his opponent.
Desperation: Cho Reppa Dan Hold Down for 2 seconds, then Down-right Right+ LK + HK  Andy launches off the ground with his hands, flying at his opponent with a flaming kick.
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 Joe Higashi
Joe Higashi is a Japanese Muay Thai champion and a friendly rival of the Bogard brothers.
Move list
Name Command Description
Hurricane Upper Left Down-left Down Down-right Right P Joe punches into the air, generating a cyclone that moves across the ground.
Baku Retsu Ken PPPPP Joe punches rapidly in a cone shape in front of him.
Slash Kick Hold Down-left for 2 seconds, then Up-right+K Joe turns and launches himself forward with a flaming kick.
Tiger Thrust Down Down-right Right Up-right K Joe flies forward with a knee strike.
Knee Inferno Right+ HK  (close) Joe grabs and knees his opponent in the stomach repeatedly.
Desperation: Screw Upper Right Left Down-left Down Down-right Right  HP + LK  Joe punches into the air, generating a tall cyclone that covers the full height of the screen and moves a short distance in front of him.
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 Big Bear
Big Bear is an Australian face wrestler who was formerly a bodyguard of Geese Howard.
Move list
Name Command Description
Giant Bomb Hold Down-left for 2 seconds, then Right+P Big Bear charges forward with a shoulder ram.
Super Dropkick Hold  HK  for 5 seconds, then release Big Bear jumps into the air and performs a dropkick that knocks his opponent over.
Back Drop Left+ HP  (close) Big Bear lifts his opponent over his shoulder, then drops them to the ground behind him.
Headbutt Left+ HK  (close) Big Bear grabs and headbutts his opponent.
Bear Hug Up-right+ HK  (close) Big Bear grabs and squeezes his opponent against himself.
Lariat Drop Down-right+ HP  (close) Big Bear grabs his opponent in a lariat, then drops them to the ground behind him.
Lift Up Throw Down-right+ HK  (close) Big Bear picks up and tosses his opponent behind him.
Neck Buster Right+ HK  (close) Big Bear grabs and wrings his opponent by the neck.
Bear Bomber Right Left Down Up  HP  (close) Big Bear grabs and throws his opponent against the ground with an explosion.
Desperation: Breath of Fire Right Down-right Down Down-left Left Right  HP + LK  Big Bear breathes a heavy cloud of flame out in front of him.
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 Jubei Yamada
Jubei Yamada is an elderly Japanese judo sensei who wants to open his own training hall.
Move list
Name Command Description
Senbei Shuriken Hold Left for 2 seconds, then Right+P Jubei throws a senbei rice cracker at his opponent.
Nihon Seo Dash Hold Left for 2 seconds, then Right+K Jubei dashes across the screen, then grabs his opponent and throws them to the ground behind him.
Oh Izuna Otoshi Hold Down for 2 seconds, then Up+P (close) Jubei grabs and spins into the air with his opponent, then drops them to the ground head-first.
Neko Jarashi Right Down-right Down Down-left Left  HP  (close) Jubei grabs and rolls through the air with his opponent, then drops them to the ground head-first.
Tawara Nagei Down-right+ HP  (close) Jubei grabs and his opponent behind him.
Tomoe Nagei Left+ HK  (close) Jubei grabs and throws his opponent while rolling backward.
Benkei Nakashi Right+ HK  (close) Jubei kicks his opponent repeatedly in the shin.
Kuma Koroshi Up-right+ HP  (close) Jubei hops onto his opponent's back and chokes them.
Izuna Otoshi Down+ HK  in midair (close) Jubei grabs his opponent in midair, rolls with them, then drops them to the ground head-first.
Desperation: Dynamite Izuna Otoshi Hold Down-left for 2 seconds, then Down Down-right+ HP + LK  (close) Jubei performs a more powerful version of his Oh Izuna Otoshi move.
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 Cheng Sinzan
Cheng Sinzan is a greedy rich man who enters tournaments to win prize money.
Move list
Name Command Description
Dai Taiko Bara Hold Down for 2 seconds, then Up+P Cheng flies into the air, then falls to the ground with a belly flop.
Hagan Geki Hold Left for 2 seconds, then Right+K Cheng rolls forward along the ground like a spinning boulder.
Kirai Ho Down Down-right Right P Cheng tosses a ball of energy in an arc in front of him.
Zutsuki Satsu Right+ HK  (close) Cheng grabs and headbutts his opponent repeatedly.
Desperation: Bakurai Hoh Hold Down-left for 2 seconds, then Down Down-right+ HP + LK  Cheng throws a large energy ball in an arc in front of him, which knocks down his opponent on impact.
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 Kim Kaphwan
Kim Kaphwan is a taekwondo master from Korea who fights in the name of justice.
Move list
Name Command Description
Hangetsu Zan Down Down-left Left K Kim rolls forward with a somersaulting crescent kick.
Hien Zan Hold Down for 2 seconds, then Up+K Kim flips backward, slicing through the air with a circular kick.
Hisho Kyaku Down+K in midair Kim dives diagonally downward, then stomps repeatedly on his opponent.
Desperation: Houou Kyaku Down Down-left Left Down-left Right  LK + HK  Kim dashes forward, then performs a series of kicks, ending with a Hien Zan.
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 Mai Shiranui
Mai Shiranui is a beautiful kunoichi who is the daughter of the Shiranui ninja clan's leader and the self-proclaimed "fiancée" of Andy Bogard.
Move list
Name Command Description
Kacho Sen Down Down-right Right P Mai throws her folding fan at her opponent.
Ryu En Bu Down Down-left Left P Mai twirls around, whipping her opponent with the sash around her waist, which is set alight.
Musasabi Mai Hold Down for 2 seconds, then Up+P Mai leaps into corner of the screen, then dives diagonally downward with her arms spread out.
Shinobi Bach Left Down-left Down Down-right Right  HK  Mai performs a cartwheel, then drops to the ground with an elbow strike.
Yumezakura Down+ HK  in midair (close) Mai grabs her opponent in midair, then stands on their back to slam them to the ground.
Desperation: Cho Hisatsu Shinobi Bach Right Down-left Right+ HP + LK  Mai performs a Shinobi Bach while flames radiate from her body.
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 Duck King
Duck King is a young fighter who mixes breakdancing into his fighting style.
Move list
Name Command Description
Head Spin Attack Hold Left for 2 seconds, then Right+P Duck King rolls into a ball and flies across the screen like a cannonball.
Break Storm Down Down-right Right Up-right K Duck King flips upside down and flies diagonally upward while spinning.
Dancing Dive Down Down-left Left K Duck King flies through the air with a knee strike.
Beat Rush Right Left Right  HP  Duck King performs a combo of dance attacks.
Needle Low Down-right++ HK  Duck King slides along the ground, which can sweep opponents.
Reverse Breaker Down+ HP  in midair (close) Duck King grabs his opponent in midair, then stomps them to the ground.
Desperation: Break Spiral Left Down-left Down Down-right Right Up-right Down+ HP + LK  (close) Duck King kicks his opponent into the air, then attacks them with breakdancing kicks upon landing.
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 Tung Fu Rue
Tung Fu Rue is a wise, old martial arts master who can "pump up" his body to massive size.
Move list
Name Command Description
Senshippo Down Down-left Left P Tung leaps forward with a fist strike.
Shou Ha Hold Down-left for 2 seconds, then Up-right+P Tung shoots a short-ranged burst of ki from his palm.
Ressen Kyaku Hold Down-left for 2 seconds, then Up-right+K Tung turns sideways and repeatedly stomps his opponent.
Gekihou  HP  HP  HP  HP  HP  Tung crouches and unleashes a large spirit that attacks airborne opponents.
Desperation: Senpuu Gouken Right Down-right Down Up+ HP + LK  Tung grows to a large, muscular form and flies through the air while spinning with his fists extended.
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 Billy Kane
Billy Kane is a bojutsu master from the United Kingdom who is seeking revenge on both the Bogard brothers and Joe for the death of Geese Howard.
Move list
Name Command Description
Sempu Kon PPPPP Billy spins his cudgel in front of him rapidly.
Sansetsu Kon Hold Left for 2 seconds, then Right+P Billy whips his cudgel in front of him, and it expands across the screen.
Suzume Otoshi Hold Down-left for 2 seconds, then Up-right+P Billy whips his cudgel diagonally upward, and it expands into the air.
Hisho Kon Left Down-left Down Down-right Right K Billy vaults into the air with his cudgel, then drops back to the ground while spinning his cudgel and performing a dive kick.
Jigoku Otoshi Right+ HK  (close) Billy lifts his opponent into the air with his cudgel and stabs them repeatedly.
Desperation: Cho Kaen Senpu Kon Down Down-left Left Down-left Right  LP + HP  Billy leaps forward, then drives his cudgel into the ground, causing an explosion of energy.
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 Axel Hawk
Axel Hawk is a retired heavyweight boxing champion seeking to make his comeback.
Move list
Name Command Description
Axel Dance PPPPP Axel punches rapidly with alternating arms.
Smash Bomber Hold Down-left for 2 seconds, then Right+P Axel dashes forward with a powerful uppercut.
Tornado Upper Down Down-right Right P Axel punches in front of him, generating a tornado that moves across the ground.
Electric Attack Left+ HK  (close) Axel lifts his opponent, then pummels them with the other hand and punches them into the other layer (or the electrified ropes of his own stage).
Rolling Buster Up-right+ HK  (close) Axel lifts his opponent, then winds up and hits them with a big uppercut.
Desperation: Axel Rush Left Right Down-right Down Down-left Left Up-right  HP + LK  Axel charges forward with a hook, a cross, and an uppercut.
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 Laurence Blood
Laurence Blood is a former matador who uses a fighting style based on his bullfighting methods.
Move list
Name Command Description
Bloody Sabre Left Down-left Down Down-right Right P Laurence thrusts in front of him with his sabre.
Bloody Spin Hold Left for 2 seconds, then Right+K Laurence spirals through the air in front of him like a torpedo.
Bloody Cutter Hold Down for 2 seconds, then Up+ HP  Laurence flies into the air, then dives back down while attacking with his cloak.
Poncho Breaker Right+ HK  (close) Laurence grabs his opponent with his cloak and tosses them into the air.
Flying Buster Down+ HP  in midair (close) Laurence grabs his opponent in midair, then drops them to the ground and onto his knee.
Desperation: Bloody Flash Down-right Left Down-left Down Down-right Right Down-left Right  LK + HK  Laurence stabs repeatedly in front of him with his sabre.
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 Geese Howard
Geese Howard is a crime lord who rules over South Town. He has studied Japanese martial arts.
Move list
Name Command Description
Reppuu Ken Down Down-right Right P Geese sends a violent shockwave across the ground.
Shippuu Ken Down Down-left Left P in midair Geese throws a fireball diagonally downward.
Atemi Nage Left Down-left Down Down-right Right Up-right K Geese catches an attack from his opponent and counters with a throw.
Shinku Nage Down-right+ HP  (close) Geese throws his opponent across his arms.
Kosatsu Sho Right+ HK  (close) Geese holds his opponent in the air by the neck.
Desperation: Raging Storm Down-left Right Down-right Down Down-left Left Down-right  HP + LK  Geese ducks and calls energy spikes around him.
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 Wolfgang Krauser
Wolfgang Krauser is a German nobleman seeking to defeat the man who was responsible for Geese's downfall.
Move list
Name Command Description
High Blitz Ball Down Down-left Left P Wolfgang throws a high fireball.
Low Blitz Ball Down Down-left Left K Wolfgang throws a low fireball.
Leg Tomahawk Right Down-right Down Down-left K Wolfgang flies diagonally upward with a flaming kick.
Neck Hang Blow Right+ HK  (close) Wolfgang holds his opponent into the air by the neck and punches them repeatedly.
Lift Up Blow Down-right+ HP  (close) Wolfgang grabs and lifts his opponent, then launches them into the air with a punch.
Atemi Nage Left Down-left Down Down-right Right Up-right P Wolfgang catches an attack from his opponent and counters with a throw.
Desperation: Kaiser Wave Hold Left for 2 seconds, then Up-right+ LP + HP  Wolfgang holds his hands back, then throws a tall fireball across the screen.
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 Ryo Sakazaki
Ryo is a master martial artist who is dedicated to improving himself and his students. He fights with the art of kyokugen karate, which he learned from his father.
Move list
Name Command Description
Ko'ou Ken Down Down-right Right P Ryo hurls a fireball from his palm.
Haoh Shoukou Ken Right Left Down-left Down Down-right Right P Ryo channels and throws a large fireball from both hands.
Kohou Right Down Down-right P Ryo jumps into the air while performing an uppercut.
Hien Shippuu Kyaku Hold Down-left for 2 seconds, then Right+K Ryo leaps ahead with a flaming kick, followed by a spinning back heel kick.
Zan Retsu Ken PPPPP Ryo punches rapidly in front of him, which lifts and then knocks his opponent away.
Desperation: Ryuko Ranbu Down Down-left Left Down-left Right+ LK + HK  Ryo unleashes a flurry of punches and kicks, ending with a Kohou.

Stages

Each character has his or her own stage where matches take place.

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United States of America Terry Bogard
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Italy Andy Bogard
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Thailand Joe Higashi
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Australia Big Bear
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Japan Jubei Yamada
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HK 1959 Cheng Sinzan
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South Korea Kim Kaphwan
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Japan Mai Shiranui
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United States of America Duck King
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China Tung Fu Rue
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United Kingdom Billy Kane
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United States of America Axel Hawk
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Spain Laurence Blood
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United States of America Geese Howard
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Germany Wolfgang Krauser
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Japan Ryo Sakazaki
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Game Gear version

The Game Gear version has one punch and kick button that can be pressed together to initiate a strong attack. No sidestep feature is present.

Characters

  • Andy Bogard
  • Billy Kane
  • Duck King
  • Geese Howard
  • Joe Higashi
  • Mai Shiranui
  • Terry Bogard
  • Tung Fu Rue
  • Ryo Sakazaki

History

Legacy

The inclusion of Ryo Sakazaki from Art of Fighting and the return of popular characters from the original Fatal Fury, including Geese Howard after his apparent death in the ending to the first game, was the first crossover of its kind in a fighting game and inspired the King of Fighters series.

Versions

The Mega-CD port is missing parallax scrolling and background details (such as the crowds in the stages for Big Bear and Joe Higashi). It has a Red Book recording of the original Neo Geo soundtrack.

Ryo Sakazaki only appears as a hidden opponent in the arcade version, but he is playable in all of the home versions (including the Neo Geo AES version).

Localised names

Also known as
Language Localised Name English Translation
English Fatal Fury Special Fatal Fury Special
English (US) Fatal Fury Special Fatal Fury Special
Japanese 餓狼伝説ＳＰＥＣＩＡＬ Garou Densetsu Special

Production credits

Mega-CD version

JVC Musical Industries
  • Executive Producer: Makoto Orii
  • Producer: Yoji Takenaka
  • Game Testers: Aki Akaike, Jurio C.Arreygue, Jeremy Klein
JVC Victor Entertainment
  • Executive Producer: Harunobu Komori
  • Producer: Toshiyuki Nagai
  • Director: Kazuya Tominaga
  • Co Director: Gaku Sato
  • Assistant: Ryo Misawa
Funcom
  • Main programmer: Anders Dybdahl
  • Tools & Realtime Animation Decruncher: Eivind Eklund, Eivind Hagen, Johan Köhler, Morten B Ofstad
  • Other Programming: Roar Flølo, Morten B Sfstad, Carl-Henrik Skàrstedt
  • Graphic Artists: Joachim Barrum, Torkell Bernsen, Colin McMahon, Tommy Svensson
  • Music and Sound: Kim M Jensen
  • Animation Editing: VerJørn Strømmen
  • Producer: Trond W Larsen
Source:
In-game credits (JP)
FatalFurySpecial MCD JP SSCredit.pdf
[12]

Game Gear version

  • Director: T.Ikenoue, T.Ishigai
  • Programmer: H.Koiso, Swan, T.Ishigai, Kaizer-S, T.M.Ninja Special
  • Graphic Designer: Samaraki.Y, Katsutoshi.H, Takuya.S, Tsubura.N, J.Kawaura, T.M.Ninja Special
  • Arrangement: T.M.Ninja Special, H.Koiso, A.Yamada
  • Sound: K.Oikawa, K.Mikusa
  • Special Thanks: Kumiko, Etsuko, T.Ohtsuka, and S.Takagi, D.Fowler
    • SNK Co., Ltd
    • All Takara Staffs
  • Fatal Fury Special Original Game Design by: NeoGeo SNK
  • Fatal Fury Special Game Gear version Produced by: Takara
Source:
In-game credits
Fatal Fury Special GG credits.pdf
[13]


Magazine articles

Main article: Fatal Fury Special/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Main article: Fatal Fury Special/Promotional material.

Artwork

  • Mega-CD cover

  • Game Gear cover

Physical scans

Mega-CD version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Consoles + (FR)
85
[14]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
67
[15]
Electronic Games (1992-1995) (US) NTSC-U
58
[16]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US)
74
[17]
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
53
[18]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
65
[19]
Joypad (FR) PAL
87
[20]
MAN!AC (DE) PAL
75
[21]
Mega (UK) PAL
28
[22]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
36
[11]
Player One (FR)
95
[23]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
68
[24]
Sega Magazin (DE)
78
[25]
Sega Magazine (UK) PAL
71
[26]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
64
[27]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
78
[28]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
58
[29]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
43
[30]
Todo Sega (ES)
89
[31]
Top Consoles (FR)
75
[32]
Videogame Advisor (US) NTSC-U
42
[33]
Video Games (DE) PAL
75
[34]
VideoGames (US) NTSC-U
70
[35]
Sega Mega-CD
 67
Based on
23 reviews

Fatal Fury Special

Mega-CD, JP
FatalFurySpecial MCD JP Box Back.jpgFatalFurySpecial MCD JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
FatalFurySpecial MCD JP spinecard.jpg
Spinecard
FatalFurySpecial MCD JP Disc.jpg
Disc
Fatalfuryspecial mcd jp manual.pdf
Manual
Fatalfuryspecial mcd jp surveycard.pdf
Reg Card
Mega-CD, US
FatalFurySpecial MCD US Box Back.jpgFatalFurySpecial MCD US Box Front.jpg
Cover
Fatalfury mcd us disc.jpg
Disc
Fatalfuryspecial mcd us manual.pdf
Manual
Mega-CD, EU
FatalFurySpecial MCD EU Box Back.jpgFatalFurySpecial MCD EU Box Front.jpg
Cover
Fatal Fury Special MCD EU Disc.jpg
Disc
FatalFury Special MCD EU Manual Multi.pdf
Manual
Mega-CD, BR

Game Gear version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Beep! MegaDrive (JP) NTSC-J
73
[36]
Consoles + (FR)
92
[37]
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
55
[38]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
78
[39]
Games World: The Magazine (UK) PAL
84
[40]
Hobby Consolas (ES)
84
[41]
Mega Fun (DE) PAL
80
[42]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
46
[7]
Player One (FR)
95
[43]
Play Time (DE)
80
[44]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
84
[45]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
51
[46]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
84
[47]
Todo Sega (ES)
84
[48]
Video Games (DE) PAL
81
[49]
VideoGames (US) NTSC-U
90
[50]
Sega Game Gear
 78
Based on
16 reviews

Fatal Fury Special

Game Gear, JP
FatalFurySpecial GG JP Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngFatalFurySpecial GG JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
FatalFurySpecial GG JP Cart.jpg
Cart
Game Gear, US
FatalFurySpecial GG US Box Back.jpgNospine.pngFatalFurySpecial GG US Box Front.jpg
Cover
FatalFurySpecial GG US Cart.jpg
Cart
Game Gear, EU
FatalFurySpecial GG EU Box Back.jpgFatal Fury Special GG EU Box Spine.jpgFatalFurySpecial GG EU Box Front.jpg
Cover
FatalFurySpecial GG EU Cart.jpg
Cart
Fatal Fury Special GG EU Manual.jpg
Manual
Game Gear, GR
FatalFurySpecial GG EU Box Back.jpgNospine.pngFatalFurySpecial GG GR Box Front.jpg
Cover
FatalFurySpecial GG EU Cart.jpg
Cart

Technical information

Main article: Fatal Fury Special/Technical information.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.asp-net.co.jp/product/index.html (Wayback Machine: 2001-12-19 05:35)
  2. ↑ File:FatalFurySpecial GG EU Box Back.jpg
  3. ↑ File:FatalFurySpecial GG JP Box Front.jpg
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/gg/soft_licensee.html (Wayback Machine: 2013-01-01 20:24)
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://sega.jp/fb/segahard/mcd/soft_licensee.html (Wayback Machine: 2019-06-10 17:56)
  6. ↑ File:FatalFurySpecial MCD JP Box Back.jpg
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Mean Machines Sega, "April 1995" (UK; 1995-02-28), page 87
  8. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "April 1995" (JP; 1995-03-08), page 8
  9. ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.video.sega/c/J83H7KYctCk/m/qIGKRx7sEW0J
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Sega Magazine, "June 1995" (UK; 1995-05-15), page 26
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Mean Machines Sega, "August 1995" (UK; 1995-06-26), page 88
  12. ↑ File:FatalFurySpecial MCD JP SSCredit.pdf
  13. ↑ File:Fatal Fury Special GG credits.pdf
  14. ↑ Consoles +, "Avril 1995" (FR; 1995-0x-xx), page 146
  15. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "July 1995" (UK; 1995-06-09), page 77
  16. ↑ Electronic Games (1992-1995), "June 1995" (US; 1995-0x-xx), page 88
  17. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "April 1995" (US; 1995-0x-xx), page 36
  18. ↑ Famitsu, "1995-04-07" (JP; 1995-03-24), page 1
  19. ↑ GamePro, "May 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 54
  20. ↑ Joypad, "Avril 1995" (FR; 1995-0x-xx), page 76
  21. ↑ MAN!AC, "08/95" (DE; 1995-07-12), page 59
  22. ↑ Mega, "September 1995" (UK; 1995-08-31), page 16
  23. ↑ Player One, "Avril 1995" (FR; 1995-0x-xx), page 58
  24. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1995 June" (JP; 1995-05-08), page 40
  25. ↑ Sega Magazin, "Februar 1996" (DE; 1996-01-10), page 11
  26. ↑ Sega Magazine, "July 1995" (UK; 1995-06-15), page 84
  27. ↑ Sega Power, "July 1995" (UK; 1995-05-18), page 36
  28. ↑ Sega Pro, "August 1995" (UK; 1995-07-13), page 66
  29. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "April 1995" (JP; 1995-03-08), page 131
  30. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "September 1995" (JP; 1995-08-08), page 87
  31. ↑ Todo Sega, "Mayo 1995" (ES; 1995-0x-xx), page 42
  32. ↑ Top Consoles, "Mai 1995" (FR; 1995-0x-xx), page 120
  33. ↑ Videogame Advisor, "Volume 1, Number 3: July 1995" (US; 1995-0x-xx), page 28
  34. ↑ Video Games, "8/95" (DE; 1995-07-26), page 71
  35. ↑ VideoGames, "June 1995" (US; 1995-0x-xx), page 82
  36. ↑ Beep! MegaDrive, "December 1994" (JP; 1994-11-08), page 26
  37. ↑ Consoles +, "Avril 1995" (FR; 1995-0x-xx), page 140
  38. ↑ Famitsu, "1994-12-02" (JP; 1994-11-18), page 43
  39. ↑ GamePro, "January 1995" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 160
  40. ↑ Games World: The Magazine, "April 1995" (UK; 1995-0x-xx), page 19
  41. ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Marzo 1995" (ES; 1995-xx-xx), page 112
  42. ↑ Mega Fun, "05/95" (DE; 1995-04-19), page 77
  43. ↑ Player One, "Avril 1995" (FR; 1995-0x-xx), page 56
  44. ↑ Play Time, "5/95" (DE; 1995-04-05), page 106
  45. ↑ Sega Power, "April 1995" (UK; 1995-02-16), page 64
  46. ↑ Sega Pro, "March 1995" (UK; 1995-01-26), page 37
  47. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "September 1995" (JP; 1995-08-08), page 88
  48. ↑ Todo Sega, "Marzo 1995" (ES; 1995-0x-xx), page 48
  49. ↑ Video Games, "4/95" (DE; 1995-03-22), page 115
  50. ↑ VideoGames, "February 1995" (US; 1995-0x-xx), page 82
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Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu games for Sega systems
Sega Mega Drive
 Fatal Fury (1993) | Fatal Fury 2 (1994)
Sega Game Gear
 Fatal Fury Special (1994)
Sega Mega-CD
 Fatal Fury Special (1995)
Sega Saturn
 Garou Densetsu 3: Road to the Final Victory (1996) | Real Bout Garou Densetsu (1996) | Real Bout Garou Densetsu Special (1997) | Real Bout Garou Densetsu Best Collection (1998)
Sega Dreamcast
 Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves (2001)
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