This is a slam dunk for game of the year 2025. Wish people wouldn't casually give that title or perfect scores but that is a tradition to overhype. For fatal fury you get:
1) Both ps4/ps5 versions without early access bs for $60 including season pass 1 dlc, and local multiplayer at launch without db sparking zero still shots/censorship.
2) PS5 $80 deluxe physical that has cool art and sound.
3) RPG mode without street fighter 6/mortal kombat 1 dragging dialogue.
4) 8 characters is healthy for a demo, though unfortunately this tutorial battle was tough and ya gotta do 3 for the online only beta (training is offline, but you can play vs others crossplay after).
5) Online vs is a bit clunky to set up (invite by account if it works) and I didn't know how to change characters mid room. Should be cleaned up in the full game.
It does take some time to learn moves (light punch sets up supers unlike heavy punch/kick but there is an easy smart control setup) and mechanics (no background jumping sadly as it is a garou sequel, and not fatal fury which lets you do it).
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