Handheld Fighting Games of 89/94 - Fatal Fury Special
0The 1994 Game Gear release of Fatal Fury Special brought the iconic 2D fighting experience to a portable platform, allowing fans to enjoy the action on the go. Developed by SNK, this enhanced version of Fatal Fury 2 introduced a larger roster of fighters, including returning characters like Terry and Andy Bogard, Mai Shiranui, and the formidable Wolfgang Krauser. Notably, this instalment made the previously unplayable bosses from Fatal Fury 2 immediately available and reintroduced fan favourites such as Duck King, Tung Fu Rue, and Geese Howard from the original game.
This handheld adaptation maintained the series' unique gameplay elements, such as the ability to fight across two planes, providing a pseudo-3D experience. Players could also enjoy new features, including Count Down mode, where opponents are defeated within a time limit, as well as improved background graphics and additional character color schemes. While compressed for the Game Gear’s hardware, Fatal Fury Special retained much of the excitement and depth that made it a standout in the fighting genre.
In addition to the Game Gear release, Fatal Fury Special was ported to numerous platforms between 1994 and 1996, including the Super Nintendo, Sega CD, PC Engine Arcade CD-ROM², and Japan-exclusive systems like the Sharp X68000 and FM Towns.
1. Intro 00:00
2. Gameplay 00:15
3. Outro 12:01
For other Handheld Fighting games released between 1989 and 1994 check out this playlist.
• Handheld Fighting Games of 1989 - 1994