Big Fight - Big Trouble In The Atlantic Ocean

Tatsumi • 1992

Big Fight - Big Trouble In The Atlantic Ocean — Title screen
Title screen
Big Fight - Big Trouble In The Atlantic Ocean — Gameplay
Gameplay

Big Fight – Big Trouble in the Atlantic Ocean is a fast-paced, side-scrolling beat 'em up released by Tatsumi in 1992. Players choose from a roster of four initial characters—Gear, Kevin, and Zill—and battle through vibrant underwater environments filled with enemies. As you progress, defeating bosses unlocks them as playable fighters, expanding the available cast to include unique personalities like Pharaoh, Mavella, and Gonza, each possessing their own special moves to discover. The game offers a branching path mid-level, allowing players to alter the level sequence and difficulty. A dedicated "Battle Mode" provides head-to-head combat against friends or the computer using any unlocked character; this mode lets one player continue versus the CPU after another is defeated. Strategic play involves managing energy levels, as low energy can trigger a powerful lightning charge attack when knocked down. Notably, Big Fight marked Tatsumi’s final arcade game release before shifting their focus to photo booth technology. The game's energetic gameplay and unlockable character system provide an engaging experience for players seeking classic cooperative action.

Details

Manufacturer
Tatsumi
Year
1992
Players
4
Genre
Fighter / 2.5D
Display
raster
Emulation status
imperfect
MAME ID
bigfight

Machine data derived from the MAME project.