Fatal Fury 2 / Garou Densetsu 2 - Arata-naru Tatakai (NGM-047 ~ NGH-047)

SNK • 1992

Fatal Fury 2 / Garou Densetsu 2 - Arata-naru Tatakai (NGM-047 ~ NGH-047) — Title screen
Title screen
Fatal Fury 2 / Garou Densetsu 2 - Arata-naru Tatakai (NGM-047 ~ NGH-047) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Step into the world of Fatal Fury 2, a head-to-head fighting game for two players from SNK released in 1992. Following the events of the first game, lone wolves Terry Bogard, Andy Bogard and Joe Higashi find themselves pursued by a powerful new adversary seeking revenge on those who defeated Geese Howard. Players choose from a roster featuring returning favorites alongside newcomers like Mai Shiranui and Axel Hawk, engaging in intense battles across varied stages that utilize multiple background layers for added visual depth. This installment introduces a four-button control scheme—light and heavy punches combined with light and heavy kicks—a significant shift from previous iterations and a step toward the modern fighting game standard. A key feature is the introduction of "Desperation Moves," powerful attacks triggered when a character’s life is critically low, adding an element of risk and reward to close-quarters combat. Victory in single player mode unlocks character endings that offer glimpses into the world beyond the tournament arena, referencing locations from SNK's previous titles.

Details

Manufacturer
SNK
Year
1992
Players
2
Genre
Fighter / Versus
Display
raster
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
fatfury2

Machine data derived from the MAME project.