Final Fight (World, set 1)

Step into the gritty streets of Metro City in Capcom’s Final Fight, a side-scrolling beat ‘em up released in 1989. Players choose from one of two characters—Guy or Cody—to battle through hordes of street thugs and recover Jessica Haggar, who has been kidnapped by the notorious Mad Gear gang. The gameplay involves navigating urban environments, utilizing punches, kicks, and throws to defeat enemies while progressing through a series of stages. Final Fight’s 2.5D perspective allows for depth in its visuals and combat scenarios, differentiating it from earlier side-scrolling games. While the original Japanese version contained an altered scene, export versions removed this content. The game has seen numerous ports to various platforms over the years, including SNES, Sega CD, and even mobile devices—though this entry details the original arcade release running on Capcom’s CP System hardware. Several revisions were implemented to the arcade code, with build dates added in later releases. Players who complete the game using a single credit are rewarded with a special credits screen as an unlockable bonus.