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NeoGeo arrives on North American VC. SNK fans....

PostPosted:Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:26 am
by Julius Seeker
Here are the official game descriptions for Monday's releases:

FATAL FURY (NEOGEO, 1-2 players, rated T for Teen - Violence, 900 Wii Points): Released in 1991 and one of the longest-running series in the fighting-game genre, this title introduced players to Terry Bogard, Andy Bogard and Joe Higashi. Select one of the three and visit many locations as your chosen fighter engages in numerous street fights around the fictional city of South Town. If you're good enough, you'll eventually take on Billy Kane and then his boss, the notorious crime lord Geese Howard. Use each fighter's own finishing maneuver and battle in two different planes on the screen, one in the foreground and the other farther away in the background. The game also features a two-player mode that is well known for its unique setup, which allows fighters to both fight and help each other. Do you have what it takes to win the King of Fighters tournament?

WORLD HEROES (NEOGEO, 1-2 players, rated T for Teen - Animated Blood, Violence, 900 Wii Points): A fighting game released in 1992 featuring eight characters, including Hanzo, Janne and Rasputin, modeled on historical figures from throughout the ages. The fighters compete against each other to become the world's toughest combatant, with players using a setup consisting of only three buttons (one each for punching, kicking and throwing). Adding to this unique system is the fact that the strength of your offensive blow depends on how long the button is pressed and held. Along with regular match styles, Death Match mode is also available and features mines, electrified ropes and other dangerous objects in the battle arena that can change conditions during the fight or damage players. Enjoy the wide range of combat forms as you take on history's best!

ART OF FIGHTING (NEOGEO, 1-2 players, rated T for Teen - Animated Blood, Violence, 900 Wii Points): This fighting game, released in 1992, began the story of the Sakazaki family and Robert Garcia, further developed in two later sequels. Yuri Sakazaki has been abducted by Mr. Big to punish her father, Takuma, and her brother, Ryo. To rescue her, Ryo and Robert must take on numerous enemies around South Town, eventually reaching the mysterious Mr. Karate. The passion of the game's creators is evident in the unique game-play elements introduced. These include an energy gauge that is depleted every time a fighter uses a special maneuver, Desperation Attacks that are usable only when a fighter's health is low and camera zooming that adjusts on the fly as fighters move around the stage. All these features ensure that players use strategy and tactics, rather than simply mash buttons. Adding to the mix are little touches such as characters showing cuts when they are injured and voice-over samples during cut scenes. Can you perfect the art of fighting and save Yuri?

PostPosted:Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:40 am
by Blotus
I will never understand the appeal of SNK's fighting games.

PostPosted:Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:52 am
by Julius Seeker
Black Lotus wrote:I will never understand the appeal of SNK's fighting games.
Ummm, congratulations? =P

PostPosted:Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:54 am
by Blotus
Ummm, thanks.

PostPosted:Sat Oct 06, 2007 2:41 pm
by bovine
I really enjoyed the king of fighters series and the Samurai Showdown, I hope they start churning out soon.....

PostPosted:Sat Oct 06, 2007 4:50 pm
by Eric
The Fighting games were always a step behind Street Fighter in my book.

The King of Fighters series however was great, and the colab series with SNK vs Capcom was awesome :)

PostPosted:Sat Oct 06, 2007 6:42 pm
by Andrew, Killer Bee
Black Lotus wrote:I will never understand the appeal of SNK's fighting games.
Have you played Mark of the Wolves? It may well be my favourite 2D fighter ever.

PostPosted:Sat Oct 06, 2007 7:09 pm
by Blotus
Have not. Can't see anything besting Third Strike, IMO.

PostPosted:Sat Oct 06, 2007 7:37 pm
by Andrew, Killer Bee
It's a tough call, but having not played anywhere near as much Third Strike as Mark of the Wolves I'm not really qualified to call it. It's a close thing, though — definitely try it if you get a chance.

PostPosted:Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:13 pm
by Blotus
What was it released for?

PostPosted:Sat Oct 06, 2007 10:53 pm
by Eric
Black Lotus wrote:Have not. Can't see anything besting Third Strike, IMO.
Third Strike was just released on Kaillera :)

http://files.filefront.com/KP2Pzip/;871 ... einfo.html

0 lag online matches, Homebrew strikes again.

PostPosted:Sun Oct 07, 2007 8:58 am
by Zeus
Black Lotus wrote:Have not. Can't see anything besting Third Strike, IMO.
Marvel vs Capcom 2 was my fav fighting game of all time.

PostPosted:Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:00 am
by Zeus
Black Lotus wrote:What was it released for?
If I'm not mistaken, one of the games in the series came out on the Dreamcast near the end of that system as "Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves"

PostPosted:Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:49 am
by Julius Seeker
Here is a tribute video for SNK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqb0ea31fUI

Sorry, but I think these games actually look WAY better than Capcom fighters. I downloaded Street Fighter 2 Turbo, and these games make that one look fairly archaic. They seem a lot like Street Fighter Alpha 3, although Street Fighter Alpha 3 had some retarded combo stuff in it; it is hard to say if these games are like that as well. Oh, and a Penny Arcade Tribute from a few years ago:

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