Fatal Fury 2 hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1993 on the Super Nintendo, this retro classic from its publisher is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
It was later ported to several home systems, including the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Sega Genesis by Takara. Fatal Fury 2, known as Garō Densetsu 2: Aratanaru Tatakai in Japan, is a 1992 fighting game developed and published by SNK for arcades.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Fatal Fury 2
was developed and published by SNK and originally released for the Neo Geo arcade and home platforms in 1993. In 2011, Complex ranked Fatal Fury 2 as the 35th best fighting game of all time, largely for introducing Mai Shiranui. To coincide with the Japanese release of the SNES version, Hori Electric released a special controller called the Fatal Fury 2 Commander, which has the power and super power moves of all the game's playable characters programmed in so that they can be triggered with a single button.
In Japan, Game Machine listed Fatal Fury 2 as the most successful table arcade unit of January 1993. All three versions allow the player to control the four boss characters via their own respective codes. The CD-ROM² version was released by Hudson Soft in Japan only, and was one of the first games to require the Arcade Card add-on.
How Fatal Fury 2 Plays
The player can also taunt the opponent by pressing the Strong Punch button from a distance. The single-player mode has the player facing against all eight characters (including a clone of the player's character), followed by four non-playable boss characters. Other specialized techniques have been added as well.
When the opponent is on the other plane, the player can press either a punch button to jump towards the opponent with a "Low Plane Move Attack" or either a kick button for a "High Plane Move Attack". The player can also perform a "Power Attack" that will knock the opponent to the other plane. The two-plane battle system from the first Fatal Fury has been retained.
Why Players Still Load It Up
They regarded the music as dull but assessed that the game "faithfully mimics the Neo Geo version and knocks Fatal Fury Genesis out of the ring." Reviewing the Genesis version, Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM) criticized the sound effects but gave the overall assessment that "all the fighters, all the stages, and extra options not in the arcade (like a speed setting) make this another fine conversion of a Neo Geo title." Reviewing the SNES version of the game, EGM called it "one of the better fighting games ported to the SNES" and awarded it Game of the Month. It is an updated version of Fatal Fury 2, introducing several changes to the gameplay system while expanding the available character roster. This time, the tournament takes place around the world with both veterans and newcomers competing and battling against each other.
To coincide with the Japanese release of the SNES version, Hori Electric released a special controller called the Fatal Fury 2 Commander, which has the power and super power moves of all the game's playable characters programmed in so that they can be triggered with a single button. After defeating all eight playable characters in the single player tournament (including a clone of the player's character), the player faces four non-playable bosses. The Game Boy version is titled and was released exclusively in Japan in 1994.
Fatal Fury 2 — Frequently Asked Questions
How many players does Fatal Fury 2 support?
This browser version of Fatal Fury 2 handles 1 player(s).
Can I play Fatal Fury 2 online for free?
Yes — Fatal Fury 2 runs directly in your browser on this page. There is nothing to download or install; the game boots in the player above.
Do I need a controller to play Fatal Fury 2?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.
Who developed Fatal Fury 2?
Fatal Fury 2 was developed by SNK and published by its publisher.