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Melf
02-23-2006, 11:07 PM
One of the perks of owning a Genesis was getting all the big-name SNK fighters for a third of the cost. Among the many releases was Fatal Fury 2, which was quickly gobbled up by demanding fans. Sega-16 has the complete run down on how it held up, so read our review (http://www.sega-16.com/review_page.php?id=349&title=Fatal%20Fury%20II)for all the black and blue details.
David J.
02-23-2006, 11:34 PM
I know it's not mentioned in the review, and for our PAL gamers...

For those wondering, there WAS a PAL release of this game, but it was only released in Australia.
Flash1087
02-23-2006, 11:48 PM
Fatal Fury 2 is kind of a sore spot for me.

You know how everyone has that one friend who's much better at a certain game than anyone else you know?

As far as FF2 goes, I was NEVER that kid. :(
Joe Redifer
02-24-2006, 02:01 AM
Judging by the emulator screenshots, this game ran in the Genesis' low resolution mode. That's sad as it looks pretty bad. The Arcade Card version on the PC Engine CD-ROM looks much better. I hear the Neo Geo version is the best, but that's only a rumor.
GeckoYamori
02-24-2006, 03:52 AM
I was very impressed by this port, especially how they handled the music. I was even moreso impressed by the Game Gear port, it played more or less as good as the original with excellent controls. A first for an 8-bit fighter.
JFLY
02-24-2006, 01:00 PM
I was very impressed by this port, especially how they handled the music. I was even moreso impressed by the Game Gear port, it played more or less as good as the original with excellent controls. A first for an 8-bit fighter.
The music was waaaaaaayyyyyy better than the SNES version. Check out how the Mai's theme turned out on both. This was the version to own for me (until I got the AES version anyway).

Snes - http://s44.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3HXG8EBY8HKCT2PHBYK7S78NLL

Genesis - http://s44.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3DT0F98OCWW1O2JTOGCKLLPUEE
Obviously
02-24-2006, 01:06 PM
Wow, I actually forgot that I sent this in... add to that the fact that you posted it up on February 23, my birthday.

I'll stand by my opinions. The graphics might not have been nearly as good as other ports but I still thought they looked nice for the Genesis.

Overall it's a good port and it's probably my favorite Genesis fighter.
Joe Redifer
02-24-2006, 02:33 PM
Yeah the Genesis version definitely has the better music. Those two examples almost seem to be two different tunes. Were these recorded from the real systems, emulators or SPC/GYM players?
JFLY
02-24-2006, 02:45 PM
Yeah the Genesis version definitely has the better music. Those two examples almost seem to be two different tunes. Were these recorded from the real systems, emulators or SPC/GYM players?

Both were from SPC/GYMs, but they sound like the carts (which I own). If you thought the SNES Mai's theme sounds bad, the SNES Fatal Fury Special Mai's theme sounds even worse! It seem Takara put a surround sound option in the game, thus making everything sound all echoed. *shudders*
Genesis Knight
02-24-2006, 04:51 PM
The gal in this game is even more laviscious than Chun Li.
MegaDrive20XX
02-24-2006, 05:58 PM
Mr. Savadge, I salute you. That was an excellent review of Fatal Fury 2.

As an old SNK fan, I loved the ports on Genesis. It makes me appericate this version more, since the SNES version left out the original intro for some odd reason. I always got a kick out of "AGAIN...LEGENDARY...MEN....RETURN..."
Joe Redifer
02-24-2006, 07:01 PM
Question: Did the characters scale when switching between planes? I know on the Neo Geo and PC Engine versions they did.
MegaDrive20XX
02-24-2006, 07:11 PM
No, the SNES and Genesis version did not scale at all
JFLY
02-25-2006, 02:02 PM
Question: Did the characters scale when switching between planes? I know on the Neo Geo and PC Engine versions they did.
Wow! Really? Man, the PC Engine impresses me even more. Did Fatal Fury Special on the Sega CD scale the characters?
Joe Redifer
02-25-2006, 07:38 PM
I was pretty impressed when I saw that happen on the PC Engine version as well... but when you have 16 megs allotted to each level, I guess there is room left over for such things.
Fang
02-25-2006, 08:05 PM
I think this was a good port of Fatal Fury 2 when compared to other crappy ports Takara released. I will have to agree with the score of this review.
David J.
02-25-2006, 09:19 PM
I think Takara should stick to Transformers, Microman and some other thing I forgot, instead of ports of fighting games, a lame live-action show, and whatever else they do.

They make some kick ass toys.
108 Stars
07-10-2006, 01:26 PM
Damn it,:horse:
another good game that was never released in Europe, just like MUSHA Aleste, Warsong, Pirates! Gold and too many others...
I guess the Australian PAL-Version is not easy to get either. Not a big chance I find it for 10,-€ on ebay.
Guess Iīll have to look more for American Genesis-games.

Concerning those, I have a question:Do all US-games have plastic cases usually?
I have a copy of the US-Ishido, a crappy game in a crappy cardboard-box, and thatīs confusing me.
Wesker
07-13-2006, 01:10 AM
I know it's not mentioned in the review, and for our PAL gamers...

For those wondering, there WAS a PAL release of this game, but it was only released in Australia.

Didn't know it. Thanks for the tip.
108 Stars
06-07-2007, 08:39 AM
Please, someone tell me: Is this one of the games in a cardboard box, or was it released in a plastic case?

I want to import it soon. The Australian version is about impossible to come by (and will probably have a ridiculous price tag), the japanese version seems rather rare too, so the biggest chance should be the US-version. Please help!!!
Hidden_Darkness
06-07-2007, 10:41 AM
the us version comes in a plastic case.
108 Stars
06-07-2007, 02:04 PM
Thank you!!!:o
David J.
06-07-2007, 02:45 PM
I know the grocery store I work at actually used to rent out games and movies... and I saw this game there well over 13 years ago. Does that help?
108 Stars
06-07-2007, 02:57 PM
Well...strange grocery store renting games...
If you saw the game in a plastic case, it would be a bit of help. If you find it in a dusty corner and send it to me it would help me even more, since I live in Europe and visiting the USA just for the game seems a bit off ;)
VinnyT
06-07-2007, 03:17 PM
The link to the review isn't working for me.
David J.
06-07-2007, 04:04 PM
Well...strange grocery store renting games...
If you saw the game in a plastic case, it would be a bit of help. If you find it in a dusty corner and send it to me it would help me even more, since I live in Europe and visiting the USA just for the game seems a bit off ;)

The pharmacy where my family got all medicines rented quite a bit of games and movies. It's not that strage to me, imo.
108 Stars
08-17-2007, 05:54 AM
Wow, the PAL-version of Fatal Fury 2 is even much more expensive than Alien Soldier or Daze before Christmas!

http://cgi.ebay.de/SEGA-Mega-Drive-Fatal-Fury-2-OVP_W0QQitemZ320145220229QQihZ011QQcategoryZ27239Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Genesis Knight
08-17-2007, 10:17 AM
Crap. It sucks to be in Europe, I guess. :P
Zebbe
08-17-2007, 10:29 AM
Just because you're European it doesn't mean you have to buy European games. But yes, when it comes to gaming, Europe is the third world.
megabomberman
08-17-2007, 10:43 AM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mega-Drive-FATAL-FURY-2-PAL-ULTRA-RARE-Megadrive_W0QQitemZ330156954019QQihZ014QQcategoryZ 112789QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Perhaps you should give this guy an offer 108, 200 euro is ridiculous for a game that I bought the american version for 4€ it can't be that much better for godsake!
megabomberman
08-17-2007, 01:22 PM
Its been bumped out by austn volvilles raid on the off topic section, but what do you make of this no manual though...
108 Stars
08-17-2007, 01:30 PM
I´ll definately take the US-version. It´s just that I would have prefered a PAL-version because I want my collection to look a bit tidy. I´ve started with PAL-games, so my collection is all black and blue (except for very few games I don´t put to them)and having to buy these red Genesis-boxes kind of pisses me off.
Zebbe
08-17-2007, 02:14 PM
Just you wait until you have three types of Mega/Sega CD games on your shelf. THAT looks messy, because they are all in a different size! When you have a few red Genny games and a bunch of JP MD games, it looks pretty good though.
grittykitty
09-15-2007, 10:37 PM
long time reader, first time poster.... (hi everyone)

can anyone tell me how the genesis version of fatal fury 2 compares to the sega cd version of fatal fury special? it's been years since i played either! the reviews on this site seem to be completely independent of each other and not a good point for comparison in my opinion.
also curious about samurai showdown in the same respect :)
Aarzak
09-16-2007, 12:12 AM
I like the Genesis' rendition of Mai and Jubei's stages. Aside from the music I have nothing more to say about these redundant, moldy 16-Bit Takara ports.

The Sega CD ports of FFS and SS1 were good intentions, but ultimately executed poorly, especially FFS which is WORSE than the Genny FF1 & FF2 ports. Most of the original background objects, spectators and parallax from the Neo are GONE, the character sprites are missing MORE animations than the Genesis ports, the sound effects are sub-Genesis quality..........don't waste yer money. The SS1 port is much better, but still missing Earthquake.

If you own a PS2, go buy the recently released "Fatal Fury: Battle Archives Vol.1" instead, PLEASE. It's less than $20. The old 16/32-Bit console SNK ports are becoming more and more redundant over time with these lovely new compilations.
0x15e
09-16-2007, 02:49 PM
[the truth]I agree with all of that. I own both the Genesis FF2 and CD FFS and though I've spent hours playing FF2, I've spent less than half an hour with FFS. Every time I put in FFS, it made me just want to take it back out and play FF2 instead. While the CD music is nice, it doesn't make up for all its other shortcomings.

But seriously, if you have a PS2, go pick up FF: BA1 and be done with it. That's as good as you can get without owning the original Neo Geo versions.
108 Stars
09-16-2007, 06:41 PM
Well, but therefor the GameGear-version of FF Special is extremely well done for the limited hardware.
Aarzak
09-16-2007, 07:29 PM
Agreed, but it was and still is a novelty at best. Being able to play as Ryo Sakasaki without any codes and whatnot was great though. Portable fighters like this should've sold tons of copies, not CRAP like the Game Boy port of "Street Fighter II".

The PS2 SNK compilations are where it's all that for the most part, save for investing in a Neo or emul-yeah. Import if you must for the others.
Joe Redifer
09-16-2007, 07:32 PM
I think Fatal Fury 2 on the Neo Geo AES costs less than the Genesis versions. I got mine for $16, and that included shipping from Japan.
grittykitty
09-17-2007, 12:15 PM
thanks for the replies everyone! i don't own a ps2 or plan on getting one - the genesis has become my sole gaming console as of late and i was just curious what versions of the snk fighters were worthwhile. in my large cart collection, i think street fighter 2 c.e. is my only fighter. guess i'll consider fatal fury 2 (at least over fatal fury special)
ary incorparated
09-17-2007, 01:29 PM
Well, but therefor the GameGear-version of FF Special is extremely well done for the limited hardware.

truly agree its is an awesome game on the gamegear almost outdates the neo geo pocket version,and Samurai showdown isnt that bad either on the gamegear sore they never made street fighter on the gamegear,that would have been a dream back in the days.
acdc
11-17-2007, 10:43 AM
anyone

have this game compleet and like to trade
InternalPrimate
11-17-2007, 01:55 PM
I think I have a complete copy... I'll post again when I get home.
Iron Lizard
11-17-2007, 04:48 PM
Judging by the emulator screenshots, this game ran in the Genesis' low resolution mode. That's sad as it looks pretty bad. The Arcade Card version on the PC Engine CD-ROM looks much better. I hear the Neo Geo version is the best, but that's only a rumor.

I have the arcade card version and to be blunt it blows. If the Genesis version is any worse it would make baby Jesus cry.
tomaitheous
11-17-2007, 08:26 PM
I have the arcade card version and to be blunt it blows. If the Genesis version is any worse it would make baby Jesus cry.

You think the ACD version blows? Wow...
awack
11-17-2007, 09:43 PM
I have the arcade card version and to be blunt it blows.


Im guessing that you dont like any version of fatal fury 2/special.
Iron Lizard
11-18-2007, 12:15 AM
I don't think it is impressive at all. It has nice music. THe PcEngine version of Street Fighter 2 crushes it both in graphics and gameplay. If it was any worse I would think of it in the same way I do of Cosmic Carnage.
Aarzak
11-18-2007, 02:53 AM
Fatal Fury: Battle Archives 1. It's that simple.
108 Stars
11-18-2007, 10:47 AM
Fatal Fury: Battle Archives 1. It's that simple.

No PAL-version, sadly. So I still need the Mega Drive-game.
InternalPrimate
11-18-2007, 01:59 PM
I was wrong. I have the game and case, but no manual :(
108 Stars
11-18-2007, 02:07 PM
I was wrong. I have the game and case, but no manual :(

GIVE IT TO ME!!!

please
ary incorparated
11-19-2007, 10:35 AM
I was wrong. I have the game and case, but no manual :(

i have the manual for it,want to trade?.

Crap. It sucks to be in Europe, I guess. :P

not entirely,we still got metal,and esspecially sweden making big efforts in metal,Yngwie J malmster,artica sonatice and the rst i dont care for like children in a Botlle,i prefer music with good vocals aka Bruce dickingson or hetfield or something like that.