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Fatal Fury

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Fighting
Dynamic, two-plane combat defined Fatal Fury, adding a layer of tactical depth beyond the standard Street Fighter fare. Switching between foreground and background provided a unique way to dodge attacks and set up combos, emphasizing positioning and environmental awareness. Its memorable cast, distinct special moves, and arcade-perfect execution cultivated a loyal following and established SNK as a serious contender in the early 90s fighting game boom.

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The plot of Fatal Fury centers around a martial arts tournament known as the "King of Fighters" tournament, held in the fictional American city of South Town and sponsored by local crime boss Geese Howard. Ten years before the events of the game, Geese murdered a rival martial artist named Jeff Bogard, who was on his trail. Now, Jeff's adopted sons, Terry Bogard and Andy Bogard, along with their friend Joe Higashi, enter the tournament to get their revenge on Geese.

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