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Tongue of the Fatman
Commodore 64 · Fighting
Tongue of the Fatman
Deep cut
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 (originally 1989) |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Activision |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Tongue of the Fatman is a fighting game released in 1990 for the Commodore 64, developed by Activision. This C64 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1989.
It landed about 8 years into the C64's life. Other notable C64 releases from 1990 include Days of Thunder, Dino Wars and TKO Pro Boxing. Among the 18 C64 fighting games in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.
Activision also made Pitfall!, Alter Ego and The Great American Cross-Country Road Race for the C64.
Tongue of the Fatman supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Tongue of the Fatman is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
Tongue of the Fatman walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Tongue of the Fatman FAQ
When did Tongue of the Fatman come out on the C64?
Tongue of the Fatman was released for the Commodore 64 in 1990; the original game dates back to 1989.
Who made Tongue of the Fatman?
It was developed by Activision.
Is Tongue of the Fatman multiplayer?
Yes. Tongue of the Fatman supports up to 2 players.
How long does Tongue of the Fatman take to play?
As a fighting game, Tongue of the Fatman typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Tongue of the Fatman on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.