Sega Game Gear · Fighting
Fatal Fury Special
Deep cut
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Aspect |
| Publisher | Takara |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Fatal Fury |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Fatal Fury Special is a fighting game released in 1994 for the Sega Game Gear, developed by Aspect and published by Takara.
It landed about 3 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1994 include Sonic Drift, Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble and Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya. Among the 11 Game Gear fighting games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Fatal Fury series. The series also appears on other systems with Fatal Fury: Wild Ambition (PS1) and Fatal Fury 2 (Neo Geo). Aspect also made Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic Chaos and Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble for the Game Gear.
Fatal Fury Special 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 Game Gear hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Fatal Fury Special 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.
Fatal Fury Special cheats & codes
54 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Faster Timer | 03C-38B-E6E |
|---|---|
| Infinite Time | 00C-38B-E6E |
| Both Players Start With 1/4 Energy | 12C-24E-E6B |
| Both Players Start With 1/2 Energy | 20C-24E-E6B |
| Both Players Start With 3/4 Energy | 2DC-24E-E6B |
| Only Take Damage From Some Projectile Special Moves | 118-109-E61 |
Fatal Fury Special walkthroughs & guides
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Fatal Fury Special FAQ
When did Fatal Fury Special come out on the Game Gear?
Fatal Fury Special was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1994.
Who made Fatal Fury Special?
It was developed by Aspect and published by Takara.
Is Fatal Fury Special multiplayer?
Yes. Fatal Fury Special supports up to 2 players.
How long does Fatal Fury Special take to play?
As a fighting game, Fatal Fury Special 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 Fatal Fury Special 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.