Brutal: Paws of Fury Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Fighting

Brutal: Paws of Fury

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1994
GenreFighting
DeveloperImagitec Design
PublisherGameTek
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Developed by Imagitec Design and published by GameTek, Brutal: Paws of Fury arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994 as a fighting game.

It landed about 5 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1994 include Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mortal Kombat II and FIFA International Soccer. Among the 41 Genesis fighting games in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.

Imagitec Design also made TNN Outdoors Bass Tournament '96, American Gladiators and Gadget Twins for the Genesis.

Brutal: Paws of Fury 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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing Brutal: Paws of Fury 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.

Brutal: Paws of Fury gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Brutal: Paws of Fury cheats & codes

8 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Enable Dali LlamaFF02F6:4000
Infinite Health P1FF03A2:0060
Instant Death P2FF0416:0000

See all Brutal: Paws of Fury cheats

Brutal: Paws of Fury walkthroughs & guides

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Brutal: Paws of Fury FAQ

When did Brutal: Paws of Fury come out on the Genesis?

Brutal: Paws of Fury was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.

Who made Brutal: Paws of Fury?

It was developed by Imagitec Design and published by GameTek.

Is Brutal: Paws of Fury multiplayer?

Yes. Brutal: Paws of Fury supports up to 2 players.

How long does Brutal: Paws of Fury take to play?

As a fighting game, Brutal: Paws of Fury 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 Brutal: Paws of Fury 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.

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