Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Fighting / Action
Fatal Fury: King of Fighters
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 (originally 1991) |
| Genre | Fighting, Action |
| Developer | SNK |
| Publisher | SNK |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Fatal Fury |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Developed by SNK, Fatal Fury: King of Fighters arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993 as a fighting game. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Fatal Fury. This Genesis release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991. It blends fighting and action elements.
It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball. Among the 41 Genesis fighting games in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.
It is part of the Fatal Fury series; on the Genesis you can also try Fatal Fury 2. The series also appears on other systems with Fatal Fury: Wild Ambition (PS1) and Fatal Fury 2 (Neo Geo). SNK also made Samurai Shodown, King of the Monsters and King Salmon for the Genesis.
Fatal Fury: King of Fighters 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 Genesis 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: King of Fighters 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: King of Fighters cheats & codes
96 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| P1 Infinite Health | FFD816:58 |
|---|---|
| P1 Fake Health Modifier | FFD817:XX |
| P2 Health Modifier | FFD896:XX |
| P2 Fake Health Modifier | FFD897:XX |
| Infinite Time | FF00BF:60 |
| P1 Wins Modifier (1P Mode) | FFD845:XX |
Fatal Fury: King of Fighters walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Fatal Fury: King of Fighters FAQ
When did Fatal Fury: King of Fighters come out on the Genesis?
Fatal Fury: King of Fighters was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993; the original game dates back to 1991.
Who made Fatal Fury: King of Fighters?
It was developed by SNK.
Is Fatal Fury: King of Fighters multiplayer?
Yes. Fatal Fury: King of Fighters supports up to 2 players.
How long does Fatal Fury: King of Fighters take to play?
As a fighting game, Fatal Fury: King of Fighters 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: King of Fighters 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.