Fatal Fury Special Neo Geo box art

Neo Geo · Fighting

Fatal Fury Special

SystemNeo Geo
GenreFighting
DeveloperSNK
PublisherSNK
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Fatal Fury Special is a fighting game released for the Neo Geo, developed by SNK.

Among the 50 Neo Geo fighting games in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.

SNK also made Rage of the Dragons, The King of Fighters '94 and Fatal Fury 2 for the Neo Geo.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

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 gameplay screenshot on Neo Geo
In-game screenshot (Neo Geo)

Fatal Fury Special walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Neo Geo games today

Neo Geo games are built for short, intense arcade sessions and are at their best head-to-head with a friend. Most of the library has been re-released on modern platforms, and the games also run in arcade emulators such as Rec0m88's MAME support.

Fatal Fury Special FAQ

Who made Fatal Fury Special?

It was developed by SNK.

Is Fatal Fury Special multiplayer?

No. Fatal Fury Special is a single-player game.

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.

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