Brutal: Above the Claw 32X box art

Sega 32X · Fighting

Brutal: Above the Claw

SystemSega 32X
Released1995
GenreFighting
DeveloperGameTek
PublisherGameTek
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBT
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Sega 32X in 1995, Brutal: Above the Claw is a fighting game developed by GameTek.

It came out in the 32X's second year on the market. Other notable 32X releases from 1995 include Virtua Fighter, Blackthorne and Knuckles' Chaotix. Among the 6 32X fighting games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.

Brutal: Above the Claw 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 32X hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Brutal: Above the Claw 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: Above the Claw gameplay screenshot on 32X
In-game screenshot (32X)

Brutal: Above the Claw cheats & codes

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

Infinite Energy P1FF03B4:0060
Infinite Energy P2FF0428:0060
No Energy P1FF03B4:0000
No Energy P2FF0428:0000
Speed ModifierFF030C:0000
Difficulty SelectFF02FA:0000

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Brutal: Above the Claw walkthroughs & guides

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Brutal: Above the Claw FAQ

When did Brutal: Above the Claw come out on the 32X?

Brutal: Above the Claw was released for the Sega 32X in 1995.

Who made Brutal: Above the Claw?

It was developed by GameTek.

Is Brutal: Above the Claw multiplayer?

Yes. Brutal: Above the Claw supports up to 2 players.

How long does Brutal: Above the Claw take to play?

As a fighting game, Brutal: Above the Claw 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.

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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