Super Nintendo · Fighting / Action
Fatal Fury Special
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 (originally 1993) |
| Genre | Fighting, Action |
| Developer | Takuyo |
| Publisher | SNK |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Fatal Fury |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1995, Fatal Fury Special is a fighting game developed by Takuyo and published by SNK. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1993. It blends fighting and action elements.
It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.
It is part of the Fatal Fury series; on the SNES you can also try Fatal Fury 2 and Fatal Fury: King of Fighters. The series also appears on other systems with Fatal Fury: Wild Ambition (PS1) and Fatal Fury 2 (Neo Geo). Takuyo also made Cyber Spin for the SNES.
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 SNES 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
23 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Time Modifier | 7FFCC1XX |
|---|---|
| Infinite Energy Player 1 | 7FF76147 |
| No Health P2 | 7FF9FD00 |
| Character Modifier P1 | 7FF703XX |
| Character Modifier P2 | 7FF99FXX |
| Win A Round To Win The Match P1 | 7FFC4902 |
Fatal Fury Special walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Fatal Fury Special FAQ
When did Fatal Fury Special come out on the SNES?
Fatal Fury Special was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995; the original game dates back to 1993.
Who made Fatal Fury Special?
It was developed by Takuyo and published by SNK.
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.