Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves

“While Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves doesn’t do much to set itself apart from other quality fighters on the market today, it’s a solid new entry in an iconic series that shows that SNK is still a worthy contender amongst the legends of the genre.”

“Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves puts its best paw forward and proves that SNK still has what it takes to compete with the big dogs in the fighting game arena.”

““Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves” is a great reimagining of the classic Fatal Fury formula for modern audiences, with fun fighting action plus more accessible options for newcomers and casual players. The Episodes of South Town Mode can feel like a slog after a while and the first two guest character choices are questionable. The fighting itself, however, is nice and tight with solid mechanics and plenty of styles to choose from. It’s great for veterans and more casual players alike.”

“Fatal Fury is back with a vengeance with Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, a thoroughly entertaining, if slightly lightweight, return to form.”

“Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is what SNK is best at. A pure fighter with great mechanics that are easy to understand and only the best will master. It's just a shame that so many of its modes and unlocks are shallow and don't add much to the overall experience.”

“It’s a solid-feeling fighting game in one of my favorite series with good offensive and defensive options, a great starting cast that promises even more in the years ahead, a mostly good variety of modes, solid music (and the availability of classic tracks), a fun comicbookish animation style, and an editor to adjust character looks to your liking. That said, it’s not like this is perfect by any stretch.”

“Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is a game I’ve been waiting for for a long, long time. And now that it’s here, I wonder if it was worth it. Everyone has a price, especially for the things they hope never to sell. What’s yours?”

“If you want this game to be your first entry into the series, there really isn't a problem, as the story doesn't try too hard to grab the player's attention. And of course, for fans of the franchise, it's a must-play, as new mechanics like Rev abilities are interesting and many will want to master them.”

“Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves was worth the wait. Every mechanic is meticulously crafted, resulting in a deep, multilayered fighter.”

“Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is so close to being one of the best fighting games ever made. While the genre is dominated by offense-focused games, CoTW's focus on defense is a breath of fresh air. But, a few hitches keep it from greatness.”

“Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves isn't just a successful comeback: it's a love letter to long-time fans and, at the same time, a great entry point for newcomers. With deep yet accessible gameplay, inspired art direction and an avalanche of content for all modes, SNK signs off one of its most convincing works of the modern era. There's still the tightness of the online section and the weight of certain unpopular choices in the roster to be tested, but the heart is there, and beating fast. South Town is alive again.”

“Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves won't blow you away like Street Fighter 6 or Tekken 8, but as a more rudimentary fighter, it's got guile. Its layered fighting system and vibrant, well-animated characters make for an entertaining overall package that's been 26 years in the making.While the gimmicky guest fighters feel out of place and the supposed RPG-inspired single player mode is insultingly basic, if you're looking for a fine alternative to the more established fighters already on the market, this is more than up to the task.”

“A masterful sequel to one of the genre's most beloved games, but it carries an ink stain that's hard to ignore.”

“With multi-year support already made official and a first season pass completely free, we hope that the title will be able to carve out a niche for itself within the hyper-competitive market of two-dimensional fighting games. Good luck SNK!”

“Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves struggles not only to understand what it wants to be, but which audience it wants to be for. While the game can be a sweat-inducing treat at its highest level of play, casual gamers might not get a lot out of it and the bevy of distracting guest characters and stage song composers in the game make it hard to see the title for its own merits.”