Fatal Fury First Contact
- December 23, 2020
There were other NeoGeo Pocket Color games, right?
Those legendary wolves stake their claim on a new stage! Utilize earth-shattering special moves and reach for the top! - FATAL FURY newcomers like Rick Strowd and Li Xiangfei clash fists with nostalgic fan-favorites Terry, Geese, and Mai Shiranui! - Easier for beginners thanks to single-lane fighting! Unleash an ultra-lethal POTENTIAL POWER move at the brink of death to turn the tables on your …
Reviews
- The game features great graphics with colorful and diverse backgrounds, and well-animated characters.
- The simplified control scheme allows players to easily pull off moves for familiar characters, making it accessible and enjoyable.
- It's perfect for quick gaming sessions, making it ideal for short bursts of play during breaks.
- The game is very short, with only 8 stages and limited content, which may not justify long-term play.
- There are no additional modes like training or museum features, which limits the depth and user-friendliness of the game.
- The music can become repetitive, detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Fatal Fury: First Contact is praised for its nostalgic appeal and solid fighting mechanics, but it is criticized for its lack of depth and content, making it less engaging for extended play.
“While Fatal Fury: First Contact's nostalgia factor and smart fighting mechanics mean that its appearance is welcome on the Switch, it sadly doesn't offer enough content to justify spending a lot of time with.”
“While Fatal Fury: First Contact's nostalgia factor and smart fighting mechanics mean that its appearance is welcome on the Switch, it sadly doesn't offer enough content to justify spending a significant amount of time with.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive after a short while, lacking the depth and variety needed to keep players engaged.”
“Despite its potential, the controls are clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute combos and special moves.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised, with users consistently noting their quality and appeal.
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
“The visual design is breathtaking, with incredible attention to detail.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully executed, making every scene a visual delight.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game tends to become repetitive and loses its appeal over time, leading to a less engaging experience for players.
“The music, on the other hand, gets old.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and quickly becomes repetitive.”
“The background music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
Critic Reviews
Fatal Fury: First Contact (Switch eShop) Review Mini
There were other NeoGeo Pocket Color games, right?
60%Fatal Fury First Contact Review (Switch) – A Losing Battle
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60%Fatal Fury: First Contact Review
While Fatal Fury: First Contact's nostalgia factor and smart fighting mechanics mean that its appearance is welcome on the Switch, it sadly doesn't offer enough content to justify spending ages of time with. Still, it's perfect for a quick bout and shines in its presentation, meaning that there's still something to appreciate and admire here - even if not for overly long.
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