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Fighting Force Collection

A faithful but uneven collection. Fighting Force 1 remains fun with modern conveniences, while Fighting Force 2 drags everything down. Best suited for nostalgic fans who know exactly what they are getting.
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75%Game Brain Score
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graphics, monetization
82% User Score Based on 51 reviews
Critic Score 63%Based on 5 reviews

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Fighting Force Collection is a single player and multiplayer fighting game. It was developed by Implicit Conversions and was released on January 23, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Two PlayStation®1 classics return: Fighting Force and Fighting Force 2! Fighting Force: Originally released in 1997, this beat 'em up classic let players become Hawk Manson, Mace Daniels, Alana McKendricks, or Ben "Smasher" Johnson as they fight to take down the evil Dr. Dex Zeng. FEATURES: Choose from two male or two female characters, each with different skills and strengths. Play alone or i…

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews
music3 positive mentions
monetization2 negative mentions
  • Faithful and nostalgic port of the classic Fighting Force 1, preserving the original gameplay and atmosphere fans remember.
  • Runs smoothly on modern platforms including Steam Deck with stable emulation and support for quick save/load and rewind features.
  • Includes nice extras such as achievements, concept art galleries, and CRT filter options that appeal to retro enthusiasts.
  • Lacks meaningful quality-of-life improvements such as online co-op, manual button remapping, and fullscreen/windowed display options.
  • The collection is barebones with minimal enhancements or additional content; Fighting Force 2 is widely considered inferior and not recommended.
  • Some users report control bugs, missing audio/menu options, and no graphical updates, making it feel like a basic cash grab rather than a full remake or remaster.
  • graphics
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics receive mixed feedback, with users noting no upgrades or enhancements from the original, describing it as a basic port with outdated visuals and limited settings. However, some appreciate the upscaled visuals and included artwork, though overall, expectations for modern graphical polish are unmet.

    • “Disclaimer: do not expect any improvements or graphic enhancements; this is a basic port with zero change to the game or gameplay.”
    • “I was worried the graphics and framerate were not going to be good, but they upscaled, so that's awesome.”
    • “Some pretty spiffy artwork from various release and promotional art.”
    • “Disclaimer: do not expect any improvements or graphic enhancements, this is a basic port with zero change on the game or gameplay.”
    • “I expected more improvements in the graphic.”
    • “There are no graphics settings whatsoever, so no option to play on monitor 2. Another comment said something about optional windowed mode with alt+enter, so I tried switching to windowed and dragging the window to the other monitor, and then the sound is all messed up.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users appreciate the soundtrack of Fighting Force, describing it as charming and enjoyable, especially in comparison to similar games like Streets of Rage. However, there are some concerns about the music not consistently playing on certain ports, and a preference for the N64 version's superior soundtrack and additional secrets. Overall, the music is regarded positively and adds value to the game.

    • “Loved the soundtrack, levels, everything.”
    • “Fighting Force is still a clunky Streets of Rage-like game that has a lot of charm, and the soundtrack is great.”
    • “Overall it's really good for $20, $10 for each game; I just wished you could play the N64 version of Fighting Force—it had the best soundtrack and secrets that the PS1 version did not have.”
    • “Fighting Force is still a clunky Streets of Rage-like game that has a lot of charm, but the soundtrack is lacking.”
    • “I don't recall the music playing thoroughly on the PSX/PC ports.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay remains unchanged from the original release, offering a nostalgic experience reminiscent of 1997. While there are no improvements or graphic enhancements, the core gameplay is still appreciated, especially with the inclusion of CRT display options.

    • “This was lit gameplay to me in '97.”
    • “Gameplay is great, nice CRT options.”
    • “Disclaimer: do not expect any improvements or graphic enhancements, this is a basic port with zero change on the game or gameplay.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's monetization is widely viewed as a cash grab, with high prices that seem unjustified given the lack of thorough testing and polish.

    • “This game is all nostalgia, just a cash grab.”
    • “Very high price for something barely tested, feels like a quick cash grab.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere captures the distinctive swanky 90's Eidos Interactive/Core Design style with a unique nostalgic 'tude that is highly praised and considered unmatched. Many recommend the game solely for its authentic 90's ambiance.

    • “It has that swank 90's Eidos Interactive/core design setting and atmosphere that you just can't compare.”
    • “I recommend it for the atmosphere alone - one simply does not replicate this amount of 90's 'tude.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Fighting Force 1 offers a dynamic and exciting experience that keeps players engaged, delivering high replay value through its fast-paced, explosive gameplay.

    • “Fighting Force 1 is a bouncy, explosive thrill-ride with high replay value.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game runs smoothly and reliably on GabeGear hardware, indicating good stability on that platform.

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Fighting Force Collection is a fighting game.

Fighting Force Collection is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

Fighting Force Collection was released on January 23, 2026.

Fighting Force Collection was developed by Implicit Conversions.

Fighting Force Collection has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Fighting Force Collection for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

Fighting Force Collection is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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