Summary
- Release Year: 1994
- Genres: Fighting
- Platforms: Amiga, Amiga CD32, DOS, Sega 32X, Sega CD, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System
- Developers: Eurocom Entertainment Software
- Publishers: GameTek, Inc.
Brutal: Paws of Fury (1994)
Released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), Brutal: Paws of Fury is a competitive fighting game developed by Beam Software and published by GameTek. The game features a roster of 12 anthropomorphic animal characters, each with their own unique fighting style and special moves. Players can compete against each other in one-on-one battles, or team up for two-on-two matches.
Brutal: Paws of Fury was a critical and commercial success, praised for its innovative gameplay, colorful graphics, and humorous characters. The game has been cited as one of the best fighting games of the 16-bit era, and has been included in several “best of” lists.
Gameplay
Brutal: Paws of Fury is a traditional 2D fighting game, played on a single plane with a limited number of moves. Players can use a variety of punches, kicks, throws, and special moves to defeat their opponents. The game features a unique “rage” system, which allows characters to power up their attacks by taking damage.
One of the most innovative aspects of Brutal: Paws of Fury is its character roster. Each of the 12 characters has their own unique fighting style, based on a real-world martial art. For example, the character Tygar is a tiger who uses karate, while the character Rhino is a rhinoceros who uses sumo wrestling. This diversity of fighting styles makes for a more varied and challenging gameplay experience.
Graphics and Sound
Brutal: Paws of Fury features colorful and detailed graphics, which were praised by critics at the time of its release. The game’s character sprites are large and well-animated, and the backgrounds are lush and detailed. The game’s soundtrack is also noteworthy, featuring a variety of catchy and upbeat tunes.
Characters
The 12 characters in Brutal: Paws of Fury are:
- Tygar: A tiger who uses karate
- Rhino: A rhinoceros who uses sumo wrestling
- Wolf: A wolf who uses taekwondo
- Kangaroo: A kangaroo who uses boxing
- Monkey: A monkey who uses kung fu
- Cheetah: A cheetah who uses capoeira
- Elephant: An elephant who uses judo
- Lion: A lion who uses muay thai
- Bear: A bear who uses wrestling
- Gorilla: A gorilla who uses kickboxing
- Shark: A shark who uses street fighting
- Eagle: An eagle who uses aerial attacks
Reception
Brutal: Paws of Fury was a critical and commercial success upon its release. The game was praised for its innovative gameplay, colorful graphics, and humorous characters. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Brutal: Paws of Fury has been cited as one of the best fighting games of the 16-bit era, and has been included in several “best of” lists. In 2012, the game was ranked number 25 on IGN’s list of the “Top 100 SNES Games”.
Legacy
Brutal: Paws of Fury has had a lasting impact on the fighting game genre. The game’s innovative gameplay and character roster have served as inspiration for many other fighting games, including the popular Super Smash Bros. series.
Brutal: Paws of Fury is still enjoyed by many gamers today, and is considered to be a classic of the 16-bit era. The game is available on the Nintendo Switch Online service, and can also be purchased on the Wii U Virtual Console.
Conclusion
Brutal: Paws of Fury is a classic fighting game that is still enjoyed by many gamers today. The game’s innovative gameplay, colorful graphics, and humorous characters make it a must-play for any fan of the genre.
Review Score
8.5/10
