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Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Reviews Highlight Strong Combat but Note Limited Presentation

SNK’s revival of its classic fighting franchise impresses with its REV combat system and rollback netcode but faces criticism for its simplistic single-player RPG mode and uninspired visuals.

Fatal Fury City of the Wolves review; a girl drawn in a comic book style celebrates
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Overview

  • Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, released April 24, 2025, marks SNK's first entry in the series since 1999's Garou: Mark of the Wolves.
  • The REV combat system, featuring SPG zones and powerful REV Blows, is praised for adding tactical depth and excitement to fights.
  • Critics commend the robust rollback netcode and multiplayer features, including a 'clone' mode that mimics opponents' playstyles.
  • The single-player RPG mode, 'Episodes of South Town,' is criticized as overly basic, lacking the depth of competitors like Street Fighter 6.
  • Guest characters Salvatore Ganacci and Cristiano Ronaldo draw mixed reactions, with Ronaldo excluded from the traditional Arcade mode.