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Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
2025 · PC · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S · Fighting · 2D Fighting
4 scored sources · 3 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is a confident revival built around a deep, strategically rewarding combat system. Its REV mechanics, SPG positioning, varied roster, rollback netcode, and vibrant comic-book presentation give matches considerable personality and long-term depth. The game is less successful as a single-player package: Episodes of South Town is repetitive and basic, menus feel sluggish, and the celebrity guest fighters can seem disconnected from Fatal Fury’s identity. Critics also differ on accessibility, with some praising the tutorials and simplified controls while others find the layered systems intimidating. Overall, it is strongest for dedicated fighting-game players seeking a distinctive alternative to Street Fighter and Tekken.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-16
Pros
- Deep REV and SPG combat systems
- Distinctive roster with strong character variety
- Reliable rollback netcode and substantial online options
- Colorful comic-book visuals and strong presentation
Cons
- Repetitive and underdeveloped single-player campaign
- Slow, awkward menus and uneven overall polish
- Celebrity guest characters feel out of place
- Advanced mechanics may overwhelm newcomers
Review sources
4 sources found across 3 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- COGconnected · Canada · 90/100
- Push Square · United Kingdom · 70/100
- TheSixthAxis · United Kingdom · 60/100
- GameSpot · United States · 80/100