- Burning Fight
Infobox VG
title = Burning Fight
caption = Screenshot of Burning Fight
developer = SNK
publisher = SNK
designer = SNK
engine =
version =
released = August 9, 1991 (Arcade, NG)
September 9, 1994 (NGCD) [http://www.mobygames.com/game/burning-fight/ "Burning Fight" info inMobyGames ]
June 23, 2008 (Virtual Console )
genre =Beat'em up
modes = Up to 2 players simultaneously
ratings =
platforms = Arcade, Neo Geo,Neo Geo CD ,Virtual Console
media =
requirements =
input = 8-wayJoystick , 4 Buttons
arcade system = SNKNeo-Geo MVS hardware
cpu = 68000 (@ 12 MHz)
display = Raster, 320 x 224 pixels (Horizontal), 4096 colors"Burning Fight" is an
arcade game created by SNK in 1991 for theNeo Geo MVS system. This game is abeat 'em up , very similar to Crime Fighters. Three years after its release in arcades and the Neo Geo, it was released in theNeo Geo CD as the only home version of this game.The producer of this game is Eikichi Kawasaki, one of the SNK founders and the man behind various famous SNK games, like "
Fatal Fury " and "Samurai Shodown " series. It also was included inSNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 , released for thePlaystation 2 andPlaystation Portable inNorth America onMay 1 ,2008 .Gameplay
This game uses elements that are very similar to Konami's crime Fighters: balanced character selection, objects and weapons found on the ground cause greater damage to opponents, and semi-interactive environments (players can damage objects like phone booths and
street sign s along the way.) To its credit, there is one element in the game that is slightly different from crime fighters The game contains some mini-stages, where you have to defeat some enemies in a short period of time in order to win prizes.tory
"Duke" and "Billy", two popular and renowned
New York City Police detectives, are hot on the trail of a dangerous Japanese crime syndicate. Their investigation has led them to the mean streets ofJapan where they meet a police officer andmartial arts expert named "Ryu". Ryu agrees to join the NYPD detectives as they track down the crime syndicate bosses and end their reign of terror once and for all." [http://www.gamefaqs.com/coinop/arcade/file/575702/35466 SubSane's "Burning Fight" FAQ/Walkthrough]Despite the fact that the enemies are
yakuza , the end boss is a Spanish or Italian man named Castella ("Casterora" in Japanese), '. Also, this game has no ending, no matter which character you have chosen. After defeating Castella, you are only shown various scenes of the game along with the credits, and finally a group picture of the main characters. [http://www.vgmuseum.com/end/neogeo/b/burnf.htm "Burning Fight" ending in [http://www.vgmuseum.com/ Video Game Museum] ]Playable characters
*Duke Edwards: He is the protagonist and the balanced character in the game, his kicks having a good range. Duke is ideal for beginner players. His special move is a spinning uppercut called "Submarine Screw". Duke is the most famous character from this game, appeared in various other SNK games as a cameo, especially in "
The King of Fighters 2000 " (as Ramon's alternative striker) and in "Neo Geo Battle Coliseum " (in the character of "Yuki").
*Ryu Saeba: He is the fastest character in the game, who can perform good combos, but has the weakest attacks. Ryu's speed makes him a good option to play. His special move is a tornado kick.
*Billy King: He is the strong character in the game, taking a lot of energy with his attacks, but also the slowest one. Billy is recommended only for assisting your partner, or for experienced players. His special move is a plunge who knocks down everyone in his way.References
ee also
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List of Neo-Geo games
*Neo Geo Battle Coliseum External links
*KLOV game|id=7242
*GameFAQs|type=/coinop/arcade|num=575702|name="Burning Fight"
*moby game|id=/burning-fight |name= "Burning Fight"
* [http://www.mameworld.net/maws/romset/burningf "Burning Fight" in MAWS]
* [http://www.neo-geo.com/reviews/neo-reviews/BurningFigt/burnfight.htm "Burning Fight" review in Neo-Geo.com]
* [http://www.neogeoforlife.com/viewpage.php?page_id=25 "Burning Fight" review in NeoGeoForLife.com]
* [http://www.rottentomatoes.com/g/neo_geo/burning_fight/overview.php "Burning Fight" in Rotten Tomatoes]
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