fighting game
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
By SNK, released 1 Jan 2025
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is a fighting game from SNK, featuring the series’ first new entry in 26 years. Its REV System adds offensive options such as REV Arts, REV Accel, and REV Blows while S.P.G. is active; using the system can overheat the REV Meter. Players can choose between Arcade Style, based on technical inputs, and Smart Style, which uses directional inputs and single-button presses for special moves and combos. The single-player Episodes of South Town mode is an RPG-style adventure with fights under different conditions, XP, rewards, and fighter progression. Steam lists single-player, multiplayer, PvP, online PvP, cross-platform multiplayer, achievements, full controller support, and support for DualShock and DualSense controllers. The game is listed for Windows and Xbox Series X|S; the Steam platform listing specifies Windows.
What players like, and what they don't
- Offers two control schemes.
- REV System adds several offensive options.
- Episodes of South Town is a solo RPG mode.
- Steam lists full controller support.
- Supports cross-platform multiplayer.
- REV Meter can overheat with use.
- Steam lists Windows as its platform.
Who it suits
It suits fighting-game players who want a choice between technical inputs and simplified controls. Its solo RPG mode may also appeal to players interested in progressing a fighter outside multiplayer bouts.
City of the Wolves combines head-to-head fighting with a solo mode built around fights and fighter progression. Its two control schemes offer distinct ways to approach the action.
