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Clay Fighter: Sculptor's Cut came out for the Nintendo 64 in 1998, published by Interplay Entertainment. It was a late-era release for the console, a quirky expansion of the original Clay Fighter 63 1/3 that added new fighters and stages. In a time when many fighting games took themselves seriously, this one stood out for its absurd, handmade visual style and goofy tone.

You pick from a roster of bizarre claymation characters, like a stretchy snowman or a sumo wrestler made of popcorn, and battle another fighter in one-on-one matches. The main goal is to deplete your opponent's health bar using a mix of standard punches, kicks, and exaggerated special moves. Signature mechanics include transforming into a more powerful version of your fighter mid-match and interacting with stage hazards that can turn the tide of a fight. The pacing is chaotic, and some characters feel unbalanced, which adds to the unpredictable, party-game feel. It’s silly, unpredictable, and feels like playing with action figures come to life.