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Landing Ray McDougal’s fire uppercut feels like cracking a whip, and the screen shakes just right when someone eats a KO. It’s got that janky SNES charm where even the weird characters feel fun to figure out.
Fighters History came out on the Super Nintendo in 1994, developed and published by Data East. It was part of that wave of fighting games trying to grab some attention after Street Fighter II blew up, and it had a pretty distinct look with its bold, colorful sprites and slightly off-kilter character designs. The roster wasn't huge, but it had some memorable faces, like the ninja Clown and the boxer Ray McDougal, who became something of a mascot for the game.
You pick a fighter and work your way through a series of one-on-one matches, aiming to win the tournament. The controls are straightforward: punch, kick, jump, and special moves executed with quarter-circle or charge motions. One unique mechanic is the weak point system; hitting certain spots on an opponent multiple times stuns them, opening them up for big damage. Matches can feel a little stiff compared to some other fighters of the era, and the AI doesn't pull punches, especially in later rounds. Landing a clean hit, like Ray's fire uppercut, has a real sense of impact, with satisfying screen shake and sound effects that make each knockout feel earned.
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