Final Fight
Final Fight is a classic beat 'em up arcade game developed and published by Capcom in 1989. Set in the crime-ridden Metro City, players control one of three characters - Cody, Haggar, or Guy - as they fight through waves of gang members to rescue Haggar's kidnapped daughter Jessica from the Mad Gear gang.
Platform
arcade
Year
1989
Genre
Beat 'em up
Developer
Capcom
Controls
About This Game
Final Fight established the template for modern beat 'em up games with its combo-based combat system, environmental weapons, and cooperative two-player gameplay.
The game was originally conceived as a sequel to Street Fighter before evolving into its own franchise, featuring larger character sprites and more detailed urban environments than previous beat 'em ups.
Praised for its fluid animation and impactful combat, Final Fight became one of Capcom's most successful arcade titles and spawned numerous sequels and crossovers in the Street Fighter universe.
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