Art of Fighting

a.k.a. Ryuuko no Ken / AOF

created and published by SNK in 1992-12-11, running on Neo-Geo
type: fighting
genre: One-on-one fighting
series: Art of fighting
perspective: side view
player options: single player
3.7/5
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bootleg(s): Fit of Fighting

Official description

This fighting game, released in 1992, began the story of the Sakazaki family and Robert Garcia, further developed in two later sequels. Yuri Sakazaki has been abducted by Mr. Big to punish her father, Takuma, and her brother, Ryo. To rescue her, Ryo and Robert must take on numerous enemies around South Town, eventually reaching the mysterious Mr. Karate. The passion of the game's creators is evident in the unique game-play elements introduced. These include an energy gauge that is depleted every time a fighter uses a special maneuver, Desperation Attacks that are usable only when a fighter's health is low and camera zooming that adjusts on the fly as fighters move around the stage. All these features ensure that players use strategy and tactics, rather than simply mash buttons. Adding to the mix are little touches such as characters showing cuts when they are injured and voice-over samples during cut scenes. Can you perfect the art of fighting and save Yuri?

# 2007-10-08 23:50:51 - official description

Technical specs

software: Emulated on MAME,
display: raster

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External reviews (5) - average: 76.6% - median: 77%

review sourceissuedatescore
C&VG (Computer & Video Games) 085-199uk1321992-1171/10071%
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IGN2007*4.5/1045%
Joypad 1-72fr161993-0195/10095%
Joystickfr341993-0195/10095%
Player Onefr271993-0177/10077%

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