Art of Fighting
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🙂 6.8/10
(Neo Geo AES - JP, Not Applicable)
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Developed_By:
SNK
Published_By:
SNK
Released On:
12 Nov 1992
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The storyline of Art of Fighting takes place in 1978. Ryo Sakazaki and Robert Garcia set out to find Ryo's sister, Yuri, who was kidnapped by Mr. Big. Mr. Big took Yuri to entice Takuma Sakazaki, Ryo's father and originator of Kyokugen Karate, and also because Ryo refused to work for Big. After Ryo & Robert defeat Mr. Big, they face the enigmatic Mr. Karate. Art of Fighting's story ends with a cliff-hanger; Yuri is about to disclose the true identity of Mr. Karate as their father Takuma.
EAN-13:
4964808100484 (Japan)
EAN-13:
4964808100569 (Japan)
EAN-13:
4964808101009 (Japan)
Neo-Geo Production Codes:
NGH-044 (Japan)
Neo-Geo Production Codes:
NGH-056 (Japan)
Neo-Geo Production Codes:
NGH-096 (Japan)
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Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Enemies & Characters
RYUHAKU TODO
Disciple of traditional Japanese Martial Arts and master of modern-fighting techniques. He stalks Southtown in search of worthy opponents.
JACK TURNER
Known as the "Terrible Typhoon" and leader of the Southtown gang, the Black Cats. An agent of Mr. Big, he devastates anyone who crosses his path.
ROBERT GARCIA
A young boy sent to learn the mysterious teachings of Takuma Sakazaki, master of the KYOKUGENRYU teachings. After Ryo's father's disappearance, Robert looked after the family while maintaining a friendly rivalry with Ryo.
LEE PAI LONG
Master of Chinese martial arts and noted expert of Chinese medicine, he now works as the director of the Southtown prison. A former adversary of Ryo's father, he now faces the son.
KING
Employee of the mysterious Mr. Big. From a childhood spent in Thailand, King mastered the fighting art, MUETAI, and is the bouncer of Mr. Big's restaurant.
RYO SAKAZAKI
Son of the respected KYOKUGENRYU Master, Takuma Sakazaki. Orphaned at the age of 10, he now lives with his kid sister, YURI, and becomes the Invincible Dragon after her kidnapping.
How to Play
Starting the Game
After placing the game cartridge in the machine and turning on the power switch, the Title and Demonstration Screen will appear on your television. Pushing the Start Button will bring you to the OPTION screen.
Game Level Setting
There are four levels. The program is automatically set at NORMAL. To select other levels, move the joystick up or down. Set the level by pressing the A BUTTON.
These game levels have no effect in the 2-player mode.
Game Level Settings
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EASY Beginner Level
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NORMAL Intermediate Level
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HARD Advanced Level
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MVS Arcade Level (Between NORMAL and HARD levels)
Robert Garcia
Son of the multi-millionaire ALBERT GARCIA. Sent to the world-famous IMPERIAL ACADEMY to study the mysteries of KYOKUGENRYU karate under the tutelage of ALBERT'S lifelong friend TAKUMA SAKAZAKI.
After the death of RYO's mother and the disappearance of RYO's father, ROBERT watched over the young boy, providing him with friendship. ROBERT remains, however, RYO's ultimate rival.
Robert Garcia Special Attacks
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KOH OH KEN (Breath of the Tiger): + BUTTON
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HENSHIPPUKYAKU (Legs of Flying Heat): +B BUTTON
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GENEIKYAKU (The Great Spirit Kick): +C BUTTON
Load (Calling up a Loaded Game)
By using the NEO-GEO Memory Card (sold separately) it is easy to SAVE or LOAD a game. Insert the card into the Memory Card Slot and the LOAD SCREEN should appear.
With the Joystick, choose either YES or NO. After choosing YES, the game that you had previously saved will appear at the point that you left off.
Save (Storing data on the Memory Card)
Set the Memory Card in the machine. When GAME OVER is displayed, the SAVE SCREEN will appear. Choose either YES or NO with the Joystick. If you choose YES, the game will be saved.
Note: When saving a game, all previous data will be erased.
Start the Game
Guide RYO or ROBERT through the peril-filled SOUTHTOWN. Successfully defeat the 6 Baddies who lie in wait and find where Yuri is being held.
Discover and master your chosen characters SUPER ATTACKS. Meet the other mysterious Masters of Mayhem who hold Yuri. Uncover the DEEP, DARK SECRET that is buried in the bowels of SOUTHTOWN!!
Punch Attacks
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To Punch, press the A BUTTON.
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Using the C BUTTON with the A BUTTON makes a BODY BLOW.
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Pushing A and then C makes a KNOCK-OUT PUNCH which causes considerable damage.
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Careful! The stronger the punch, the harder it is to connect with your opponent.
Super Attacks
Based on various combinations of BUTTON and JOYSTICK movement, your character can use a variety of SUPER ATTACKS. Using these will decrease your SPIRIT gauge. If you have no SPIRIT remaining, you cannot use a SUPER ATTACK.
Dash
Pushing the JOYSTICK forward or backward twice quickly will cause your character to DASH. This is useful to change or avoid your opponent.
Razzing
Tease your opponent with the D BUTTON. Doing this will decrease the SPIRIT gauge of your opponent. CAUTION! Don't get KO'd while taunting your opponent!
Kick Attacks
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Pressing the B BUTTON produces the kick.
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With the C BUTTON makes a ROLLING KICK.
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Pressing B then C makes the SUPER KICK, giving your opponent a healthy serving of pain and damage. To be effective, though, you must hit your opponent, this isn't easy with this command!
Restoring Spirit Power
Depress the A and B BUTTON and don't release it. Doing this will increase your SPIRIT level. Until you release the Button or reach maximum power, your SPIRIT level will increase.
Select Bonus Game
The Bonus Stage appears at various points in the STORY MODE. In completing the Bonus Stage successfully, your power will increase and you will be taught a new Super Attack.
After completing the Ultra-Super Attack screen, you should be able to master a new Super Attack.
Bonus Stages
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BEER BOTTLE NECK SLICE: Chop the necks off all of the beer bottles. If successful, your "SPIRIT" gauge will increase.
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THE ICE CRUSH: Break all of the ice blocks in one blow. Do so, and your Power gauge will increase.
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ULTRA-SUPER ATTACK SCREEN: In a specified time, you must use a given Super Attack a given number of times. If you can do so, your Super Attacks will consequently become more powerful.
Buy-In Play and Continue
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BUY-IN Play: A player can enter the game at any point in the game. Press the Start Button on the controller not in use and ENTER THE FRAY! (Controllers are sold separately)
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CONTINUE: When the Game Over indication appears on the screen, a number will appear on the screen. This is the number of times you can continue the game. When the counter reaches 0, the game is really OVER. In the story mode, you can continue the game up to 3 times. CONTINUE is not applicable in the 2-Player Mode (VS MODE).
Art of Fighting Basic Movements
In order to emerge from a battle triumphantly, it is first necessary to master the fundamental movements of each character. Use the DASH to your advantage. Master blocking to minimize damage.
Each character
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