How GAROU Mark Of The Wolves Changed FATAL FURY Forever!

hoping to save the ill- fated hyper neio 64 arcade system SNK decided to bring a new reboot of the Fatal Fury franchise in 3D in the form of fatal Fury wild ambition as we previously discussed but while SNK had hopes that this new game will somehow put the hyper Neo ge64 in the spotlight the company had doubts that a 3D fatal Fury will be well-received and decided to work on a separate project simultaneously one that will stick to the company's roots with beautiful 2D Sprites and interesting gameplay mechanics which is why a second team within SNK also led by Hiroshima tsumoto as producer was working on a sequel to the 2D fatal Fury games the idea behind this title was to take the series to the Future and focus on new characters fans of the old cast would still get their favorites in the short-lived wild ambition series which was planned to retell the franchise in 3D Graphics to design this new sequel SNK turned to veteran designer yuuk kyoda as well as The Talented in-house artist nobuyuki koroki the goal behind this new game's direction is to reinvent the series for a modern audience including introducing a new hero for the franchise the team quickly agreed on using a plot Point introduced in fatal Fury 3 road to the final victory in that game Terry meets a young boy who was revealed to be geiz Howard's son designning gizz's son now named Rock was no easy feat both nobuki koroki and yasuyuki Oda wondered what type of hero would succeed Terry Bogard in fatal Fury's latest Game chapter while they were not confident with rock they still decided to make him as the new protagonist Rock was a contrast to previous characters from the franchise which pretty much all had a masculine and very muscular build Rock on the other hand will have a more bishonen appearance something nobuyuki koroki felt that the sequel needed to balance the cast and address an issue the artist felt the real bout series suffered from multiple designs were made for rock Howard before agreeing on the final one some earlier additions had Rock Howard sporting Terry's famous Red Cap as a symbol of passing the torch between the protagonists but the idea was scrapped for the final looking design speaking of Terry updating the iconic red jacket and cap was a priority for the team as they thought his iconic look was becoming a bit outdated and it was time to give him a redesign to go with the planned evolution of the franchise thus his new look with the bomber jacket was decided upon the philosophy of having less muscular and mat show ccts influenced the rest of the cast as many of the new designed Fighters were quite unique by the previous fatal Fury game standards SNK decided that besides Terry Bogard the rest of the cast will all be brand new fighters to the franchise with some related to old characters this was a huge gamble for SNK and one that had the potential to alienate the existing fan base but SNK believed in their incredible designs and speaking of designs and looks SNK wanted this new defining chapter of the long running FAL Fury series to look like nothing before an emphasis on the character idle animation was so important that it would be a deciding factor on how a character moves and behaves within the game snk's plan was to create a game that would stand the challenge of time since 3D became an important technology of the gaming industry SNK decided to use 3D elements in the backgrounds of the game but unlike what some games did SNK made sure that the 3 elements seamlessly blend with the 2D Graphics utilizing pre-rendered 3D Graphics rasterized as Sprites gave the illusion of 3D depth and semi-transparency resulting in jaw droing graphical presentation on November 26th 1999 SNK released its latest fatal Fury game fatal Fury Mark of the Wolves or as many know it g mark of the [Music] wall [Music] e [Music] g mark of the wolves get serious gameplay wise SNK decided to completely revamp the mechanics of theal Fury and for that reason the company fully removed remov the lane systems for a more traditional on Lane system similar to the very popular the king of fighter series and the Real Bout special dominated mine Port from the previous year while many were surprised by the removal of the lane system the main reason was that the developers did not see the need for it anymore the lane system was originally introduced in the very first game of the series to simulate a 3D movement of the character this of course was done years before the introduction of 3D within the game industry but with 3D funding games now a popular subgenre due to the success and popularity of franchises such as tacken and Virtual Fighter SNK saw no point in keeping the limited and simulated 3D gameplay and decided to focus on a traditional on Lane system with an Innovative gameplay mechanic KO similar to the Lane system SNK decided to use a King of Fighters inspired button layout a for weak punch B for weak kick C for high punch and D for high kick at the heart of Mark of the Wolves gameplay system is the top gauge mechanic which stands for the Tactical offensive position system after choosing a character players are presented with the Strategic choice to position their top gauge at the beginning middle or end of their character's health bar when a Fighter's Health enters the designated white top Zone which then glows orange they are empowered with enhanced capabilities their attacks inflict more damage they experience gradual Health recovery and gain access to a powerful top attack by pressing C and D this attack can deal a decent amount of damage and significantly deplete an opponent's guard meter when blocked however once a character's Health dips below the top Zone these boosts are lost G marov dwes also introduced the evasion attack by pressing a plus b the character performs a slow starting move that has the potential to evade low attacks and sweeps a high evasion move is also possible which is done by pressing down plus A and B this move is great as an anti-air the high evasion move can be cancelled into a fate move speaking of Fate moves these are partial attack animations of a special that does not do any damage the role is to confuse the opponent in reacting to the fake move and follow with a Counterattack paints are done by pressing forward or down along with a plus c the game also offers the ability to cancel certain special moves after their first hit every character has one designated special move that can be cancelled by pressing a plus b if done correctly the special cancel will tend to allow the character to recover faster making the move far safer block and allowing for more extensive Combos and juggles additionally markco of the Wolves introduces the just defense mechanic rewarding precise defense tactics by successfully guarding an attack within a tight seven Frame Window marked by a distinctive blue Flash and guard animation players gain several benefits including a small boost to health and a power gauge with each correct just defense the option to execute a guard cancel maintaining guard meter integrity and like standard block reduced block stun by two frames resulting in decreased push back this allows for Rapid successive defenses and the potential to recover back into the top Zone reactivating its advantages the just defense system can also work while in midair despite the game having no AIR block mechanic [Music] like most fatal Fury games Karu Mark of the Wolves offer the players the ability to execute super moves the game super moves however are independent from the health bar the new super meter in the game can hold two stocks the first level is marked by the S power and the second by the P power similar to The Real Bout series the meter can be filled by attacking the opponent canceling a special move throwing the opponent just defending an attack or getting hit by the enemy in some cases a successful super move can also give you a little bit of meter each character has at least two super moves and all of them have the same input level one or S power supers are done with two quarter circles forward and either A or B while level two or the P power super are done with two quarter circles forward and either C or D some characters also have a third hidden super move these include Rock kimdong Guan Marco B Genet and GLE these hidden supers require unique inputs depending on on the character story-wise Mark of the Wolves is set a decade after the death of the notorious Crim Lord geize [Music] Howard the game story centers around a new generation of fighters in the city of s South toown the central character is Rock Howard the son of geize who has been raised by Terry Bogart the main plot revolves around the King of Fighters maximum Mayhem tournament organized by a mysterious Patron known as Kane rlight this tournament attracts fighters from various backgrounds each with their own motives for participating in this event Brock Howard and enters the tournament to discover more about his past and his mother's whereabouts as the story unfolds it becomes clear that Kate who is actually Rock's uncle has his own ulterior motives for organizing the tournament The Narrative explores themes of Legacy Redemption and the struggle to break free from the Shadows of the past characters like rock Terry and the other Fighters confront their personal demons and histories as they compete in the tournament Mark of the not only dazzled players with its amazing gameplay but also presented a cast of characters each with a deep narrative weaving a complex story of ambition Legacy and personal growth these include Rock Howard the central figure of the story rock is the son of geiz Howard a name synonymous with power and Corruption raised by his father's Nemesis Terry Bogard after his mother's passing rock battles with his Heritage his journey in the tournament is a quest for self-discovery seeking to understand his true nature and force his own destiny apart from the Shadows cast by his father Terry Bogart known in the fighting circles as the legendary Hungry Wolf Terry is a former King of Fighters champion who has become a mentor to rock his participation in the tournament is not just about fighting but also guiding Rock away from the dark path Gees laid before him the's story is one of redemption hope and the strength found in choosing one's family B jenet the charismatic leader of the Pirates band known as the Lilian Knights B jenet sees the tournament as a means to elevate her boredom and finance her luxurious lifestyle hoping to Rob every valuable item that the tournament sponsor Kane owns Kim dongwan and Kim J hun the proud sons of Kim capan the fan favorite taekwan do Master master who is always dedicated to Justice eager to prove themselves and uphold their fam's honor donwan and Jun bring their inherited sense of righteousness and distinct fighting styles to the tournament each seeking to establish their own legacy gate a man of few words Gate's presence is as mysterious as his Mastery of martial arts is formidable with a personal mission to find his father who apparently murdered gato's mother his path is marked by intense battles and the search for answers about his past that led him to the world of underground fighting hotaru Futaba the epitome of determination wrapped in a veneer of Innocence hotaru's journey is fueled by her longing to reunite with her missing brother believed to be gut her figh in style a blend of Grace and Agility reflects her inner strength and the familial bonds she cherishes the Griffin or teon behind the mask of this Behemoth of a fighter is a gentle giant a wrestler who has become a hero in the eyes of his fans especially children as time passed it seemed like he would be unbeatable until a mysterious man suddenly appeared and defeated him devastated by the loss he has spent the following two years searching for that man see being himself as a washed up has been by the time Mark of the Wolves begins he enters the King of Fighters tournament in order to gain his passion for the ring and to hopefully find the mystery man Marco Rodriguez a dedicated student of Rio sakazaki Marco embodies the discipline and strength of kyokugen diu karate his entry into the tournament is a right of passage a way to honor his Sensei and test the limits of his abilities for some odd odd and unknown reasons Marco was renamed as Kush but by SNK America thankfully this was corrected in 2022 with the release of the king of fighs 15 finally giving the character his original [Music] name KO Freeman crowed in darkness Freeman's taale is one of violence in Enigma he is a serial killer who kills for his own pleasure he travels to Sag sth toown when he learns of the King of Fighters maximum mayam tournament hoping to kill strong opponents one of his victims was Kev Ryan's partner a former member of the SWAT forces okaru the lightharted only ninja Apprentice of Andy Bogard and also my shiranui when hokto Maru was about to complete his training Andy sent him to Second sou town so he could enter the King of Fighters maximum Mayhem okaru brings youthful energy and quick footed tactics to the fry Kevin Ryan driven by a quest for justice after the murder of his partner K's story intertwines the meticulous nature of detective work with the raw intensity of hand-to-hand combat his Pursuit for answers leads him to the heart of the [Music] tournament Grant the sub boss of the game Grant is a mysterious Mass fighter who was later revealed to be the old friend of Cain and Marie hline Rock's mother he protected the siblings from the dangers of the Southtown slums under his real name Abel when Marie was sent away to live as giza's wife Abel chose to stay with Kan and watch over the boy as his father figure 19 years before the game begins Kane had enough of the slums and declared his Ambitions for power determined to not abandon him he also invited Abel to join Point Abel agreed and took on the name Grant from then on Kane R hline the enigmatic organizer of the King of Fighters maximum Mayhem Kane is a man with a Grand Vision to seize control of second s toown his story is one of ambition cunning and a complex relationship with his confident Grant he is revealed to be Rock Howard's uncle each character in gark of the Wolves adds a unique thread to the narrative tapestry with Back stories that resonate with themes of family honor and personal growth fatal Fury Mark of the Wolves was originally released for Japanese arcades on November 26 1999 it was first ported to the Neo Geo on February 2000 and to the Dreamcast on September 2001 the game did not receive a Neo gocd version as SNK had quietly abandoned the system before the game's release for unknown reasons the Neo Geo mvs and AES version of the game kept the Japanese title goo Mark of the Wolves while the Dreamcast North American version was renamed fatal Fury Mark of the wolf the game will let be ported to the PlayStation 2 Xbox Live and eventually switch PC vs steam PlayStation 4 and Playstation vaita the PlayStation 4 Vita and steam version of the game received an online update that added the much requested rollback net code allowing for smooth online play upon release Mark of the Wolves was hailed as the best Neo Geo game in terms of visuals the game received unanimous positive reviews worldwide in Japan game machine listed g mark of the wolves on their January 1st 2000 issue as being the most successful arcade game of the month Game Spot named Mark of the Wolves the best fighting game of 2001 it was nominated for outstanding fighting game sequel by the National Academy of video game trade reviewers but it was not just Publications that praised the game fans around the world loved the new title for its deep gameplay mechanics great characters and balanced roster the game quickly gathered a large following that is still very much alive today with tournaments worldwide pitting Gamers against each other to see who is the best g mark of the [Applause] player the success of mar of D wolves gave SN K the confidence for fast tracking the development of a sequel to the game but unfortunately the company was facing a number of financial issues including the failed hyper Neo 64 the expensive Neo geoland Game Center the inability to compete with the Game Boy Color with their Neo geop Pocket color and other factors this led to SNK filing for bankruptcy in 2001 with all its IPS transferred to the newly formed Playmore corporation which later will be renamed SNK Playmore despite all these major changes the original Mark of the wolf staff kept working on the sequel creating new characters adding new moves to existing ones hoping the game will be released however eventually the sequel to g mark of the Wolves would get cancelled snk's own artist Falon revealed that the game was about 70% done prior to cancellation news and information about the canceled sequel will remain unanswered up until 2022 when a character sheet was revealed showing that Garo 2 would have a base cast of approximately 20 characters with all of the characters from the previous game returning and six newcomers added in the same year a CD found its way online which had assets from the cancelled game including Sprites for new moves and new characters and even brand new stages Mark of the Wolves original designers yuuki Oda and nobuki koroki who by 2022 had senior roles within asnk producing both the new King of Fighters and Samurai Showdown games both expressed interest in making a sequel Us in modern technology and finally during the Evo 2022 SNK formul announced that a new fatal Fury that will continue the story from Mark of the Wolves is in the [Music] works a year later SNK revealed the name of the new game as well as the first Snippets of footage titled fatal Fury city of the Wolves this new game will serve as a sequel to both the original fatal Fury games and Mark of the Wolves promising characters from both series making a comeback to complete the story whether the planned characters from the cancelled garu will make a comeback in the new game remains to be seen while there were no fatal Fury games after Mark of the Wolves SNK published a number of Pinko machines based on the Fatal Fury franchise join us next time as we look at these very original Pachinko games now I hope you guys enjoyed this video don't forget to like And subscribe big shout out to my channels patrons who are making this content possible consider becoming one and gain Early Access as well as some digital goodies link is in the description below

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Length: 23min 48sec (1428 seconds)

Published: Thu Jan 04 2024