Players fight in a 3D arena, somewhat like in Tekken, and take control of fighters who can morph into a half human-half beast state, referred to as a Zoanthrope.
The title would come to Sony PlayStation in 1998 under the title of Bloody Roar, which then became the permanent name for the series going forward. A sequel would follow in 2000, unsurprisingly titled Fighters Destiny 2, also on Nintendo’s 64-bit console.ĭeveloped by Hudson Soft together with Eighting, Beastorizer was initially released in arcades back in 1997. However, the title is now widely regarded by many as the best fighting game to grace the N64. As a result, Infogrames Entertainment, parent company of Ocean Software, would cut $20 from the asking price, bringing it down to $29.99. There’s even a robot from Germany and “The Master”, who takes the form of a cow! Players can learn new skills through regular gameplay, which can then be saved to the N64’s Memory Pak.įighters Destiny failed to get out for its planned Christmas release window and sales struggled as a result, seeing only around 18,000 copies sold in its first two months.
Ranging from Ryuji, the Karate expert to Tomahawk, a professional wrestler from the United States, a clown character named Pierre from France. Nine fighters are available from the outset with five additional secret characters.
Additionally, defeating an opponent with a counterattack or a “Special Move” will award four points. Traditional depletion of health, which constantly but slowly replenishes throughout the match, is a “KO” and scores three points. Taking an opponent to the floor with a throw grants two points. Points can be scored by forcing the opponent out of the arena, called a “Ring-Out” and worth one point. Players fight in a 3D arena and are challenged to score a (customizable) number of points. However, in reviews and retrospectives since those early opinions, the game has scored pretty well and it has been acknowledged for its unique point system and playstyle.
Developed by Genki and published by Ocean Software in North America, the game was somewhat panned for its uninspired presentation and bland looking roster. When Fighters Destiny arrived on the N64 back in 1998 it was greeted with somewhat mixed responses from critics. This is not supposed to be a comprehensive list of heavy hitters, so if your favorite fighter isn’t here, put those pitchforks down! These are just a few lesser remembered fighters I think deserve a little mention for one reason or another… I Didn’t Hear No Bell…
So, I thought I’d have a look through my memory banks, kick over some rocks and see what shook out. But among all those well known and loved titles, it’s easy to imagine some might have fallen through the cracks, either forgotten favorites or diamonds in the rough.
Ultimate in recent years, going back to the greats of old like Super Street Fighter II. There have been a great number of awesome fighting games over the years from Mortal Kombat 11 and Super Smash Bros.