#Final fight streetwise bosses series

The Skull Cross Gang then detonates a bomb and incites a riot in downtown Metro City, freeing their leader Marshal Black, from prison. Guy returns to Metro City following his training and meets with Mayor Haggar. Finally, the game introduced hidden areas, branching game paths and multiple endings.įollowing the Mad Gear Gang's defeat in Final Fight 2, a gang war erupted in Metro City with the Skull Cross Gang eventually reigning supreme. Furthermore, the game introduces weapon specializations - each character has a weapon they're most proficient in and when they have it, they are able to use a special weapon attack in addition to the regular variation that the other characters can do when holding that weapon. Also, the player can run and backdash, with character-specific special running attacks possible while running. Another addition is the introduction of a Super Gauge like in Super Street Fighter II Turbo, which fills as the player strikes enemies and, when full, allows the player to unleash a devastating Super Move.

#Final fight streetwise bosses series

New innovations in the series include the option to have the computer AI control the second player, and the introduction of command-input 'special moves' like in the Street Fighter series. Players can also grab and throw opponents, as well as use various weapons. Pressing both buttons simultaneously performs a special move that attacks in both directions, though uses a little health. The player character can move in any of the eight directions, but can only face and attack to the left or right like in most beat-'em-ups. The controls consists of the d-pad and two buttons for attacking and jumping.

Lucia is the weakest but has faster attacks, Haggar is the strongest but also the slowest, with Guy and Dean being more balanced - Guy slightly faster but weaker than Dean. Before the game begins, the player chooses between the four main characters Mike Haggar, Guy, Lucia and Dean.Įach has his or her own fighting style and attributes. The game can be played by up to two players simultaneously, with each player controlling a different character.