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"Brutal: Paws of Fury" is a 2D fighting video game originally released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) among other platforms in the early 1990s. Developed by GameTek and Eurocom, the game is set on a mysterious island where various anthropomorphic animal characters congregate to participate in a martial arts tournament called the Belt Championship. The goal is to defeat each opponent in combat and progress through the ranks to obtain the black belt and become the Grand Champion of the tournament. The roster of fighters includes diverse characters such as Kung-Fu Bunny, Rhei Rat, and Prince Leon of Kenya. Each character has their own unique movesets and special techniques which players must master to take advantage of their specific strengths and weaknesses.

"Brutal: Paws of Fury" was notable for its cartoonish graphics and humorous approach to the fighting genre, which set it apart from more serious and violent games like "Street Fighter" and "Mortal Kombat" which dominated the market at the time. The game introduced a unique training mode where players could improve their character's skills and learn new moves between fights, adding a layer of depth to the gameplay not commonly found in fighting games of that era. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, who praised its originality but criticized its difficult controls and lack of refinement, it gained enough popularity to spawn sequels and maintain a cult following. The game is remembered for its quirky charm and as a distinctive entry in the pantheon of early '90s fighting games.

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