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Fighter's History

Nintendo Super NES

Release Date: 1994

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Description

"Fighter's History" is a competitive fighting game originally released by Data East for the arcades in 1993 and later ported to the Nintendo Super NES in 1994. The game draws heavily from the popular fighting game mechanics established by Capcom's "Street Fighter II," featuring one-on-one battles and a lineup of diverse characters each with their unique moves and backgrounds. Players select one of nine fighters from around the world and compete through a series of matches, culminating in a final showdown with the boss character, Karnov. Each character in "Fighter's History" has special techniques, combos, and a "weak point" system that introduces a strategic element where specific body parts must be targeted to temporarily stun the opponent.

The game's release was marked by controversy, leading to a legal battle when Capcom filed a lawsuit against Data East, claiming that "Fighter's History" infringed on the patent of their "Street Fighter II" series. However, the lawsuit was ultimately unsuccessful, with the court ruling that the similarities were not substantial enough to warrant copyright infringement, thus allowing Data East to continue selling the game. Despite being overshadowed by more prominent titles in the fighting genre, "Fighter's History" managed to carve out a niche due to its balanced gameplay, memorable characters, and the introduction of mechanics that added depth to its combat system. The game is remembered as a competent if not revolutionary, entry into the early 1990s fighting game boom, maintaining a cult following among retro game enthusiasts.