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− | + | | publisher=[[GameTek]] | |
− | + | | developer=[[GameTek]] | |
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| system=[[Sega 32X]] | | system=[[Sega 32X]] | ||
− | + | | sounddriver=[[GEMS]] | |
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| peripherals= | | peripherals= | ||
| players=1-2 | | players=1-2 | ||
| genre=Action | | genre=Action | ||
− | | | + | | releases={{releases32X |
− | | | + | | 32x_date_us=1995-03{{magref|gameplayers|0802|11}} |
− | | | + | | 32x_code_us=T-8301B |
+ | | 32x_rating_us=t | ||
+ | | 32x_rrp_us=79.99{{magref|gamepro|70|62}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a one-on-one fighting game developed by [[GameTek]] for the [[Sega 32X]]. It is an update to ''[[Brutal: Paws of Fury]]'', released only in North America. Working titles for this game were '''''Totally Brutal''''' and '''''Brutal: Paws Unleashed'''''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The scenery and graphics have been highly improved, making use of the capabilities of the 32X, changing drastically. The most notable change being in Leon Prince's stage, on which it was previously possible to push the rival off the bridge for a instant win. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ''{{PAGENAME}}'' introduces two new characters: Chung Poe and Psycho Kitty; and there are four more stages than the original game, totaling fourteen, although some of them are simply doubles with different palettes/shading. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Gameplay== | ||
+ | The game is compatible with six-button controllers, with {{A}} assigned for light kick, {{B}} medium kick, {{C}} hard kick, {{X}} light punch, {{Y}} medium punch and {{Z}} hard punch. {{A}}+{{B}} performs a taunt, which also recovers your life gauge, but in turn makes you vulnerable for a little. If using a three-button controller {{start}} toggles kicks and punches, otherwise it pauses the game. To block rival attacks press {{down}}+{{left}}. Pressing any attack button while holding {{left}} does a roundhouse attack, doing the same holding {{right}} does a rear attack. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Like in the previous game, the characters only have regular kicks and punches at start, with special moves (taunt inclusive) and "katas" (sequences of moves) being unlocked after certain fights, following the game's "belt system" - to acquire new moves, you are given three chances to follow Dali Llama's instructions and if you fail it is not learned. Also similar to ''Brutal: Paws of Fury'', this game has more stages than characters, making Pantha and Chung Poe appear to challenge you twice each. | ||
+ | |||
+ | On this version all characters are playable without the need of cheats, passwords or the like; and they were also placed at different stages than seen before. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Characters=== | ||
+ | "HOLD" means the button(s) must be held for two seconds. | ||
+ | {{InfoTable| | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Chung Poe | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|BrutalUnleashed 32X ChungPoe Sprite Bio.png}} | ||
+ | | sprite2={{sprite|BrutalUnleashed 32X ChungPoe Sprite.png}} | ||
+ | | desc=Chung Poe is 61cm tall, weighs 22kg and his style is Sabbaal. | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable|desc=special moves| | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Fists of Death|{{down}}{{right}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Space Warp|{{left}}{{down}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Makron Overpower|{{right}}{{down}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable|desc=Katas| | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Hate of the Ancients|{{hold|{{B}}|{{B}}{{A}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|The Dark|{{hold|{{A}}|{{A}}{{C}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Winter Storm|{{hold|{{C}}|{{A}}{{C}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|The Faminewind|holding {{B}}+{{C}}, press {{right}} and hold it}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Dali Llama | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|BrutalUnleashed 32X DaliLlama Sprite Bio.png}} | ||
+ | | sprite2={{sprite|BrutalUnleashed 32X DaliLlama Sprite.png}} | ||
+ | | desc=Dali Llama is 198.1cm tall, weighs 38.04kg and his style is Divine. | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable|desc=special moves| | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Headbutt|{{B}}+{{C}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Smoke Attack|{{left}}{{down}}{{right}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable|desc=Katas| | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Mind of the Gods|{{right}}{{down}}{{left}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Apocalypse!|{{down}}{{right}}{{B}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Foxy Roxy (Indrah Prashmet) | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|BrutalUnleashed 32X FoxyRoxy Sprite Bio.png}} | ||
+ | | sprite2={{sprite|BrutalUnleashed 32X FoxyRoxy Sprite.png}} | ||
+ | | desc=Foxy Roxy is 182.9cm tall, weighs 72.75kg and her style is Penjat Silat. | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable|desc=special moves| | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Whiplash Kick|{{B}}+{{C}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Spinning Attack|{{left}}{{left}}{{C}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Rolling Attack|{{down}}{{right}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable|desc=Katas| | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Kuntao|{{A}}+{{B}}+{{C}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Call of the Lotus|{{hold|{{C}}|{{C}}{{C}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Pentjak Silat Mind Throw|{{right}}{{down}}{{left}}{{C}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Ivan Bear | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|BrutalUnleashed 32X IvanBear Sprite Bio.png}} | ||
+ | | sprite2={{sprite|BrutalUnleashed 32X IvanBear Sprite.png}} | ||
+ | | desc=Ivan Bear is 182.9cm tall, weighs 113.40kg and his style is Soviet Military. | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable|desc=special moves| | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Big Belly Attack|{{right}}{{down}}{{left}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Earthquake|{{left}}{{down}}{{right}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable|desc=Katas| | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Strength of the North|{{down}}{{left}}{{B}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Jab Al Nar|{{hold|{{C}}|{{A}}{{A}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Rage of the World|{{hold|{{B}}+{{C}}|{{A}}+{{C}}}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Karate Croc | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|BrutalUnleashed 32X KarateCroc Sprite Bio.png}} | ||
+ | | sprite2={{sprite|BrutalUnleashed 32X KarateCroc Sprite.png}} | ||
+ | | desc=Karate Croc is 182.9cm tall, weighs 131.54kg and his style is Street Brawler. | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable|desc=special moves| | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Tail Whip|{{hold|{{right}}|{{B}}+{{C}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Torpedo Attack|{{hold|{{down}}|{{A}}+{{B}}+{{C}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Flying Tail Whip|{{hold|{{left}}+{{down}}|{{right}}+{{B}}+{{C}}}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable|desc=Katas| | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Escrima|{{hold|{{A}}|{{repeat|{{A}}}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|The Swallow|{{A}}+{{B}}+{{C}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|The Path of the Empty Hand|{{hold|{{B}}+{{C}}|{{C}}{{C}}}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Kendo Coyote | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|BrutalUnleashed 32X KendoCoyote Sprite Bio.png}} | ||
+ | | sprite2={{sprite|BrutalUnleashed 32X KendoCoyote Sprite.png}} | ||
+ | | desc=Kendo Coyote is 188cm tall, weighs 90.71kg and his style is Kenjutsu. | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable|desc=special moves| | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Slam Punch|{{A}}+{{B}}+{{C}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Headbutt|close {{B}}+{{C}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Cannonball!|{{right}}{{down}}{{downleft}}{{B}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Spinball!|{{down}}{{right}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable|desc=Katas| | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|The Five Rings|{{left}}{{down}}{{right}}{{B}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Ki Force|{{hold|{{A}}|{{C}}{{C}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Hapkido|{{hold|{{B}}|{{A}}{{A}}}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Kung Fu Bunny | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|BrutalUnleashed 32X KungFuBunny Sprite Bio.png}} | ||
+ | | sprite2={{sprite|BrutalUnleashed 32X KungFuBunny Sprite.png}} | ||
+ | | desc=Kung Fu Bunny is 177.8cm, weighs 45.36kg and his style is Relaxed Paw. | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable|desc=special moves| | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Flash Kick|{{hold|{{B}}|{{repeat|{{C}}}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Double Flash Kick|{{left}}{{down}}{{right}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Hi Flash Kick|{{hold|{{down}}|{{repeat|{{B}}}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Scissors Kick|{{B}}+{{C}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable|desc=Katas| | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Dance of Death|{{hold|{{A}}|{{A}}{{A}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Iron Fist|{{hold|{{C}}|{{C}}{{C}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Devil's Kiss|{{right}}{{down}}{{left}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Pantha | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|BrutalUnleashed 32X Pantha Sprite Bio.png}} | ||
+ | | sprite2={{sprite|BrutalUnleashed 32X Pantha Sprite.png}} | ||
+ | | desc=Pantha is 172.7cm tall, weighs 86.18kg and his style is Chin Na. | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable|desc=special moves| | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Fireball|{{left}}{{down}}{{right}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Energy Drain|{{hold|{{down}}|{{repeat|{{A}}}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Cloak Attack|{{B}}+{{C}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable|desc=Katas| | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|The Gentle Path|{{hold|{{C}}|{{C}}{{C}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Serpents Kiss|{{hold|{{B}}|{{C}}{{C}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Summon Chi|{{hold|{{A}}+{{C}}|{{C}}{{C}}}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Prince Leon | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|BrutalUnleashed 32X PrinceLeon Sprite Bio.png}} | ||
+ | | sprite2={{sprite|BrutalUnleashed 32X PrinceLeon Sprite.png}} | ||
+ | | desc=Prince Leon is 182.9cm tall, weighs 113.40kg and his style is Tan Ku, the Iron Rage. | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable|desc=special moves| | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Bite|{{B}}+{{C}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Swim Attack|{{right}}{{down}}{{left}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Roar!|{{down}}{{right}}{{B}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Powerchord|{{left}}{{down}}{{right}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable|desc=Katas| | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Rage Within|close {{hold|{{A}}+{{C}}|{{B}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Leon Experience|{{hold|{{B}}|{{repeat|{{C}}}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Wild Side|{{hold|{{A}}|{{A}}{{A}}}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Psycho Kitty | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|BrutalUnleashed 32X PsychoKitty Sprite Bio.png}} | ||
+ | | sprite2={{sprite|BrutalUnleashed 32X PsychoKitty Sprite.png}} | ||
+ | | desc=Psycho Kitty is 91.4cm tall, weighs 45.36kg and his style is Cat Fight. | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable|desc=special moves| | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Catfight|{{left}}{{down}}{{right}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Fur Ball|{{right}}{{down}}{{left}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Toshidan|{{A}}+{{C}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable|desc=Katas| | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Too Much Whiskers|{{hold|{{B}}|{{B}}{{C}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Face Gouge|{{hold|{{C}}|{{B}}{{A}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Nine Lives|{{hold|{{A}}|{{A}}{{A}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Hacker|{{hold|{{down}}|{{A}}+{{B}}}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Rhei Rat | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|BrutalUnleashed 32X RheiRat Sprite Bio.png}} | ||
+ | | sprite2={{sprite|BrutalUnleashed 32X RheiRat Sprite.png}} | ||
+ | | desc=Rhei Rat is 180.3cm tall, weighs 72.57kg and his style is Thai Boxing. | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable|desc=special moves| | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Neck Choke|close {{B}}+{{C}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Knockout Punch|{{A}}+{{B}}+{{C}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Frenzy Attack|{{left}}{{down}}{{C}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Face Pull|close {{down}}{{right}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable|desc=Katas| | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Tsumai|{{hold|{{C}}|{{B}}{{B}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Berzerk!|close {{hold|{{B}}|{{A}}{{B}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Lightning Fury|close {{hold|{{A}}|{{A}}{{A}}}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Tai Cheetah | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|BrutalUnleashed 32X TaiCheetah Sprite Bio.png}} | ||
+ | | sprite2={{sprite|BrutalUnleashed 32X TaiCheetah Sprite.png}} | ||
+ | | desc=Tai Cheetah is 188cm tall, weighs 63.50kg and his style is Tai Chi Chuan. | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable|desc=special moves| | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Fire Kick|{{left}}{{down}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Fire Run|{{right}}{{down}}{{left}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Fire Punch|{{down}}{{right}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable|desc=Katas| | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Divine Wind|{{hold|{{B}}|{{B}}{{B}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|Fist of the North|{{hold|{{A}}|{{A}}{{A}}}}}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow|The Way of the Crane|{{A}}+{{B}}+{{C}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Stages=== | ||
+ | {{InfoTable|imagewidths=200| | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Beach | ||
+ | | screenshot=BrutalUnleashed 32X Stage01.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=BrutalUnleashed 32X Beach BG.png | ||
+ | | desc=Pantha's first stage. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Waterfall | ||
+ | | screenshot=BrutalUnleashed 32X Stage02.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=BrutalUnleashed 32X Waterfall BG.png | ||
+ | | desc=Psycho Kitty's stage. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Idol | ||
+ | | screenshot=BrutalUnleashed 32X Stage03.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=BrutalUnleashed 32X Idol BG.png | ||
+ | | desc=Ivan Bear's stage. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Swamp | ||
+ | | screenshot=BrutalUnleashed 32X Stage04.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=BrutalUnleashed 32X Swamp BG.png | ||
+ | | desc=Karate Croc, introduced in the previous Mega-CD game, earned his own new stage. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Point | ||
+ | | screenshot=BrutalUnleashed 32X Stage05.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=BrutalUnleashed 32X Point BG.png | ||
+ | | desc=Tai Cheetah's stage. The background is the same seen at "Beach", with different color palettes. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Bridge | ||
+ | | screenshot=BrutalUnleashed 32X Stage06.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=BrutalUnleashed 32X Bridge BG.png | ||
+ | | desc=Prince Leon's stage. Like "Point" and "Beach", "Bridge" and "Waterfall" share the same scenery. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Courtyard | ||
+ | | screenshot=BrutalUnleashed 32X Stage07.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=BrutalUnleashed 32X Courtyard BG.png | ||
+ | | desc=Kung Fu Bunny's stage. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Screens | ||
+ | | screenshot=BrutalUnleashed 32X Stage08.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=BrutalUnleashed 32X Screens BG.png | ||
+ | | desc=Kendo Coyote's stage. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Dojo | ||
+ | | screenshot=BrutalUnleashed 32X Stage09.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=BrutalUnleashed 32X Dojo BG.png | ||
+ | | desc=Foxy Roxy's stage. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Battlements | ||
+ | | screenshot=BrutalUnleashed 32X Stage10.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=BrutalUnleashed 32X Battlements BG.png | ||
+ | | desc=Rhei Rat's stage. A double of this stage features in "Battle mode" under the name "Tower", although unlike the other clone stages it has no difference. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Pass | ||
+ | | screenshot=BrutalUnleashed 32X Stage11.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=BrutalUnleashed 32X Pass BG.png | ||
+ | | desc=Pantha's second stage. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Volcano | ||
+ | | screenshot=BrutalUnleashed 32X Stage12.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=BrutalUnleashed 32X Volcano BG.png | ||
+ | | desc=Chung Poe's first stage. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Cavern | ||
+ | | screenshot=BrutalUnleashed 32X Stage13.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=BrutalUnleashed 32X Cavern BG.png | ||
+ | | desc=Chung Poe's second Stage. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Boat | ||
+ | | screenshot=BrutalUnleashed 32X Stage14.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=BrutalUnleashed 32X Boat BG.png | ||
+ | | desc=Dali Llama's stage. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Production credits== | ||
+ | {{multicol| | ||
+ | {{creditstable| | ||
+ | {{creditsheader|Team Brutal}} | ||
+ | *'''Design:''' Rod V. Humble<!-- Rod Humble in the manual --> | ||
+ | *'''Artwork and Animation:''' Andie Gilmour, Dave Hall, Juan Sanchez and Eurocom Entertainment<!-- 'Andy Gilmour' in the manual --> | ||
+ | *'''Program:''' Dave Exile | ||
+ | *'''Music:''' ppdix | ||
+ | *'''Creative Director:''' Steve Curran | ||
+ | *'''VP of Product Development:''' Liz Curran <!-- 'Elizabeth Curran' (as "Executive Producer") in the manual --> | ||
+ | *'''Project Coordination:''' Charlene Carty | ||
+ | *'''Sound Editing:''' Larry Pacie<!-- a full line made of dots which I don't think is necessary below this --> | ||
+ | *'''Special Thanks to the Following:''' Sherry Kross, John Tombley, Wendy Weber, Executive King, Travis Williams, Stacey Ruderman, All at G.T.U.K<!-- GameTek UK --> | ||
+ | *'''Annoying:''' William B. McCormick | ||
+ | | source=In-game credits | ||
+ | | pdf=Brutal 32X credits.pdf | ||
+ | | console=32X | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{hr}} | ||
+ | {{multicol| | ||
+ | {{creditstable| | ||
+ | {{creditsheader|Team Brutal}} | ||
+ | *'''Programming:''' Dave Lincoln | ||
+ | {{creditsheader|Additional Support}} | ||
+ | *'''Creative Direction:''' John Tombley | ||
+ | *'''Testing:''' Travis Williams, Larry Pacey | ||
+ | *'''Music:''' Doug Brandon, Robin Heifitz | ||
+ | {{creditsheader|Packaging/Manual}} | ||
+ | *'''Art Director:''' Dwight Alnor | ||
+ | *'''Writer:''' Rod Humble | ||
+ | *'''Design:''' Dwight Alnor | ||
+ | *'''Technical:''' Sherry Kross, John Tombley | ||
+ | *'''Illustration:''' Mark Fredrikson | ||
+ | *'''Calligraphy:''' Glen Yoshiyama | ||
+ | | source=US manual | ||
+ | | pdf=Brutal 32x us manual.pdf | ||
+ | | pdfpage=43 | ||
+ | | console=32X | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Magazine articles== | ||
+ | {{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Physical scans== | ||
+ | {{ratings|32X}} | ||
+ | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=32X | ||
+ | | region=US | ||
+ | | front=BatC 32X US Box Front.jpg | ||
+ | | back=Brutal Above the Claw 32X US back.jpg | ||
+ | | cart=Brutal Above the Claw 32X US cart.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=Brutal 32x us manual.pdf | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | == | + | ==Technical information== |
− | + | {{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Technical information}} | |
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− | |||
− | </ | + | ==References== |
+ | <references/> | ||
− | + | {{BrutalUnleashedOmni}} | |
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Revision as of 15:38, 22 April 2023
Brutal Unleashed: Above the Claw | ||||||||||
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System(s): Sega 32X | ||||||||||
Publisher: GameTek | ||||||||||
Developer: GameTek | ||||||||||
Sound driver: GEMS | ||||||||||
Genre: Action | ||||||||||
Number of players: 1-2 | ||||||||||
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Brutal Unleashed: Above the Claw is a one-on-one fighting game developed by GameTek for the Sega 32X. It is an update to Brutal: Paws of Fury, released only in North America. Working titles for this game were Totally Brutal and Brutal: Paws Unleashed.
The scenery and graphics have been highly improved, making use of the capabilities of the 32X, changing drastically. The most notable change being in Leon Prince's stage, on which it was previously possible to push the rival off the bridge for a instant win.
Brutal Unleashed: Above the Claw introduces two new characters: Chung Poe and Psycho Kitty; and there are four more stages than the original game, totaling fourteen, although some of them are simply doubles with different palettes/shading.
Contents
Gameplay
The game is compatible with six-button controllers, with assigned for light kick, medium kick, hard kick, light punch, medium punch and hard punch. + performs a taunt, which also recovers your life gauge, but in turn makes you vulnerable for a little. If using a three-button controller START toggles kicks and punches, otherwise it pauses the game. To block rival attacks press +. Pressing any attack button while holding does a roundhouse attack, doing the same holding does a rear attack.
Like in the previous game, the characters only have regular kicks and punches at start, with special moves (taunt inclusive) and "katas" (sequences of moves) being unlocked after certain fights, following the game's "belt system" - to acquire new moves, you are given three chances to follow Dali Llama's instructions and if you fail it is not learned. Also similar to Brutal: Paws of Fury, this game has more stages than characters, making Pantha and Chung Poe appear to challenge you twice each.
On this version all characters are playable without the need of cheats, passwords or the like; and they were also placed at different stages than seen before.
Characters
"HOLD" means the button(s) must be held for two seconds.
Stages
Beach | |
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Pantha's first stage. | |
Waterfall | |
Psycho Kitty's stage. | |
Idol | |
Ivan Bear's stage. | |
Swamp | |
Karate Croc, introduced in the previous Mega-CD game, earned his own new stage. | |
Point | |
Tai Cheetah's stage. The background is the same seen at "Beach", with different color palettes. | |
Bridge | |
Prince Leon's stage. Like "Point" and "Beach", "Bridge" and "Waterfall" share the same scenery. | |
Courtyard | |
Kung Fu Bunny's stage. | |
Screens | |
Kendo Coyote's stage. | |
Dojo | |
Foxy Roxy's stage. | |
Battlements | |
Rhei Rat's stage. A double of this stage features in "Battle mode" under the name "Tower", although unlike the other clone stages it has no difference. | |
Pass | |
Pantha's second stage. | |
Volcano | |
Chung Poe's first stage. | |
Cavern | |
Chung Poe's second Stage. | |
Boat | |
Dali Llama's stage. |
Production credits
- Design: Rod V. Humble
- Artwork and Animation: Andie Gilmour, Dave Hall, Juan Sanchez and Eurocom Entertainment
- Program: Dave Exile
- Music: ppdix
- Creative Director: Steve Curran
- VP of Product Development: Liz Curran
- Project Coordination: Charlene Carty
- Sound Editing: Larry Pacie
- Special Thanks to the Following: Sherry Kross, John Tombley, Wendy Weber, Executive King, Travis Williams, Stacey Ruderman, All at G.T.U.K
- Annoying: William B. McCormick
- Programming: Dave Lincoln
- Creative Direction: John Tombley
- Testing: Travis Williams, Larry Pacey
- Music: Doug Brandon, Robin Heifitz
- Art Director: Dwight Alnor
- Writer: Rod Humble
- Design: Dwight Alnor
- Technical: Sherry Kross, John Tombley
- Illustration: Mark Fredrikson
- Calligraphy: Glen Yoshiyama
Magazine articles
- Main article: Brutal Unleashed: Above the Claw/Magazine articles.
Physical scans
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Technical information
- Main article: Brutal Unleashed: Above the Claw/Technical information.
References
- ↑ Game Players, "Vol. 8 No. 2 February 1995" (US; 1995-0x-xx), page 11
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 GamePro, "May 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 62
- ↑ File:Brutal 32X credits.pdf
- ↑ File:Brutal 32x us manual.pdf, page 43
- ↑ Electronic Games (1992-1995), "July 1995" (US; 1995-0x-xx), page 73
- ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "April 1995" (US; 1995-0x-xx), page 35
- ↑ Game Players, "Vol. 8 No. 5 May 1995" (US; 1995-0x-xx), page 43
- ↑ Game Informer, "May 1995" (US; 1995-0x-xx), page 35
- ↑ Next Generation, "June 1995" (US; 1995-05-23), page 105
- ↑ Ultimate Gamer, "July 1995" (US; 1995-0x-xx), page 86
- ↑ VideoGames, "June 1995" (US; 1995-0x-xx), page 79
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