Brutal: Paws of Fury Overview
Brutal: Paws of Fury is a one-on-one fighting game featuring a cast of animal characters. The narrative context involves a martial arts tournament organized by the Dalai Llama, with players progressing through a series of duels on his island to reach a final confrontation.
Gameplay revolves around standard fighting mechanics like punches and kicks, alongside special attacks. A unique defensive option allows a character to taunt, which recovers a small amount of health. Matches are structured as a best-of series, with the number of rounds set before play. Victory in the overall tournament leads to a character-specific ending sequence, while a loss results in a game over, though continues are typically available.
Beyond the main tournament, a versus mode is included for single matches. This mode lets players select any fighter and stage to battle against either the computer or a second human player. The visual style is notably lighthearted and cute, contrasting with other contemporary fighters in the genre.
A difference exists between console and computer releases regarding special moves. Console versions unlock these abilities progressively after each major victory, whereas the computer versions provide access to them from the start.
