Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 49
  3. Negative: 0 out of 49
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  1. 4P.de
    Apr 23, 2025
    70
    A return that could make fans of the series happy. Graphically and technically magnificent; a small roster and lackluster presentation of some modes prevent a better rating.
  2. PlayStation Universe
    Apr 22, 2025
    70
    Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is what SNK is best at. A pure fighter with great mechanics that are easy to understand and only the best will master. It's just a shame that so many of its modes and unlocks are shallow and don't add much to the overall experience.
  3. IGN France
    Apr 21, 2025
    70
    An honest but half-hearted return for a cult series. Fatal Fury City of the Wolves will delight fans, but will struggle to make an impact in a genre that is unforgiving of lukewarmness.
  5. Malditos Nerds
    Apr 20, 2025
    70
    With a new installment after 26 years, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is a great game for veterans of the genre, but newcomers will find it a tough wall to climb with little content tailored to them.
  6. GamingBolt
    Apr 20, 2025
    70
    Some part of me pines for the good ol’ days of the sprite-based visuals and old-school vibe, but as it stands, City of the Wolves is a strong continuation of the franchise that will hopefully grow into its own with more support and polish.
  7. Push Square
    Apr 20, 2025
    70
    Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves won’t blow you away like Street Fighter 6 or Tekken 8, but as a more rudimentary fighter, it’s got guile. Its layered fighting system and vibrant, well-animated characters make for an entertaining overall package that’s been 26 years in the making. While the gimmicky guest fighters feel out of place and the supposed RPG-inspired single player mode is insultingly basic, if you’re looking for a fine alternative to the more established fighters already on the market, this is more than up to the task.
  8. Gamer.no
    May 4, 2025
    60
    Quotation forthcoming.
  9. TheSixthAxis
    Apr 21, 2025
    60
    Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves struggles not only to understand what it wants to be, but which audience it wants to be for. While the game can be a sweat-inducing treat at its highest level of play, casual gamers might not get a lot out of it and the bevy of distracting guest characters and stage song composers in the game make it hard to see the title for its own merits.
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  1. 3DJuegos
    May 28, 2025
    SNK has found a way to showcase its decades-long legacy in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. With artistic direction full of personality and sublime, deep gameplay, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is on par with the greats.