Garou Densetsu II - Aratanaru Tatakai

Garou Densetsu II - Aratanaru Tatakai is the PC Engine CD port of SNK's arcade classic Fatal Fury 2, a one-on-one fighting game that originally hit arcades in 1992. This home version arrived in Japan in 1993, bringing the brawling action to NEC's CD-ROM add-on. The title translates to "Legend of the Hungry Wolf II - A New Battle," and it retains the core cast of fighters including Terry Bogard, Andy Bogard, and Joe Higashi. The player selects a fighter and battles through a series of opponents in a best-of-three-rounds format. Each fighter has a unique set of punches, kicks, and special moves executed via directional inputs and button presses. The game uses a two-plane system where characters can sidestep between foreground and background to dodge attacks or reposition. Matches end when one fighter's health bar is depleted, and the arcade mode concludes with a final boss encounter against Geese Howard or Krauser, depending on the original version. This PC Engine CD release stands out for its enhanced audio - featuring redbook CD music and voice samples - and animated cutscenes that were absent from the cartridge counterparts. Fans of 90s fighting games will appreciate how well the PC Engine hardware handled the sprite work and the added polish of the CD format. It is a faithful port that offers a satisfying arcade experience on the platform, though newcomers should be aware that menus are entirely in Japanese. For collectors of PC Engine CD imports, this is a solid fighting game that captures the era's competitive spirit.