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Summary

ClayFighter 63⅓ stands out on the N64 thanks to its stop‑motion claymation, where real‑world maquettes were photographed and turned into 3‑D fighters. The arenas aren’t static stages; most of the 26 rooms are linked, so a well‑timed punch can send you from a kitchen to a rooftop and keep the bout going. This multi‑room chaos gives the game a kinetic feel that feels more like a slapstick sketch than a traditional fighter.

The combat system leans heavily on parody: a three‑level super‑combo bar mimics Street Fighter Alpha, parries echo Street Fighter III, and the combo names—"Itty Bitty Combo" or "Triple Brown Betty Combo"—lampoon Killer Instinct’s over‑the‑top combos. When a hit lands, bits of clay called “Spillits” burst outward, a goofy nod to blood effects in other games. The humor is front‑and‑center, even if the mechanics feel a bit clunky.

Development began on the abandoned 3DO M2 before shifting to the N64, where Jeremy Airey and his team found the SDK far more forgiving. Danger Productions handled the actual clay models, turning sketches into wire‑armature figures that were stop‑motion filmed. A Disney‑sourced sound director recruited voice talent like Rob Paulsen, Frank Welker, Dan Castellaneta, and ring‑announcer Michael Buffer, each delivering dozens of lines per character.

Released quietly in North America on October 23, 1997, the game sold about 60,000 copies before Christmas. An updated “Sculptor’s Cut” version appeared as a Blockbuster rental exclusive in 1998, with only 20,000 copies made, making it one of the rarest N64 titles today. Its limited run and the quirky charm of its clay‑splattered battles keep collectors hunting for it, even if critics gave it a lukewarm reception.

Storyline

In Clay Fighter 63 1/3, the remote Isle of Klaymodo houses a purple meteor named Bessie, which contains the crucial ingredient Bawk Choy. Dr. Kiln, the island’s chief villain, needs this ingredient for his world‑dominating mutagen, while the local voodoo practitioner Happy Harry Houngan assists him. Together they have fashioned a roster of grotesque henchmen, including the twisted clown Bonker and the enigmatic Ickybod Clay.

Dr. Kiln is finalizing his secret formula, dubbed "Clayotic Claymorphisis," when Houngan barges in. A scuffle causes a vial of the mutagen to shatter in Kiln’s hand, turning the tissue into a living mass that forces him to amputate his own hand. The severed, mutagen‑infused hand darts into the dense Klaymodo jungle, prompting Houngan to give chase while Kiln writhes in agony.

Meanwhile, a three‑hour tour ship capsizes near Rubbage Reef, scattering its eclectic passengers across the island. Among the castaways are former villain‑turned‑hero Bad Mister Frosty®, wok‑chef Kung Pow (aka Chef Boy R' Clay), and the quirky duo Taffyman and Blob, all stranded aboard the ill‑fated SS Manure.