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Summary

Real Bout Fatal Fury (often just called Real Bout) took the classic 2‑D fighting formula and gave it a fresh, more aggressive feel. The control scheme was trimmed to three buttons – a standard punch, a kick and a "Strong Attack" that swaps between a heavier punch or kick depending on the character – which makes combos feel tighter while still letting each fighter keep their signature moves.

A standout addition is the Power Gauge, which fills as you trade blows or block. Once it hits half‑full you can pull off Guard Cancels, and at full charge the gauge splits into two modes: S. Power for players with more than half health, letting you unleash a single Super Special before the gauge drains, and P. Power for those on the brink, granting unlimited Guard Cancels, Super Specials and even a hidden ability until the meter empties. The familiar three‑plane "oversway" system returns, now with a dedicated button for shifting between foreground and background, and the stages feature ring‑out barriers that can be broken after enough hits.

The roster pulls directly from Fatal Fury 3, adding fan‑favorites like Duck King, Billy Kane and Kim Kaphwan, while the series’ arch‑villain Geese Howard remains the final challenge. Critics praised the refined combo system, balanced character moves and the flashy visual effects, with several outlets calling it one of the best entries in the Fatal Fury line. The PlayStation port brought all of this to both Japan and PAL territories, later resurfacing in the Fatal Fury Battle Archives Vol. 2 collection for PS2.

Storyline

Real Bout Garou Densetsu, often just called Real Bout, serves as Geese Howard’s last chapter in the Fatal Fury saga. In the game’s conclusion, either Terry or Andy confronts Geese on the roof of his tower, and the villain meets his end by falling off, refusing their offer of rescue. SNK highlighted this moment with the tagline “So long, Geese!” (さらば、ギース, Saraba, Gīsu).