Brutal Unleashed - Above the Claw
Brutal Unleashed is a fighting game developed by GameTek for the Sega 32X. Set in a dystopian future, the game features brutal combat with digitized characters and a unique 'Claw' control system that utilizes the 32X's additional buttons for special moves. Players battle through underground fight clubs to become the ultimate champion.
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About This Game
Brutal Unleashed was one of the few original fighting games created specifically for the 32X hardware, showcasing the system's enhanced capabilities.
The game introduced a 'Brutality' system where fighters could perform especially violent finishing moves, predating Mortal Kombat's fatalities.
Despite the 32X's commercial failure, Brutal Unleashed gained a cult following for its innovative control scheme and gritty aesthetic.
The 'Above the Claw' subtitle refers to the game's ranking system where players fight to rise above the criminal underworld's hierarchy.
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