Final Fight Games Collection
Since its 1989 arcade debut, Capcom's Final Fight has been the gold standard of belt-scrolling beat-'em-ups, starring Mike Haggar, Cody Travers, and Guy in their battle against the Mad Gear Gang in Metro City. Known for its gritty urban aesthetic, grappling mechanics, and multi-layered stages, the series defined Capcom's arcade dominance in the 90s.
Core Gameplay & Legacy
- Arcade Origins: Final Fight (1989) introduced character-specific moves and environmental weapons (pipes, knives)- Console Adaptations: Final Fight 2 (1993) added female protagonist Maki, Final Fight 3 (1995) introduced dash moves
- Crossover Era: Characters joined Street Fighter Alpha and Marvel vs. Capcom rosters
- Modern Revivals: Final Fight Revenge (1999, 3D fighter), Final Fight: Streetwise (2006, PS2 reboot attempt)
Cultural Impact
With 30+ appearances across games:- Inspired Streets of Rage and Double Dragon gameplay innovations
- Haggar became a meme icon ("Haggar Wrestling Championship" tournaments)
- Metro City became a Street Fighter universe staple (appearing in SFV and SF6)
Why It Endures
From barrel-throwing Andore to Sodom's katana fights, Final Fight delivers pure arcade chaos with surprising tactical depth.🎮All Final Fight Retro Games
1993
Beat 'em upA chibi-style demake of Capcom's arcade classic, featuring super-deformed versions of Cody, Guy, and Haggar battling through Metro City to rescue Jessica from the Mad Gear Gang.
1989
Beat 'em upFinal Fight is a classic beat 'em up arcade game developed and published by Capcom in 1989. Set in the crime-ridden Metro City, players control one of three characters - Cody, Haggar, or Guy - as they fight through waves of gang members to rescue Haggar's kidnapped daughter Jessica from the Mad Gear gang.
1993
Beat 'em upFinal Fight 2 is a side-scrolling beat 'em up that continues the urban brawling action of the original. Players battle through Metro City to rescue Haggar's daughter from the Mad Gear gang.
1995
Beat 'em upFinal Fight 3 is the final SNES installment in Capcom's iconic beat 'em up series, introducing new gameplay mechanics and branching paths. Players battle through Metro City against the Skull Cross Gang to stop their reign of terror.
1993
Beat 'em upFinal Fight CD is the 1993 Sega CD port of Capcom's arcade classic, featuring enhanced audio and all three original characters (Haggar, Cody, Guy) plus the previously Japan-exclusive character Sodom. This definitive version includes cut CD-quality music, extended cutscenes, and a bonus arranged soundtrack mode.