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Mighty Final Fight is a beat 'em up released by Capcom for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993. It is based on the 1989 arcade game Final Fight
, but is not exactly a port of the game. It stands out from the original Final Fight due to its super deformed character designs, in which the characters are depicted in a comical child-like manner compared to the realistic character designs of the original game. All three of the main characters from the original game are featured in this game along with childlike counterparts of the enemies.

Story

The game's premise is exactly the same as the original Final Fight. Mike Haggar's daughter is kidnapped by the Mad Gear gang, leading her father, along with Cody and Guy on a rescue mission to save her. However, the story is depicted in a much more comical fashion than the original game. The gang kidnaps Jessica, not to manipulate Haggar, but rather because their leader Belger is infatuated with her. In addition, Belger is also shown wearing cybernetic body parts, suggesting that the game takes place after the events of the original Final Fight (where Belger is thrown out of a tall building at the end). However, due to the nature of the game, this is not considered as part of the Final Fight canon (or Street Fighter canon for that matter).

Gameplay

Much like the SNES version of Final Fight, the game does not offer any cooperative game modes and is strictly a single player affair. However, unlike that version, Cody, Haggar and Guy are all playable. Each character have virtually all of their techniques from the arcade version (including their energy-draining death blows), as well as a hidden technique performed by a quarter-circel forward motion and pressing the attack button. These new techniques consists of chi attack for Cody, a power kick for Guy and a body splash for Haggar. Each character is also given a unique weapon, which can be found in rolling drums: a knife for Cody, shuriken for Guy and huge mallet for Haggar.

The player also gains experience points by killing goons to boost their strength level like an RPG. Through Level-Ups, the player's HP, offense, defense, and speed increases, giving him a greater chance to survive longer. Some characters (particularly Haggar) increases their level more slowly than others. Experience points can also be obtained by eating food items in addition to killing goons.

Stages

SLUM: The Slums is guarded by the Rastafarian thug, Thrasher. He is Damnd in the original Final Fight.
RIVERSIDE: The Riverside is reigned by the Japanist warrior, Katana, armed with twin blades. He is Sodom in the original Final Fight.
OLD TOWN: The town hides a secret arena that is guarded by the wild wrestler Abigail.
FACTORY: The factory premises is reigned by the Blood Armor Muramasa, Katana's stronger brother. He has the death charge once he loses enough life and his swords.
BAY AREA: The bay is guarded by two mini-bosses and one final boss:
*AREA 1: Abigail returns to exact revenge from his first defeat.
*AREA 2: Ebon Armor Masamune; same moves but stronger than Muramasa.
*FINAL AREA: Cyborg Belger. He survived his death in the year 1989. He's back for Jessica and for vengeance!

Playable Characters

The three main protagonists, in a cartoonish kawaii or chibi illustrations.

Cody

Profile: A tough street fighter who is skilled with knives.
Advantage: Balanced power and speed.
Sure-Kill Technique: Senpuu-Kyaku or Hurricane Kick
Hidden Technique: Cody throws an Energy Wave from his fist.
Hidden Weapon: The knife.
Special Ability: Cody can stab with knives at melee range, which Guy and Haggar cannot do. From a distance, Cody will hurl knives.

Guy

Profile: Descended From Ninja, Guy attacks enemies with great agility.
Advantage: Unmatched speed.
Sure-Kill Technique: Bushinryuu Senpuu-Kyaku or Warrior God Style Hurricane Kick
Hidden Technique: Guy performs a Double Kick Combination for massive damage.
Hidden Weapon: The Shuriken or ninja stars. Guy can only throw 8 shots per shuriken icon.
Special Ability: Eye of the Ninja. Guy can accurately throw combat stars upon his opponents for massive damage.

Haggar

Profile: The hot-tempered wrestler and mayor of Metro City.
Advantage: Unmatched power.
Sure-Kill Technique: Spinning Clothesline
Hidden Technique: Haggar catches his opponent off-guard with a Body Splash. Any attack done after this move inflicts more damage.
Hidden Weapon: The mallet.
Special Ability: Haggar exploits his wrestling skills to throw enemies with fervent ease.
*Backdrop: Haggar performs a German Suplex that slams his opponent from behind.
*Piledriver: Haggar grabs an opponent, leaps several feet into the air and smashes him down on the ground for massive damage.

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