Critical Blow (1997)

Developer: Racdym
Publisher: Banpresto
Platforms: PlayStation
Genres: Fighting

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How it feels

A no-frills 90s fighting game where you battle your way through a mysterious invitational tournament for money, power, and glory.

competitivestraightforwardarcade-styletournament-drivenmodest stakesold-schoollightweight storycombat-focused

About

A legend exists among the fighters and martial artists of this world, of a mysterious scarab badge that only the most elite warriors will earn. This badge, sent out by the mysterious Merkuar, is in fact an invitation to a dangerous tournament held in England, where the contestants fight for money, power, and glory. Now, a poor young fighter from Hong Kong named Rickey Leon has just received one of these badges.

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