Savage Reign Longplay (Neo Geo) [QHD]

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Game Info
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Developer: SNK
Publisher: SNK
Year of Release: 1995

Game Review & Impressions
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If there's one genre with which SNK can be relied upon to deliver consistently, it's the versus fighter. The Neo Geo is practically awash with them, each jockeying for position in what, even by 1994, was a crowded marketplace.

To SNK's credit, Savage Reign is another fine example of the genre. The game boasts a roster of colourful characters with various fighting styles, impressive sprite artwork, plus combos and multiple different special moves to master. There's an emphasis on using your character's weapon in conjunction with more customary punches and kicks, which allows players to employ additional strategies with which to encounter their opponent. The character dialogue screens which precede each bout feature sassy exchanges between the various tournaments, which is a nice touch.

Unfortunately, with franchises such as Fatal Fury, Art of Fighting and Samurai Shodown already established by this point, Savage Reign struggles somewhat to forge its own identity. There isn't really anything here which similar games of this period don't do equally as well, if not better. This might be reflected in the fact the game received only one sequel (Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle) in 1996.

Ultimately, I guess Savage Reign is a victim of SNK's own success - it's an accomplished game, but when the bar has already been set so high, making a splash becomes increasingly difficult. Even so, if you enjoy fighting games, this another fine example, one which I recommend checking out for yourselves.

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All Comments (17)
  • @nishidagameplays
    Fun fact: Both Savage Reign and Kizuna Encounter take place on Jipang City, which is actually South Town into a cyberpunk-like future!
  • @Charlie-Cat.
    A really underrated title AL82. Sadly, not many newcomers or even fighting game bfans are aware of Savage Reign. A pity really since it offers plenty for the gamer to enjoy. 8^) Anthony...
  • @blukmage19typeR
    [Hayaté»] (after defeating Carol) "To think I hit a woman. The shame of it all!"
  • @mysticnight-mm4ll
    For me the best Neo Geo game savage reign, and the kings of fighters saga also the most incredible thing that SNK created.
  • @LPetal86
    Always leave it to SNK to give you lots of options when it comes to fighting games, since you almost always fight on a multiplane stage in several of their games. If anyone has ever been able to complete the Neo Geo library, they must be one happy person!
  • @aquaz5860
    Haha very fun the 2 first fights versus the pretty Carol and the kid Nicola. He beats them so hard. Yaaaaaaaaaa
  • @AgentofLADON
    Boomerang Karate? He should team up with the Gymkata guy, the most deadly and unbeatable fusion of gymnastics and karate.
  • @eyn85
    Well nicola you learned the hard way that adults are not only "big" lmao....and hayate shouldn't be upset since Carol wanted the fight
  • @sirzechs5661
    Disculpen se puede conseguir para android me encantaría poder volverlo a jugar