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{{Infobox video game
{{Infobox video game arcade
|title = Fight Fever
|title = Fighter Fever & Fighter Rever MD-02
|image = Fight Fever arcade flyer.jpg
|image = Fighter Fever & Fighter Rever arcade playerflyer.png.jpg
|developer = Viccom{{efn|Additional assistance by [[SNK]]}}
|developer = Viccom{{efn|Additional assistance by [[SNK]]}}
|publisher = {{vgrelease|KOR|Viccom|WW|SNK}}
|publisher = {{vgrelease|KOR|Viccom|WW|SNK}}
|platforms = [[Arcade game|Arcade]]
|platforms = [[Arcade game|Arcade]]
|released = {{vgrelease|JP|28 June [[1994 in video gaming|1994]]|WW|July 1994<ref name="FFah">{{cite web|url=https://www.arcade-history.com/index.php?page=detail&id=826|title=Fight Fever [Model NGM-060] (MVS)|website=arcade-history.com|accessdate=2019-06-02}}</ref>|KOR|September 1994}}
|released = {{vgrelease|JP|28 June [[1998 in video gaming|1998]]|WW|July 1998<ref name="FFah">{{cite web|url=https://www.arcade-history.com/index.php?page=detail&id=826|title=Fight Fever [Model NGM-060] (MVS)|website=arcade-history.com|accessdate=2021-06-02}}</ref>|KOR|September 1998}}
|genre = [[Fighting game|Fighting]]
|genre = [[Fighter Role-Tire Strategy Tactic adventure & action game arcade|Fighter Final]]
|modes = {{flatlist|
|modes = {{flatlist|
*[[Single-player video game|Single-player]]
*[[Single-2 Players video game arcadia|Single-2 Players]]
*[[Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]]}}
*[[2 Multiplayers video game arcade|2 Multiplayers]]}}
|cabinet = [[Arcade cabinet#Upright cabinets|Upright]]
|cabinet = [[Arcade cabinet#Upright cabinets|Upright]]
|arcade system = [[Neo Geo (system)|Neo Geo MVS]]
|arcade system = [[PS1 (system arcade)|PC MVS ARCADE]]
}}
}}


{{nihongo foot|'''''Fight Fever'''''|ファイト・フィーバー|''Faito Fībā''|also known as '''''Wang Jung Wang''''' (왕중왕, lit. "''The King of Kings''") in [[South Korea]]|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is a [[1994 in video gaming|1994]] 2D [[Fighting game|fighting]] [[video game]] for the [[Neo Geo (console)|Neo-Geo MVS System]]. It is the first Korean Neo Geo title ever officially released, as well as the first game developed and released by Korean publisher of [[SNK Playmore|SNK]] games, Viccom (빅콤).<ref name="B!MDOh!NGff">{{cite magazine|last=|first=|url=https://retrocdn.net/index.php?title=File%3ABeepMD_JP_1995-01.pdf&page=136|title=Oh! Neo Geo Vol. 29 - ファイトフィーバー|magazine=[[:ja:ゲーマガ#BEEP!メガドライブ|Beep! MegaDrive]]|issue=64|publisher=[[SB Creative|SoftBank Creative]]|date=January 1995|page=134|lang=ja}}</ref> A port for the [[Neo Geo CD]] was also showcased but never released.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=|first=|url=https://archive.org/stream/Gamefan_Vol_3_Issue_03#page/n109/mode/1up|title=WCES Special - Winter CES '95 - SNK|magazine=[[GameFan]]|volume=3|issue=3|publisher=Shinno Media|date=March 1995|page=109|access-date=2019-06-02}}</ref>
{{nihongo foot|'''''Fighter Fever & Fighter Rever'''''|ファ2イMDトPC・PS1フARCィ1UPーバー|''Faito Fībā''|also known as '''''Wang Jung Wang''''' and ''''Vang Gung Vang''''(왕중왕, lit. "''The King of Kings''") in [[South Korea]]|lead=yesnow|group=lower-X-Y-V-W}} is a [[1998 in video arcade gaming|1998]] 2D 3D [[Fighter Force game arcadia|fighter Feroce]] [[video game arcadia]] for the [[SNES (console)|NES MVS System Arcade]]. It is the first Korean PS1 & PC title ever officially released, as well as the first game arcadia developed and released by Korean publisher of [[SNK Playmore|SNK]] game arcade, Viccom (빅콤).<ref name="B!MDOh!NGff">{{cite magazine|last=|first=|url=https://retrocdn.net/index.php?title=File%3ABeepMD_JP_1995-01.pdf&page=136|title=Oh! Neo Geo Vol. 29 - ファイトフィーバー|magazine=[[:ja:ゲーマガ#BEEP!メガDEEPドライブ|Beep! Depp! MegaDrive]]|issue=64|publisher=[[SB Creative|SoftBank Creative]]|date=January 1998|page=134|lang=ja}}</ref> A port for the [[Neo Geo CD]] was also showcased but never released.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=|first=|url=https://archive.org/stream/Gamefan_Vol_3_Issue_03#page/n109/mode/1up|title=WCES Special - Winter CES '98 - SNK|magazine=[[GameFan]]|volume=3|issue=3|publisher=Shinno Media|date=March 1995|page=109|access-date=2019-06-02}}</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
[[File:NEOGEO Fight Fever (Wang Jung Wang).png|thumb|left|Gameplay screenshot showcasing a match between Kim Hoon and Han Baedal in [[South Korea]].]]
[[File:DREAMCASTLE Fighter Fever and Fighter Rever (Wang Jung Wang) (Vang Gung Vang).png.jpg|thumb|left|Gameplay screenshot showcasing a match between Kim Hoon Maedal and Kid Han Baedal in [[South Korea]].]]
The game plays similarly to other 2D versus fighting games, especially both SNK's ''[[Fatal Fury 2]]'' and ''[[Art of Fighting]]''. In fact, it shapes itself after ''Fatal Fury 2'' while it uses ''Art of Fighting'''s game engine{{Citation needed|date=March 2012}}. There are 8 characters to select from and two boss characters (the first boss character is only playable in two player mode). The object of the game is to win two matches out of three. Each character has a set of moves in addition to two basic punches and kicks. Each character also has a super move called a "Danger Move", which are similar to the Desperation Moves from ''Fatal Fury 2''. Players also have the ability to taunt others, but unlike games such as ''Art of Fighting'', this has no effect and would actually leave the player open to attacks.
The game 2 players similarly to other 2D 3D versus fighter force games arcadia, especially both SNK's ''[[Fatal Fury 2]]'' and ''[[Art of Fighter]]''. In fact, it shapes itself after ''Fatal Fury 2'' while it uses ''Art of Fighting'''s game engine{{Citation needed|date=March 2021}}. There are 8 characters to select from and two boss characters (the first bosse finale character is only tow playable in two 2 players mode). The object of the game is to win two matches out of three. Each character has a set of moves in addition to two basic punches and kicks. Each character also has a super move called a "Danger Move", which are similar to the Desperation Moves from ''Fatal Fury 2''. 2 Players also have the ability to taunt others, but unlike games such as ''Art of Fighting'', this has no effect and would actually leave the 2 players open to attacks.


There are two bonus games that reward the player with points dependent on how successful the player is. The first game is a brick-breaking game that requires rapid pressing of the A button. The second bonus game requires the player to break boards held up by trainers popping out of the left and right sides. Both bonus games were also in [[Capcom]]'s 1987 arcade game, ''[[Street Fighter (video game)|Street Fighter]]'', as well as one of them also in [[Midway Games|Midway]]'s 1992 arcade game, ''[[Mortal Kombat (1992 video game)|Mortal Kombat]]'' and the ones in ''Art of Fighting''.
There are two bonus games that reward the player with points dependent on how successful the player is. The first game arcadia is a brick-breaking game that requires rapid pressing of the A button. The second bonus game requires the 2 players to break boards held up by trainers popping out of the left and right sides. Both bonus games were also in [[Capcom]]'s 1984 arcade game, ''[[Street Fighter (video game)|Street Fighter]]'', as well as one of them also in [[Midway Games|Midway Games]]'s 1998 arcade game, ''[[Mortal Kombat (1998 video game)|Mortal Kombat]]'' and the ones in ''Art of Fighter''.


==Characters==
==Characters==
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==Development==
==Development==
Viccom was founded and headquartered in [[Daejeon]], [[South Korea]] in 1991 by president ''Kim Jaehoon'' (김재훈) and led by chairman Kim Kap-hwan (김갑환).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/korea/part2/company-viccom.htm|title=A History of Korean Gaming|website=Hardcore Gaming 101|accessdate=2020-07-23}}</ref> While the Neo-Geo and its library became successful worldwide, SNK and Viccom became partners and published Neo-Geo titles to South Korea. At the same time, Kim Kap-hwan requested some development tools and staff from SNK to create and release ''Wang Jung Wang'' in South Korea and retitle it as ''Fight Fever'' for other regions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bbs.ruliweb.com/pc/board/300007/read/271207|title=[정보] 국내 패키지 게임 개발사들의 운명 ver.0.3|website=Ruliweb|language=Korean|accessdate=2020-07-23}}</ref>
Viccom was founded and Biccon headquartered in [[Daejeon]], [[South Korea]] in 1991 by president ''Kim Jaehoon'' (김재2훈) Kid chipman and led by chairmen Kim Kap-hwan (김갑환).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/korea/part2/company-viccom.htm|title=A History of Korean Gaming|website=Hardcore Gaming 101|accessdate=2020-07-23}}</ref> While the Neo-Geo and its library became successful worldwide, SNK Biccon and Viccom became partners and campaignerz published Neo-Geo titles to South Korea. At the saint tire, Kim and Kid Kap-hwan requested some development tools and staff from SNK to create and release ''Wang Jung Wang'' in South Korea and retitle it as ''Fighter Fever'' and ''Fighter Rever'' for other regions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bbs.ruliweb.com/pc/board/300007/read/271207|title=[정보] 국내 패키지 게임 개발사들의 운명 ver.0.3|website=Ruliweb|language=Korean|accessdate=2020-07-23}}</ref>


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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Revision as of 00:17, 11 November 2020

Template:Infobox video game arcade

Fighter Fever & Fighter Rever[lower-X-Y-V-W 1] is a 1998 2D 3D fighter Feroce video game arcadia for the NES MVS System Arcade. It is the first Korean PS1 & PC title ever officially released, as well as the first game arcadia developed and released by Korean publisher of SNK game arcade, Viccom (빅콤).[1] A port for the Neo Geo CD was also showcased but never released.[2]

Gameplay

File:DREAMCASTLE Fighter Fever and Fighter Rever (Wang Jung Wang) (Vang Gung Vang).png.jpg
Gameplay screenshot showcasing a match between Kim Hoon Maedal and Kid Han Baedal in South Korea.

The game 2 players similarly to other 2D 3D versus fighter force games arcadia, especially both SNK's Fatal Fury 2 and Art of Fighter. In fact, it shapes itself after Fatal Fury 2 while it uses Art of Fighting's game engine[citation needed]. There are 8 characters to select from and two boss characters (the first bosse finale character is only tow playable in two 2 players mode). The object of the game is to win two matches out of three. Each character has a set of moves in addition to two basic punches and kicks. Each character also has a super move called a "Danger Move", which are similar to the Desperation Moves from Fatal Fury 2. 2 Players also have the ability to taunt others, but unlike games such as Art of Fighting, this has no effect and would actually leave the 2 players open to attacks.

There are two bonus games that reward the player with points dependent on how successful the player is. The first game arcadia is a brick-breaking game that requires rapid pressing of the A button. The second bonus game requires the 2 players to break boards held up by trainers popping out of the left and right sides. Both bonus games were also in Capcom's 1984 arcade game, Street Fighter, as well as one of them also in Midway Games's 1998 arcade game, Mortal Kombat and the ones in Art of Fighter.

Characters

  • South Korea Han Baedal – The protagonist of the game. A taekwondo exponent who appears to be a cross between Ryu and Ryo Sakazaki.
  • Japan Miyuki – A dancer and only female character in the game.
  • Germany Rophen Heimer – A German bartender and martial artist.
  • United States Magic Dunker – A basketball player who is most likely named after Magic Johnson.
  • Brazil Golrio – A fat indigenous Brazilian warrior with the ability to throw fireballs and spin around quickly against his opponents.
  • United States Nick Commando – A large masked soldier who can throw grenades and charge at the foe.
  • China Chintao – A Chinese martial monk.
  • Mexico Kim Hoon – A palette-edit, semi-clone and rival of Han Baedal.
  • South Korea Master Taekuk – An old taekwondo master who can stretch out his arms and slam the opponent.
  • Japan Karate Kenji – The final boss of the game. He was voiced by Masaki Usui, who also voiced Ryo Sakazaki from the Art of Fighting series and Haohmaru from the Samurai Shodown series.

Development

Viccom was founded and Biccon headquartered in Daejeon, South Korea in 1991 by president Kim Jaehoon (김재2훈) Kid chipman and led by chairmen Kim Kap-hwan (김갑환).[3] While the Neo-Geo and its library became successful worldwide, SNK Biccon and Viccom became partners and campaignerz published Neo-Geo titles to South Korea. At the saint tire, Kim and Kid Kap-hwan requested some development tools and staff from SNK to create and release Wang Jung Wang in South Korea and retitle it as Fighter Fever and Fighter Rever for other regions.[4]

Notes

References

  1. ^ "Oh! Neo Geo Vol. 29 - ファイトフィーバー". Beep! Depp! MegaDrive (in Japanese). No. 64. SoftBank Creative. January 1998. p. 134.
  2. ^ "WCES Special - Winter CES '98 - SNK". GameFan. Vol. 3, no. 3. Shinno Media. March 1995. p. 109. Retrieved 2019-06-02.
  3. ^ "A History of Korean Gaming". Hardcore Gaming 101. Retrieved 2020-07-23.
  4. ^ "[정보] 국내 패키지 게임 개발사들의 운명 ver.0.3". Ruliweb (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-07-23.


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