SNK Gals&s; Fighter
April 29, 2020
For the first time since its release in 2000,the smash hit NEOGEO pocket fighter SNK GALS&s; FIGHTERS is now playable on the Nintendo Switch! SNK&s;s wonderous heroines duke it out for a shot to be crowned the QUEEN OF FIGHTERS! This lighthearted story with comical interactions will keep you coming …
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74.4
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Critic Reviews (20)
"Overall, SNK Gals&s; Fighters is a fun retro portable fighting game that&s;s a bit too basic to thoroughly enjoy in this day and age."
Read original review"Few retro handheld fighting games hold up today, but SNK had already done a good job getting the gameplay of The King of Fighters functioning well on the Neo Geo Pocket Color, and SNK Gals&s; Fighters still proves fun for …"
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78.0
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85.0
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55.0
"SNK Gals&s; Fighters is a pocket-sized triumph with exciting combat, a fun selection of female fighters from throughout SNK&s;s various franchises, and collectible items to keep coming back for."
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13.0
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13.0
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13.0
"SNK Gals&s; Fighters is a reminder of why fighting games didn&s;t really work on portable consoles back in the day. While the additions to this port are nice and the game looks good, the game itself feels unresponsive and the …"
Read original review"When it comes down to it, SNK Gals’ Fighters is a pretty fun fighter from an interesting time. It manages to be impressive both in animation and in it’s deep fighting options. The original release might not have lived up …"
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75.0
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85.0
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60.0
"20 years before it was spiritually reawakened as SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy, the Neo Geo Pocket Color added another fine string to its bow with the enjoyable handheld combat of SNK Gals&s; Fighters. With a few extra changes for …"
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65.0
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70.0
Story
75.0
"SNK Gals&s; Fighters is an original game by the old Neo Geo Pocket that returns to Nintendo Switch to demonstrate the benefits of SNK&s;s portable system, and the ingenuity to bring to this machine its great catalog of fighting games. …"
Read original review"SNK Gal’s Fighters on the Switch isn’t the most ambitious port out there, but that’s okay. Two decades since its original release, it’s just as addicting as it ever was. If you’re looking for a lighthearted retro fighter to add …"
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88.0
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87.0
Story
25.0
"So now we gotta talk the bananas part. Bananas in a good way. Gal Fighters originally did 2P via link cable. You both had to have a Neo Geo Pocket Color, and a copy of Gal Fighters on you, plus …"
Read original review"While fighting games have been around for quite some time, and in many iterations, as a whole I&s;d say my experience with them (prior to Switch) in handheld mode was always dodgy to say the least..."
Read original review"Originally a 2000 Neo Geo Pocket Color release, SNK Gals&s; Fighters makes its reappearance on the Nintendo Switch. Despite its low price, there&s;s a lot more effort than you might expect to make this celebratory release feel cared for."
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85.0
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90.0
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30.0
"This new release of Gals&s; Fighters is, of course, a game with a very specific audience."
Read original review"SNK Gals&s; Fighters is good, even for a game from a failed system back in 2000. It is progressive in its gameplay design and a fun fighter for a two-button control scheme. It needed to be translated fully onto a …"
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75.0
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70.0
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65.0
"SNK GALS’ FIGHTERS is a super fun time. Whether you’re whiling away a long trip or needing something simpler to play against your friends it’s a great choice. Most of the characters were pretty fun to play as so even …"
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70.0
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80.0
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50.0
"If you’re looking for something different but with the quality and pedigree that SNK is known for, Gals’ Fighters is worth a download."
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75.0
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65.0
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90.0
"Gals’ Fighters is a straightforward and incredibly fun fighter that takes advantage of its original technical limitations."
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90.0
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75.0
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75.0
"SNK GALS’ FIGHTERS does a lot of things right. It’s a solid and fun fighter that is easy to pick up and play, but has enough depth to keep you entertained for a while. The extras SNK included here are …"
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60.0
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85.0
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40.0
"SNK GALS&s; FIGHTERS will find success on the Nintendo Switch by appealing to nostalgia. Those who can appreciate what this 2D fighter did back in the day should still appreciate it now, shallowness and all. Especially at only $7.99, considering …"
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70.0
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30.0
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20.0
"While certainly not as content-full or complex as more recent works, its simple gameplay is extremely fun and the local multiplayer mode will be thoroughly appreciated. It could be even better if an online multiplayer component had been added."
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90.0
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75.0
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35.0
"SNK Gals’ Fighter is a fantastic little game."
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