1998 · Arika · Fighting · Ninja

Fighting Layer

The gameplay system is similar to that of the Street Fighter EX series (also developed by Arika), such as canceling supers into other supers, and universal guard-break attack

Released: 1998
Platforms: Arcade
Genres: Fighting Ninja
Developers: Arika
Publishers: Namco
Modes: Multiplayer Single-player
Perspective: Side view
Themes: Action
Country: Japan
Composers: Shinji Hosoe

About

Fighting Layer is a 3D arcade fighting game developed by Arika and published by Namco, built on the Namco System 12 arcade hardware. The game was released in December 1998; it has never been ported to any home consoles. Fighting Layer is built upon the Street Fighter EX series, which was also developed by Arika. A spiritual sequel, Fighting EX Layer, was released in 2018.

Keywords

martial arts

Media

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Gameplay

The gameplay system is similar to that of the Street Fighter EX series, such as canceling supers into other supers, and universal guard-break attacks. Unlike in the Street Fighter EX series, fighters can now dash forward or backward by tapping the directions twice and fighters can now also side step with a specific button combination. This game also introduces two new mechanics. One where players can perform safe falls to keep from hitting the ground and the other making their fighter dodge and charge up their super gauge to its maximum.