Fighters Destiny

Fighters Destiny is an innovative 3D fighting game that was released in 1998 by Genki and Imagineer for the Nintendo 64. Unlike classic fighting games such as Tekken or Virtua Fighter, Fighters Destiny does not rely purely on life bar reduction, but on a scoring system that gives the game a strategic touch.

In the fights in Fighters Destiny, the aim is to collect points through certain actions - such as ring-outs, throws or special counters. Whoever reaches a certain number of points first wins the fight. This system makes the gameplay of Fighters Destiny more varied and rewards technique and tactics instead of just button-mashing.

Fighters Destiny offers a solid selection of fighters, each with their own fighting style, including karate, wrestling and capoeira. In addition to the standard mode, Fighters Destiny offers exciting alternatives such as Survival, Rodeo (where you have to hold on to a wild opponent), Time Attack and a training mode.

Graphically, Fighters Destiny is clear and functional, with fluid animations and a clean design - albeit not spectacular. Fighters Destiny's controls are precise and enable advanced combos and counter-maneuvers. The music and sound effects of Fighters Destiny also underline the gameplay in a solid way.

Praised for its fresh approach and unusual scoring system, Fighters Destiny is considered one of the underrated fighting games on the N64. For genre fans looking for something different from the usual arcade style, Fighters Destiny is definitely worth a look.