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Review of Fighter Maker on PlayStation

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Jun 1999
Cover image of Fighter Maker on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 17 Jun 1999
Genre: Fighting, Game Development
Developer: ASCII Entertainment
Publisher: Agetec

Introduction

Imagine if you could create your very own fighting games with all the flair, drama, and chaos of a street brawl outside a middle school. Welcome to Fighter Maker! This game is the dream of every 8-year-old who ever thought 'I could make a cooler character than Ryu'. It's time to unleash your cartoonish creativity on unsuspecting virtual opponents.

Gameplay

Fighter Maker is less about following a story arc and more about forging your destiny as a creative mastermind. The game provides a robust character creation system (no, it's not a dating sim). You can customize every aspect from your fighter's looks to their moveset, and yes, that includes making a giant chicken with a kick that can knock out a truck! With 3D graphics that scream late '90s (which may or may not have been your childhood), you'll find yourself immersed in a world where you control everything. The interface, while it feels like a knock-off of a late-night infomercial product, brilliantly allows for a smooth design experience. Need to create a spinning kick? Go right ahead! Want your fighter to yell some broken English while performing a super move? Why not! The gameplay isn't just about punching buttons; it's a delightful blender of creativity and mayhem. And let's not forget multiplayer mode: you can pit your ugly creations against a friend's mismatched monstrosities! You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll probably break a controller if you find yourself facing a friction-powered spider-lizard named 'Terry the Tornado'.

Graphics

Here's a hot take: the graphics are a time capsule. The realism? Not quite. The nostalgia factor? Off the charts! It's like finding that old VHS tape of your teenage years-awkward yet heartwarming. Character models look like they've been through a blender, making the action comedic (and sometimes confusing) rather than cinematic. But who needs high fidelity when you can create a fighter with a mustache so elaborate it's practically another character? Textures and environments have a distinctly dated appeal, capturing that retro charm that modern gamers sometimes overlook. Yes, the backgrounds might have all the depth of a kiddie pool, but the thrill of launching your very own abomination into battle is worth it. After all, they didn't teach you art in school for nothing!

Conclusion

Fighter Maker is a curious little gem that might not make sense in today's market of high-octane fighters and glossy graphics. Yet, it stands as a testament to the creativity and absurdity of the gaming world. If you've ever found joy in creating something uniquely ridiculous or have dreams of running a digital dojo with original monsters, this game is your canvas. So bust out the PlayStation and let your imagination take the wheel! Just remember to make sure your friends don't report your creations to the gaming authorities after their battles. They might just come up with new definitions for 'punching' and 'disregarding taste.' Happy fighting!

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