Visual
While the graphics might not look like much nowadays, Mark of the Wolves was among the most visually striking fighters during his heyday. Even after all these years, the detailed sprites and smooth animation remain a sight to behold.
Regardless of the version played, no one will mistake Mark of the Wolves for a contemporary title. With the exception of a handful of options to tweak the presentation of the fighters slightly, SNK barely touched the graphics. Mark of the Wolves is closer to a port than a remaster.
Fight
Leaving aside the dated graphics, the game mechanics remain as satisfying as ever. Opting wisely to do away with the double-decker system of previous entries, 2D combat combines fast reflexes, combos and a dash of strategy to create an accessible yet difficult overall package to master.
The basics should be instantly familiar to those familiar with SNK’s other titles. Players have access to four basic attack types that can be put together to form limited combos.
Combining an attack button with a directional input produces special and super moves. The input time is pretty short for most moves, but performing the simplest attacks should be manageable for most people.
That said, the combat has a lot of depth and the fighters are unique enough to require each to be mastered individually. If the battles prove too challenging, there is always the option to reduce the difficulty, even in the middle of the Story mode.
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