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• Final Fight is a 1989 arcade beat 'em up by Capcom that defined the genre. It features side-scrolling combat.

• In Metro City, the Mad Gear Gang kidnaps Jessica. Her father Haggar and friends fight to rescue her from the gang.

• Playable heroes include Mike Haggar, Cody Travers, and the ninja Guy. Each has unique fighting styles and moves.

• The game uses an 8-way lever and two buttons for attacks and jumps. Special moves provide invincibility but cost health.

• Western versions replaced Poison and Roxy with male enemies to avoid depicting violence against women.

• Praised for its fluid animation and satisfying mechanics. It received the Gamest Grand Prize in 1990.

• The SNES port faced criticism for removing Guy, the 2-player mode, and the Industrial Area stage.

• Arcade difficulty encouraged players to continue by inserting more coins. It is known as a "money-eater" game.

• Characters like Guy and Cody frequently appear in the Street Fighter series. Sequels were released for home consoles.

• Originally titled "Street Fighter '89," it became a separate series after feedback that the gameplay differed.