Art of Fighting



Art of Fighting (龍虎の拳, Ryūko no Ken, which literally translates to "Fist of the Dragon and Tiger" but can also be interpreted as "Fist of Two Mighty Rivals") is a fighting game developed by SNK.

Only Ryo and Robert are playable in the 1-player story mode although eight of the characters are playable in the 2-player vs. modes (Mr. Big and Mr. Karate can be played via the use of cheat codes).

Art of Fighting's events are referenced often in the wider SNK universe; King Of Fighters '97 for instance, parodies the events of the game in its ending.

Plot
In the first game, Ryo Sakazaki and Robert Garcia set out to find Ryo's sister, Yuri, who has been kidnapped by Mr. Big. Mr. Big has taken the girl to entice Takuma Sakazaki, Ryo's father and originator of the fictional form of karate known as Kyokugen Karate ("Extreme style"), and because Ryo refused to work for Big. After they defeat Mr. Big, Ryo and Robert face the enigmatic Mr. Karate. Art of Fighting's story ends with a cliff-hanger; Yuri is about to disclose the true identity of Mr. Karate as their father Takuma.

Playable Characters

 * Ryo Sakazaki
 * Robert Garcia

CPU-Controlled Characters

 * Ryuhaku Todoh
 * Jack Turner
 * Lee Pai Long
 * King
 * Mickey Rogers
 * John Crawley
 * Mr. Big
 * Mr. Karate