Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Becomes a Steam Bestseller Before Launch

Fatal Fury is officially back—and it’s already a hit. SNK’s upcoming fighter, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, just landed a top spot on Steam’s bestseller chart, despite not even being released yet.

This marks the long-awaited return of the Fatal Fury series, which helped define the fighting game genre in the ‘90s but hasn’t seen a mainline entry since 1999’s Garou: Mark of the Wolves. With City of the Wolves, SNK is clearly tapping into nostalgia while introducing a fresh look and modern mechanics to appeal to both veterans and new players.

What’s driving the buzz?
Aside from the built-in legacy, fans have responded positively to the game’s stylized visuals, revamped combat system, and the return of beloved characters like Terry Bogard and Rock Howard. Pre-release trailers and gameplay footage show a game that balances flash with substance—classic 2D fighting energy paired with new generation polish.

Even without a firm release date, City of the Wolves has climbed the Steam charts, sharing space with major AAA titles and showing that the fighting game community is hungry for more classic SNK energy.

This strong pre-launch performance bodes well for the game’s eventual release and for the future of legacy fighters making comebacks. With Street Fighter, Tekken, and Mortal Kombat continuing to evolve, SNK is making a bold move to reclaim its spot in the genre’s spotlight.

If the early momentum is anything to go by, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves could be one of the biggest fighting game stories of the year.

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Are Sierra's Classic Games Still Fun to Play in 2025?

For many of us who grew up gaming in the '80s and '90s, Sierra was more than just a game developer—it was a doorway into adventure, humor, and sometimes brutal puzzle logic. Titles like King’s Quest, Space Quest, and Leisure Suit Larry defined a generation of PC gaming. But in a world now dominated by open worlds, ray tracing, and instant gratification, do these classics still hold up?

Ars Technica’s deep dive into Sierra’s legacy asks exactly that—and answers it with a blend of nostalgia and critical honesty. The author revisits these iconic games not just with rose-tinted glasses but with a modern lens, evaluating how they feel to play today.

What stands out most is how much these games relied on exploration, trial-and-error, and storytelling—elements that are still celebrated today, but often in much sleeker packages. The interface, often clunky by today’s standards, forces players to slow down and pay attention. There are no flashy tutorials, no autosaves, and absolutely no hand-holding. For some, that’s part of the charm. For others, it might be a deal-breaker.

One thing’s for sure: the creativity that fueled Sierra’s golden age still shines through. The humor, quirky writing, and imaginative world-building can easily compete with modern indie titles. And thanks to fan ports, remasters, and emulators, it’s easier than ever to re-experience these classics.

So are Sierra’s games still fun? That depends on your patience—and your love for pixel art, parser commands, and sudden, unexpected deaths. But for fans of gaming history or anyone wanting a taste of where narrative gaming began, Sierra’s catalog is absolutely worth revisiting.

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