Mike Haggar
Metro City’s mayor and a returning Final Fight hero. He is the strongest playable character but is slower than Maki and Carlos.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move |
|---|---|
Y | Attack Press repeatedly for the standard attack sequence. |
B | Jump |
A | Special attack Consumes a small amount of health. |
YB | Jumping attack Press Attack while airborne. |
Y | Grab or throw an enemy The result depends on proximity and character position. |
Start | Pause |
Control notes
Controls use the standard SNES controller layout.
Exact grab follow-ups vary by character and situation.
How it plays
How does Final Fight 2 play?
Final Fight 2 is viewed from a side-on perspective. Players advance through linear stages, defeat groups of enemies, collect food and weapons, and defeat a boss at the end of each area.
The game supports one-player and two-player cooperative modes. Haggar favors power, Maki favors speed and technical attacks, and Carlos offers a balanced fighting style. Players can walk, jump, strike, grab opponents, throw them, and use a special attack that trades a small amount of health for emergency crowd control.
Progression is stage-based rather than experience-based. Clearing a stage unlocks the next location, while score, remaining lives, and health determine the practical resources available during the run.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Final Fight 2?
Control space instead of rushing into the center of every group. Walk toward enemies, use normal attacks to interrupt them, and avoid being surrounded from both sides.
- Save the special attack for crowded situations or dangerous recoveries; its health cost is small but significant when health is low.
- Use walls and the edge of the screen to limit attack angles.
- Pick up weapons when several enemies approach, but discard them when a boss requires reliable close-range movement.
- In two-player mode, alternate who advances slightly so enemies are not allowed to attack both characters from behind.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Maki Genryusai
A fast martial artist and Guy’s sister. She is one of the two new playable fighters and specializes in speed and mobility.
Carlos Miyamoto
A wandering swordsman who joins Haggar and Maki. He is a balanced playable fighter who can use both punches and a sword.
Guy
Haggar’s ally and Maki’s brother, kidnapped by the revived Mad Gear Gang. He is the rescue target rather than a playable character in this game.
Retu
The leader of the revived Mad Gear Gang and the final boss.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Food restores health, while some breakable scenery contains useful items.
- 2
Maki’s speed helps with evasion; Haggar’s throws and power are useful against durable enemies.
- 3
Do not jump repeatedly near groups, because enemies can punish predictable landings.
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