Today, physical copies sell for $30–$60 on eBay, mostly to nostalgic collectors. The PC version is the best-performing, but the N64 version supports four players without a multitap. Fists of Furry won’t replace Smash Bros. in your rotation, but if you’ve ever wanted to smack Jerry with a frying pan while a piano dangles overhead, this is your only chance.
The sound design is a highlight. The game uses a jazzy, frenetic remix of Scott Bradley’s classic MGM score, complete with boings, splats, and the iconic "OWWW!" yowl. However, voice acting is minimal—don’t expect full dialogue, just grunts and squeaks. Upon release, Fists of Furry received mixed-to-negative reviews. IGN called it "shallow but amusing for 10 minutes," while GameSpot criticized the "floaty collision detection and repetitive combo system." Pros: ✅ Perfect for casual, drunk or kid-centric multiplayer sessions. ✅ Authentic slapstick sound effects and visual gags. ✅ Four-player chaos is genuinely fun when nobody takes it seriously. Cons: ❌ Terrible single-player AI (CPU opponents either stand still or spam moves). ❌ Repetitive fighting mechanics—one button for punch, one for kick, one for special. ❌ Unbalanced characters (Spike the Bulldog wins 90% of matches). ❌ Glitchy collision detection; attacks often miss for no reason. Legacy: Obscure Cult Classic Tom and Jerry in Fists of Furry is not a good fighting game by competitive standards. But for millennials who rented it from Blockbuster on a Friday night, it holds a nostalgic, beer-and-pretzels charm. It’s the video game equivalent of a cartoon anvil falling on your head—silly, predictable, but you can’t help but laugh.
Developer: VIS Interactive Publisher: NewKidCo Platforms: Nintendo 64, PlayStation (PS1), Microsoft Windows Release Date: November 2000 (NA) / December 2000 (EU)
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In the crowded landscape of late-90s mascot fighting games—where Super Smash Bros. reigned supreme and War Gods faded into obscurity—came an unlikely contender: Tom and Jerry in Fists of Furry . Capitalizing on the legendary cat-and-mouse duo’s 60-year legacy of slapstick violence, this 3D arena brawler attempted to translate cartoon chaos into competitive combat.
Did it succeed? Sort of. Let’s break down the mayhem. Fists of Furry is a four-player fighting game played in enclosed, interactive arenas. Unlike traditional side-scrolling fighters, the camera follows the action from a top-down or dynamic angle, similar to Power Stone but with a lower budget.
