Rakugakids (released in Japan as Rakuga Kids) is a unique 2.5D fighting game developed and published by Konami for the Nintendo 64 in 1998. It stands out for its charming visual style, featuring fighters that look like children’s crayon drawings brought to life, while offering surprisingly deep and fast-paced fighting mechanics under the surface.
How to play
The objective is to deplete your opponent’s health bar by landing combos and special moves in one-on-one battles. The Nintendo 64 controls are mapped to your keyboard: use the arrow keys to move, jump, and crouch. Press X and C for your primary attacks (A and B buttons), and Enter for Start. Use standard fighting game inputs (like quarter-circles) to perform special attacks.
Tips
- Take time to learn the Magic gauge system, which allows you to unleash devastating super moves once filled.
- Despite the cute exterior, the combo system is robustโexperiment with chaining light and heavy attacks to trap your opponent.
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