Fur Fighters
Fur Fighters: A character-switching action adventure with a story campaign and four-player local matches. Ranked #5 of 25 in Dreamcast Games by our editors (9.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for groups wanting a character-driven action game.
At a glance
- Editor score9.0 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forGroups wanting a character-driven action game
- Free planNo
- GenreAction-adventure
- Facts checked4 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Six character types bring distinct abilities to level exploration.
- Switch between characters during the story campaign.
- Fluffmatch supports local multiplayer for up to four players.
Where it doesn't
- Multiplayer is local rather than online.
- Its focus is limited to action-adventure and arena matches.
- The paid game has no free plan.
Our verdict on Fur Fighters
Fur Fighters is a Dreamcast action-adventure released in 2000, published by Acclaim Entertainment and developed by Bizarre Creations. Its story follows six animal characters battling General Viggo’s forces while searching for their kidnapped families. Players who want character-driven action can switch among the team during levels, using individual abilities to explore and advance the campaign. It also includes local multiplayer, making it a fit for groups who want to play together on one Dreamcast rather than a game centered only on solo progression.
The campaign and character system are closely linked: six playable character types have individual abilities, and switching between them during gameplay is part of how players navigate levels. That gives the story mode a broader character roster than a single-protagonist action game. Fur Fighters also includes Fluffmatch arenas for local multiplayer, with the manual specifying support for one to four players. The contrast is useful for buyers: the campaign serves solo play, while the arenas offer a separate shared-play option. It is best suited to players interested in both modes and in changing characters as they progress.
Fur Fighters is a paid Dreamcast game, with no free plan. Its platform-specific features include saving and loading game data using a Dreamcast VMU, and its multiplayer is local; the listed modes do not include online play. The game was released in North America and Europe, with the manuals establishing North American and UK/European releases. Choose it if a story campaign, a roster with distinct abilities, and local matches for up to four players are the priorities. Look elsewhere if online multiplayer or play beyond the Dreamcast is essential.
Fur Fighters pricing
Fur Fighters fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Genre | Action-adventure |
| Players | Not verified |
| Release year | 2000 |
| Disc count | Not verified |
| Release regions | North America, Europe |
| Pricing | Paid |
| Website | sumo-digital.com |
| Facts checked | 4 Oct 2026 |
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