Comments on: M.U.G.E.N: The 2D Fighting Game Engine

M.U.G.E.N: The 2D Fighting Game Engine

milquetoast — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:34:31 -0800

M.U.G.E.N [wikipedia] is a 2D fighting game engine, originally developed by Elecbyte and released in 1999. The engine is highly customizable; characters, backgrounds, and sound files -- whether from existing games or original works -- can be easily integrated. Some examples of the engine in action [youtube]: Homer Simpson vs. Peter Griffin, Ryu vs Popeye, Green Power Ranger vs Osama Bin Laden, Fat Albert vs Juggernaut, Marvin the Martian vs. Duck Dodgers. Also, game crossovers: Homer in NES Land, Thunder Force III vs. Duck Hunt. [mi] WARNING: some of the videos are very loud.

By: milquetoast

milquetoast — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:34:45 -0800

Installation tutorial for the Windows version. Fan sites include Mugen Guild, Mugen Infantry, and Mugen History. Previously spotted on MeFi in 2001.

By: effbot

effbot — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:50:25 -0800

That wikipedia page is a bit... eh... I'm not sure what to say, really. Time to log out, I think.

By: Demogorgon

Demogorgon — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 12:22:25 -0800

Wow, I wish I knew enough to make my own characters with special combos and stuff. It'd be funny to make the presidential candidates for the '08 election and have my friends over for a no-holds barred tournament.

By: ErWenn

ErWenn — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 12:22:37 -0800

Unfortunately, in the Thunder Force III vs. Duck Hunt thingy, you still can't shoot the dog.

By: Partial Law

Partial Law — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 13:35:43 -0800

My favorite of these is M. Bison in Mario World.

By: darkripper

darkripper — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 13:57:01 -0800

We should do a Metafilter edition. I'm sure a pixelated version of Mathowie would kick ass.

By: Chuckles

Chuckles — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 14:08:04 -0800

Something like Maothowie vs. Spiderman?

By: BlackLeotardFront

BlackLeotardFront — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 14:24:49 -0800

I checked this out a while ago. Turns out it's cool, but the actual fighting engine is limited. Like Beats of Rage, you can customize the graphics and sounds, but you can't add many special moves or unique gameplay elements - IIRC.

By: sswiller

sswiller — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 17:35:09 -0800

the fat albert match is surprisingly engaging.

By: metaly

metaly — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 21:36:04 -0800

Don't forget Psylocke VS Omega Tom Hanks.