Play Clay Fighter 2 Online

Clay Fighter 2 came out for the Super Nintendo in 1994, published by Interplay. It was part of that wave of fighting games trying to grab some of the attention Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat were getting, but it stood out because of its visual style. The entire game was made with clay animation, which gave the characters a lumpy, stop-motion look that was unusual for the time.

You pick from a roster of bizarre fighters, like a living snowman or a stretchy blue blob, and battle it out one-on-one in a best-of-three rounds format. The main goal is simply to deplete your opponent's life bar before they deplete yours. The combat involves basic punches, kicks, and special moves executed with directional inputs, but it also includes a dedicated taunt button to mock your foe and a block button for defense. The game's pacing feels a bit slower and heavier than many of its contemporaries, and the controls can sometimes feel unresponsive, adding an extra layer of challenge. Ultimately, playing Clay Fighter 2 feels like participating in a slightly unhinged, tactile cartoon brawl.