The 3D backdrops, sadly one of the better aspects of the Clayfighter experience, suffer from foreground obstruction and horrendous animation transitions from level to level. In fact, the only quality of the game worth mentioning is its sound effects, which are humorous. Better yet, have your friend rent it. Like Midway's Mortal Kombat Trilogy, ClayFighter proves how hard it is to squeeze lots of 2D animations into a small cart. In an attempt to add 3D elements, the designers even sacrifice the cool clay backdrops the series was famous for.
Some bits are funny, some are offensive, some are downright stupid.
5.0 Graphics Humorous characters, badly animated sprite presentation, especially over a 3D backdrop. Well-modeled fight arenas don't match up with 2D characters. 3.0 Sound Stereotypical one-liners combined with goofy grunts and howls. Funny at times and annoying others. 4.0 Gameplay Multi-hit combo system quickly grows tiresome.