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The game retains the character roster from "Fatal Fury 3", with the boss characters (Ryuji Yamazaki, Jin Chonrei and Jin Chonshu) now part of the regular cast. Duck King, Billy Kane and Kim Kaphwan, who were all last featured in "Fatal Fury Special", are added to the cast. Series antagonist Geese Howard reprises his role from the original "" as the game's final boss. "Real Bout" was Geese Howard's final appearance in the "Fatal Fury" storyline, as the game's ending with Terry or Andy depicts the character's demise at the hands of either brother by falling off the roof of his tower, refusing to be saved by them. This was reflected by SNK's tagline for the game, .