What is Fighting Layer?
Fighting Layer is a 3D arcade fighting game developed by Arika and published by Namco, built on Namco System 12 hardware and released in December 1998. It was never ported to any home console.
Questions about Fighting Layer
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was Fighting Layer released?
Fighting Layer was released in December 1998, running on Namco System 12 arcade hardware.
Did Fighting Layer ever come out on home consoles?
No, Fighting Layer has never been ported to any home consoles; it remained an arcade-only release.
Which Fighting Layer characters previously appeared in Street Fighter EX?
Allen Snider and Blair Dame both previously appeared in Street Fighter EX before joining the Fighting Layer roster.
What is the spiritual sequel to Fighting Layer?
Fighting EX Layer is the spiritual sequel to Fighting Layer, released in 2018.
How did Fighting Layer perform in Japan?
In Japan, the trade publication Game Machine ranked Fighting Layer as the eleventh most-successful arcade game of the month in its issue dated the 1st of February 1999.