GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES in IOS

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Our Expert Score

94/100

Garou: Mark of the Wolves is widely considered the pinnacle of SNK's fighting game prowess, and this mobile port brings that legendary experience to your pocket with surprising grace. Set ten years after the death of Geese Howard, the game introduces a fresh roster—led by Rock Howard—and a mechanical depth that still feels modern today. The 'Just Defended' system rewards precision timing, while the T.O.P. (Tactical Offensive Position) mechanic adds a layer of strategic health management that can turn the tide of a match.

While touch controls are rarely ideal for frame-perfect inputs, the implementation here is robust enough for casual play, and the inclusion of external controller support transforms it into a near-arcade-perfect experience. The animation remains some of the best in 2D history, with fluid sprites and expressive backgrounds that pop on high-resolution mobile screens. It’s a mandatory piece of history for fighting game fans, successfully preserving the tight balance and intense pacing that made the original a competitive staple.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.1.1Tue Apr 19 2022

Compatible with iOS14 or higher


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A new generation in the wolf bloodline.

GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES joins the battle on iPhone !

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ABOUT THE GAME FEATURES

■"FATAL FURY" Series' new generation title

This latest installment in the legendary series from SNK welcomes a new hero with Rock Howard, the posthumous successor of Geese Howard who was raised by the "Legendary Wolf" Terry Bogard, and a host of all-new charismatic characters with their own unique background story and goals.

■A fully redesigned game system

"GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES" renews the series with the "T.O.P. SYSTEM", a revolutionary game mechanic that can be set anywhere on the character's lifebar and gives access to a unique attack and significantly increases the character's hitting power. Moreover, the "JUST DEFENDED" mechanic offers a multitude of bonuses to the player if he successfully blocks his enemy's attacks at the last moment. Finally, the "BREAKING" feature allows to cancel specific special moves to other for impressive combos and damage.

■New charismatic characters

With the exception of the series' historical hero "Terry Bogard", all the participating characters in "GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES" are new, and some of them have some connections with characters from previous installments.

■New features unique to this mobile port

In addition to the 4 & 6 button type layouts, the "SP" and "FM" special buttons allows the user to respectively activate Special and Desperation Moves with the touch of a button. Furthermore, this faithful port of "GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES" features a "PRACTICE" mode, in which you can train all you moves and best combos, a "SURVIVAL" mode, where you fight all the game characters until your life bar depletes to zero.

■2P VERSUS PLAY via the WiFi functionality

Challenge your friends in intense and epic battles via your smartphone's WiFi functionality!


Requires iOS 14.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

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A new generation in the wolf bloodline.

GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES joins the battle on iPhone !

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■

ABOUT THE GAME FEATURES

■"FATAL FURY" Series' new generation title

This latest installment in the legendary series from SNK welcomes a new hero with Rock Howard, the posthumous successor of Geese Howard who was raised by the "Legendary Wolf" Terry Bogard, and a host of all-new charismatic characters with their own unique background story and goals.

■A fully redesigned game system

"GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES" renews the series with the "T.O.P. SYSTEM", a revolutionary game mechanic that can be set anywhere on the character's lifebar and gives access to a unique attack and significantly increases the character's hitting power. Moreover, the "JUST DEFENDED" mechanic offers a multitude of bonuses to the player if he successfully blocks his enemy's attacks at the last moment. Finally, the "BREAKING" feature allows to cancel specific special moves to other for impressive combos and damage.

■New charismatic characters

With the exception of the series' historical hero "Terry Bogard", all the participating characters in "GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES" are new, and some of them have some connections with characters from previous installments.

■New features unique to this mobile port

In addition to the 4 & 6 button type layouts, the "SP" and "FM" special buttons allows the user to respectively activate Special and Desperation Moves with the touch of a button. Furthermore, this faithful port of "GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES" features a "PRACTICE" mode, in which you can train all you moves and best combos, a "SURVIVAL" mode, where you fight all the game characters until your life bar depletes to zero.

■2P VERSUS PLAY via the WiFi functionality

Challenge your friends in intense and epic battles via your smartphone's WiFi functionality!


Ratings & Reviews

4 out of 5 with 235 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES is the final entry in the legendary Fatal Fury series. It features a complete overhaul of the series' roster and a deep, innovative combat system. Master the 'Just Defended' mechanic to regain life and counter-attack, and utilize the 'T.O.P. System' for increased damage and health regeneration. With beautiful pixel art, 12 unique characters (plus 2 bosses), and support for Bluetooth controllers, this is a must-play for martial arts enthusiasts.

Features

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Faithful Neo-Geo arcade port

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Innovative 'Just Defended' and T.O.P. systems

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Bluetooth controller support for precision

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Local multiplayer via Bluetooth

Tips

Promotion Videos

GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES Trailer - YouTube

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The mobile version primarily supports local competitive play via Bluetooth rather than global matchmaking.

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