Guide Note

ClayFighter is a 2D fighting video game developed by Interplay Entertainment for the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis video game consoles. Players can be any one of eight characters who are made completely out of clay. The zany roster includes: Bad Mr. Frosty, a snowman; Taffy, a piece of stretchable candy; Blob, a character who can morph into different shapes; Blue Suede Goo, an Elvis knock-off; Ickybod Clay, a pumpkin-headed ghost; Helga, an opera singer; and Bonker, the crazed clown.

Fast Facts

1. Developer: Visual Concepts
2. Publisher: Interplay
3. Platform: SNES, Mega Drive/Genesis
4. Mode: Single Player
5. Genre: 2D Fighting
6. Release Date: 1993

While ClayFighter does not have especially innovative gameplay, it is notable for it's unique graphics. All of the character sprites were made by taking photographs of clay models, giving the gameplay the appearance of authentic clay animation. The backdrops are also photographs of clay structures. The clay, however, is just part of the game's zany aesthetic.