MonsterVine: "Fatal Fury: First Contact lacks the breadth of unlockables that many NEO GEO Pocket classics have, but its smooth gameplay and charming art are still worthwhile."
TSA writes: "The Neo Geo Pocket might not be spoken of with the same kind of revered tones as the Game Boy or even the Game Gear, but it should be. Small, stylish and with a dizzying array of fighting games to play, the Neo Geo hit streets before the turn of the millennium, but failed to capture consumer interest due to its high price. Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, we can now play the best the Neo Geo Pocket had to offer on the Nintendo Switch."
Joseph at Skewed and Reviewed found the retro-themed action of the game enjoyable and enjoyed the trip down memory lane.
FATAL FURY newcomers like Rick Strowd and Li Xiangfei clash fists with nostalgic fan-favorites Terry, Geese, and Mai Shiranui.
