Brutal: Above the Claw
Brutal: Above the Claw — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Brutal: Above the Claw on?
- Brutal: Above the Claw was released on Sega 32X.
- When did Brutal: Above the Claw release?
- Brutal: Above the Claw was first released on March 1, 1995.
About Brutal: Above the Claw
Under the watchful eye of the great master Dali Llama, the worlds greatest martial artists would return to a place they knew well… Brutal Island. Each will use their own unique mental and physical martial arts style and training, in a tournament to prove the worlds one true champion. Brutal, Above the Claw, is a brilliantly rendered game of humorous cartoon style combat, combined with depth, philosophy, and an attention to detail not found in any other fighting game. Go ahead and Unleash the Animal, it’s time to get Brutal.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Sega 32X
- Developer
- GameTek, Inc.
- Publisher
- GameTek, Inc.
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
Details via IGDB.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega 32X · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-11-02
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a month
- Complete: about once a month
- Sealed: about 2 times a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-11-02.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $13.49 in Jul 2013, $68 five years ago, and $50 as of Nov 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | $17.99 | $23 |
| Jan 2015 | $16.46 | $25 |
| Jan 2016 | $19.95 | $40 |
| Jan 2017 | $29 | $33 |
| Jan 2018 | $32 | $51 |
| Jan 2019 | $29 | $44 |
| Jan 2020 | $28 | $57 |
| Jan 2021 | $59 | $108 |
| Jan 2022 | $60 | $116 |
| Jan 2023 | $74 | $104 |
| Jan 2024 | $75 | $127 |
| Jan 2025 | $75 | $125 |
| Jan 2026 | $60 | $100 |
| Nov 2026 | $50 | $89 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Nov 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | March 1995 | T-8301B | 043948003191 |
- Region
- NA
- Released
- 1995
- Authenticity
- Low
A faster, fuller rework of GameTek's animal fighter that critics still found shallow, and a mid-priced US cart.
This is the 32X version, a reworked take on Brutal: Paws of Fury from GameTek, and magazines of the day also called it Brutal Unleashed. It adds two new characters, new arenas, a remixed intro and new music to the original game.
Game Players reviewed it as Brutal Unleashed and said the pace had been sped up, but that you could win nearly any fight by repeating the same kick. Electronic Gaming Monthly's reviewers agreed the graphics and sound were far better than in earlier versions, yet held that this mattered little given the same shallow, sluggish play and mediocre controls.
How it was made
GameTek developed and published the 32X version.
What the press said at the time
“If you're into fighting games but are sick of what the market has to offer, check out Brutal. It gives a unique twist to what fighting games really are.”
“Unfortunately, also still here are the rather stiff controls and limited sound effects that have marred these furious fuzzy fighters from the start.”
“This game is a kick— literally. It's possible to win any fight by using the Same kick move over and over.”
Before you buy
It came out only in North America, so there is one cartridge to look for. Among US 32X games its loose price sits above the middle, which makes it a fair mid-priced pickup rather than a bargain. Check that the cartridge you are buying is this 32X game and not the Genesis one.
Brutal: Above the Claw screenshots
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