The complete launch of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves conceals numerous hidden bosses, including Fallen Rock, a sinister version of Rock Howard. This iteration of Rock has been tainted by his overheated blood and the Jin scrolls, causing him to morph into a shadow of his father, Geese. With a combination of Geese’s might and Rock’s agility, this boss is not only challenging to find but even tougher to defeat.
Fans of SNK games know that tough bosses are a staple, as anyone who has squared off against Omega Rugal in the arcade King of Fighters titles can attest. While Fallen Rock might not be as prohibitively difficult as some past SNK adversaries, he still offers a demanding challenge compared to many characters. You will likely need to
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Where to Locate Fallen Rock
Explore Arcade Mode or Episodes of South Town
You can discover Fallen Rock as a boss in two specific locations:
- In East Island while exploring South Town during Episodes of South Town mode.
- As a boss for certain characters in the final battle of Arcade mode.
Episodes of South Town is a solo RPG mode that allows you to gain XP for a character while investigating different regions of the notorious City of the Wolves. Within this mode, you face off against various fighters under unique conditions, working towards exploration goals across city sections. Occasionally, the last encounter in an area will be against a boss, often with mechanics that differ from what you might be accustomed to.
The Episodes of South Town mode in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is reminiscent of Street Fighter 6‘s World Tour mode, functioning as single-player content where you grow your character’s level by defeating rival fighters.
Fallen Rock, along with a resurrected form of his father called Nightmare Geese, is among the secret bosses lurking in the South Town area. Fallen Rock appears as a Level 80 adversary in the East Island section of Episodes of South Town, making him one of the most formidable opponents you can encounter.
In addition, Fallen Rock is a boss you may encounter at the conclusion of certain Arcade mode character paths. For specific characters, Fallen Rock serves as the final obstacle, but this isn’t the case for everyone. To face Fallen Rock at the end, you must select one of the following characters:
- Rock Howard
- Terry Bogard
- Preecha
- Mai Shiranui
- Kevin Rian
- Billy Kane
Other characters will conclude their journeys against different opponents in Arcade mode, meaning the Episodes of South Town is your best shot if you want to battle the boss. For instance, B. Jenet’s Arcade mode quest culminates with her fighting Kain rather than Fallen Rock or Nightmare Geese.
Strategies to Defeat Fallen Rock
Expect Variable Difficulty Based on the Mode
Fallen Rock’s difficulty can change significantly depending on the mode you face him in. In Episodes of South Town, he has a noticeably stronger variant than in the Arcade mode, so you should aim to be at least Level 90 before challenging him.
Fallen Rock is distinct in the Episodes of South Town mode since his entire health bar is built around S.P.G. This grants him access to special moves, including a Hidden Gear attack, throughout rounds rather than just at lower vitality levels.
Regardless of where you confront Fallen Rock, his move set largely mirrors that of Geese Howard from earlier games. Some of his maneuvers derive from Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters, such as Geese’s powerful Reppu Ken projectile. Fallen Rock has parries to thwart your physical strikes, aerial projectiles, a command grab, and even a move that yanks your character closer to him.
Fallen Rock doesn’t possess a complete moveset, resulting in limited combo potential. This makes finding openings easier, as the secret boss doesn’t defend as frequently as a human player. Whether you’re playing as Terry or Ronaldo in Fatal Fury: CotW, one effective tactic against Fallen Rock is to jump towards him; the boss lacks robust anti-air options.
Eventually, you will conquer Fallen Rock through practice and a bit of luck. Doing so rewards you with plenty of XP for your character in Episodes of South Town. Additionally, defeating him in Arcade mode concludes the story arcs for certain characters, wrapping up narratives that have spanned over 25 years.
