The Fuuki FG-3 and Asura Buster: The late 90s say Hello
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- The Fuuki FG-3 is a 2D arcade hardware from the late 90s, showcasing sprite and tilemap capabilities.
- Powered by a Motorola 68EC020 CPU, it was a significant upgrade over the 68000, used in systems like the Amiga 1200.
- Audio is handled by a Zilog Z80 and a Yamaha YMF278 synthesizer chip, marking the end of the 'OPL' era.
- Video capabilities include four scrolling background layers and up to 1024 sprites with zooming, though with some input lag due to framebuffering.
- Asura Buster, a fighting game on the FG-3, features a diverse cast and solid single-player experience, despite hardware limitations like dithering for transparency.
- Fuuki's hardware was cost-effective compared to competitors like Capcom's CPS-3, offering a balance between performance and affordability.
- The company's website remains online but inactive, with operations seemingly halted since 2011.