Now, you don’t simply hop around small levels kicking each other in an attempt to collect all three power stones. But even though the game is even more action-packed than the original, the backgrounds add a lot of strategy to the game. Also, because of the wild backgrounds, the action moves along at a much faster pace. “The graphics are roughly the same as the original Power Stone’s, but since you’re seeing more fighters onscreen, the characters are a little smaller. Picking up and using objects, even busting out super moves… it’s all incredibly simple to do.” There is only one attack button, and when rapidly pounded upon it will help you smite your enemies. Part of the game designer’s mantra seems to have been “keep it simple, stupid”. Since Power Stone 2 is not a joystick/button combo intensive game ala the Street Fighter series, the analog stick will do just fine for most players. The game plays equally well with either the standard controller or the Arcade Stick. And most importantly, the battle for control of the Power Stones, which unlock god-like abilities in your character, is still the center of attention…Ĭontrols are solid, which is to be expected from Capcom. The lush graphics and fluid frame rate are still present and accounted for. Combat areas are still as interactive as ever, allowing you to yank poles out of the ground and whack your opponent upside the head with them. “The good news is, if you’re looking for more of the same, you’ve found it. With the possible exception of Dead or Alive 2, fighting on multiple levels has never been better.” For example, one stage begins atop a giant airplane, switches to an aerial battle, and then finishes on the ground. The style of Power Stone 2’s gameplay is exactly the same as the first.Īll of the fighting takes place on massive, multi-leveled stages. The first Power Stone made its mark as a fighting game by placing more of an emphasis on using weapons and the environment than the traditional combos and super moves. If you loved the first one, brace yourself, because you’ll go bonkers over the sequel. “The second installment in the Power Stone series takes all the basic ideas of the first and makes them bigger and better. Most noticeably, the game now supports four players for a completely chaotic experience. Power Stone 2 takes everything from the original and turns it up a notch (or two). Power Stone was also Capcom’s first successful attempt at bringing their quirky by killer style of fighting to the third dimension. It built on many of the arena fighting concepts established by Poy Poy on the Playstation. The original Power Stone was one of the most exciting launch titles on the Dreamcast. Meta-Review: Power Stone 2 – Sega Dreamcast
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