Capcom reveal Power Stone 2 for Dreamcast
Power Stone 2 includes unique levels that feature state-of-the-art graphics in both character and environment design.
E3, LOS ANGELES May 11, 2000 Capcom® Entertainment today announced plans to release its highly anticipated fighting game Power Stone 2™ for Sega Dreamcast™ game console this fall. In Power Stone 2, players are once again treated to the revolutionary gameplay that made the original a blockbuster success and introduces innovative elements including four-player fighting, multi-tiered progressive levels and a time challenge at the end of a round. Power Stone 2 includes unique levels that feature state-of-the-art graphics in both character and environment design. Power Stone 2 is scheduled to release to the arcade game market later this year. The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has not yet rated the game.
In Power Stone 2, four characters (human or computer) are pitted against each other in beautifully landscaped interactive 3D environments as they battle to collect power stones and free themselves from the clutches of the wicked Dr. Erode. Once any player obtains three stones, they are transformed into a super being who can execute crushing super moves ‘Power Drive’ and ‘Power Fusion’ with the touch of a button. Players need to push two buttons simultaneously to execute the Power Fusion move.
New enhancements to Power Stone 2 include:
Four-player fighting and a time challenge at the end of a round.
Interactive levels introduce progressive gameplay! Players advance in continuous linked levels.
VMU compatible allows players to save items and exchange them by connecting with friends.
Numerous modes of play for maximum game play value.
Fully interactive 3D backgrounds allow players to pick up and use weapons against their opponent – over 120 items, including 65 weapons!
Three playable vehicles (fort, tank or airplane) characters can utilize to inflict powerful attacks on opponents.
Characters are now able to run up a wall as both a defensive and offensive maneuver to execute attacks on their helpless enemy.
Eight original characters, four new characters, and two bosses.
Battle each other on combine attacks to combat monstrous bosses.
Power Stone 2 furthers one of Capcom’s most innovative designs. Utilizing the immense power of Sega’s new Naomi board, Power Stone 2 provides players with highly advanced graphics and delivers fast action, instinctive game control. Power Stone 2 challenges players to not only defeat three other player or computer opponents in an all out slug-fest but also to complete secondary goals like racing to the top of a complex obstacle course with a limited amount of time.
Power Stone 2 features the return of all of the mysterious characters from the original plus the introduction of four new characters. Falcon is a gentleman from England who specializes in boxing. Ryoma is a Samurai from Japan who fights with a Samurai sword. Wang Tang is a Chinese martial artist with lightening-fast moves. Jack, modeled
after the infamous ‘Jack the Ripper’, is a murderer from England wielding a knife. Gunrock is a gigantic fighter from Brazil who works in a coal mine and relies on his awesome strength. Galuda is an Indian from Western America and a master of wrestling holds and attacks. Ayame is a headstrong woman from a powerful ninja family in Japan who uses acrobatic skills to defeat opponents. Rouge is a fortuneteller from Arabia who uses magical powers to control fire to destroy an enemy.
Power Stone 2’s four new characters are sure to become popular favorites. Pete is short but uses his small body and quickness to dodge opponents’ attacks. Julia hides an extreme personality behind her tender and elegant face as she flies gracefully with her umbrella and attacks from the air. Gourmand is a kitchen chef with the longest reach of all the fighters thanks to his knife and frying pan. Accel can shoot opponents in a distance utilizing a wall or pole.
“The original Power Stone was a tremendous success for Capcom and we were pleased to have it at Sega Dreamcast launch,” said Todd Thorson, director of marketing, Capcom Entertainment. Power Stone and Power Stone 2 are both revolutionary titles introducing innovative design and stunning graphics. Power Stone 2 offers incredible gameplay with interactive levels and true, four player fighting action. With its innovative features, Power Stone 2 will challenge players all levels.”
Power Stone 2 is set in the 19th century, a Romantic era. Superstitions and legends are alive and well. A mysterious floating castle emerges with a ground-shaking roar and its huge shadow covers the entire world. The master of the castle is the evil Dr. Erode who has captured all of the Power Stone fighters for unknown reasons. What is Dr. Erode’s diabolical plan? In Power Stone 2, a new adventure is about to begin...
In Power Stone 2, four characters (human or computer) are pitted against each other in beautifully landscaped interactive 3D environments as they battle to collect power stones and free themselves from the clutches of the wicked Dr. Erode. Once any player obtains three stones, they are transformed into a super being who can execute crushing super moves ‘Power Drive’ and ‘Power Fusion’ with the touch of a button. Players need to push two buttons simultaneously to execute the Power Fusion move.
New enhancements to Power Stone 2 include:
Four-player fighting and a time challenge at the end of a round.
Interactive levels introduce progressive gameplay! Players advance in continuous linked levels.
VMU compatible allows players to save items and exchange them by connecting with friends.
Numerous modes of play for maximum game play value.
Fully interactive 3D backgrounds allow players to pick up and use weapons against their opponent – over 120 items, including 65 weapons!
Three playable vehicles (fort, tank or airplane) characters can utilize to inflict powerful attacks on opponents.
Characters are now able to run up a wall as both a defensive and offensive maneuver to execute attacks on their helpless enemy.
Eight original characters, four new characters, and two bosses.
Battle each other on combine attacks to combat monstrous bosses.
Power Stone 2 furthers one of Capcom’s most innovative designs. Utilizing the immense power of Sega’s new Naomi board, Power Stone 2 provides players with highly advanced graphics and delivers fast action, instinctive game control. Power Stone 2 challenges players to not only defeat three other player or computer opponents in an all out slug-fest but also to complete secondary goals like racing to the top of a complex obstacle course with a limited amount of time.
Power Stone 2 features the return of all of the mysterious characters from the original plus the introduction of four new characters. Falcon is a gentleman from England who specializes in boxing. Ryoma is a Samurai from Japan who fights with a Samurai sword. Wang Tang is a Chinese martial artist with lightening-fast moves. Jack, modeled
after the infamous ‘Jack the Ripper’, is a murderer from England wielding a knife. Gunrock is a gigantic fighter from Brazil who works in a coal mine and relies on his awesome strength. Galuda is an Indian from Western America and a master of wrestling holds and attacks. Ayame is a headstrong woman from a powerful ninja family in Japan who uses acrobatic skills to defeat opponents. Rouge is a fortuneteller from Arabia who uses magical powers to control fire to destroy an enemy.
Power Stone 2’s four new characters are sure to become popular favorites. Pete is short but uses his small body and quickness to dodge opponents’ attacks. Julia hides an extreme personality behind her tender and elegant face as she flies gracefully with her umbrella and attacks from the air. Gourmand is a kitchen chef with the longest reach of all the fighters thanks to his knife and frying pan. Accel can shoot opponents in a distance utilizing a wall or pole.
“The original Power Stone was a tremendous success for Capcom and we were pleased to have it at Sega Dreamcast launch,” said Todd Thorson, director of marketing, Capcom Entertainment. Power Stone and Power Stone 2 are both revolutionary titles introducing innovative design and stunning graphics. Power Stone 2 offers incredible gameplay with interactive levels and true, four player fighting action. With its innovative features, Power Stone 2 will challenge players all levels.”
Power Stone 2 is set in the 19th century, a Romantic era. Superstitions and legends are alive and well. A mysterious floating castle emerges with a ground-shaking roar and its huge shadow covers the entire world. The master of the castle is the evil Dr. Erode who has captured all of the Power Stone fighters for unknown reasons. What is Dr. Erode’s diabolical plan? In Power Stone 2, a new adventure is about to begin...