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1998PlayStation

A fast 3D arcade fighter on PlayStation where fighters transform into powerful beasts mid-match. Beast mode makes them faster and stronger, unlocks new attacks and restores some health.

  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Competing against other players
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Co-op or multiplayer

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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Bloody Roar 2 special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Battle Arena Toshinden

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1995PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Bloody Roar 2: melee combat with weapons or fists, competing against other players and action-packed real-time combat.

An early 3D weapon-based fighting game for the PlayStation where ten fighters battle in a tournament using special moves. Its sidestep movement in 3D arenas was a hallmark of its time.

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Rival Schools: United by Fate

Competing against other players

Capcom's 3D fighter has you pick a two-student team, with the partner jumping in for assists and team attacks. Its Japanese high school setting, fast combat and dedicated story mode give it a distinct identity.

Guilty Gear

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The original Guilty Gear is a fast 2D anime fighter with ten quirky characters, chargeable special moves and instant-kill Deathblows. Its rock-infused style and arcade mode with individual character stories define it.

Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22

Action-packed real-time combat

An early PlayStation 3D fighter featuring 22 Dragon Ball Z characters plus unlockable bonus fighters. It focuses on one-on-one duels with special moves and fan service for anime fans.

Nidhogg

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A minimalist fencing tug-of-war where two players lunge, parry and hurl swords to push through to the end of the stage and be devoured by the Nidhogg. Lightning-fast, chaotic and ideal for local head-to-head rivalries.

Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast arena fighter for the PSP featuring 18 Dragon Ball Z characters, transformations, energy blasts and counterattacks. It offers several story modes plus wireless duels against other players.

Real Bout Fatal Fury

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A classic SNK 2D fighter that builds on Fatal Fury with a plane-switching system between foreground and background lanes. Precise inputs and duels against friends or the CPU are the core of the experience.

Dragon Ball Z: Super Butouden

Melee combat with weapons or fists

The first Dragon Ball fighting game, a classic 2D one-on-one brawler with split-screen battles that replays key fights from Goku vs. Piccolo to the Cell Games.

Tekken Revolution

Competing against other players

A free-to-play entry in the Tekken series on PlayStation, offering classic 3D one-on-one fighting with character levelling introduced for the first time. It focuses on quick online and arcade duels with familiar fighters.

Capcom Fighting Evolution

Action-packed real-time combat

A crossover fighter where characters from several Street Fighter iterations, Darkstalkers and Red Earth clash, each keeping the combat system of their home game. That mix of mechanics makes every matchup feel distinct.

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