Game Details

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Power Instinct

Genres: Fighting, Arcade

Released on: Wii, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Wii U, Super Famicom

Developer: Atlus

Publishers: Atlus , Atlus USA

Themes: Action

Game Modes: Single player, Multiplayer

Perspective: Side view

Platform Release Dates:
Platform Release Date
Super Famicom October 14, 1994
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis November 18, 1994
Super Nintendo Entertainment System December 31, 1994
Wii October 04, 2011
Wii U November 05, 2015

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About:

The console version of Power Instinct released on the Super Nintendo and Super Famicom. There are various minor features removed from the Super Nintendo release of the game. A Japanese exculsive Sega Mega Drive version was also released with minor changes and an extra game mode. Power Instinct is a one-on-one 2D fighting game in the tradition of Street Fighter 2, in which you select your character from a group of unique fighters and attempt to defeat your opponents in successive fashion using your arcade reflexes and your character's unique moves. Features 8 selectable characters, plus a boss character, and single or 2-player Vs gameplay. Also includes a practice mode, battle mode and time attack and life attack modes for extended gameplay.

Story:

The time has come for the Gouketsuji clan to celebrate their fighting tournament. Every 5 years the clan (which has spread all over the world) celebrates a one-on-one fighting tournament to see which family gets to rule and now you get to take part in the contest.