Shima
Maeda, Edayan (minor artwork), L. George (secret file cover)
Platform(s):
Arcade, Sega
Saturn, Wonderswan, Playstation, PS2 (in SF: Anniversary Collection), PSN
Release Date(s):
September 1997
( Arcade)
June 11th, 1998 (
PS1)
July 1st, 1998 (
PS1)
July 9th, 1998 (
Saturn)
April 6th, 2000 (
Wonderswan)
May 25th, 2006 (
PS2 in SFA: Anthology)
June 13th, 2006 (
PS2 in SFA: Anthology)
July 7th, 2006 (
PS2 in SFA: Anthology)
February 8th, 2011 (PSN)
Pocket Fighter is an enjoyable game to whip out every now and then for
some good laughs and good fun. The gameplay is pretty solid overall... but who
really cares, this game doesn't take itself seriously, so why should you? lol.
Whether or not this little game "fits your style," you should at least
give it a try, but be warned... it can become addicting. And
if it's your first time, make
sure you go to the bathroom before playing... it's possible you may piss
yourself laughing. ~TFG
Webmaster
.
REVIEW:
Pocket Fighter (known as Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix
in Japan) is a 2D fighting
game featuring Capcom characters from several different franchises... but not
exactly how you remember them. Each of the fighters have been transformed into
ulta-cute "super deformed" chibi versions, some of which coming straight out of Super
Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo.
A charming and catchy art
style.
Pocket Fighter's gameplay can be summed
up as fast, addicting, and simply hilarious at times. There are four buttons:
Punch, Kick, Special, and Taunt. In addition to the standard special and super
moves, each cuddly character can activate "Flash Combos" and "Costume
Combos". These special combos are 4-hits long, and most of which allow a character to
change into various "costumes" during the length of the combo. In
addition, most of the "costumes" the fighters change into are cameos
of other characters spanning the Capcom universe. Epic fan service!
Players also collect gems
during battle to help fill up their super combo and special move meters.
The "Special" button activates a chargeable, unblockable move and if
connected will cause the opponent to drop a significant amount of gems. The
longer the Special button is charged, the more gems will be dropped on impact.
Players can also cause specific color gems to drop from the enemy depending on
which directional button is held when "Special" is pressed.
Felicia somehow learned
that from Blanka.
Pocket Fighter has some
solid graphics for a 2D fighter, and is quite flashy at times. There's always a
ton of action going on and there are also a ton of cameos in the backgrounds, ranging
from some lesser known characters like Leo
from Warzard, to a handful of your favorite Street Fighter and Darkstalkers
characters.
Don't let the "kiddie" look fool you, Pocket Fighter
is a through-and-through Capcom fighter that no 2D fighting game fan should miss.
It doesn't have the deepest gameplay system out there, but all of the
fundamentals are in place (and why even take it seriously enough to talk about
the gameplay?)...
Pocket Fighter is obviously a "casual" fighting game with
entertainment value at the forefront, an awesome fan service for old school
Capcom fans, and it's pretty damn fun to play once you learn the ropes.
Arcade)
PS1)
PS2 in SFA: Anthology)
.
Players also collect gems
during battle to help fill up their super combo and special move meters.
Pocket Fighter is obviously a "casual" fighting game with
entertainment value at the forefront, an awesome fan service for old school
Capcom fans, and it's pretty damn fun to play once you learn the ropes.
