Power Instinct 2 (US, Ver. 94.04.08, set 1)

Atlus • 1994

Also known as: Gouketsuji Ichizoku 2

Power Instinct 2 (US, Ver. 94.04.08, set 1) — Title screen
Title screen
Power Instinct 2 (US, Ver. 94.04.08, set 1) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Power Instinct 2 is a two-player versus fighting game released by Atlus in 1994. Originally developed in Japan as "Gouketsuji Ichizoku 2," this version arrived in the United States in April of that year. Players choose from a roster of diverse characters, each with unique special moves and abilities, and engage in head-to-head combat across vibrant stages. Gameplay revolves around executing various attacks – punches, kicks, throws, and signature super moves – to deplete your opponent's health bar. The game builds upon the foundation laid by its predecessor, Power Instinct, offering a faster pace and refined mechanics. A later entry, Gouketsuji Legends, would continue the series, alongside subsequent titles including Power Instinct V. A port of this arcade title was later released for the Sony PlayStation in 1996.

Details

Manufacturer
Atlus
Year
1994
Players
2
Genre
Fighter / Versus
Display
raster
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
pwrinst2

Machine data derived from the MAME project.

Power Instinct 2 (US, Ver. 94.04.08, set 1) — Arcade Game