Red Earth (Europe 961121)

Red Earth is a two-player fighting game released by Capcom in 1996. Built on the CPS-III hardware platform, this title features a versus co-op mode where players select from a roster of characters and engage in direct combat. The game originated in Japan under the working title "War-Zard" before its export release. Players control their chosen character to battle opponents through a series of stages, utilizing various attacks and special moves to deplete their health bar. The gameplay emphasizes close-quarters fighting with a focus on dynamic movement and strategic execution. It is an example of Capcom’s use of the CPS-III kit, marking it as Game ID CP-S III No. 01 within that hardware series. This version, released in Europe on November 21st, 1996, showcases Capcom's continued development of fighting game mechanics for arcade audiences. The game’s release was preceded by internal testing and updates beginning in October 1996.