Power Stone 2

Power Stone 2 Japanese flyer

Power Stone 2 (パワーストーン2) is a 3D fighting game developed and published by Capcom in 2000 for the Sega NAOMI arcade hardware and for Dreamcast.

Power Stone 2 was later ported with improvements in the Power Stone Collection for PSP, except for the VMU feature. Power Stone 2 was also ported to other systems as a part of the Capcom Fighting Collection 2.

Gameplay

There are four different modes available for the game

• 1-on-1: Much like the original Power Stone, a two-character storyline game.
• Arcade: A four-character storyline game, with two characters advancing each round.
• Original: Multiplayer mode, with free choice of characters and stages.
• Adventure: An unpredictable storyline game, where players can collect items, cards and money.

Power Stone 2 offers five interactive 3-D stages to begin with, plus the two boss stages which players can also access in Original mode. All but the Original mode is played out like a storyline, where two battles are fought on the regular stages, followed by the Pharaoh Walker boss, then another battle, and ending with the Dr. Erode boss stage. Three extra stages may be unlocked for Original mode by meeting certain requirements in Arcade mode, as well as a desert area stage, which is essentially the Pharaoh Walker boss stage, but without the boss. Though each player has their own set of default ground and air attacks, the character can execute more powerful fusion attacks after collecting three Power Stones and transforming. Power Stone 2 does not offer an opportunity to block, although tapping on the control pad just before an enemy attacks will cause you to dodge.

Most of the stages are dynamic and will change as the battle progresses. For example, the airplane stage starts out on a warplane. After a set amount of time, the plane will fall apart, forcing all the players to battle while skydiving toward the ground. Shortly after, the players will fall onto a floating platform, where the remainder of the battle will be held. This, in essence, creates three sub-stages within a single one.

Each stage is also littered with item boxes, which hold a random item that a player has acquired and unlocked in Adventure mode or created in the Item Shop. They may also contain Power Stones. Items are extremely diverse. Damaging items range from guns, flamethrowers, gigantic hammers, a wide assortment of swords, to bear traps, roller blades, and even a magazine that can be thrown. Non-damaging items include food that will replenish health, shields for defense, elixirs for invisibility, adhesive sprays to slow your opponents, and wings for extra jumps. Cards that can be used to mix items can also be found in Adventure mode. Furthermore, most stages also have their own collection of unique items and fixtures that the player can use. For example, the submarine level comes with turrets, small planes to drop bombs, and icebergs to throw at opponents. Each level is also highly interactive, as players can use many of the stage elements themselves. All players can also gain extra height by jumping off a wall.

Item Shop

An addition to Power Stone 2 is the "Adventure" mode. This mode is functionally identical to the "1-on-1" and "Arcade" modes; however, there is an additional inventory filled with items and money that the player has collected. These may then be taken to the game's "Item Shop", run by secret character Mel. The overall goal of the Item Shop is to allow players to gain access to new items; either by purchasing them, or by combining existing items in a 'mixing' process. This gives the game considerable additional longevity, as many of the best or most entertaining items are available only from the Item Shop. Power Stone 2 includes a VMU application called the Mini-Book. This can be used to inspect the player's item inventory, or trade items with another player. Additionally, a player may register up to five items in their inventory as "Handy Items". These may then appear to the player in Original mode, offering a tactical advantage.

Story

Power Stone 2 North American arcade flyer

Power Stone 2 North American box art

Without warning, the sky is filled with dark, ominous clouds, and a giant shadow spreads over the region, shaking the land with its roars. Suddenly, a mysterious floating castle appears out of nowhere. During the event, the Power Stone fighters are captured by evil forces and taken to the castle. Now they must find a way to escape the castle.

Playable Characters

• Falcon, Red Whirlwind
• Ayame, Cherry Blossom Dancer
• Gunrock, Heavy Tank
• Ryoma, Master Swordsman
• Wang-Tang, Agile Dragon
• Galuda, Proud Eagle
• Rouge, Scorching Beauty
• Jack, Mad Clown
• Pete, Invention Boy
• Julia, Secret Grace
• Gourmand, Evil Chef
• Accel, Vagabond Gunman
• Pride (Unlockable)
• Mel (Unlockable)
• Kraken (Unlockable, Power Stone Collection only)
• Valgas (Unlockable, Power Stone Collection only)

Bosses

• Pharaoh Walker
• Dr. Erode

Stages

• Blue Sky Area
• Dark Castle Area
• Tomb Area
• Iceberg Area
• Space Station Area
• Desert Area
• Pharaoh Walker Area
• Chaos Area
• Extra Stage 1
• Extra Stage 2
• Extra Stage 3

Items

No.	Item	Level	Buy	Sell
1	Gun	1	1500	500
2	Machine Gun	1	5500	2000
3	Bazooka	1	6000	1800
4	Flame Thrower	1	4500	800
5	Ray Gun	1	6000	1500
6	Soap Bubble Gun	2	20000	400
7	Tranquilizer Gun	3	70000	2000
8	Homing Missile	4	-	2000
9	3-Way Shotgun	2	8500	2500
10	5-Way Shotgun	4	-	20000
11	Beam Gun	3	120000	15000
12	Powerful Buster	6	-	69000
13	Arm Gun	6	-	72000
14	Flame Rod	3	50000	6000
15	Ice Rod	2	30000	4000
16	Thunder Rod	5	-	12000
17	Magic Rod	2	25000	2000
18	Mystic Rod	3	45000	3000
19	Weird Rod	4	-	8000
20	Medusa	6	-	20000
21	Loudspeaker	2	30000	2500
22	Adhesive Spray	4	-	9000
23	Trumpet	3	50000	4000
24	Fire-Bottle	1	4000	800
25	Small Bomb	1	2000	700
26	Medium Bomb	1	3000	900
27	Large Bomb	1	3500	1000
28	Leg Weight	2	28000	2500
29	Fire Cracker	3	15000	3000
30	Hand Grenade	3	40000	6000
31	Iron Pipe	1	1200	500
32	Harisen	3	50000	1000
33	Frozen Tuna	4	-	10000
34	Metallic Bat	3	75000	2000
35	Big Racket	5	-	8000
36	Magic Stick	1	6000	3500
37	Lance of Lava	6	-	20000
38	Devil Sickle	4	-	7700
39	Morning Star	5	-	20000
40	Sword	1	2000	400
41	Power Sword	1	3000	1200
42	Flame Sword	3	80000	3000
43	Ice Sword	4	-	4000
44	Thunder Sword	4	-	5000
45	Beam Sword	5	-	35000
46	Dragon Slayer	6	-	80000
47	Legendary Sword	6	-	40000
48	Hammer	1	3000	600
49	Toy Hammer	2	800	200
50	Pickaxe	4	-	1500
51	Magical Mallet	5	-	50000
52	Gigantic Hammer	5	-	20000
53	Umbrella	2	4000	2000
54	Deluxe Umbrella	5	-	25000
55	Cheap Umbrella	3	-	200
56	Spear	3	30000	3000
57	Deluxe Spear	5	-	25000
58	Trident	2	20000	2000
59	Deluxe Trident	5	-	25000
60	Fork	4	-	400
61	Spoon	4	-	1500
62	Battlefield Axe	2	18000	2000
63	Victory Axe	4	-	25000
64	Lumber Jack's Axe	3	-	300
65	Brave Man's Axe	6	-	90000
66	Skateboard	2	25000	3000
67	Inline Skate	3	40000	5000
68	Scooter	6	-	80000
69	Apple	1	2000	1000
70	Short Cake	1	6000	1000
71	Meat	1	7000	2000
72	Rice Ball	2	10000	200
73	Banana	2	600	300
74	Hamburger	2	700	400
75	Cheese	2	12000	1000
76	Roast Chicken	4	-	3000
77	Roast Pork	5	-	15000
78	Wedding Cake	6	-	30000
79	Angel Wing	5	-	20000
80	Devil Wing	6	-	7700
81	Power Shield	1	3000	1500
82	Deluxe Shield	5	-	25000
83	Petrifier	3	90000	6000
84	Transparentizer	6	-	40000
85	Kitten	2	120000	8000
86	Panther	4	-	25000
87	Fire Dragon	4	-	35000
88	Ice Dragon	5	-	45000
89	Thunder Dragon	6	-	55000
90	Bamboo Shoot	6	-	10000
91	Thumbtack	4	-	200
92	Leg Trap	2	3500	2000
93	Pitfall Hoop	5	-	10000
94	Beehive	5	-	25000
95	Stick Bomb	4	-	6000
96	Typhoon	3	40000	6000
97	Fireworks	3	65000	5000
98	Meteor	6	-	40000
99	Exciting Book	7	-	20000
100	Power Stone Magazine	6	-	100000
101	Rabbit Ear	4	-	4000
102	Cat Ear	5	-	5000
103	Crown	6	-	100000
104	Silk Hat	5	-	8000
105	Straw Hat	3	120000	5000
106	Party Hat	4	-	4000
107	Flower	3	3000	100
108	Emperor's Crown	7	20000000	1000000
109	Rabbit Arm	4	-	4000
110	Cat Arm	5	-	4000
111	Bracelet	6	-	75000
112	Punching Gloves	3	65000	3000
113	Rabbit Tail	4	-	4000
114	Cat Tail	5	-	4000
115	Devil Tail	5	-	10000
116	Wind-Up Key	4	-	2500
117	Rabbit Paw	4	-	4000
118	Cat Paw	5	-	3000
119	Shoes of Achilles	4	-	7000
120	Plaster	3	30000	12000
121	Light Stone	7	-	100000
122	Soccer Ball	3	100000	5000
123	Crystal Ball	5	250000	15000
124	Twin Potion	3	120000	5000
125	Amenomurakumo	5	350000	20000
126	Decoy Bomb	5	300000	15000
127	Giant Boots	6	600000	25000
128	Manches Chainsaw	3	100000	10000
129	Totem Hammer	4	200000	15000
130	Turbo Helmet	6	500000	40000
131	Stone Sweeper	4	250000	15000
132	Wok Gun	3	150000	5000
133	Thunderbolt Rider	6	700000	50000

Note: Items 122-133 are only available in Power Stone Collection.

Other items

No.	Item	Buy	Sell
-	Power Stones	-	-
Material
1	Flame Element	10000	800
2	Ice Element	10000	800
3	Thunder Element	10000	800
4	Light Element	10000	800
5	Magic Element	10000	800
6	Trap Element	10000	800
7	Oil	10000	800
8	Chemical	10000	800
9	Cartwheel	10000	800
10	Wood	10000	800
11	Cloth	10000	800
12	Gunpowder	10000	800
13	Gold	10000	800
14	Iron	10000	800
15	Scrap	10000	800
16	Fire Dragon Element	500000	5000
17	Ice Dragon Element	500000	6000
18	T. Dragon Element	-	70000
19	Driver's License	-	20000
20	Angel Ring	-
21	Emblem of the Brave	-	50000
22	Book of Legend	-	75000
Essence
1	Horror Card	-	1000
2	Surprise Card	-	1000
3	Affection Card	-	1000
4	Dress-Up Card	120000	10000
5	Food Card	-	1000
6	Copy Card	200000	5000
7	Profit Card	100000	2000
8	Retry Card	80000	8000
9	Special Card	-	40000
Texts
1	Text of DX. Shield	300000	30000
2	Text of DX. Spear	200000	15000
3	Text of DX. Umbrella	200000	10000
4	Text of Pitfall	-
5	Text of Beam Sword	-	10000
6	Text of Stick Bomb	-	6000
7	Text of DX. Trident	-
8	Text of Shotgun	-	20000
9	Text of Mag.Mallet	-
10	Text of Transparent	-	1000
Others
-	Bouquet	3000	500
-	Jack in the Box	5000	400
-	Horror Book	5000	400
-	Item Catalog 1	10000	2000
-	Item Catalog 2	20000	3000
-	Item Catalog 3	30000	4000
-	Item Catalog 4	40000	7000
-	Item Catalog 5	50000	8000
-	Rare Item Catalog	-	20000
-	Material Catalog	-	1000
-	Text Catalog	-	8000

External links

• Power Stone 2 official site (archive)
• Power Stone 2 official site (archive)

Power Stone
Games	Power Stone - Power Stone 2 - Power Stone Collection
Other media	Power Stone (anime) - Power Stone (manga) - Power Stone Original Soundtrack Power Stone Original sound track ROUND 1 - Power Stone Original sound track ROUND 2
Characters	Falcon - Rouge - Wang-Tang - Ryoma - Ayame - Gunrock - Jack - Galuda - Kraken - Valgas Pete - Julia - Gourmand - Accel - Pride - Mel - Pharaoh Walker - Dr. Erode Apollus - Jane - Cassie - Octo - Pus Master - Lord - Ayame's Family - King Octopus - Valgas' Team