Battle Arena Toshinden 2

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title= Battle Arena Toshinden 2


caption=
developer = Tamsoft, Shintarou Nakaoka and team
publisher = Takara and Toshiaki Ota
distributor=Capcom
designer=
version=
released=1995 (Arcade)
1996 (PlayStation)
1996 (Windows 95)
1996 (Sega Saturn)
platforms= Arcade Game, PlayStation, Windows 95, Sega Saturn
genre = Fighting game
modes = Single player, 2-player
ratings=
media=
requirements=
input=8-way Joystick, 6 Buttons
arcade system=Sony ZN-1 hardware
cpu=SPU
sound=Sound CPU : Z80
Sound Chips : SPU, Q-Sound
cabinet=Horizontal
display=Raster, 640 x 480 pixels , 65536 colors

"Battle Arena Toshinden 2" for the PlayStation is the sequel to "Battle Arena Toshinden". As with its prequel it is a weapons-based 3D fighting game.

Though the core gameplay remains unchanged from the first game, "Toshinden 2" includes a simple combo system. The 3D movement is also altered to create slightly better balance in battle.

tory

When the Secret Society discovered that the chief executive of the group, Gaia, had organized a Toshinden tournament behind their backs in order to start a rebellion, he was branded a traitor. Hence a new tournament is organized to lure him to his doom. Meanwhile, one of Gaia's former co-workers, named Uranus, has put the next stage of the organization's plan into action and hopes to not only eliminate Gaia from existence, but also the other nine fighters who participated in the last battle.

Characters

Initially Playable Characters

*Eiji Shinjo
*Kayin Amoh
*Sofia
*Rungo Iron
*Fo Fai
*Mondo
*Duke B. Rambert
*Ellis
*Gaia
*Chaos
*Tracy
*Ripper (Sega Saturn version only)
*Ronron (Sega Saturn version only)

Unlockable Characters and Bosses

*Sho Shinjo
*Vermilion
*Uranus
*Master
*Replicant (Sega Saturn version only)
*Wolf (Sega Saturn version only)

Other versions of Battle Arena Toshinden 2

Like "Battle Arena Toshinden", "Toshinden 2" was also ported to the Sega Saturn, PC and arcades.

Toshinden URA (Sega Saturn)

"Toshinden URA" (full title "Ultimate Revenge Attack") is a Sega Saturn specific sequel to "Toshinden Remix" (aka "Toshinden S"). Though clearly based on the original PSX version it was considerably altered with new arenas, a new story, a different CG intro and four exclusive new characters; Ripper, Replicant (an android version of Sho based on "Blade Runner"), Ronron and Wolf, replacing four of the original PSX version's characters; Gaia, Chaos, Uranus and Master. The gameplay also differs slightly.

"Ura" means "back" in Japanese, hence the main new character Ripper's winning posture, showing him from the back, which was used in the Japanese front cover art.

Toshinden 2 PC (PC)

"Toshinden 2" was also ported to the PC. It is a straight Windows port of the PSX version with the ability to play the game in higher resolutions.

Toshinden 2 Plus (PSX)

A special edition of "Toshinden 2" released only in Japan for the PSX. It features notably enhanced graphics and improved control. It also makes a few balancing tweaks to the characters' attacks. An option to save results, option settings and unlocked characters to memory card was also added.

Toshinden 2 (Arcade)

Another version of the PSX version was also released in arcades by Capcom, with altered music.

External links

*moby game|id=/battle-arena-toshinden-2
*KLOV game|id=7032