Power Stone 2

 Dreamcast
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Aug 23, 2000
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. CheckOut
    90
    Verdict: Kickass.
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  2. CNET Gamecenter
    90
    The brilliant thing is that with everything happening on screen with four players, the action still remains fluid at 60 frames per second.
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  3. Spank!
    97
    Probably the most fun you can have with two people without having to clear up afterwards.
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  5. Gaming Maxx
    95
    Fast paced, 3D fighting at its finest level as of yet.
  6. Da Gameboyz
    91
    With superb graphics, stellar sound, huge levels, simple but addicting gameplay and the addition of four-player multiplayer you cannot go wrong purchasing this title.
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  7. AllDreamcast
    90
    Bring some friends over for some 4-way gaming action and you won't find a more entertaining and addicting game on the Dreamcast.
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  8. Game Fan
    90
    Takes everything that was great about the first outing--the insane speed, the fantastic cast, the fun fighting engine, and the impressive pyrotechnics--and expands on every bit of it, without succumbing to the curse of most follow-ups: going overboard.
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  9. IGN
    90
    I'd recommend "Power Stone 2" to any one of you on any day of the week. Go out and get it right now!
  10. Sega X
    90
    But Power Stone 2 has gone through more cosmetic surgery than Linda Tripp since it's original arrived on American shores last September.
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  11. GameSpot
    82
    As a four-player game, it's definitely one of the wildest fighters to come to the Dreamcast.
  12. GamerWeb Sega
    82
    A four-player oasis in a desert of single- or two-player titles, Powerstone 2 will quench your thirst for party fun. Just don't expect a serious fighting engine or any sort of lasting appeal in when you're stuck playing with yourself.
  13. Happy Puppy
    80
    Unless gamers are intimidated by the sheer chaos of Power Stone 2, this is likely to become one of the premiere party games for the Dreamcast.
  14. Planet Dreamcast
    75
    It doesn't completely live up to its predecessor in all areas (ease of play, final boss), but in others (arena design, Adventure Mode) it's actually better.
  15. Games Radar
    100
    It's in full-on four-player mode that Power Stone 2 attains genius status. As long as you've got three mates up to speed on the game, you literally won't be able to put your joypads down.
  16. Daily Radar
    88
    Power Stone 2 may well be remembered as the most confusing fighting game ever created. And a whole lot of fun.
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  17. Hot Games
    90
    You either love it because you loved the first one, or would rather play something more traditional in the fighting genre.
  18. GamePro
    90
    Capcom has managed to amaze, astound, and confuse with this new entry into the console party/fighting game genre.
  19. DC Swirl
    80
    If you don't have friends to play Power Stone 2 with, it loses about two thirds of its appeal.
  20. Game Revolution
    83
    Passing the game is a short, easy task and other than the item collection in adventure mode, there isn't enough single player action to keep things fresh. But toss a few friends on the couch and it's magic.

Awards & Rankings

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#15 Best Dreamcast Game of 2000
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#6 Most Discussed Dreamcast Game of 2000
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#35 Most Shared Dreamcast Game of 2000

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 62
  3. Negative: 3 out of 62
  1. wegie125
    Nov 16, 2017
    10
    The dreamcast didn't have very many memorable games but this game really stood out for my brothers and I. I don't know if it was just us beingThe dreamcast didn't have very many memorable games but this game really stood out for my brothers and I. I don't know if it was just us being little but we played this game all of the time. To this day it is the only fighting game that has ever been able to even get close to competing with super smash at our household. This game brought to us so many memories and so many good times. I won't forget how this game brought my family together. Thank you developers. I hope one day a game like this comes out again. This game earned a perfect score… Full Review »
  2. DuskDungeon
    Jan 8, 2016
    10
    A relic lost in the secret garden of video game classics. Fighting games never got this exciting, full of charm, quirky fun randomness,A relic lost in the secret garden of video game classics. Fighting games never got this exciting, full of charm, quirky fun randomness, colorful characters, interactive stages filled with crazy items and the glorious Power Stones! an overall experience that you as a gamer can't miss because this here is the best fighting game in my opinion.… Full Review »
  3. MarkusP.
    Jan 26, 2006
    10
    The best multiplayer ever. Played this for four years already and still playing it with friends. Just perfect fun. This game would really The best multiplayer ever. Played this for four years already and still playing it with friends. Just perfect fun. This game would really deserve a sequel on some of the new consoles.… Full Review »
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