The story continues from where Art of Fighting left off, with Takuma Sakazaki revealed to be Mr. Karate, Ryo and Yuri's father. It is also discovered that Geese Howard had been manipulating Takuma for his own evil plans, and that the original kidnapper of Yuri was Mr. Big. The game follows the characters from the first Art of Fighting as they face off against a range of new and returning opponents.
The gameplay has also been improved upon since the first Art of Fighting . The special moves are now easier to execute, and there are more options in 1-player mode. In addition, several new characters have been added to the roster, including Takuma Sakazaki, Yuri Sakazaki, Eiji Kisaragi, Temjin, and a younger version of Geese Howard. Players will need to master their skills to emerge victorious against these opponents.