Pocket Fighter
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(Playstation - US, Fighting)
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Developed_By:
Capcom
Published_By:
Virgin Interactive
Released On:
01 Jan 1998
Also available on:
The gameplay of Pocket Fighter involves one-on-one battles between two players using a variety of unique and hilarious moves. Each character has its own set of special attacks, which can be used to gain an advantage over your opponent. The game's colorful and cartoonish style adds to the overall lighthearted atmosphere, making it a fun and entertaining experience for players of all ages.
Pocket Fighter was released on the PlayStation console in January 1998, and has since become a cult classic among retro gaming enthusiasts.
UPC-A:
013388210336 (United States)
ASIN:
B00004SPRC (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-00653 (United States)
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Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Controls
Directional Button
Choose mode, you can set or change your option screen at this time
L1 BUTTON
Quick Continue (only during free battle)
L2 BUTTON
Not Used
R1/R2 BUTTON
Not Used
SELECT BUTTON
Select Button
□ BUTTON (P)
Punch Attack
X BUTTON (K)
Kick Attack
△ BUTTON
Taunt / can also be used to change items
○ BUTTON (S)
Special Attack
Select button & Start button simultaneously
To return to the title screen
X button while the game is paused
To access the Options screen
START BUTTON
Game Start
START BUTTON (with extra controller)
Adding extra functions during gameplay. If you have an extra controller, the Start button can be used to add it to your game setup
How to Play
Rules
The rules explained here are based on the arcade game. For details about other modes, see pages 6 & 7.
One round is limited to 99 seconds. If you deplete your opponent's strength to 0 within that time, you win by knockout.
A match is based on 3 rounds. The player who wins two of the three rounds is the winner. Options can change this function.
When time runs out, the player with the most strength left wins.
Starting the Game
It is advised that you do not insert or remove peripherals or Memory cards once the power is turned on. Make sure there are enough free blocks on your Memory card before commencing play.
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At the title screen, put the cursor on POCKET FIGHTER and then press the Start button.
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The Mode screen will appear.
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Choose your mode using the Directional button and press the X button.
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At the Character screen, choose your Character and game speed.
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If you've already chosen your speed at the option screen, you may skip this.
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After choosing all your options, the battle begins.
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In a 2 player game, press the Start button on the second controller to join in.
Pocket Fighter Modes
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BATTLE SELECT
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ARCADE BATTLE
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FREE BATTLE
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RUNNING BATTLE
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TRAINING
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OPTION
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BACKUP
Battle Mode
When you choose Pocket Fighter in the title screen and press the Start button, the Battle Select menu appears. Choose the mode you want to play in with the Directional button and use the X button to select your choices.
Arcade Battle
Arcade Battle is a 1 player game with a 2 player "join in the fight" function. The CPU is your opponent, and you survive elimination matches. After you have defeated all 8 opponents, you win.
If you are defeated at any time, you can choose to continue or start a new game. While player one is playing, you can press the Start button on the second Controller to join in the fight.
Free Battle
Free Battle is a 1 player & 2 player fighting mode. In this mode, player 1 and player 2 each choose a character and fight each other.
Each time you fight, you choose a character. After the end of a fight, hold the L1 button down to automatically get the same character in the same stage (this is called "quick continue"). In addition, player 1 and player 2 can use the same character.
When you choose Free Battle, you will then move to the character selection screen. There you can choose the character you wish to play and their handicap.
Next, the Stage Select screen appears. Here you can choose your stage, game speed, and rules. When you have made all your selections, press the Start Button and the game will start.
Running Battle
Running Battle is a 1 player only mode. Try to defeat as many of the 12 opponents as you can before your strength or time runs out.
Running Battle Rules
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Each match is 1 round.
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After each match, your strength is restored based on the quantity of gems in your possession or how quickly you defeat your opponent.
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Your Mighty Combo gauge and items go with you into the next round.
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If your own strength gauge is depleted, then the game is over.
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You can't continue and you cannot use "join-in-the-fight function".
Rule Setting
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COMBO GAUSE O
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SPEED SLOM
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CPU ACT STAND
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GUARD ON
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S. FALL ON
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GEM GAUGE RED 1
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YELLOW 1
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BLUE 1
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ITEM
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PRESS START BUTTON
Training
Training is a 1 player only mode. This mode lets you practice the game. When you choose "Training Start" and press the X button, practice begins.
Options and Saving
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GAME OPTION
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DIFFICULTY
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DAMAGE LEVEL
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GAME SPEED
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TIME COUNT
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ROUND (CPU)
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(VS)
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SCREEN MODE
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SOUND MODE
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PRESS START TO EXIT
Option
This modifies several game settings. Move the Directional button up and down to choose things you want to change and then the Right and Left Directional buttons to switch them. There is also an option to make changes while the game is paused.
Setting (Game Option/Game Setting/Rule Setting)
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Difficulty: Sets level of difficulty for games played against the computer in arcade battle.
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Damage Level: Sets the level of attack power.
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Time Count: Changes the time limit on each round.
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Round: Changes the number of rounds for a computer match set or a 2 player battle.
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Screen mode: Changes the size of the screen (if you set it to Arcade you may not be able to see your entire screen on your television).
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Sound: Choose your sound output to be stereo or mono depending on your TV.
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Player (Free Battle mode only): Select a human or computer player.
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M. Combo Gauge (Free Battle and Training modes): Set your gauge to a level 0-9 at the start of the game.
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Gem gauge (Free Battle and Training modes): Set your gauge to a level 1-3 at the start of the game.
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Items (Free Battle and Training modes): Allows you to select your items you start with.
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Speed: Sets game speed.
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**CPU ACT (only in Training
Items & Weapons
FOOD
(gives back your strength)
Item Bubbles
There are 7 types of item bubbles (you can have up to 3). Change the items you are going to use with the "taunt" button.
FLAME
Burns up whatever it hits
ICE
Freezes whatever it hits
POISON
Causes damage
BOMB
Blows up whatever it hits
BANANA
Slip and fall
ROCK
Turns whatever it hits into stone
LIGHTNING
Lightning can shock you
Tips & Maps
SUREFIRE WAY TO INCREASE YOUR LEVELS
Collect gems to increase your gauges and levels. When you get to level 3, your ability to defeat opponents increases dramatically.
GUARD CRUSH
Disable an opponent's block by pressing the button. When you hit, you can steal gems from your opponent, with effectiveness depending on how many gems you have collected.
Special gems
Special gems are a fast way to damage your opponent and obtain gem boxes and guard crushes.
Power gem
Increases your gauge by 1 unit.
The Rainbow gem
Increases your gems and combinations.
THE GRAB & THROW TECHNIQUE
When close to an opponent, press the Punch & Kick buttons simultaneously to throw them; some characters also have air throws.
JUDO FALL
When flying through the air, adjust your posture to land on your feet and resume attacking.
CHASE AND ATTACK
After knocking an opponent down, press Up + Punch or Kick to go after them.
MEGA CRUSH AND COUNTER-CRUSH
When thrown in the air or attacked by a Flash Combo, simultaneously press Punch + Kick + Special buttons to exchange gems and combo gauge for a powerful attack.
THE DASH AND DASH ATTACK
Double tap quickly on either the left or right directional buttons to dash, then use a combination of attack buttons to create a new move while dashing.
ITEM BUBBLE ATTACK
Press the Kick + Special buttons together to throw your item bubble, and use the Directional buttons to control its distance.
Enemies & Characters
RYU
A serious youth who is pure of heart.
KEN
A fighter with amazing spirit and an even larger ego.
CHUN-LI
A good detective on the mysterious trail of Shadowloo.
SAKURA
A high school student with skilled fighting techniques.
MORRIGAN
A beautiful succubus who loves excitement and fashion.
HSIEN-KO
The ghost of a chinese entertainer.
FELECIA
A cat woman with a powerful attack.
TESSA
Searching for the mysteries of life; She is a curious scholar of magic.
ZANGIEF
A star wrestler from Russia known for his great power.
IBUKI
A high school student whose love for ice cream brings her to the big city.
AKUMA
Martial arts training is everywhere and he is always looking for more strength.
DAN
Call me "the master"!
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