POWER INSTINCT SERIES
HISTORY FAQ / NEW POWER INSTINCT-MATRIMELEE MINI-FAQ
Power Instinct series History Faq / New Power Instinct-Matrimelee
Mini-Faq, Version 1.4
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Power Instinct and all related characters (c) 1993-1994-1995-1997-2003,
Atlus, Noise Factory, Playmore.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1) Revision History
2) Introduction
3) History
3.1) Gouketsuji Ichizoku / Power Instinct
3.2) Gouketsuji Ichizoku II / Power Instinct II
3.3) Gouketsuji Ichizoku Gaiden-Saikyo Retsuden / Power Instinct II-
The Ultimate Violent Legend
3.4) Groove On Fight
3.5) Shin Gouketsuji Ichizoku-Matrimelee / New Power Instinct-
Matrimelee
4) Author Notes
5) Credits
1) REVISION HISTORY
Version 1.4 (2004/01/05)
a) Finally, I decided to change my Preview Faq of Matrimelee into a
Mini-Faq. So, I had a lot of infos about the game and some moves for
all the characters. Also, I forgot to thank Chris Harback for giving
me the right to use some infos from his great Power Instinct 2-The
Slightly Ultimate Violent Legend faq for the PSX.
Version 1.3 (2003/04/28)
a) For this version of the faq, I make some little corrections on the
Move List for New Power Instinct-Matrimelee and on the infos I found so
far.
Version 1.2 (2003/04/16)
a) For my first revision, not many thinks were change. The only changes
concern New Power Instinct-Matrimelee. First of all, the final boss
of the game is a little princess name Sissy, and I don't know if she's
from Austria? I'm just kidding... I don't know much about her at
this moment.
b) The names of some characters were changed. Motaro is known as
Buntaro, and Oroff is now called Olof. Popura's name was change
again. They called her Clara in this game. And White Buffalo is only
named White. The spelling of some other names has change too
(Annie/Anny, Otane/Tane, Oume/Ume, Pochi/Poochy and Thin Nen/Chinnen).
c) It's official, Jimmy Lewis, Lynn Baker, Mr. Jones and Patrick Elias from
Rage of the Dragons are available in this game. So, I added their moves
in the New Power Instinct section.
Version 1.1 (2003/03/22)
a) For the release of New Power Instinct-Matrimelee, I decided to
write a faq about the history of the Power Instinct series. My major
issues in this faq concern the story of the previous game (Power
Instinct I & II, Power Instinct II-The Ultimate Violent Legend and
Groove on Fight), a little look at the characters who run accross the
series, and a preview of the newest sequel from Noise Factory. Any
help on these will be appreciated.
2) INTRODUCTION
Are you ready for your next battle NeoGeo fans? A new fighting game has
been release in arcade and on the NeoGeo home system for some times now.
Noise Factory, the creators of the very good game "Rage of the Dragons",
produced a new chapter in the great Gouketsuji Ichizoku / Power Instinct
series, formerly created by Atlus. This sequel, titled Shin Gouketsuji
Ichizoku-Matrimelee / New Power Instinct-Matrimelee, it's the fifth games
in the series.
So, you will find in this work the history of the Power Instinct series
and the complete roster for all the games, plus a mini-faq of the next
game, New Power Instinct-Matrimelee.
3) HISTORY
3.1) Gouketsuji Ichizoku / Power Instinct (1993)
Comments :
In early 1993, the company known as Atlus decided to jump in the fighting
game genre and released the first Power Instinct. The fighting games
were very popular at this time and PI became a surprise arcade smash.
The game have to fight his way against other very popular fighting game
like Super Street Fighter II (Capcom), Mortal Kombat II (Midway) and the
first Samurai Shodown (SNK) and it does very well. Don’t forget that
this game bring an hilarious aspect to the genre. Who don’t remember the
most popular grandmas in the history of fighting game, Oume and Otane,
and their memorable Flying Denture special move.
The game has eight characters to choose from; two Bonus stages; and some
new additions in the fighting game categorie like the Double Jump and the
possibility for one character, your favorite grandma, to steal her
opponent life force to become young again. Approximately two years after
its release in arcade, Atlus brings the game to the home systems like the
Super Famicom/Super Nes and the MegaDrive/Genesis.
Story :
The Gouketsu clan . . . Every 500 years, a hand-to-hand combat
tournament is held to determine who is the strongest fighter. The
fighter is then chosen to become the leader of the Gouketsu clan.
Anyone who is a descendant of the Gouketsu clan may enter. Their present
leader, Gouketsu Oume, has defended her reign for 60 years. To all
entrants, an attendent named Kuroko is assigned to take care of all their
needs. Once again, their present leader, 78 years old Oume, will attempt
to defend her title. However, this time Oume's younger sister Otane, who
ran away from home years ago, has also entered the Tournament!
Characters :
- Name : Angela Belti
- Description : A very tall and muscular Italian woman. She was a
professionnal wrestler for some years, but she mysteriously disappears
after she follow her former lover in Japan. Now, Angela is back and
she's ready to fight.
- Special Moves : Whip Attack, Thunder Wall, Body Charge, Kick Breaker
- Name : Annie Hamilton
- Description : A young and passionate English woman, who believes in
the virtue of nature. She try to protect all forms of life and she
acquire her power from her environment.
- Special Moves : Photon Burst, Golden Swan, Rainbow Sweep, Annie
Dynamic
- Name : Gouketsu Otane (old) / Gouketsu Otane (young)
- Description : The younger of the Gouketsu sisters, Otane leaves her
family several years ago. After she trained herself severely, she’s
finally back, and her ultimate goal his to take control of the
Gouketsu clan and pick her sister crown. She have great power which
one its to regain her youth by absorbing the life force of her
opponent.
- Special Moves : Flying Denture Attack, Multiple Comets Shoot, Rising
Face Attack, Transformation, Drill Kick / Heart Bomb, Rainbow Wall
- Name : Keith Wayne
- Description : Once a time, he was a member of a street gang. the
leader was also his only friend. But the unrivaled love of his father
gave him the strenght and the courage to quit this kind of life. This
character looks a lot like Cody of the Final Fight series (from
Capcom).
- Special Moves : Lightning Wave, Knuckle Bomber, Spiral Kick, Rolling
Cannon
- Name : Reiji Oyama
- Description : This martial arts champion, a guy who never stop to
train himself, is straightforward and honest. He enters the
tournament to find the ultimate way of battle and to find some peace.
For several peoples, the best character in the game. Of course! He’s
a Ryu wannabe!
- Special Moves : Thunder Globe, Flying Dragon Upper, Thunder Kick,
Flying Thunder Kick
- Name : Saizo Hattori
- Description : A solitary man who train himself in the ninjutsu way.
He act strangely and try to hide is real personality. It’s like if
he’s surround by an halo of sadness, mystery and darkness. The
fastest character in this game, and maybe in the fighting game
universe.
- Special Moves : Dragon Breath Shot, Dragon Bomb Flash, Tsunami Slash,
Shadow Slicer
- Name : Thin Nen
- Description : A violent individual with obscure desires. This
religious man studied ancient rituals to gain mystic powers. He will
do everything he can to get what he wants. He’s afraid of nothing.
- Special Moves : Oro Ball Wave, Freeze Curse Card, Striking Energy
Fist, Blade Kick
- Name : White Buffalo
- Description : An american native who tried to protect the rights of
his people at all cost. He’s a man of few words and he treasures his
way of life : to keep the simpliest of things. He tried to make one
with the world. My favorite characters in this game and a very good
mix of strenght and speed.
- Special Moves : Arrow Shot, Rushing Tackle, Raging Buffalo, Flying
Elbow Heat
- Name (Final Boss) : Gouketsu Oume (old) / Gouketsu Oume (young)
- Description : Oume is a little bit older than her sister. After
several years of training and meditation, she gets an unconquerable
spirit. She’s almost superhuman. This old woman, both mysterious and
secretive, rules her clan with an iron hand. Like her sister, she can
also regain her youth. Without a doubt, one of the strongest boss in
the history of fighting games.
- Special Moves : Super Flying Denture Attack, Super Multiple Comets
Shoot, Super Rising Face Attack, Super Transformation, Super Drill
Kick / Super Heart Bomb, Super Rainbow Wall
3.2) Gouketsuji Ichizoku II / Power Instinct II (1994)
Comments :
After the success of Power Instinct in arcades in 1993, the developpers
thinks of some ideas for a sequel and the game was produced. In 1994,
Power Instinct II was release in arcades, exactly a year after the first
one. Probably that many North American players never saw or heard about
this game because it was not release on a large scale in this part of the
globe. And that’s very sad because PI2 was and its still a great
fighter.
The fighting engine its the same as Power Instinct, if you except the
addition of an Endurance Meter. When this meter is full, you have the
pleasure to throw a Super Special Move to your opponent. Talking about
characters, the fighters from the previous game are back, plus five brand
new for a total of fourtheen. About the new ones, the idea of
transformable characters, like Gouketsu Oume & Otane, make a long way in
this game. From the five new fighters, three can change into alter
egos : Kanji Kokuin, Kintaro Kokuin and Kurara Hanakouji. Finally, any
new moves were gave to the old crew, excepting the Super Special Moves.
Story :
The Gouketsu clan is the third richest family in Japan, with vast
possessions worldwide. An unusual method is used to determine who of the
vast number of family members will lead the family : every ten years, a
tournament is held. To win the right to be the leader, the goal is to
defeat the entire family, including the current clan leader.
In 1992, Gouketsu Oume, leader of the clan for 50 years, was defeated by
her sister Otane, who had run away from home years ago. Otane then
replaced her sister as head of the clan. However, in 1995, Otane went
missing. As a result, a new tournament is being held. All of the
previous tournament's competitors have returned, along with five new
fighters.
As it turns out, Otane was kidnapped by her older sister Osima, who
bribed the Kurokos to throw Otane into the ocean. Osima then opened the
new tournament, figuring that she could easily defeat all comers. Otane
survived though, and returns to challenge you after you have defeated
Osima.
Returning Characters :
- Name : Angela Belti
- New Special Moves : Angela Special (Super Special Move)
- Name : Annie Hamilton
- New Special Moves : Cosmic Warp (Super Special Move)
- Name : Gouketsu Oume (old) / Gouketsu Oume (young)
- New Special Moves : Multiple Face Attack (Super Special Move)
- Name : Keith Wayne
- New Special Moves : Rolling Bomb Wave (Super Special Move)
- Name : Reiji Oyama
- New Special Moves : Flying Dragon Rush (Super Special Move)
- Name : Saizo Hattori
- New Special Moves : Flaming Bomb Surge (Super Special Move)
- Name : Thin Nen
- New Special Moves : Turn of Fate (Super Special Move)
- Name : White Buffalo
- New Special Moves : God Tomahawk (Super Special Move)
- Name (Final Boss) : Gouketsu Otane (old) / Gouketsu Otane (young)
- New Special Moves : Spirit Charge, Super Multiple Face Attack (Super
Special Move)
New Characters :
- Name : Gouketsu Osima
- Description : Osima is the elder of the Gouketsu sisters. After
attempting to the life of her younger sister Otane, she organize a new
tournament to prove to every fighters that she’s the true ruler of the
clan and the only one who can do the job right. Osima is another
quick and effective character in this game.
- Special Moves : Heaven Ball Spread, Expending Heaven Ball, Ponytail
Slap, Shouha, Screw Kick Upper, Aura Blast (Super Special Move)
- Name : Kanji Kokuin (strong form) / Kanji Kokuin (weak form)
- Background : A muscular old man using some dirty and stinky techniques
to achieve his plan. Kanji is another transformable character, but
instead of changing himself into a stronger form, he become weaker.
After using a particular technique (the Kanji Combo Rush), the strong
and fast Kanji turn into a weak and frail grandpa.
- Special Moves : Atomic Punch, Breath Spin, Loincloth Snap, Energy Foot
Lunge, Kanji Combo Rush (Super Special Move) / Libido Attack,
Transformation, Headbutt Launch
- Name : Kintaro Kokuin / Pochi
- Description : A little brat who seems to coming out of the prehistoric
age. But don’t be fool by his height and his funny look, because
Kintaro is an animal lover and if he needs help, fish and bear can
give him a hand. He also possess the power to transform himself into
the super dog-like hero Pochi.
- Special Moves : Tantrum Storm, Axe Swing, Rising Carp, Transformation,
Little Bear Run, Great Bear Leap (Super Special Move) / Doggy Dive,
Bone Throw
- Name : Kurara Hanakouji / Super Kurara
- Description : The young Kurara looks like a cute and ordinary little
girl, but she’s in fact some sort of witch. She gets her power from
the wand she’s always train with her. But she can also change herself
into the ultra cool roller skating babe Super Kurara.
- Special Moves : Baton Throw, Hammer Blow, Transformation, Ribbon
Twirl, Starlight Elevation (Super Special Move) / Wave Fist, Sweep
Wave
- Name : Sahad Asran
- Background : A deadly arabian fighter who gets great power after he
discover Aladin’s magic lamp in the desert. With the lamp in his
possession, he can call the Djinn, a spirit who satisfied all his
wishes, to help him during battles. Without a doubt, Sahad Asran is
my favorite character in the series thus far.
- Special Moves : Dagger Throw, Sabre Throw, Flame Breath, Burning
Arabian Fist, Djinn Lift, Sabre Chop (Super Special Move)
3.3) Gouketsuji Ichizoku Gaiden-Saikyo Retsuden / Power Instinct II-
The Ultimate Violent Legend (1995)
Comments :
After the huge success Gouketsuji Ichizoku II receive in JAPAN, Atlus
decided to release an update version of the game in 1995. Titled
Gouketsuji Ichizoku Gaiden-Saikyo Retsuden (Power Instinct II-The
Ultimate Violent Legend), the game its a little bit more than a update.
It seems that the developers at Atlus was inspired by one of the latest
SNK game and a very popular one at this time : The King of Fighters ’94.
In fact, Atlus taked the idea of the team battle mode of KoF and insert
it in the Power Instinct series. However, they change the formula to a
Two vs Two mode instead of a Three vs Three. But in general, the
gameplay its identical to the previous title.
About the characters, they pull off the other personalities of Kintaro
and Kurara, Pochi and Super Kurara, and they became distinct characters
with a lot of new moves. Kintaro (with a new alter ego of some sort) and
Kurara gets some new moves too, to compensate for the lost of their
counterparts. Atlus also added two new characters to the roster : Kuroko
the Referee, and a new final boss (selectable via a code), CHUCK.
In the first month of 1996, a version of this game was made to the
japanese Playsation (PSX). Titled Gouketsuji Ichizoku II-Chottodake
Saikyo Retsuden (Power Instinct II-The Slightly Ultimate Violent
Legend), I add the great pleasure to bought this game and I like it a
lot. Of course, due to the poor 2D processing power of the PSX, the game
was not perfect. The backgrounds were average, because the amazing and
numerous parallax of the arcade game was reduced to one layer or none,
and they were a little bit flat. But the characters are well animated
and detailed in general. I recommend this game to all the fighting games
maniacs out there.
Story :
The story was the same as Power Instinct II. In fact, I think it’s the
same...
Alternate Characters :
- Name : Kintaro Kokuin / Devil Kintaro
- Description : This time, the young Kintaro has a new alter ego. Now,
the boy can transform himself into the little Devil Kintaro. But it’s
impossible to compare this «other personality» to Pochi. They are not
from the same league. He also get a new special move to compensate
for the lost of Pochi.
- New Special Moves : Jumping Bear / Flaming Jab, Flaming Dive
- Name : Kurara Hanakouji
- Description : Like Kintaro, Kurara lost the possibility to transform
herself into Super Kurara. She receive a new Super Special Move
instead.
- New Special Moves : Doll Hurricane (Super Special Move)
- Name : Pochi
- Description : The doggy-like hero is now a selectable character from
the start. He also get an all new set of Special moves. In my
opinion, Pochi is one of the best character in this sequel.
- Special Moves : Ear Slap, Doggy Dive, Swan Dive, Doggy Dash, Bone Dig,
Bomb Dig, Pochi Special (Super Special Move)
- Name : Super Kurara
- Description : Like Pochi, she’s also a new selectable character from
the start, with a complete set of moves. Another very good character
in the game.
- Special Moves : Wave Fist, Sweep Wave, Starlight Kick Flash, Super Gut
Punch Show (Super Special Move)
New Characters :
- Name (Final Boss) : Chuck
- Background : Chuck is the new boss of Power Instinct. He’s the
perfect parody of the Shotokan and Kyokugen fighters like Ryu, Ken,
Ryo or Robert. In fact, he’s a lot like Dan Hibiki, but only better.
Much better!!!
- Special Moves : Low & High Laser, Ki Charge, Flying Gale Kick, Circle
Kick Cutter, Chuck Revenge (Super Special Move)
- Name : Kuroko
- Background : It seems that Kuroko was tired of watching all the
battles in the background. So he decided to join the party. And what
a decision this was, because Kuroko can go the all way. In fact, the
little referee is a welcome and enjoyable addition to the roster.
- Special Moves : Fan Throw, Iron Ball Smash, Fan Uppercut, Rolling Fan
Dive, Mega Kuroko Bazooka (Super Special Move)
3.4) Groove on Fight (1997)
Comments :
Two years passed since a new Power Instinct game saw the light of day.
In 1997, Atlus decided to release Groove on Fight, a new Team vs Team
game, but more in the way of X-Men vs Street Fighters (the first game of
Capcom’s VS series and the only one release at this moment). This game
was made on Sega’s ST-V Titans board (the equivalent of the Saturn in
arcades). The overall look of the game is completely different if you
compare it to the previous games. In fact, the different character
designs were draw by the well-known japanese artist Murata. The Atlus’
programmers does a marvelous job when they reproduced his work in the
game. The characters are great and well done; the animation its smooth
and the different backgrounds are strange and filled with multiple
details and parallax. The only complaint I heard was about the use of
the colors in some backgrounds. Some colors doesn’t fit at all and it’s
difficult to see what is going on. And of course, the game keeps its
good sense of humor, a well-known particularity to the Power Instinct
series.
Now, lets talk about the gameplay, because it’s very different from the
previous games. Like I said before, this is a Tag Team game in the way
of the VS series from Capcom. The button layout is not the same, because
it have six buttons (3 punches + 3 kicks of sort) instead of four (2
punches + 2 kicks). The third punch it’s not the strongest punch, but an
overhead attack, and the third kick it’s like a dashing attack. To tag
your teammate, you must press Weak Punch + Weak Kick, but he must be
behind you (in the background) if you want this to work. For a Teammate
Attack, press Weak Punch + Weak Kick when your partner is behind your
opponent (in the background). Don’t forget that your partner moves a lot
in the background, so you must keep watching him. For a Repel / Parrying
(like Last Blade or SF3), press Strong Punch + Strong Kick. Also, this
game contains Attack Cancel, Double Jump, Pursuit Attack, Unblockable
Attack, Reversal (to move behind your opponent), Dual Attack (a super
combo done by your teammates), Shadow Moves (performing a Special Move
when you dash), Special Toss (you can toss a downed character at your
opponent), and of course, Super Special Moves.
Finally, the character roster its also very different. Only two fighters
are from the other games in the series : Gouketsu Oume & Otane (acting as
one character) and Popura (I think she’s Kurara from PI2). Keith Wayne
is also back, but in the form of his brother Chris. They have the same
set of moves in general. The other characters are totally new to the
series. Three characters (Bristol Weller, Bristol-D and Damian Shade)
are hidden in the game. Talking of Damian Shade, him and Rudolph
Gartheimer seems to be the first homosexual couple in the history of
fighting game. You just have to see the drawing of their victory quotes
to believe it!
The game was release on the japanese Saturn some years ago. To be
honest, I never played it, but I heard that the «framey» animation its
not like the arcade game and the loading time its atrocious. I tried to
order the game from an import retailer in 2000, but I’m still waiting the
CD. A PSX version was planed, but I think the idea was cancelled.
However, the PSX can’t handle a game like this anyway...
Story :
I have absolutely no idea at this time, but I know that the story takes
place some years after Power Instinct II...
Characters :
- Name (Final Bosses) : Bristol Weller / Bristol-D
- Background : The only thing I know about Bristol Weller it’s that he’s
the final boss of the game. Bristol-D, the vampiric version of Bristol
Weller, comes from the boss body after his defeat. This two characters
are hidden in the game and become available if you achieve some goals.
- Special Moves : No Mercy! Forever!, Sonic Boost, Mach Flight, Axe
Streak, Public Execution (Super Special Move) / Flying Kamikaze,
Wounds from Golgotha, Demon Talon, Demonic Stun Rings, Evil Monkey,
The 7th Plane Fly (Super Special Move)
- Name : Chris Wayne
- Description : Chris is the younger brother of Keith Wayne from the
other Power Instinct games. He looks like his elder and possess some
of his moves, plus original ones. If you’re a good Keith player, I
don’t think you will have problem to use him properly.
- Special Moves : Overdrive, Lightning Wave, Head Slasher, Spiral Kick,
Rolling Cannon, Lightning Stunner (Super Special Move)
- Name : Damian Shade
- Description : A very feminine guy with long blond hair who loves
roses. You probably get the picture! In fact, Damian is the
«partner» of Rudolph Gartheimer, and I think he become selectable if
you finish the game with the big guy.
- Special Moves : Wandering Upper, Rosebud Toss, Damian’s Way, Awesome
Body Check, Teamer Back-Up (Super Special Move)
- Name : Falco
- Description : An old adventurer with a patch on his right eye. This
guy is a gambler and he use game cards to fight. I’m still working on
him...
- Special Moves : Bluff Shuffle, Double Card, Card Trick Genius, Face or
Back, Diving Cane Trip, Lucky Slots, Flying Cane Attack, Poker Royal
Flush (Super Special Move)
- Name : Gouketsu Oume & Gouketsu Otane
- Description : In this game, the two sisters fights together and act as
one character. They are bind to each other by the back. They have
all their moves from their previous incarnations and a few new ones.
- Special Moves : Multiple Comets Shoot, Flying Denture Attack, Rising
Face Attack, Biting Denture Trap, Statue Drop, Energy Request, Drill
Kick, Angry Mob (Super Special Move)
- Name : Hizumi Yukinoue
- Description : Hizumi replace Saizo as the new ninja character, and
like his predecessor, he’s a very fast character. I’m still working
on him...
- Special Moves : Shockwave, Aerial Explosives, Ninja Confusion, Triple
Exploding Jack, Flaming Pinwheel, Teleport, Double Rising Blade (Super
Special Move)
- Name : Larry Light
- Description : Larry is a skinny and quick fighter who appears to be
the new hero of the series. I’m still working on him...
- Special Moves : Light Blast, Impact Connection, Driving Dribble, Max
Gunner, Historical Moment (Super Special Move)
- Name : Max Ax Dax (M.A.D.)
- Description : A mad scientist with a twisted mind, M.A.D. wears a
special lab coat. And this piece of clothes hides many secrets and
tricks. I’m still working on him...
- Special Moves : Fall Down!, Come Here!, Don’t Attack!, Max Drill,
Original One, Mighty Sparkler, Giant Butterfly Net, Back Off!, Go
Away!, Don’t Jump!, Single Leech, Leech Barrage (Super Special Move)
- Name : Popura Hanakouji
- Description : I’m not sure about this, but I think that Popura and
Kurara (from Power Instinct II) are the same character, because they
look the same and they use some of the same moves. Or they are simply
sieblings? However, Popura gets a lot of new moves in this game. But
on the negative side, she can’t transform herself into Super Kurara
anymore.
- Special Moves : Jellyfish Bazooka, Popura Special, Teddy Bear Relief,
Teddy Bear Teleport, Cupidon, Pogo Stick, Ribbon Twirl, Kuru Kuru
Candy, Tulip Chomp (Super Special Move)
- Name : Remi
- Background : It seems that Remi is another little magic user, just
like Popura. I’m still working on her...
- Special Moves : Effervescent Strike, Scythe Rage, Knife Rider, Horn
Whiplash, Little Witch, Triangle Razor, Requiem (Super Special Move)
- Name : Rudolph Gartheimer
- Background : Gartheimer is the enforcer of the game. He hide his
face with a leather mask; he wears aristocratic clothes, and he use
two iron ball to inflict damage to his opponent. And of course, he’s
the «partner» of the hidden character Damian Shade.
- Special Moves : Rapid Ball, Gain Control, Body Breaker, Heavy Tread,
Iron Mine, Grind Rush, Heavy Solid, Iron Bomber (Super Special Move)
- Name : Sujiroku Tenginbashi
- Description : Sujiroku is a very tall guy. He wears a ceremonial beast
mask and he fights with two wooden sticks. I’m still working on him...
- Special Moves : Brutality, Cherry Blossom, Electric Dream, Triple
Bites, Straight Light, Bomb Attachment, Feather Drop, Snowball, Human
Sky Rocket (Super Special Move)
- Name : Solis R8000
- Background : A very sexy synthetic female humanoid. She’s a member of
a police department. I’m still working on her...
- Special Moves : Stun Bullet, Platinum Soar Crystal, Nitro Charge,
Absolute Beating, Generator Smasher, Melody Multiplier (Super Special
Move)
3.5) Shin Gouketsuji Ichizoku-Matrimelee / New Power Instinct-Matrimelee
(2003)
Comments :
Like many other fans, I was convinced that the Power Instinct series was
buried. I was so wrong! After making a non-official sequel to Technos’
Double Dragon series, Noise Factory, the developers of Rage of the
Dragons, decided to produce a new sequel to the Power Instinct franchise.
Indeed, Noise Factory (a company from the Playmore/SNK-NeoGeo group), in
collaboration with Atlus, has developing the game on the old NeoGeo
system (AES and MVS).
At this time, the game its available both in arcade and on the NeoGeo
system. The game looks a lot like Rage of the Dragons, the first attempt
of Noise Factory in the fighting genre. It will also use a similar
engine. The cast of characters (20 in all) come directly from the first
three games (PI, PI2 and PI2-The Ultimate Violent Legend); from Rage of
the Dragons, plus five all new fighters. Here is all the thing you can
find in this game :
- The roster is make up of 11 returning characters (Anny Hamilton,
Chinnen, Clara, Gouketsu Otane, Gouketsu Oume, Kanji Kokuin, Keith
Wayne, Poochy, Reiji Oyama, Saizo Hattori, White); 4 hidden characters
from Rage of the Dragons (Jimmy Lewis, Lynn Baker, Mr.Jones, Patrick
Elias) and 5 new characters (Buntaro, Hikaru, Olof, Shintaro and the
final boss Sissy).
- The button layout looks a lot like other NeoGeo fighters (A : Weak
Punch, B : Weak Kick, C : Strong Punch, D : Strong Kick, A+B : Roll,
C+D : Unblockable Attack, etc).
- If you use some Special Attacks when your characters is dashing, the
move will become a Shadow Special Attack (just like Groove on Fight)
and it will make more hits and damage to the opponent.
- You can use a Launching Attack by pressing Dn+CD. After that, it’s
possible to make massive aerial combos.
- If you press BC during a fight, you can force the referee known as
Kuroko to place himself between you and your opponent. If Kuroko is
in front of you, you can grab him and use him as a shield by pressing
BC again, or just throw him at your opponent if you're doing an
Unblockable Attack (press CD). If he's behind you, you can also throw
him if you press BC an other time. If you only press BC when is far
from you, the referee will return in the background.
- At the bottom of the screen, each players have a Stress Meter (a Super
Meter of sort). You fill up this meter when you’re blocking different
kinds of attacks or when the attacks hurts you. You can also fill up
the meter quickly if you're taunting the opponent. When the meter is
full, you gain one Stress Meter stock, and your character will scream
and he will be surrounded with a blue flame. This flame can hurt the
opponent. You can store three stocks in all. You can use the stocks
for Counter Attacks, Desperation Attacks (Super Special Moves), Super
Desperation Attacks (more damaging Super Special Moves) and Hidden
Desperation Attacks (for some characters only). The Counter Attacks
and the Desperation Attacks use one stock; the Super Desperation Attacks
use two stocks, and the Hidden Desperation Attacks use three stocks in
all.
- Like I said above, each character possess a Counter Attack by pressing
CD when blocking, but that technique use one Stress Meter stock.
- If two opponents use a Taunt at the same time, a TV monitor will
appears in the middle of the screen. The letters A,B,C, and D,
corresponding to the 4 buttons, will be randomly shown on the monitor.
The first fighter to press the corresponding button appearing on the TV
automatically hits the opponent for extra damage.
- The game looks more refined compare to Rage of the Dragons. The
characters are well drawn and the animation its very good.
- The backgrounds known are an electronic store, a stadium with a huge
screen in the back and different animations depending of the character
you fight against (dancers, singers, death metal band, aliens, etc),a
practically empty bar, a gloomy forest with priest, and a secret room
(only against the RotD characters).
- Almost all of the musics in the game features real singing and not
repeated music samples.
- The characters' artwork were made by Murata, the same artist who worked
on Groove on Fight (Power Instinct 3 if you prefer).
Story :
The story turns around a young princess, Sissy, and the awesome treasure
she offers to the winner of the tournament. Also, the goal of the
tournament its to found true happiness.
Basic Moves:
Up : Up QCF : Quarter Circle Forward
Uf : Up-Forward HCF : Half Circle Forward
Fd : Forward QCB : Quarter Circle Back
Df : Down-Forward HCB : Half Circle Back
Dn : Down DP : Fd,Dn,Df (Dragon Punch motion)
Db : Down-Back
Bk : Back
Ub : Up-Back
A button : Weak Punch C button : Strong Punch
B button : Weak Kick D button : Strong Kick
Start button : Taunt
Fd,Fd : Dash
Bk,Bk : Retreat
Fd+C (near the opponent) : Throw or Hold
Fd+AB (A+B) : Forward Roll
Bk+AB (A+B) : Backward Roll
CD (C+D) : Unblockable Attack
CD (C+D when blocking) : Counter Attack
Dn+CD : Launching Attack
BC (B+C) : Bring the referee into action/Return him in the background
BC (when the referee is in front of you) : Human shield
BC (when the referee is behind you) : Human projectile
CD (when the referee is in front of you) : Human projectile
DA (before move's name) : Desperation Attack (cost one stock)
SDA (before move's name) : Super Desperation Attack (cost two stocks)
HDA (before move's name) : Hidden Desperation Attack (cost three stocks)
Characters Moves :
- Name : Anny Hamilton
- Comments : She’s very different compare to her previous appearance.
She’s acting more like a sexy femme fatale. And it seems that she
keeps her bag of old moves.
Golden Swan : QCF+Punch
Photon Burst : (air) QCF+Punch
Rainbow Sweep : DP+Punch
Anny Dynamic : Press and hold D button for 3 seconds, then release
Anny Dynamic Burner : Press and hold D button for 6 seconds, then release
DA Cosmic Warp : (near) HCB,HCB+C
SDA Angel Ring : Bk,Fd+A, then Db,Dn,Df+C
- Name : Buntaro
- Comments : I think this guy is the big brother of Shintaro. You can use
him the same way when you're playing with Kim Kaphwan of the Fatal fury
and KoF series. I’m still working on him...
Self-Confidence : HCB+Punch (counter)
Bird of Prey : (air) QCF+Kick
Sharp Talon : (from Bird of Prey) QCF+B
Ground Talon: (from Sharp Talon) QCF+D
Violent Crescent : DP+Kick
Mach Slide : HCB+Kick
Bird Crash : Dn,Dn+Kick (repeat three times)
DA Violence for Violence : QCB,HCF+D
SDA Terminal Crash : Hold Bk, then press D,B,D,B in rapid succession
- Name : Chinnen
- Comments : Chinnen is another character who looks exactly the same
(except for his name) and who probably be played in the same way too.
A good thing for the fan of this warrior.
Striking Energy Fist : Fd,Bk,Fd+Punch
Freeze Curse Card : HCF+AC
Oro Ball Wave : HCB+Punch (can be done in the air)
Blade Kick : HCF+Kick
DA Turn of Fate : Press and hold A, then B, then C
SDA Vengeful Priest : QCF,HCB+B
HDA Crumbling Temple : (during Stress scream) Bk,Df,Uf,Db,Ub,Fd+D
- Name : Clara
- Comments : The young witch is also back. But her name changed
again. However, I’m 90% sure that Clara, Popura and Kurara are the
same and unique character, because they give her some of Kurara’s and
Popura's old moves like the Hammer Blow, the Ribbon Twirl and the Doll
Hurricane. But she can’t transform herself into Super Kurara though.
Magic Staff : QCF+Punch
Hammer Blow : QCB+Punch
Ribbon Twirl : QCB+Kick (can be done in the air)
Starlight Elevation : Fd,HCF+BD
DA Ultimate Spell : QCF,QCF+C
SDA Doll Hurricane : HCF,Df,Dn+C, then tap C near the opponent
- Name : Gouketsu Tane
- Comments : The old grandma seems to be the same as their previous
incarnations, but she’s get a few new moves!
Flying Denture Ark : Hold Bk, then Fd+Punch
Spirit Charge : (near) HCB+Punch
Ugly Face Attack : Hold Bk, then Fd+Kick
Rising Drill : Hold Dn, then Up+Kick
DA Super Ugly Face : QCF,QCF+C
SDA Gates of Hell : Bk,QCB,Fd+C
- Name : Gouketsu Ume
- Comments : Just like her sister, but the joystick motion for her
Special Moves are different...
Flying Denture Attack : QCF+Punch
Multiple Comets Shoot : HCB+Punch
Rising Face Attack : DP+Punch
Diving Drill : (Air) QCF+Kick
DA Pillar of Death : QCF,QCF+any Button
SDA Ghostly Leech : HCF,HCF+AC
HDA Pillar of Destruction : QCF,QCF,QCF+C
- Name : Hikaru
- Comments : A new female character using a cane to fight. I heard that
she’s a tormented young woman from a rich family. I’m still working
on her...
Leap Crush : HCB+Punch
Cane Circle : DP+Punch
Flying Needle : (Air) QCB+Kick
Sweep Run : HCB+B
Rolling Sweep : HCB+D
Iron Cane : DP+Kick (counter)
DA Justice Circle : QCB,HCF + AC (can be done in the air)
SDA Iron Cane Duel : Tap Dn, then QCF+D
- Name : James "Jimmy" Lewis
- Comments: After an appearance in Rage of the Dragons, Jimmy is back!
And this time, he wants the Gouketsuji clan title. At first glance,
he seems to be the same in looks, and his moves are the same as RotD
too, exception of some followups to his Heat Hurricane.
Red Rage : QCF+Punch
Sho Ryu Dan : DP+Punch
Heat Hurricane : HCB+Punch
Heat Straight : (from Heat Hurricane with C) QCF+C
Heat Elbow : (from Heat Hurricane with C) QCB+C
Heat Upper : (from Heat Hurricane with C) DP+C
Cannon Kick : QCB+Kick
DA Gun Blow : HCB,Fd+A
SDA Super Gun Blow : HCB,Fd+C
- Name : Kanji Kokuin
- Comments : Kanji can’t turn himself into a strong and muscled guy
anymore. But on the other hand, he still have the Atomic Punch
(Atomic Stick now), the Loincloth Snap and a new version of the Kanji
Combo Rush.
Pogo Sick : Fd+Punch
Head Cracker : (from Pogo Stick) Press Punch
Bouncing Old Man : (from Pogo Stick) Press Kick
Atomic Stick : Tap Punch repeatedly
Libido Attack : HCB+Punch
Rocket Skull : Fd,HCF+Punch
Loincloth Snap : HCF+Kick
DA New Kanji Combo Rush : Hold Bk, then Fd+BD
SDA Restore to Life : Press BD,B,B,D in rapid succession
- Name : Keith Wayne
- Comments : In this sequel, Keith looks much older and more confident.
He gain some maturity. However, he lost his head-band, but he keeps
his moves.
Lightning Wave : QCB+Punch
Knuckle Bomber : Hold Bk, then Fd+Punch
Spiral Kick : QCF+Kick (repeat three times)
Flying Spiral Kick : (air) QCF+Kick
Rolling Cannon : QCB+Kick
DA Rolling Bomb Wave : QCB,HCF+C
SDA Tidal Wave Bomb : QCF,QCF+C
- Name : Lynn Baker
- Comments : After an appearance in Rage of the Dragons, Lynn is also
back in another fighting tournament. She's seems the same in looks,
and her moves are the same as RotD too.
Enretsu Ken : HCB+Punch
Ko Ryu Sho Zan : QCF+Punch
Ryu en Hou : DP+Punch
Karasu Kyaku : (from Ryu en Hou) QCF+Kick
Kyaku Binta : (from Karasu Kyaku) Dn+Kick
Ko Ryu Kyaku : Dn,Up+Kick
DA Tobi Ryu : QCB,HCF+B
SDA Shin Tobi Ryu : QCB,HCF+D
- Name : Mr.Jones
- Comments : After an appearance in Rage of the Dragons, Mr.Jones is
also back in another fighting tournament. He's seems the same in
looks, and his moves are the same as RotD too, exception of the
"King Kang" Super Desperation Attack.
Gaudy Punch : Tap Punch repeatedly
Funky Impact : QCF+Punch (autoguard)
Retro Knuckle : QCB+Punch
Arc Fliegen : QCB+Kick
DA Groove Master : QCB,QCB+B
SDA King Kang : HCF+BD
- Name : Olof
- Comments : This other new fighter work for a criminal organisation,
and he looks very dangerous. He's only using his feet in battle,
if you except one move : "the Rotting Fist" Super Desperation Attack.
I’m still working on him...
Purple Sulphur : QCF+Punch
Falling Purple Sulphur : QCF+B
Rising Purple Sulphur: QCF+D
Foot Sting : QCB+Kick
Flying Foot Sting : (air) QCB+Kick
Dense Sulphur : (from Flying Foot Sting) QCB+Kick
Acid Rain : DP+Kick
DA Crazy Plague : QCF,HCB+D
SDA Final Disease : Bk,QCB,Fd+A (raise the Stock Meter)
SDA Rotting Fist : Bk,QCB,Fd+C
- Name : Patrick Elias
- Comments : Like Jimmy, Lynn and Mr.Jones, Elias is also back in
another fighting tournament. He's seems the same in looks, and his
moves are the same as RotD too.
Holy Flare : QCF+Punch
Magnus : QCB+Punch
Sinful : (near) DP+Punch
Hell or Heaven : HCF+Kick
DA Maximum Delirium : HCB,Fd+A
SDA Super Maximum Delirium : HCB,Fd+C
- Name : Poochy
- Comments : Your favorite super doggy his back with a vengeance.
And it seems he train himself a lot because he looks more developed.
Finally, in the memory of Kintaro, he receive the Great Bear Assault
Desperation Attack.
Flabby Ear Slap : QCF+A
Flabby Ear Poppy : QCF+C
Heavy Dig : QCB+Punch
Ferocious Charge : QCF+Kick
Doggy Dive : QCB+Kick
Sky Dive : (air) QCB+Kick
DA Great Bear Assault : Press and hold A, then B, then C
SDA Giant Cyclone : Fd,Bk,Fd,Bk,Fd,Bk,Fd,Bk,Fd
SDA Giant Cyclone II : (during Stress scream) Fd,Bk,Fd,Bk,Fd,Bk,Fd,Bk,Fd
- Name : Reiji Oyama
- Comments : Reiji, one of the best character of this series and an old
time favorite, looks exactly the same. He never change since his
first appearance. And he have the same set of moves, plus some others
like the devastating Giant Tiger Roar.
Fire Globe : QCF+Punch
Flying Dragon Upper : DP+Punch
Thunder Kick : Press Kick repeatedly
Double Lightning : (air) QCB+Kick
Martial Trick : (near) HCB+D
DA Great Dragon Rush : HCB,Fd+C
DA Dragon Tail : (from Great Dragon Rush) DP+C
SDA Giant Tiger Roar : QCF,QCF+C
- Name : Saizo Hattori
- Comments : In this sequel, Saizo lost his iron helmet and he looks
younger. But for the rest, he’s the same character, if you’re not
considering the addition of the Shadow Crawler Super Desperation Move.
Dragon Breath Shot : QCF+Punch
Dragon Bomb Flash : QCB+Punch
Tsunami Slash : (air) QCB+Punch
Shadow Bomb : QCB+B
Blue Shadow Slicer : HCF+Kick
DA Flaming Bomb Surge : QCF,HCB+C (can be done in the air)
SDA Shadow Crawler : Db,Dn,Df,Db,Dn,Df+D
- Name : Shintaro
- Comments : This guy is one of the new characters. I think he’s the
younger brother of another new fighter, Buntaro. This fighter looks
a lot like Kyo Kusanagi of the KoF series. I’m still working on
him...
Triple Crown : QCF+Punch (repeat three times)
Hammer Drop : HCB+Punch
Roadblock : Fd,Df,Dn+Punch (autoguard)
Bicycle Ride : DP+Kick
DA Lucky Novice : QCF,QCF+C
SDA No Remorse : Hold Bk, then press C,A,C,A in rapid succession
HDA Bitter End : (near) Fd,QCF,Bk + C
- Name : Sissy (Final Boss)
- Comments : Sissy is a little princess and the organizer of this
year tournament. She's also the final boss of the game. And don't
be fool by her tiny look, because she's one tough opponent to beat.
Beware her "Abubo the Djinn" Special Move.
Abubo the Djinn : QCF+Punch
Sword in the Box : DP+Punch
Frogger : QCF+Kick
Booby Trap : QCB+Kick
DA Exploding Treasure : QCB,HCF+A
SDA Amazing Weird Weapon : QCB,HCF+C
- Name : White
- Comments : For my great pleasure, White (Buffalo) is back and he
looks the same. He receive a couple of new moves, one of which its
the Totem of Ashes Super Special.
Arrow Shot : QCF+Punch
Flaming Elbow : (air) QCB+Punch
Rushing Tackle : Hold Bk, then Fd+Punch
Tomahawk Chop : (from Rushing Tackle) DP+Punch
Raging Buffalo : Hold Bk, then Fd+Kick
DA Totem of Ashes : QCF,HCB+C
SDA Tribute to the Elders : (near) HCB,HCB+C
Miscellaneous :
- To play as the hidden RotD characters, at the Characters Selection
Screen, tap Up four times, Down three times, Left two times ans Right
once. If you make this correctly, Elias, Jimmy, Lynn and Mr.Jones
will appears in the center of the screen. In fact, this motion its
the same has the RotD code for playing with Abubo.
- To play as Sissy, after you choose any character at the Characters
Selection Screen, press and hold the ABCD button until the VS screen
appears. If you make this correctly, Sissy become your fighter.
4) AUTHOR NOTES
- I probably make some mistakes about the names and the details
concerning the characters. My japanese it’s not so good you know. I
receive some infos from a Italian fan, Silvio Martini, about the Power
Instinct series, but I don't know if they are all corrects and
verified.
- The details about Power Instinct I, II are from my experience with the
games.
- The details about PI2-The Ultimate Violent Legend are from my
experience with the game, and from Chris Harback, an other fan of the
Power Instinct series. Take a look to his faq about the PSX version of
PI2-The Slightly Ultimate Violent Legend if you didn’t do it already
(available on GameFaqs). Thanks Chris!
- The details for Groove on Fight are from my own and from my friends BRO,
FRK and Mocs. Thanks guys!
- The infos about Matrimelee are from my experience with the game, and
from the Noise Factory site (www.noise.co.jp), the Playmore site
(www.playmore.co.jp), the Neo-Arcadia site (www.neo-arcadia.com), and
the Kazuya/NeoGeoforLife site (www.neogeoforlife.com). Take a look a
this site if you didn’t do it already.
- If you have some infos about all this games and you want to contribute
to this faq, you’re welcome. Contact me to
[email protected]
and you will be credited for your work. Thanks!
5) CREDITS
- To Atlus of Japan for the creation of the Power Instinct series.
Thanks!
- To Noise Factory for making a sequel to this series. Thanks!
- To Sun Amusement for the distribution of all the new AES games and for
their partnership to the Playmore family. Thanks!
- To Playmore for all their work and for keeping the spirit of SNK
alive. Thanks!
- To all the staff of Neo-Arcadia, SpekSNK, MMCafe, Kazuya/NeoGeoforLife
and company for all the infos they gives to us , NeoGeo fans. Thanks!
- To Chris Harback for his great PSX faq and the great work he makes
about PI2-The Slightly Ultimate Violent Legend. Thanks for your help
Chris!
- To Silvio Martini for all the great details he gave to me. Thanks!
- To my friends BRO, FRK and Mocs for their help on this faq. Thanks a
lot guys!
- To all the staff of GameFaqs for publishing my work and for all the
efforts they invested on this video games site. Thanks to you!
- To you for reading this faq. Thanks a lot!
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