Pocket Fighter
(LAST UPDATE: 7/10/09)

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Developer(s): Capcom
Publisher(s): Capcom
Platform(s): Arcade, Playstation, Sega Saturn
Release: September 1997 (Arcade)
Characters: Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Sakura, Morrigan, Lei Lei, Felicia, Tessa, Zangief, Ibuki, Dan, Akuma
Related Games: Street Fighter, Street Fighter 2, Street Fighter 2 Champion Edition, Street Fighter 2 Turbo, Super Street Fighter 2, Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo, Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo: Revival, Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix, Street Fighter 3: New Generation, Street Fighter 3: Second Impact, Street Fighter 3: Third Strike, Street Fighter 4, Street Fighter Alpha, Street Fighter Alpha 2, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper, Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max, Street Fighter Alpha: Anthology, Street Fighter Anniversary Collection, Street Fighter EX, Street Fighter EX 2, Street Fighter EX 3, Street Fighter: The Movie, Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo, Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix, Pocket Fighter

Review: Also known as "Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix," Pocket Fighter is a 2D fighting game featuring Capcom characters from several different series; but not exactly how you remember them. Each of the characters are transformed into "super deformed" chibi versions, as they appeared in Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo.

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   The gameplay is fast and addicting, as well as hilarious at time. Players collect gems during battle to help fill up their super meters, and special move meters. Once filled, characters can unleash some wacky special moves and super moves. Characters also change into several different costumes as they attack, and also during a special charge-up attack (which is unblockable). Characters even change into other Capcom persona, such as Felicia into Mega-man, or Chun-Li into Jill. There are also a ton of cameos in the backgrounds, ranging from some lesser known characters, Like Leo from Warzard, to a handful of your favorite Street Fighter and Darkstalkers characters.

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Gameplay Engine
 8.5 / 10
Story / Theme
 8 / 10
Overall Graphics
 8.5 / 10
Animation
 8.5 / 10
Music / Sound Effects
 8.5 / 10
Innovation
 8.5 / 10
Customization
 7 / 10
Options / Extras
 7 / 10
Intro / Presentation
 8 / 10
Replayability / Fun
 7.5 / 10
"Ouch" Factor
 7.5 / 10
Characters
 7.5 / 10
BOTTOM LINE

8 / 10

Closing Comment: Pocket Fighter is an enjoyable game to whip out every now and then for some good laughs and good fun... The gameplay is actually pretty solid, even though the game obviously doesn't take itself seriously. Whether it fits you're style or not, make sure you don't miss this worthy 2D fighter! And if it's your first time, make sure you go to the bathroom before playing... It's possible you may piss yourself laughing. ~F.Yagami, Webmaster of TFG

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