World Heroes Perfect

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World Heroes Perfect
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: SNK
Developer:
Licensor: SNK, ADK
Original system(s): Neo Geo
Developer(s) of original games: ADK
Sound driver: SCSP/CD-DA (46 tracks)
Genre: Fighting Action/Kakutou Action (格闘アクション)[1], Action[2]

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Saturn
JP 		¥5,8005,800 T-3103G
Sega Rating: All Ages
Non-Sega versions

World Heroes Perfect (ワールドヒーローズパーフェクト) is a versus fighting game for the Sega Saturn, released exclusively in Japan. It was originally released for the Neo Geo. It is part of the World Heroes series.

Story

One year after the conclusion of the World Heroes Battle Fest and the defeat of Zeus, Dr. Brown has once again sent invitations to a group of fighters, informing them of a new World Heroes tournament to finally settle the question of who is the strongest fighter in history. Zeus seeks to gain his revenge against those who had caused his downfall, but none suspect that an old enemy from the past is back with his own desire for revenge.

Gameplay

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Character select

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Gameplay

The game is a one-on-one fighting game. It is the fourth game in the series. It adopts a more conventional four-button layout for attacks, rather than varying the strength of the attack based on how long the button is held, as in previous entries. There are new characters as well as new and modified moves and statistics for returning characters. Every character has new "ABC moves" (so named because they were executed by pressing A+B+C on the original Neo Geo hardware, though they are mapped to different buttons on the Saturn version).

Characters move with Left or Right and dash with Left Left or Right Right. They crouch with Down and jump with Up. They punch with X (light), Y (medium), or X+Y (hard). They kick with A (light), B (medium), or A+B (hard). Characters can attack while standing, crouched, jumping, or dashing. When both characters attack each other at the same time, the attacks are neutralized and both characters are repelled. Each character has certain special moves that can be performed by combining directional motions with an attack button. They can taunt the opponent with Y+A, which can be combined with Left or Right for a different animation.

Attacks can be blocked by holding in the direction opposite to the opponent. Blocking can be done while standing or crouching; some attacks can only be blocked while standing (overheads) or crouching (sweeps). Characters can also block in midair. Special moves still inflict some damage when blocked. Projectiles can be deflected by blocking them at the last moment before they hit. Some normal attacks, called blow defenses, can break the opponent's guard, leaving the defender vulnerable temporarily. Some normal attacks can destroy projectiles. Characters can throw by holding Left or Right and pressing X+Y when next to the opponent. Throws cannot be blocked. Characters can become dizzy from being attacked repeatedly; they are uncontrollable and vulnerable in this state but can recover more quickly by rapidly pressing back and forth on the D-Pad along with the attack buttons. Characters can feign the dizzy animation with Down+Y+A.

Each character has a "Hero" meter that fills as the character connects attacks. When the meter is full, the character can perform a Max move, an enhanced version of a standard special move that does more damage and drains the Hero meter. Every character has at least one special move that has a Max move variant, which is performed when the player executes the special move with a full Hero meter. The Hero meter is carried over between rounds. When the character's vitality meter is less than half full, it starts flashing, indicating that the character can perform a Desperation move, a powerful special move. Characters can perform Desperation moves an unlimited number of times once the vitality meter starts flashing. When the Hero meter is full, the character can perform a Super Desperation move that does more damage, at the cost of the Hero meter.

There are alternate control schemes where hard punches and kicks can be mapped to Z or C, taunts can be performed with L, and ABC moves can be performed with R.

Modes

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EX-Menu

There is only one game mode, where the player chooses a character and fights a series of ten opponents chosen at random in different historical periods, ending in boss fights against Zeus and Neo-Dio. There is a hidden opponent, Son Gokuu, who can be fought by completing three matches with special stage finishes. There are six difficulty settings for computer-controlled opponents (Beginner, Easy, Normal, Hard, Expert, and Arcade). There is no dedicated two-player mode, but a second player can enter the game at any point by pressing  START  to fight the first player.

There is a special "EX-Menu" mode that includes information and artwork. The red book is the Characters File (キャラクターズ・ファイル) and contains information about every character, the green book is the Expert Manual (エキスパート・マニュアル) and contains information about the game mechanics, and the blue book is the Graphics Collection (グラフィック・コレクション) and contains artwork for all four World Heroes games.

Characters

Note: Move lists assume that the character is facing right. When facing left, Left and Right should be reversed.

P Any punch button
 LP  Light punch
 MP  Medium punch
 HP  Hard punch
K Any kick button
 LK  Light kick
 MK  Medium kick
 HK  Hard kick

Playable

Characters have different color schemes depending on whether they are selected with  LK  or  MK .

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 Brocken
Brocken is a robotic soldier developed by Dr. Brown for the German Army. His limbs can stretch to extend the range of his attacks.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Rocket Punch Down Down-right Right P Brocken launches his forearms across the screen as rockets.
German Missile Down Down-right Right K Brocken crouches and launches a missile across the screen from his shin.
Spark Thunder PPPPP Brocken holds an arm in front of him that shoots sparks.
Hurricane Arm Down Right Down-right P Brocken holds an arm diagonally upward that turns into a spinning whirlwind.
Max move: Brocken performs a variant of the move that covers more area and lasts longer.
Move list (Command normals)
Name Command Description
Flying Tiger Kick Down-right+ HK  in midair Brocken kicks diagonally upward with an extended leg.
Stretch Kick Left+ HK  or Right+ HK  Brocken kicks ahead with an extended leg.
Metal Knee Left+ HK  or Right+ HK  (close but outside throw range) Brocken knees his opponent.
Move list (ABC move)
Name Command Description
Taunt  HP + LK  or Down+ HP + LK  Brocken does a special taunt.
Jet Attack  HP + LK  in midair Brocken flies across the screen in a prone position with his arms extended. He can move higher or lower with Up or Down. He can drop bombs while flying with Left Right K. He can stop flying by pressing  HP + LK  again.
Move list (Desperation move)
Name Command Description
German Explosion  MP + LK ,  HP + LK  Brocken self-destructs into a large explosion (then reassembles).
Super Desperation move: Brocken performs a variant of the move that covers more area.
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 Captain Kidd
Captain Kidd is a pirate who joins the tournament seeking treasure and excitement. He is inspired by William Kidd.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Shark Knuckle Hold Left for 2 seconds, then Right+P C. Kidd throws a vicious shark across the screen that bites his opponent.
Max move: C. Kidd performs a variant of the move where the shark bites the opponent several more times. It destroys regular projectiles.
Shark Upper Hold Down for 2 seconds, then Up+P C. Kidd throws a vicious shark up into the air in front of him.
Spiral Kick Hold Left for 2 seconds, then Right+K C. Kidd cartwheels forward with a rolling kick.
Pirate Ship Blast Down Down-right Right P C. Kidd throws a ghostly pirate ship a short distance in front of him.
Hyper Dash Kick Left Down-left Down Down-right Right K C. Kidd dashes forward with a front kick.
Move list (Command normals)
Name Command Description
Shark Kick Down-right+ HK  in midair C. Kidd dives diagonally downward with a burning kick.
Hook Shot Right+ HP  C. Kidd swings his fist upward in front of him.
Hop Kick Right+ HK  C. Kidd hops forward with a kick, which can knock his opponent over.
Trip Kick Right+ HK  C. Kidd trips his opponent.
Move list (ABC move)
Name Command Description
Taunt  HP + LK  C. Kidd does a special taunt.
Quick Buck Left+ HP + LK  C. Kidd hops backwards.
Quick Forward Down+ HP + LK  or Right+ HP + LK  C. Kidd hops forwards.
Move list (Desperation move)
Name Command Description
Pirate Punishment Left Down Down-left  MP + LK  (close) C. Kidd ties a rope around his opponent's neck and hangs them.
Super Desperation move: C. Kidd performs a variant of the move where a vulture appears and pecks at the opponent.
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 Erick
Erick is a viking warrior who carries an axe. He is inspired by Erik the Red.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Aegyr's Halberd Down Down-left Left K Erick summons a rolling wave of water that moves across the ground.
Blizzard Breath Left Down-left Down Down-right Right P Erick blows a cloud of icy breath in front of him, which momentarily freezes his opponent on contact. It can also freeze projectiles.
Max move: Erick performs a variant of the move that does more damage and freezes for slightly longer.
Thor's Hammer Down Down-left Left P Erick swings a large hammer in front of him.
Long Horn Hold Left for 2 seconds, then Right+P Erick curls into a ball and flies forward, stabbing with the horns in his helmet.
Move list (Command normals)
Name Command Description
Seal Press Down+ HK  in midair Erick drops down to the ground.
Low Axe Right+ HP  Erick stabs his axe forward.
Move list (ABC move)
Name Command Description
Echo of the Fjord Left+ HP + LK  or Right+ HP + LK  Erick uses his shield to deflect a high projectile.
Echo of the Tundra Down+ HP + LK  Erick uses his shield to deflect a low projectile.
Move list (Desperation move)
Name Command Description
The Whale Snarfer Down Down-right Left Down-left Down Down-right Right  MP + MK  Erick summons a large whale that rolls across the ground like a water wave.
Super Desperation move: Erick performs a variant of the move where the whale can eat the opponent (if close) and blow them into the air. The opponent lands back on the ground in a frozen state.
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 Hanzou Hattori
Hanzou is a young ninja and leader of the Iga clan. He is a dedicated warrior who strives to become better. He is inspired by a feudal Japanese ninja of the same name.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Rekko Zan Down Down-right Right P Hanzou throws a large shuriken across the screen.
Double Rekko Zan Down Down-right Right Down Down-right Right P Hanzou throws two large shuriken across the screen at once. The shurikens move in opposite sinusoidal wave patterns.
Kouryuu Ha Right Down Down-right P Hanzou spirals into the air with a rising uppercut.
Max move: Hanzou performs a variant of the move that hits multiple times.
Ninpou Hourin Kyaku Down Down-left Left K Hanzou throws himself spinning through the air like a shuriken.
Mijin Kakure no Jutsu Down Down-right Right K Hanzou turns and leaps forward with a kick.
Move list (Command normals)
Name Command Description
Double Jump Up in midair Hanzou can jump a second time in midair.
Izuna Giri Down+ MP  in midair Hanzou stabs downward with his dagger.
Move list (ABC move)
Name Command Description
Hayate Tricks  HP + LK  Hanzou cancels an attack.
Move list (Desperation move)
Name Command Description
Slice of Shimmering Light Right Left Down-left Down Down-right Right  LP + LK  Hanzou leaps to the corner of the screen, then dives downward. If the dive connects, he assaults his opponent repeatedly with his katana, disappearing after each slice.
Super Desperation move: Hanzou performs a variant of the move that hits an additional time.
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 Jack
Jack is a serial killer who fights with clawed hands and knee-mounted knives. He is named after Jack the Ripper.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Mixer Crash Down Down-right Right P Jack leaps through the air. If he lands on his opponent, he twists his claws on their head like a blender.
Iron Crawl Down Down-right Right K Jack lies prone, then crawls across the floor while thrashing his arms in circles like a buzzsaw.
Knee Smasher Down Down-left Left K in midair Jack flies forward with a knife protruding from his knee. This move can be performed in midair.
Max move: Jack spins through the air sideways like a cyclone.
Move list (Command normals)
Name Command Description
Triangle Jump D-Pad in the opposite direction when jumping onto the edge of the screen Jack can jump off the edges of the screen.
Downward Swipe Left+ MP  or Right+ MP  Jack swipes downward with his claws.
Backflip Slice Left+ HK  or Right+ HK  Jack does a backflip, slicing in a circle with the knives protruding from his knees.
Move list (ABC move)
Name Command Description
Head-Level Crazy Escape Left+ HP + LK  or Right+ HP + LK  Jack disappears into the ground, evading high attacks.
Low-Level Crazy Escape Down+ HP + LK  or Right+ HP + LK  Jack somersaults into the air, evading low attacks.
Move list (Desperation move)
Name Command Description
Lightning Rod Hold Down for 4 seconds, then Up+ MP + MK  Jack stomps the ground and shoots lighting out from him in multiple directions.
Super Desperation move: Jack performs a variant of the move that shoots more lightning in more directions.
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 Janne d'Arc
Janne is a female swordmaster from 15th century France. She is based on Joan of Arc.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Aura Bird Hold Left for 2 seconds, then Right+P Janne swings her sword, sending a fiery bird across the screen.
Max move: Janne performs a variant of the move that does more damage and sets her opponent ablaze. It destroys regular projectiles.
Justice Sword Hold Left for 2 seconds, then Right+K Janne slices her flaming sword in front of her, which knocks her opponent away.
Flash Sword Hold Down for 2 seconds, then Up+K Janne jumps into the air and swings her flaming sword downward.
Move list (Command normals)
Name Command Description
Slide Down-right+K Janne slides along the ground, which can sweep opponents.
Sword Dive Down+ MP  in midair Janne dives directly downward with her sword.
Step Strike Right+ LP  Janne steps forward while stabbing her sword.
Ground Slice Right+ HP  Janne slashes her sword down to the ground in a large arc.
Double Slice Right+ HP  (close but outside throw range) Janne performs a lateral and then a downward slice with her sword.
Move list (ABC move)
Name Command Description
Slash Whip  HP + LK  Janne relaxes her sword and swings it multiple times like a whip.
Move list (Desperation move)
Name Command Description
Firebird Right Down Down-right Right Up-right+ HP  Janne imbues herself with fire and charges through the air with her sword.
Super Desperation move: Janne performs a variant of the move that hits more times.
Angel Arrow Down Down-left Left Down Down-right Right  MP + HK  Janne floats into the air and fires multiple arrows from an ethereal bow.
Super Desperation move: Janne performs a variant of the move that shoots three arrows at a time.
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 Johnny Maximum
J. Max is an American football player who fights to indulge his love of brutality.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Shoulder Charging Crash Down Down-right Right K J. Max charges forward with a shoulder ram.
Lightning Tackle Right Down Down-right P J. Max charges upward with a shoulder ram.
Head Crash Hold Down for 2 seconds, then Up+P J. Max jumps into the air, then spirals downward head-first.
Max move: J. Max performs a variant of the move that hits more times.
Johnny Special Left Down-left Down Down-right Right P (close) J. Max grabs and punts his opponent, then follows up with a shoulder ram.
Move list (Command normals)
Name Command Description
Sliding Kick Down-right+K J. Max slides along the ground, which can sweep opponents.
Gut Punch Left+ MP  or Right+ MP  J. Max punches downward.
Punt Kick Right+ HK  J. Max does a high kick that can hit multiple times.
Move list (ABC move)
Name Command Description
High Catching Hold Left+ HP + LK  or Right+ HP + LK  J. Max catches a high projectile and throws it back when the buttons are released.
Low Catching Hold Down+ HP + LK  J. Max catches a low projectile and throws it back when the buttons are released..
Move list (Desperation move)
Name Command Description
Hyper Johnny Special Down Down-right Right Down Down-right Right  LP + LK  J. Max punches his opponent. If it connects, he follows up with a kick that launches the opponent into the air, then follows up with midair fist smash and a head-first dive.
Super Desperation move: J. Max performs a variant of the move where he throws flaming footballs in the air and spins several times after diving, hitting multiple times.
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 Julius Carn
J. Carn is a general of the marauding Mongolian hordes. He is based on Mongolian conqueror Genghis Khan.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Mongolian Tiger Flash Hold Left for 2 seconds, then Right+P J. Carn charges forward with a shoulder ram, which knocks opponents over.
Max move: J. Carn performs a variant of the move that hits more times.
Mongolian Dynamite Hold Down for 2 seconds, then Up+P J. Carn punches the ground, causing a fiery burst to appear around him.
Mongolian Blitz Hold Down for 2 seconds, then Up+K J. Carn jumps into the air, then drops downward like a cannonball.
Move list (Command normals)
Name Command Description
Triangle Jump D-Pad in the opposite direction when jumping onto the edge of the screen J. Carn can jump off the edges of the screen.
Secret Walk Down-right J. Carn walks forward while crouched.
Hand Dive Down-right+K J. Carn slides along the ground, which can sweep opponents.
Mongolian Press Down+ HK  in midair J. Carn crosses his legs and drops to the ground like a stone.
Claw Fist Left+ MP  or Right+ MP  J. Carn punches with his clawed fist.
Clap Left+ HP  or Right+ HP  J. Carn claps his hands in front of him.
Hop Kick Right+ MK  J. Carn hops forward with a kick.
Move list (ABC move)
Name Command Description
Spirit Infusion Hold  HP + LK  J. Carn claps his fists together, which increases his Hero meter for as long as the buttons are held.
Move list (Desperation move)
Name Command Description
Mongolian Fire Blast Right Left Down-left Down Up  LP + LK  J. Carn punches the ground, causing a column of flame to shoot upwards into the air.
Super Desperation move: J. Carn performs a variant of the move where a second column of flame falls downward.
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 Kim Dragon
Dragon is a famous martial arts movie star from the 20th century. He is inspired by Bruce Lee.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Hundred Blows PPPPP Dragon punches so rapidly that his arm becomes a blur.
Leaping Foot Slice Down Down-right Right K Dragon steps forward and kicks one time with  LK , two times with  MK , or five times with  HK .
Dragon Fang Kick Hold Down for 2 seconds, then Up+K Dragon flies through air with a flaming kick.
Max move: Dragon performs a variant of the move that hits multiple times.
Hundred Kicks Right Down-right Down Down-left Left K Dragon leans back and kicks rapidly into the air, then launches himself upward with a flying stomp.
Move list (Command normals)
Name Command Description
Triangle Jump D-Pad in the opposite direction when jumping onto the edge of the screen Dragon can jump off the edges of the screen.
Dragon Drop Right+ MP  in midair (close) Dragon grabs and throws his opponent in midair.
Flying Kick Right+ HK  Dragon leaps forward with a flying kick.
Move list (ABC move)
Name Command Description
Shining Dragon Attack  HP + LK  Dragon reverses a high attack from his opponent.
Low Shining Dragon Attack Down+ HP + LK  Dragon reverses a low attack from his opponent.
Move list (Desperation move)
Name Command Description
Dragon Super Finish Right Left Right+ MP + MK  Dragon steps forward with a body blow. If it connects, he strikes his opponent with a flurry of punches from both sides, then finishes with a Leaping Foot Slice.
Super Desperation move: Dragon performs a variant of the move where he finishes with a Dragon Fang Kick.
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 Kotaro Fuuma
Fuuma is the leader of the Fuuma clan and a rival to Hanzou and the Iga clan. He is inspired by a feudal Japanese ninja of the same name.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Reppu Zan Down Down-right Right P Fuuma throws a cyclone across the screen.
Max move: Fuuma throws two cyclones across the screen.
Double Reppu Zan Down Down-right Right Down Down-right Right P Fuuma throws two cyclones across the screen.
Max move: Fuuma throws three cyclones across the screen.
Enryuu Ha Right Down Down-right P Fuuma spirals into the air with a rising uppercut. This move can be performed in midair.
Ninpo Furin Kazah Down Down-left Left K Fuuma throws himself spinning through the air like a shuriken. He bobs up and down slightly while spinning.
Move list (Command normals)
Name Command Description
Double Jump Up in midair Fuuma can jump a second time in midair.
Triangle Jump D-Pad in the opposite direction when jumping onto the edge of the screen Fuuma can jump off the edges of the screen.
Shiranui Body Drop Right+ MP  in midair (close) or Right Down-right Down Down-left Left  HP  near opponent's head in midair (close) Fuuma grabs and throws his opponent in midair.
Move list (ABC move)
Name Command Description
Fake Enryuu Ha  HP + LK  Fuuma fakes the start of the Enryuu Ha.
Fake Reppu Zan Right+ HP + LK  Fuuma fakes the start of the Reppu Zan.
Fake Double Reppu Zan Left+ HP + LK  Fuuma fakes the start of the Double Reppu Zan.
Fake Exploding Atomic Crash Down+ HP + LK  Fuuma fakes the start of the Exploding Atomic Crash.
Move list (Desperation move)
Name Command Description
Exploding Atomic Crash Right Down-right Down Down-left Left Up-left  LP + LK  Fuuma imbues himself with fire, then jumps into the air and dives diagonally downward, exploding when he hits the ground.
Super Desperation move: Fuuma performs a variant of the move where he shoots a burst of kunai from the air before diving.
Exploding Rage Blast Down Down-left Left Down Down-left Left Down Down-left Left  HP + LK  Fuuma rolls a large wheel of fire across the ground.
Super Desperation move: Fuuma performs a variant of the move that hits more times.
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 Mudman
Mudman is a revered shaman and witch doctor.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Mudman Attack Down Down-right Right P Mudman spawns a small tribesman from his mask that runs across the screen.
Max move: Mudman spawns a large tribesman that does more damage.
Mud Launcher Down Down-right Right K Mudman launches a tribesman from his mask that flies across the screen in a high arc.
Mud Cutter Down Down-left Left P Mudman tucks his body into his mask and hovers in the air while spinning. He can move with Left or Right while spinning.
Mud Gyro Hold Down for 2 seconds, then Up+P Mudman rises from the ground while spinning like a tornado.
Move list (Command normals)
Name Command Description
Mud Slide Down-right+ HK  Mudman slides along the ground, which can sweep opponents.
Double Kick Right+ HK  Mudman leaps forward and kicks with both legs.
Move list (ABC move)
Name Command Description
Taunt  HP + LK  Mudman does a special taunt.
Mud Flight Hold  HP + LK  in midair Mudman flaps his arms and flies.
Move list (Desperation move)
Name Command Description
Heaven's Blows Right Down-right Down Down-left Left Right  LP + LK  Mudman plays a set of bongos while a beam of light falls on his opponent. Two angels carry the opponent into the sky, then drop them.
Super Desperation move: Mudman performs a variant of the move where two tribesman carry the opponent into the sky, which causes more damage.
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 Muscle Power
Muscle Power is an American all-star pro-wrestler. He resembles the wrestler Hulk Hogan.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Muscle Bomber Hold Left for 2 seconds, then Right+P Muscle Power dashes forward with an elbow strike.
Tornado Breaker D-Pad in a 360° rotation, then P (close) Muscle Power grabs his opponent, then spins up into the air like a tornado and falls back to the ground, smashing the opponent on his knee.
Max move: Muscle Power performs the move twice, smashing his opponent over his shoulders the first time and then over his knee the second time.
Super Dropkick Down Down-right Right Up-right K Muscle Power performs a dropkick.
Move list (Command normals)
Name Command Description
Guillotine Drop Down-right+ HK  in midair Muscle Power drops to the ground.
Double Fist Smash Left+ HP  or Right+ HP  Muscle Power smashes downward with both fists.
Move list (ABC move)
Name Command Description
Muscle Swing  HP + LK  (close) Muscle Power grabs and throws his opponent.
Power Slam Up+ HP + LK  (close) Muscle Power grabs an airborne opponent and slams them to the ground.
Mud Flight Down+ HP + LK  (close) Muscle Power grabs his opponent by the legs, lifts them over his shoulders, then slams them into the ground.
Move list (Desperation move)
Name Command Description
Super Dangerous Giant Breaker Down Down-right Right Left Down-left Down  HP  Muscle Power grabs and stomps his opponent, then slams them into the ground, swings them in circles by their legs, throws them into the air, catches them in midair to break them over his shoulders, then finally performs a Tornado Breaker and smashes them over his knee.
Super Desperation move: Muscle Power performs a variant of the move where he stomps and slams his opponent twice and swings them for slightly longer.
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 Rasputin
Rasputin is a Russian sorcerer and the leader of a love cult. He can use magic to enlarge the size of his fists and feet. He is based on the Russian mystic Grigori Rasputin.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Fire Ball Down Down-right Right P Rasputin throws a fireball across the screen. If he performs this move in midair, he shoots the fireball diagonally downwards.
Thunder Ball Left Down-left Down Down-right Right P Rasputin throws a thunder ball across the screen that electrifies his opponent on impact.
Ice Ball Down Down-left Left K Rasputin throws an ice ball in an arc, which freezes his opponent momentarily. It can also freeze projectiles.
Axle Spin Down Down-left Left K Rasputin spins around, which causes his robe to twirl around him. He can move with Left or Right while spinning. This move can be performed in midair.
Max move: Rasputin performs a variant of the move where he spins more times.
Cossack Dance Down Down-right Right K Rasputin kicks twice into the air with an enlarged foot.
Move list (Command normals)
Name Command Description
Lunge Punch Left+ HP  or Right+ HP  Rasputin leans forward and punches with two enlarged fists.
Low Palm Left+ HP  or Right+ HP  (close but outside throw range) Rasputin thrusts his palm downward.
High Kick Left+ LK  or Right+ LK  Rasputin kicks into the air.
Knee Strike Left+ LK  or Right+ LK  (close but outside throw range) Rasputin attacks with his knee.
Move list (ABC move)
Name Command Description
Love Torture  HP + LK  Rasputin claps down on the ground with an enlarged hand, which shrinks his opponent for several seconds if it hits. Characters cannot perform special moves while shrunk down.
Move list (Desperation move)
Name Command Description
Secret Garden Down Down-left Left Right  LP + LK  Rasputin runs toward his opponent, then grabs and pulls them into a garden of roses on the ground.
Super Desperation move: Rasputin performs a variant of the move where he pulls them into the garden a second time after they fly out.
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 Ryofu
Ryofu is a Chinese warlord who fights with a spear. He is based on Lü Bu, a Chinese general who was popularized by the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Fists of Flame Down Down-right Right P Ryofu breathes a stream of fire in front of him.
Max move: Ryofu performs a variant of the move that hits multiple times.
Spear Burst PPPPP Ryofu stabs his spear rapidly in front of him.
Spearhead Boogie Down Down-left Left P Ryofu swings the flaming head of his spear upward and downward, then spins around with a downward spear slash.
Psychic Kick Left Down-left Down Down-right Right K in midair Ryofu dives diagonally downward with his spear.
Move list (Command normals)
Name Command Description
Upward Swipe Right+ HP  Ryofu swipes his spear upward.
Sweep Swipe Right+ HK  Ryofu swings his spear downward, which can sweep opponents.
Move list (ABC move)
Name Command Description
Power Up  HP + LK  Ryofu drinks from his flask, then turns red, empowering his next attack.
Heaven Thrust Spear  HP + LK  at apex of jump Ryofu stabs his spear upward and sticks to the ceiling.
Move list (Desperation move)
Name Command Description
Giraffe Bomber Right Down-right Down Down-left Left Up-left  HK  Ryofu spins arons and slashes his spear downward, unleashing a fiery dragon that attacks his opponent.
Super Desperation move: Ryofu performs a variant of the move that hits more times.
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 Ryoko Izumo
Ryoko is a Japanese judo practitioner. She is based on the judoka Ryoko Tani.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Bosatsusho Down Down-left Left P Ryoko clasps her hands and generates an energy ball in front of her that can hit multiple times.
Max move: Ryoko performs a variant of the move that hits more times.
Kubi Kiri Nage Left Down-left Down Down-right Right K Ryoko bows to her opponent, then runs forward and performs a grab and a takedown.
Winging Kick Right Down Down-right K Ryoko rises upward with a high kick.
Super Shoulder Throw Left Down-left Down Down-right Right P (close) Ryoko grabs and throws her opponent high into the air, then catches them in midair and throws them again.
Move list (Command normals)
Name Command Description
Triangle Jump D-Pad in the opposite direction when jumping onto the edge of the screen Ryoko can jump off the edges of the screen.
Deadly Vacuum Toss Right+ MP  in midair (close) Ryoko grabs and throws her opponent in midair.
Palm of Destruction Down-right+ HP  Ryoko rolls on the ground, then performs an upward palm thrust.
Foot of Destruction Down-right+ HP  Ryoko rolls on the ground, then performs a trip kick.
Palm Thrust Left+ HP  or Right+ HP  Ryoko thrusts her palm forward.
Knee Hop Right+ MK  Ryoko hops forward with a knee strike.
Move list (ABC move)
Name Command Description
Izumoryu Throw  HP + LK  Ryoko catches a high attack, then grabs and throws her opponent.
Low Izumoryu Throw Down+ HP + LK  at apex of jump Ryoko catches a high attack, then grabs and throws her opponent.
Move list (Desperation move)
Name Command Description
Mugger Throw Right Left Down-left Down Down-right Right  MP + HK  Ryoko grabs her opponent, flies into the air, then drops back down to the ground with an explosion.
Super Desperation move: Ryoko performs a variant of the move where she slams her opponent twice.
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 Shura
Shura is a Muay Thai champion. He is based on the Thai legend of Nai Khanom Tom.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Tiger Fang Hold Left for 2 seconds, then Right+P Shura dashes forward, then performs an uppercut.
Max move: Shura performs a variant of the move that hits more times.
Tiger Claw Hold Left for 2 seconds, then Right+K Shura dashes forward with a straight punch.
Max move: Shura performs a variant of the move that does more damage.
Muay Thai Kick Hold Down for 2 seconds, then Up+K Shura rises high into the air with a knee strike.
Double Knee Kick Down Down-right Right Up-right K Shura jumps forward with a knee strike that can hit two times.
Move list (ABC move)
Name Command Description
Taunt Down+ HP + LK  Shura performs a special taunt.
Tiger Punch  HP + LK  Shura dashes forward with a punch.
Move list (Desperation move)
Name Command Description
Lumpinee Dance Down Down-left Left Down-left Down Up-right  MP + MK  Shura advances forward with a series of punches and kicks.
Super Desperation move: Shura performs a variant of the move that finishes with a jumping kick.
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 Son Gokuu
Son Gokuu is a mysterious young challenger who fights with a magical staff. He is based on Sun Wukong, the monkey king from the Chinese novel Journey to the West. He is a hidden opponent who can be fought by fulfilling certain conditions.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Pouncing Clobberer Right Down Down-right P Gokuu vaults forward with his staff, attacking doward with a flaming tiger.
Jumping Pounder Hold Down for 2 seconds, then Up+P Gokuu leaps forward and slaps the ground with his staff.
Max move: Gokuu performs a variant of the move that hits twice.
Cloud Calling Attack Right Down-right Down Down-left Left K Gokuu calls forth a cloud that he rides for a short duration and can move with Left or Right.
Genie Sucker Down Down-left Left  MP + HK  Gokuu counters a special move from an opponent, shrinking them for several seconds. Characters cannot perform special moves while shrunk down.
Stone Drop D-Pad in a 360° rotation, then K in midair Gokuu transforms into a boulder and crashes to the ground.
Move list (ABC move)
Name Command Description
Spinning Monkey Dance  HP + LK  Gokuu twirls his staff around his head.
Move list (Desperation move)
Name Command Description
Holy Heaven Dance Down Down-right Right Left Down-left Down Down-right Right  LP + LK  Gokuu summons four bees that swarm and attack his opponent.
Super Desperation move: Gokuu summons eight bees that swarm and attack his opponent.

Bosses

Neo-Dio is playable in all of the home versions of the game. Zeus is exclusively selectable in the Saturn port.

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 Zeus
Zeus is a megalomaniacal man who stole Dr. Brown's time machine to use it to conquer the world. He was the final boss of World Heroes 2 Jet and is the penultimate boss of this game. The player only fights one round against him; before the second round begins, he is defeated by Neo-Dio, who challenges the player instead.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Megaton Punch Down Down-right Right P Zeus punches with a flaming fist. This move can destroy regular projectiles.
Max move: Zeus performs a variant of the move that hits more times and can destroy Max projectiles.
Giga Smash Left Down-left Left Down-left Down Down-right Right P Zeus radiates explosive energy, which knocks his opponent back. This move can regular and Max projectiles.
Move list (Desperation move)
Name Command Description
Atomic Hit Left Down-left Left Down-left Down Down-right Right Left Right  HP  Zeus releases an atomic blast from his hands.
Super Desperation move: Zeus releases three atomic blasts from his hands.
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 Neo-Dio
Neo-Dio is a destructive being that believes himself to be the ultimate lifeform. He was the final boss of World Heroes 2 and is the final boss of this game. His name means "new god" but is also a play on Neo Geo.
Move list (Special moves)
Name Command Description
Sonic Saber Down Down-right Right P Neo-Dio charges forward and attacks with the blade on his arm. He can move through his opponent to the opposite side with this move.
Grand Saber Down Down-right Right K Neo-Dio charges forward and attacks with the blade on his arm. This move can hit multiple times and knock the opponent over.
Burning Claw Down Down-left Left Right P (close) Neo-Dio grabs and strikes his opponent with a burning claw, which knocks the opponent over.
Freezing Claw Down Down-left Left Right K (close) Neo-Dio grabs and strikes his opponent with a freezing claw, which freezes the opponent momentarily.
Thunderbreak Claw Down Right Down-right P Neo-Dio leans forward and courses electricity through his body, shooting lightning in an area in front of him.
Rolling Smash Down-left Down-right Up K Neo-Dio jumps into the air and falls to the ground while spinning like a sawblade. This move can be performed in midair.
Max move: Neo-Dio performs a variant of the move that hits multiple times.
Move list (Command normals)
Name Command Description
Triangle Jump D-Pad in the opposite direction when jumping onto the edge of the screen Neo-Dio can jump off the edges of the screen.
Sliding Blade Down-right+K Neo-Dio slides along the ground, which can sweep opponents.
Twist Kick Left+ HK  or Right+ HK  Neo-Dio does a jumping roundhouse kick.
Move list (Desperation move)
Name Command Description
Ultimate Beast Down Down-left Left Right  MP + HK  Neo-Dio charges the opponent with a series of blade strikes, then knocks them into the air, catching them on his spiked hair.
Super Desperation move: Neo-Dio performs a variant of the move that hits more times.

Stages

Stages are chosen randomly. Each stage represents a different period of world history. Zeus and Neo-Dio have their own stages where they are always fought.

Every stage has a condition that can be fulfilled for a special stage finish (a special animation that plays after the match is won in a single-player game). Achieving three special stage finishes unlocks the hidden fight against Son Gokuu.

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Genesis
Meteors fall from the sky if the player performs all three taunts and the fake dizzy animation in the same round, then wins.

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Jurassic Period
A prehistoric fish jumps from the water if the player finishes the opponent with a Super Desperation move.

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Ice Age
A snowman forms in the background if the player throws or grabs the opponent three times, then wins.

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Stone Age
A chunk of dinosaur meat plummets from the sky if the player passes moves in front of the background elements in order, then wins: the flame on the left, the animal pelt in the right, the stone axe near the flame on the left, and the red vegetables on the right.

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Megalithic Age
A bird flies across the screen if the player finishes the round with a full Hero meter.

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Dark Age
Bats fly from the top of the screen if the character moves from one corner of the screen to the other within ten seconds, then wins.

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Genroku Period
A chicken falls from the sky if the player performs a five hit (or more) combo, then wins.

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Industrial Revolution
Steam is released from the train's whistle if the player performs a Desperation move before the timer reaches 70, then wins.

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Great War
Brocken flies across the screen in the background if the player performs three blow defenses, then wins the round with both characters below half vitality.

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Contemporary Period
A dog statue drops from the sky if the player wins the round with a Perfect (without taking any damage from the opponent, including chip damage from blocking special moves).

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Blackness Castle
Zeus is always fought in this stage.

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Final Stage
Neo-Dio is always fought in this stage.

Production credits

  • Producer & Programmer: MKY
  • Programmer: Masaaki Gonohe, Tat&Mst, E★Chan, Donpei
  • Sound Programmer: Makio Chiba
  • Editor: Kobayan
  • Designer: Yukari Shinozaki
  • Special Thanks: Detchi1, Rulia 046, Sinseisha, Pony Canyon, Dammy Sugiyama, ADK All Staff
  • Executive Producer: Kazuo Arai
  • Presented by: ADK
Source:
In-game credits
WHP Saturn JP SSEnding.pdf
[3]


Magazine articles

Main article: World Heroes Perfect/Magazine articles.

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
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Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Computer & Video Games (UK)
25
[4]
Fun Generation (DE) NTSC-J
50
[5]
Joypad (FR) NTSC-J
40
[6]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
65
[7]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
69
[8]
Saturn+ (UK) NTSC-J
62
[9]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
80
[10]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
75
[11]
Video Games (DE) NTSC-J
73
[12]
Sega Saturn
 60
Based on
9 reviews

World Heroes Perfect

Saturn, JP
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Cover
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Spinecard
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Disc
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Manual

Technical information

Main article: World Heroes Perfect/Technical information.

References

  1. ↑ File:WorldHeroesPerfect Saturn JP Box Back.jpg
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/soft_licensee2.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-03-20 23:05)
  3. ↑ File:WHP Saturn JP SSEnding.pdf
  4. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "October 1996" (UK; 1996-09-09), page 79
  5. ↑ Fun Generation, "10/96" (DE; 1996-09-11), page 78
  6. ↑ Joypad, "Septembre 1996" (FR; 1996-0x-xx), page 72
  7. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1996 No. 17" (JP; 1996-08-02), page 187
  8. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1996 No. 20" (JP; 1996-09-20), page 62
  9. ↑ Saturn+, "Issue 4" (UK; 1996-10-24), page 30
  10. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-13 (1996-08-09)" (JP; 1996-07-26), page 224
  11. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "Readers rating final data" (JP; 2000-03), page 14
  12. ↑ Video Games, "10/96" (DE; 1996-09-25), page 92


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