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− | + | '''''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers''''' for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] is a versus fighting game based on the [[wikipedia:Mighty Morphin Power Rangers|TV series of the same name]]. | |
− | + | ==Story== | |
+ | {{ScreenThumb|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Introduction.png|width=200|Rita Repulsa}} | ||
+ | The evil intergalactic sorceress Rita Repulsa is plotting, from her castle on the moon, to take over Earth by letting her gang of monsters loose on the planet. She has also brainwashed the teenager Tommy Oliver into fighting for her side as the Green Ranger. | ||
− | + | Five teenagers named Jason Lee Scott, Kimberly Hart, Zack Taylor, Trini Kwan, and Billy Cranston have been chosen by the galactic wizard Zordon to fight her. They possess mystical Power Coins that allow them to transform into the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and special vehicles called Dinozords that can combine into the giant robot known as the Megazord. | |
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
− | The game utilizes a simple | + | {{ScreenThumb2|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Character Select 1P.png|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Character Select 2P.png|width=200|Character select}} |
− | In | + | The game is a one-on-one competitive fighting game starring characters from the ''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers'' television series. The objective is for both fighters to battle each other until one drains the vitality of the other. There are two different game modes: a Scenario Mode where one player competes against a series of CPU-controlled opponents, and a Battle Mode where two players can fight each other. |
+ | |||
+ | In the Scenario Mode, matches consist of two parts: the player first fights against a regular-sized monster as one of the Rangers, then after the defeating the monster, they battle a giant version of it in the Megazord. Atypically for a fighting game, the player can select a different character after each match. Initially, only the five original Rangers and the Megazord are available, but once the Green Ranger is defeated, he and the Dragonzord are unlocked. The Power Rangers face the following adversaries (in order of their appearance): Minotaur, Evil Green Ranger (with the Dragonzord), Madame Woe, Goldar, and Cyclopsis (in a two-part, Zord-only battle). | ||
+ | |||
+ | In Battle Mode, two players can choose between the six rangers, the three Zord mechas, and the three monsters in a best two out of three match. The Megazord, the Dragonzord, and Cyclopsis cannot be matched against any of the six rangers and vice versa, and players cannot both choose the same character. Players can choose the stage and optionally change their power levels (between eight different levels) to handicap more skilled players. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Characters move with {{left}} and {{right}}, crouch with {{down}}, and jump with {{up}}. Stages scroll endlessly in either direction. The game utilizes a simple two-button control scheme, {{A}} for light attacks and {{B}} for strong attacks. Characters can dash forward with {{right}} {{right}} (or {{left}} {{left}} if facing left) or backflip away with {{left}} {{left}} (or {{right}} {{right}} if facing left). Guarding is performed by holding away from the opponent. Projectile attacks can be deflected by pressing the D-Pad twice in the direction of the opponent and pressing {{A}}+{{B}}. There are no throws. Each character has a selection of unique special moves performed with particular button combinations. | ||
+ | |||
+ | As characters suffer damage and lose vitality, their Power Meter increases. The meter drains again if the character goes a period without taking damage. If the meter fills, it starts to flash, which indicates that the power of the character's special attacks are increased. The effect is temporarily, and the meter stops flashing and drains after some time passes. | ||
+ | |||
+ | In the options, the player can set the difficulty of computer opponents (between eight different levels) and change the timer (from 30, 45, 60, or the default 99 seconds) or disable it entirely. | ||
===Characters=== | ===Characters=== | ||
− | + | {{MoveListNote|legend=Minimal}} | |
− | + | Special moves can be performed with either attack button ({{A}} or {{B}}). | |
− | + | ====Heroes==== | |
− | + | The Red, Black, Blue, Pink, and Yellow Rangers (with the Megazord) can be played in the single-player mode, with the Green Ranger (with the Dragonzord) becoming available after defeating him. | |
− | + | {{InfoTable| | |
− | + | {{InfoRow| | |
− | + | | title=Red Ranger | |
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=40 | crop_height=80 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Real name | ||
+ | | info1=Jason Lee Scott | ||
+ | | info2name=Power Coin | ||
+ | | info2=Tyrannosaurus | ||
+ | | desc=The Red Ranger is the leader of the Power Rangers. He is a dedicated martial arts practitioner and instructor. He uses a sword. | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable | | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Heel Kick | {{HCB}} {{AnyAttack}} | Red Ranger flips forward with his heel in front.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Power Gun | {{QCF}} {{AnyAttack}} | Red Ranger shoots his Power Gun, firing a projectile across the screen.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Power Sword | {{down}} {{up}} {{AnyAttack}} | Red Ranger slashes around himself with his Power Sword.}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow| | ||
+ | | title=Black Ranger | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=40 | crop_height=80 | crop_x=40 | crop_y=0}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Real name | ||
+ | | info1=Zack Taylor | ||
+ | | info2name=Power Coin | ||
+ | | info2=Mastodon | ||
+ | | desc=The Black Ranger is the second-in-command of the Power Rangers. He is a skilled dancer and martial artist and created his own fighting style, called "Hip Hop Kido," that combines both. He uses an axe. | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable | | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Spinning Axe | {{repeat|{{AnyAttack}}}} | Black Ranger spins in a circle with his axe extended. He continues spinning as long as the button is pressed repeatedly.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Power Gun | {{QCF}} {{AnyAttack}} | Black Ranger shoots his Power Gun, firing a projectile across the screen.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Hurricane Tackle | {{QCB}} {{AnyAttack}} | Black Ranger dashes forward and knocks down his opponent with his shoulder.}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow| | ||
+ | | title=Blue Ranger | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=40 | crop_height=80 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=0}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Real name | ||
+ | | info1=Billy Cranston | ||
+ | | info2name=Power Coin | ||
+ | | info2=Triceratops | ||
+ | | desc=The Blue Ranger is a genius scientist who often creates gadgets or devises plans for the team. He was trained in martial arts by the other Rangers. He uses a lance. | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable | | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Thunder Lance | Hold {{down}} for 1 second, then {{up}}+{{AnyAttack}} | Blue Ranger spins his lance, then jumps into the air while holding it out.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Power Gun | {{QCF}} {{AnyAttack}} | Blue Ranger shoots his Power Gun, firing a projectile across the screen.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Dino Lance | Hold {{left}} for 1 second, then {{right}}+{{AnyAttack}} | Blue Ranger spins his lance, then dashes forward while thrusting the lance.}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow| | ||
+ | | title=Pink Ranger | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=40 | crop_height=80 | crop_x=120 | crop_y=0}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Real name | ||
+ | | info1=Kimberly Ann Hart | ||
+ | | info2name=Power Coin | ||
+ | | info2=Pterodactyl | ||
+ | | desc=The Pink Ranger is a talented gymnast who incorporates gymnastics into her fighting style. She uses a bow. | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable | | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Knee Whip | Hold {{down}} for 1 second, then {{up}}+{{AnyAttack}} | Pink Ranger dashes forward in the air, then kicks in a circle.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Power Gun | {{QCF}} {{AnyAttack}} | Pink Ranger shoots her Power Gun, firing a projectile across the screen.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Dino Arrow | Hold {{left}} for 1 second, then {{right}}+{{AnyAttack}} | Pink Ranger shoots a flaming arrow at her opponent.}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow| | ||
+ | | title=Yellow Ranger | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=40 | crop_height=80 | crop_x=160 | crop_y=0}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Real name | ||
+ | | info1=Trini Kwan | ||
+ | | info2name=Power Coin | ||
+ | | info2=Saber-Toothed Tiger | ||
+ | | desc=The Yellow Ranger is an intelligent and athletic member of the team. She uses twin daggers. | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable | | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Dagger Tackle | {{right}} {{left}} {{right}} {{AnyAttack}} | Yellow Ranger spirals toward her opponent in the air like a torpedo while holding her daggers in front of her.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Power Gun | {{QCF}} {{AnyAttack}} | Yellow Ranger shoots her Power Gun, firing a projectile across the screen.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Tiger Crasher | {{down}}+{{AnyAttack}} in midair | Yellow Ranger dives downward diagonally, knocking down her opponent on contact.}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow| | ||
+ | | title=Green Ranger | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=40 | crop_height=80 | crop_x=200 | crop_y=0}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Real name | ||
+ | | info1=Tommy Oliver | ||
+ | | info2name=Power Coin | ||
+ | | info2=Dragon | ||
+ | | desc=The Green Ranger is a skilled martial artist. He has been brainwashed to serve Rita Repulsa, but he joins the Power Rangers after they defeat him in battle. He uses the Dragon Dagger. | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable | | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Dragon Kick | Hold {{left}} for 1 second, then {{right}}+{{AnyAttack}} | Green Ranger rolls along the ground, then jumps into the air and knees his opponent.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Power Gun | {{QCF}} {{AnyAttack}} | Green Ranger shoots his Power Gun, firing a projectile across the screen.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Thunder Dragon | {{repeat|{{AnyAttack}}}} | Green Ranger shoots a short-ranged beam of energy from his Dragon Dagger.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Dragon Buster | Hold {{B}} for 2 seconds, then release | Green Ranger shoots an energy ball across the screen that knocks down opponents.}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow| | ||
+ | | title=Megazord | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=80 | crop_height=96 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=80}} | ||
+ | | desc=The Megazord is a giant robot formed by combining all of the team's Dinozords. In the single-player mode, the second part of each match is played in the Megazord for the Red, Black, Blue, Yellow, and Pink Rangers. | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable | | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Mega Beam | {{down}} {{up}} {{AnyAttack}} | Megazord shoots lightning bolts from its eyes a short distance in front of its head.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Shield Flash | {{left}} {{right}} {{AnyAttack}} | Megazord holds an arm out and generates an energy shield that knocks opponents down.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Inferno Blast | {{QCF}} {{AnyAttack}} | Megazord throws a fireball across the screen.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Lightning Plasma | {{downleft}} {{QCF}} {{upright}} {{AnyAttack}} | Megazord shoots a lightning bolt into the air directly above it with its sword, then swipes its sword.}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow| | ||
+ | | title=Dragonzord | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=80 | crop_height=96 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=80}} | ||
+ | | desc=The Dragonzord is the Green Ranger's special Dinozord. In the single-player mode, the second part of each match is played in the Dragonzord for the Green Ranger. | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable | | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Heat Horn | Hold {{left}} for 1 second, then {{right}}+{{AnyAttack}} | Dragonzord shoots an energy wave across the screen from its head.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Blade Whip | Hold {{down}} for 1 second, then {{up}}+{{AnyAttack}} | Dragonzord turns around and whips its tail, which has a pointed end, into the air.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Dragon Missile | Hold {{downleft}} for 1 second, then {{upright}}+{{AnyAttack}} | Dragonzord throws a volley of missiles in a short arc in front of it.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Dragon Dynamo | Hold {{B}} for 2 seconds, then release | Dragonzord transforms into a robot samurai and charges forward with a lance.}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ====Villains==== | ||
+ | The villains appear as adversaries in the single-player mode and can also be selected to play in the two-player mode. | ||
+ | {{InfoTable| | ||
+ | {{InfoRow| | ||
+ | | title=Minotaur | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=80 | crop_height=96 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=176}} | ||
+ | | desc=Minotaur is a monster mirroring the mythological creature of the same name with the head of a bull and body of a man. He uses a spiked club. | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable | | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Tornado Charge | Hold {{left}} for 1 second, then {{right}}+{{AnyAttack}} | Minotaur charges ahead like a bull.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Fire Breath | {{HCB}} {{AnyAttack}} | Minotaur breathes fire a medium distance in front of him.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Power Wall | {{QCF}} {{AnyAttack}} | Minotaur pounds the ground, creating a pillar of white fire in front of him.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Jack Knife Tackle | Hold {{down}} for 1 second, then {{up}}+{{AnyAttack}} | Minotaur jumps into the air and splashes down.}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow| | ||
+ | | title=Madam Woe | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=80 | crop_height=96 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=176}} | ||
+ | | desc=Madam Woe is an elemental water fairy monster. | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable | | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Water Blast | {{QCB}} {{AnyAttack}} | Madam Woe fires a ball of water across the screen. She shoots a fireball diagonally downward if this move is performed in midair.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Ice Breath | {{HCF}} {{AnyAttack}} | Madam Woe breathes a cloud of frost a short distance in front of her.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Hair Whip | Hold {{left}} for 1 second, then {{right}}+{{AnyAttack}} | Madam Woe slings her hair like a whip, covering a range about half the width of the screen.}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow| | ||
+ | | title=Goldar | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=80 | crop_height=96 | crop_x=160 | crop_y=176}} | ||
+ | | desc=Goldar is one of Rita's generals. He resembles a gorilla wearing gold armor and fighting with a sword. | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable | | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Hurricane Sword | {{QCF}} {{AnyAttack}} | Goldar swings his sword, creating a tornado that travels across the screen.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Eye Beam | {{QCB}} {{AnyAttack}} | Goldar throws a fireball across the screen.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Gold Slash | {{HCF}} {{AnyAttack}} | Goldar jumps into the air while extending his sword outward.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Atomic Ball | Hold {{B}} for 2 seconds, then release | Goldar creates an Atomic Ball that travels across the screen.}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow| | ||
+ | | title=Cyclopsis | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=80 | crop_height=96 | crop_x=160 | crop_y=80}} | ||
+ | | desc=Cyclopsis is Goldar's giant evil War Zord. | ||
+ | {{MoveListTable | | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Arm Thunder | {{QCF}} {{AnyAttack}} | Cyclopsis throws a fireball across the screen.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Lava Missile | {{downright}} {{QCB}} {{AnyAttack}} | Cyclopsis shoots a missile at the ground in front of him that creates a pillar of flame.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Lightning Rain | {{downleft}} {{QCF}} {{upright}} {{AnyAttack}} | Cyclopsis jumps into the air and emits lightning from his body that strikes all around him.}} | ||
+ | {{MoveListRow | Razing Flash | Hold {{left}} for 1 second, then {{right}}+{{AnyAttack}} | Cyclopsis dashes forward and slashes the energy blade in his arm.}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Stages=== | ||
+ | In the single-player mode, the rounds played as the Power Rangers are played in the Rangers Stage, while rounds played in a Zord take place in the opponent's stage. | ||
+ | |||
+ | In two-player games, players can choose the stage for the match. However, the Rangers Stage is always used when either player is controlling a Power Ranger. The Rangers Stage cannot be chosen if either player is controlling a Zord (the Megazord, the Dragonzord, or the Cyclopsis). | ||
+ | {{gallery|widths=200|screens=yes| | ||
+ | {{gitem|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Stages, Rangers Stage.png|Rangers Stage}} | ||
+ | {{gitem|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Stages, Minotaur Stage.png|Minotaur Stage}} | ||
+ | {{gitem|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Stages, Dragonzord Stage.png|Dragonzord Stage}} | ||
+ | {{gitem|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Stages, Madam Woe Stage.png|Madam Woe Stage}} | ||
+ | {{gitem|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Stages, Goldar Stage.png|Goldar Stage}} | ||
+ | {{gitem|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Stages, Cyclopsis Stage.png|Cyclopsis Stage}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==History== | ||
+ | ===Release=== | ||
+ | In North America, two cover variants exist. The rarer of the two, which depicts the Rangers at a construction site, commands high prices second hand. | ||
==Production credits== | ==Production credits== | ||
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:'''© 1994 [[Sega]]''' | :'''© 1994 [[Sega]]''' | ||
:'''© [[Banpresto]] 1994''' | :'''© [[Banpresto]] 1994''' | ||
+ | | source=In-game credits | ||
+ | | pdf=Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD credits.pdf | ||
| console=MD | | console=MD | ||
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| console=Mega Drive | | console=Mega Drive | ||
| region=PT | | region=PT | ||
− | | cover= | + | | cover=MMPR MD PT Cover.jpg |
+ | | cart=MMPR MD EU Cart.jpg | ||
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Publisher: Sega | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Developer: Nova Winds (some graphics) USP (audio) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributor: Ecofilmes (PT), Sega-Ozisoft (AU), Tec Toy (BR) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Licensor: Saban Entertainment, Banpresto, Bandai | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sound driver: SMPS Z80 (banked) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Genre: Action | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of players: 1-2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers for the Sega Mega Drive is a versus fighting game based on the TV series of the same name.
Contents
Story
The evil intergalactic sorceress Rita Repulsa is plotting, from her castle on the moon, to take over Earth by letting her gang of monsters loose on the planet. She has also brainwashed the teenager Tommy Oliver into fighting for her side as the Green Ranger.
Five teenagers named Jason Lee Scott, Kimberly Hart, Zack Taylor, Trini Kwan, and Billy Cranston have been chosen by the galactic wizard Zordon to fight her. They possess mystical Power Coins that allow them to transform into the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and special vehicles called Dinozords that can combine into the giant robot known as the Megazord.
Gameplay
The game is a one-on-one competitive fighting game starring characters from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers television series. The objective is for both fighters to battle each other until one drains the vitality of the other. There are two different game modes: a Scenario Mode where one player competes against a series of CPU-controlled opponents, and a Battle Mode where two players can fight each other.
In the Scenario Mode, matches consist of two parts: the player first fights against a regular-sized monster as one of the Rangers, then after the defeating the monster, they battle a giant version of it in the Megazord. Atypically for a fighting game, the player can select a different character after each match. Initially, only the five original Rangers and the Megazord are available, but once the Green Ranger is defeated, he and the Dragonzord are unlocked. The Power Rangers face the following adversaries (in order of their appearance): Minotaur, Evil Green Ranger (with the Dragonzord), Madame Woe, Goldar, and Cyclopsis (in a two-part, Zord-only battle).
In Battle Mode, two players can choose between the six rangers, the three Zord mechas, and the three monsters in a best two out of three match. The Megazord, the Dragonzord, and Cyclopsis cannot be matched against any of the six rangers and vice versa, and players cannot both choose the same character. Players can choose the stage and optionally change their power levels (between eight different levels) to handicap more skilled players.
Characters move with and , crouch with , and jump with . Stages scroll endlessly in either direction. The game utilizes a simple two-button control scheme, for light attacks and for strong attacks. Characters can dash forward with (or if facing left) or backflip away with (or if facing left). Guarding is performed by holding away from the opponent. Projectile attacks can be deflected by pressing the D-Pad twice in the direction of the opponent and pressing +. There are no throws. Each character has a selection of unique special moves performed with particular button combinations.
As characters suffer damage and lose vitality, their Power Meter increases. The meter drains again if the character goes a period without taking damage. If the meter fills, it starts to flash, which indicates that the power of the character's special attacks are increased. The effect is temporarily, and the meter stops flashing and drains after some time passes.
In the options, the player can set the difficulty of computer opponents (between eight different levels) and change the timer (from 30, 45, 60, or the default 99 seconds) or disable it entirely.
Characters
Note: Move lists assume that the character is facing right. When facing left, and should be reversed.
ATTACK | Any attack button |
Special moves can be performed with either attack button ( or ).
Heroes
The Red, Black, Blue, Pink, and Yellow Rangers (with the Megazord) can be played in the single-player mode, with the Green Ranger (with the Dragonzord) becoming available after defeating him.
Villains
The villains appear as adversaries in the single-player mode and can also be selected to play in the two-player mode.
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Minotaur is a monster mirroring the mythological creature of the same name with the head of a bull and body of a man. He uses a spiked club.
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Madam Woe is an elemental water fairy monster.
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Goldar | |||||||||||||||
Goldar is one of Rita's generals. He resembles a gorilla wearing gold armor and fighting with a sword.
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Cyclopsis | |||||||||||||||
Cyclopsis is Goldar's giant evil War Zord.
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Stages
In the single-player mode, the rounds played as the Power Rangers are played in the Rangers Stage, while rounds played in a Zord take place in the opponent's stage.
In two-player games, players can choose the stage for the match. However, the Rangers Stage is always used when either player is controlling a Power Ranger. The Rangers Stage cannot be chosen if either player is controlling a Zord (the Megazord, the Dragonzord, or the Cyclopsis).
History
Release
In North America, two cover variants exist. The rarer of the two, which depicts the Rangers at a construction site, commands high prices second hand.
Production credits
- Programming: TP220, I.Shadow
- Assistant Programming: MTAUDA.Zbbb, MATU RANGER
- B.G. Design: ZIN ZIN, E.KOYAMA, T.SAKAI
- Sprite Design: Y.S., H.MITANI, WATANABE
- Sound: P.E. YOUNG, Ken-chan
- Special Thanks: WARMA, UNEMPLOYED
- Director: H.ISHIKAWA
- Over Director: M.SHIBAYAMA
- Executive Producer: K.HIGASHI
Magazine articles
- Main article: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Mega Drive)/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
Television advertisements
Physical scans
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Technical information
References
- ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.video.sega/c/eaiQyI_H5BQ/m/eCHr5e8MgkMJ
- ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.video.sega/c/840TWZDpvGQ/m/OJXJfnW_UecJ
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Press release: 1997-06-19: BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND -- SEGA RELAUNCHES GENESIS GAMES AT VALUE PRICES
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Sega Magazine, "January 1995" (UK; 1994-12-15), page 90
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Computer & Video Games, "February 1995" (UK; 1995-01-15), page 90
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 File:NewReleases 1994-11 AU Catalogue.pdf, page 18
- ↑ File:Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD credits.pdf
- ↑ GamePro, "November 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 161
- ↑ EGM², "November 1994" (US; 1994-1x-xx), page 151
- ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 131
- ↑ Cool Gamer, "9" (RU; 2002-10-13), page 161
- ↑ Game Players, "Vol. 8 No. 1 January 1995" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 76
- ↑ GamePro, "January 1995" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 59
- ↑ GamesMaster (UK) "Series 4, episode 12" (1994-12-06, 24:00) (+10:46)
- ↑ Games World: The Magazine, "February 1995" (UK; 1994-12-xx), page 15
- ↑ MAN!AC, "03/95" (DE; 1995-02-08), page 70
- ↑ Player One, "Janvier 1995" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 118
- ↑ Sega Mega Drive Review, "2" (RU; 1996-01-03), page 94
- ↑ Sega Megazone, "February 1995" (AU; 1995-0x-xx), page 38
- ↑ Sonic the Comic, "January 6th 1995" (UK; 1994-12-24), page 10
- ↑ Todo Sega, "Diciembre 1994" (ES; 1994-1x-xx), page 72
- ↑ Todo Sega, "Enero 1995" (ES; 199x-xx-xx), page 52
- ↑ Video Games, "2/96" (DE; 1996-01-24), page 87
- ↑ VideoGames, "January 1995" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 84
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