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{{stub}}'''''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers''''' for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] is a versus fighting game based on the TV show with the same name.
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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]].
  
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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.
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==Story==
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{{ScreenThumb|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Introduction.png|width=200|Rita Repulsa}}
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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.
  
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Despite being a late release and using a 16 Megabit ROM, the game has average at best graphics and music. A lot of the ROM was likely used for cutscene pictures and voice samples.
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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==
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The game utilizes a simple 2 button control scheme, one for light attacks and one for strong attacks. Special attacks are character specific and performed with genre typical inputs (quarter circle motion, charge attacks etc.). Guarding is performed by holding baclkwards. There are no default throws. Fights have only one round. Each enemy is fought twice, once human sized, and once in "grown" shape. To challenge the grown opponent, the character uses the "Megazord" or "Dragonzord". The final boss can only be fought with the aforementioned robots, and needs to be defeated twice.
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{{ScreenThumb2|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Character Select 1P.png|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Character Select 2P.png|width=200|Character select}}
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In a genre untypical manner, characters can be changed between each enemy.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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===
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In Story mode:
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{{MoveListNote|legend=Minimal}}
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*Red Ranger
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Special moves can be performed with either attack button ({{A}} or {{B}}).
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*Blue Ranger
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====Heroes====
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*Yellow Ranger
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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.
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*Pink Ranger
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{{InfoTable|
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*Black Ranger
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*Green Ranger (available after defeating him in his "evil" form)
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| title=Red Ranger
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| sprite={{sprite | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=40 | crop_height=80 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}}
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| info1name=Real name
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| info1=Jason Lee Scott
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| info2name=Power Coin
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| info2=Tyrannosaurus
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| desc=The Red Ranger is the leader of the Power Rangers. He is a dedicated martial arts practitioner and instructor. He uses a sword.
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{{MoveListTable |
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{{MoveListRow | Heel Kick | {{HCB}} {{AnyAttack}} | Red Ranger flips forward with his heel in front.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Power Gun | {{QCF}} {{AnyAttack}} | Red Ranger shoots his Power Gun, firing a projectile across the screen.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Power Sword | {{down}} {{up}} {{AnyAttack}} | Red Ranger slashes around himself with his Power Sword.}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow|
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| title=Black Ranger
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| sprite={{sprite | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=40 | crop_height=80 | crop_x=40 | crop_y=0}}
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| info1name=Real name
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| info1=Zack Taylor
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| info2name=Power Coin
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| info2=Mastodon
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| 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.
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{{MoveListTable |
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{{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.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Power Gun | {{QCF}} {{AnyAttack}} | Black Ranger shoots his Power Gun, firing a projectile across the screen.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Hurricane Tackle | {{QCB}} {{AnyAttack}} | Black Ranger dashes forward and knocks down his opponent with his shoulder.}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow|
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| title=Blue Ranger
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| sprite={{sprite | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=40 | crop_height=80 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=0}}
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| info1name=Real name
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| info1=Billy Cranston
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| info2name=Power Coin
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| info2=Triceratops
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| 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.
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{{MoveListTable |
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{{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.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Power Gun | {{QCF}} {{AnyAttack}} | Blue Ranger shoots his Power Gun, firing a projectile across the screen.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Dino Lance | Hold {{left}} for 1 second, then {{right}}+{{AnyAttack}} | Blue Ranger spins his lance, then dashes forward while thrusting the lance.}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow|
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| title=Pink Ranger
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| sprite={{sprite | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=40 | crop_height=80 | crop_x=120 | crop_y=0}}
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| info1name=Real name
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| info1=Kimberly Ann Hart
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| info2name=Power Coin
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| info2=Pterodactyl
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| desc=The Pink Ranger is a talented gymnast who incorporates gymnastics into her fighting style. She uses a bow.
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{{MoveListTable |
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{{MoveListRow | Knee Whip | Hold {{down}} for 1 second, then {{up}}+{{AnyAttack}} | Pink Ranger dashes forward in the air, then kicks in a circle.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Power Gun | {{QCF}} {{AnyAttack}} | Pink Ranger shoots her Power Gun, firing a projectile across the screen.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Dino Arrow | Hold {{left}} for 1 second, then {{right}}+{{AnyAttack}} | Pink Ranger shoots a flaming arrow at her opponent.}}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow|
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| title=Yellow Ranger
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| sprite={{sprite | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=40 | crop_height=80 | crop_x=160 | crop_y=0}}
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| info1name=Real name
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| info1=Trini Kwan
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| info2name=Power Coin
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| info2=Saber-Toothed Tiger
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| desc=The Yellow Ranger is an intelligent and athletic member of the team. She uses twin daggers.
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{{MoveListTable |
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{{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.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Power Gun | {{QCF}} {{AnyAttack}} | Yellow Ranger shoots her Power Gun, firing a projectile across the screen.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Tiger Crasher | {{down}}+{{AnyAttack}} in midair | Yellow Ranger dives downward diagonally, knocking down her opponent on contact.}}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow|
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| title=Green Ranger
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| sprite={{sprite | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=40 | crop_height=80 | crop_x=200 | crop_y=0}}
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| info1name=Real name
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| info1=Tommy Oliver
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| info2name=Power Coin
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| info2=Dragon
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| 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.
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{{MoveListTable |
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{{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.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Power Gun | {{QCF}} {{AnyAttack}} | Green Ranger shoots his Power Gun, firing a projectile across the screen.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Thunder Dragon | {{repeat|{{AnyAttack}}}} | Green Ranger shoots a short-ranged beam of energy from his Dragon Dagger.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Dragon Buster | Hold {{B}} for 2 seconds, then release | Green Ranger shoots an energy ball across the screen that knocks down opponents.}}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow|
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| title=Megazord
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| sprite={{sprite | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=80 | crop_height=96 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=80}}
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| 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.
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{{MoveListTable |
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{{MoveListRow | Mega Beam | {{down}} {{up}} {{AnyAttack}} | Megazord shoots lightning bolts from its eyes a short distance in front of its head.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Shield Flash | {{left}} {{right}} {{AnyAttack}} | Megazord holds an arm out and generates an energy shield that knocks opponents down.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Inferno Blast | {{QCF}} {{AnyAttack}} | Megazord throws a fireball across the screen.}}
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{{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.}}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow|
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| title=Dragonzord
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| sprite={{sprite | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=80 | crop_height=96 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=80}}
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| 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.
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{{MoveListTable |
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{{MoveListRow | Heat Horn | Hold {{left}} for 1 second, then {{right}}+{{AnyAttack}} | Dragonzord shoots an energy wave across the screen from its head.}}
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{{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.}}
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{{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.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Dragon Dynamo | Hold {{B}} for 2 seconds, then release | Dragonzord transforms into a robot samurai and charges forward with a lance.}}
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}}
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}}
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====Villains====
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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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{{InfoTable|
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{{InfoRow|
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| title=Minotaur
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| sprite={{sprite | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=80 | crop_height=96 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=176}}
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| 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.
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{{MoveListTable |
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{{MoveListRow | Tornado Charge | Hold {{left}} for 1 second, then {{right}}+{{AnyAttack}} | Minotaur charges ahead like a bull.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Fire Breath | {{HCB}} {{AnyAttack}} | Minotaur breathes fire a medium distance in front of him.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Power Wall | {{QCF}} {{AnyAttack}} | Minotaur pounds the ground, creating a pillar of white fire in front of him.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Jack Knife Tackle | Hold {{down}} for 1 second, then {{up}}+{{AnyAttack}} | Minotaur jumps into the air and splashes down.}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow|
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| title=Madam Woe
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| sprite={{sprite | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=80 | crop_height=96 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=176}}
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| desc=Madam Woe is an elemental water fairy monster.
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{{MoveListTable |
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{{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.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Ice Breath | {{HCF}} {{AnyAttack}} | Madam Woe breathes a cloud of frost a short distance in front of her.}}
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{{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.}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow|
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| title=Goldar
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| sprite={{sprite | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=80 | crop_height=96 | crop_x=160 | crop_y=176}}
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| desc=Goldar is one of Rita's generals. He resembles a manticore (a legendary creature similar to a sphinx) wearing gold armor and fighting with a sword.
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{{MoveListTable |
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{{MoveListRow | Hurricane Sword | {{QCF}} {{AnyAttack}} | Goldar swings his sword, creating a tornado that travels across the screen.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Eye Beam | {{QCB}} {{AnyAttack}} | Goldar throws a fireball across the screen.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Gold Slash | {{HCF}} {{AnyAttack}} | Goldar jumps into the air while extending his sword outward.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Atomic Ball | Hold {{B}} for 2 seconds, then release | Goldar creates an Atomic Ball that travels across the screen.}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow|
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| title=Cyclopsis
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| sprite={{sprite | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=80 | crop_height=96 | crop_x=160 | crop_y=80}}
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| desc=Cyclopsis is Goldar's giant evil War Zord, and the final boss of 1-Player Game.
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{{MoveListTable |
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{{MoveListRow | Arm Thunder | {{QCF}} {{AnyAttack}} | Cyclopsis throws a fireball across the screen.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Lava Missile | {{downright}} {{QCB}} {{AnyAttack}} | Cyclopsis shoots a missile at the ground in front of him that creates a pillar of flame.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Lightning Rain | {{downleft}} {{QCF}} {{upright}} {{AnyAttack}} | Cyclopsis jumps into the air and emits lightning from his body that strikes all around him.}}
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{{MoveListRow | Razing Flash | Hold {{left}} for 1 second, then {{right}}+{{AnyAttack}} | Cyclopsis dashes forward and slashes the energy blade in his arm.}}
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}}
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}}
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}}
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===Stages===
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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.
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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).
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{{gallery|widths=200|screens=yes|
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{{gitem|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Stages, Rangers Stage.png|Rangers Stage}}
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{{gitem|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Stages, Minotaur Stage.png|Minotaur Stage}}
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{{gitem|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Stages, Dragonzord Stage.png|Dragonzord Stage}}
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{{gitem|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Stages, Madam Woe Stage.png|Madam Woe Stage}}
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{{gitem|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Stages, Goldar Stage.png|Goldar Stage}}
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{{gitem|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD, Stages, Cyclopsis Stage.png|Cyclopsis Stage}}
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}}
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==History==
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===Release===
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==Production credits==
 
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==References==
 
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Latest revision as of 13:58, 22 November 2024

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MightyMorphinPowerRangers MD title.png

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
System(s): Sega Mega Drive
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
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
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
US 		1570
Videogame Rating Council: GA
Sega Mega Drive
US
(Mega Hit) 		$19.9919.99[3] 1570
ESRB: Kids to Adults
Sega Mega Drive
EU 		1570-50
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Mega Drive
PT 		MDJ1570
Sega Mega Drive
UK 		£39.9939.99[5][4] 1570-50
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Mega Drive
AU 		$99.9599.95[6] FPOW00SMC
OFLC: G8
Sega Mega Drive
BR 		046660
Tectoy: Todas as Idades

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers for the Sega Mega Drive is a versus fighting game based on the TV series of the same name.

Story

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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

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Character select

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

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

 ATTACK  Any attack button

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.

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 Red Ranger
Real name:
Jason Lee Scott
Power Coin:
Tyrannosaurus
The Red Ranger is the leader of the Power Rangers. He is a dedicated martial arts practitioner and instructor. He uses a sword.
Move list
Name Command Description
Heel Kick Right Down-right Down Down-left Left  ATTACK  Red Ranger flips forward with his heel in front.
Power Gun Down Down-right Right  ATTACK  Red Ranger shoots his Power Gun, firing a projectile across the screen.
Power Sword Down Up  ATTACK  Red Ranger slashes around himself with his Power Sword.
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 Black Ranger
Real name:
Zack Taylor
Power Coin:
Mastodon
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.
Move list
Name Command Description
Spinning Axe  ATTACK  ATTACK  ATTACK  ATTACK  ATTACK  Black Ranger spins in a circle with his axe extended. He continues spinning as long as the button is pressed repeatedly.
Power Gun Down Down-right Right  ATTACK  Black Ranger shoots his Power Gun, firing a projectile across the screen.
Hurricane Tackle Down Down-left Left  ATTACK  Black Ranger dashes forward and knocks down his opponent with his shoulder.
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 Blue Ranger
Real name:
Billy Cranston
Power Coin:
Triceratops
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.
Move list
Name Command Description
Thunder Lance Hold Down for 1 second, then Up+ ATTACK  Blue Ranger spins his lance, then jumps into the air while holding it out.
Power Gun Down Down-right Right  ATTACK  Blue Ranger shoots his Power Gun, firing a projectile across the screen.
Dino Lance Hold Left for 1 second, then Right+ ATTACK  Blue Ranger spins his lance, then dashes forward while thrusting the lance.
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 Pink Ranger
Real name:
Kimberly Ann Hart
Power Coin:
Pterodactyl
The Pink Ranger is a talented gymnast who incorporates gymnastics into her fighting style. She uses a bow.
Move list
Name Command Description
Knee Whip Hold Down for 1 second, then Up+ ATTACK  Pink Ranger dashes forward in the air, then kicks in a circle.
Power Gun Down Down-right Right  ATTACK  Pink Ranger shoots her Power Gun, firing a projectile across the screen.
Dino Arrow Hold Left for 1 second, then Right+ ATTACK  Pink Ranger shoots a flaming arrow at her opponent.
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 Yellow Ranger
Real name:
Trini Kwan
Power Coin:
Saber-Toothed Tiger
The Yellow Ranger is an intelligent and athletic member of the team. She uses twin daggers.
Move list
Name Command Description
Dagger Tackle Right Left Right  ATTACK  Yellow Ranger spirals toward her opponent in the air like a torpedo while holding her daggers in front of her.
Power Gun Down Down-right Right  ATTACK  Yellow Ranger shoots her Power Gun, firing a projectile across the screen.
Tiger Crasher Down+ ATTACK  in midair Yellow Ranger dives downward diagonally, knocking down her opponent on contact.
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 Green Ranger
Real name:
Tommy Oliver
Power Coin:
Dragon
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.
Move list
Name Command Description
Dragon Kick Hold Left for 1 second, then Right+ ATTACK  Green Ranger rolls along the ground, then jumps into the air and knees his opponent.
Power Gun Down Down-right Right  ATTACK  Green Ranger shoots his Power Gun, firing a projectile across the screen.
Thunder Dragon  ATTACK  ATTACK  ATTACK  ATTACK  ATTACK  Green Ranger shoots a short-ranged beam of energy from his Dragon Dagger.
Dragon Buster Hold B for 2 seconds, then release Green Ranger shoots an energy ball across the screen that knocks down opponents.
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 Megazord
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.
Move list
Name Command Description
Mega Beam Down Up  ATTACK  Megazord shoots lightning bolts from its eyes a short distance in front of its head.
Shield Flash Left Right  ATTACK  Megazord holds an arm out and generates an energy shield that knocks opponents down.
Inferno Blast Down Down-right Right  ATTACK  Megazord throws a fireball across the screen.
Lightning Plasma Down-left Down Down-right Right Up-right  ATTACK  Megazord shoots a lightning bolt into the air directly above it with its sword, then swipes its sword.
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 Dragonzord
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.
Move list
Name Command Description
Heat Horn Hold Left for 1 second, then Right+ ATTACK  Dragonzord shoots an energy wave across the screen from its head.
Blade Whip Hold Down for 1 second, then Up+ ATTACK  Dragonzord turns around and whips its tail, which has a pointed end, into the air.
Dragon Missile Hold Down-left for 1 second, then Up-right+ ATTACK  Dragonzord throws a volley of missiles in a short arc in front of it.
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.

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 Minotaur
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.
Move list
Name Command Description
Tornado Charge Hold Left for 1 second, then Right+ ATTACK  Minotaur charges ahead like a bull.
Fire Breath Right Down-right Down Down-left Left  ATTACK  Minotaur breathes fire a medium distance in front of him.
Power Wall Down Down-right Right  ATTACK  Minotaur pounds the ground, creating a pillar of white fire in front of him.
Jack Knife Tackle Hold Down for 1 second, then Up+ ATTACK  Minotaur jumps into the air and splashes down.
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 Madam Woe
Madam Woe is an elemental water fairy monster.
Move list
Name Command Description
Water Blast Down Down-left Left  ATTACK  Madam Woe fires a ball of water across the screen. She shoots a fireball diagonally downward if this move is performed in midair.
Ice Breath Left Down-left Down Down-right Right  ATTACK  Madam Woe breathes a cloud of frost a short distance in front of her.
Hair Whip Hold Left for 1 second, then Right+ ATTACK  Madam Woe slings her hair like a whip, covering a range about half the width of the screen.
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 Goldar
Goldar is one of Rita's generals. He resembles a manticore (a legendary creature similar to a sphinx) wearing gold armor and fighting with a sword.
Move list
Name Command Description
Hurricane Sword Down Down-right Right  ATTACK  Goldar swings his sword, creating a tornado that travels across the screen.
Eye Beam Down Down-left Left  ATTACK  Goldar throws a fireball across the screen.
Gold Slash Left Down-left Down Down-right Right  ATTACK  Goldar jumps into the air while extending his sword outward.
Atomic Ball Hold B for 2 seconds, then release Goldar creates an Atomic Ball that travels across the screen.
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 Cyclopsis
Cyclopsis is Goldar's giant evil War Zord, and the final boss of 1-Player Game.
Move list
Name Command Description
Arm Thunder Down Down-right Right  ATTACK  Cyclopsis throws a fireball across the screen.
Lava Missile Down-right Down Down-left Left  ATTACK  Cyclopsis shoots a missile at the ground in front of him that creates a pillar of flame.
Lightning Rain Down-left Down Down-right Right Up-right  ATTACK  Cyclopsis jumps into the air and emits lightning from his body that strikes all around him.
Razing Flash Hold Left for 1 second, then Right+ ATTACK  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).

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Rangers Stage
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Minotaur Stage
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Dragonzord Stage
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Madam Woe Stage
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Goldar Stage
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Cyclopsis Stage
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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
© and TM 1994
Saban Entertainment, Inc.
© 1994 Bandai America Inc.
© 1994 Sega
© Banpresto 1994
Source:
In-game credits
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Magazine articles

Main article: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Mega Drive)/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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ES print advert
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Print advert in Sega Visions (US) #21: "October/November 1994" (1994-xx-xx)
also published in:
  • GamePro (US) #64: "November 1994" (1994-xx-xx)[8]
  • EGM² (US) #5: "November 1994" (1994-1x-xx)[9]
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Print advert in Sega Visions (US) #22: "December/January 1994/1995" (1994-xx-xx)
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Print advert in AS Magazin-Video Igrice (YU) #13: "Jul-Avgust 1995" (1995-xx-xx)
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Television advertisements

Physical scans

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1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
50
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Cool Gamer (RU)
40
[11]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
43
[5]
Game Players (US) NTSC-U
72
[12]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
60
[13]
GamesMaster (UK) PAL
33
[14]
Games World: The Magazine (UK) PAL
52
[15]
MAN!AC (DE) PAL
31
[16]
Player One (FR)
20
[17]
Sega Magazine (UK) PAL
57
[4]
Sega Mega Drive Review (RU)
64
[18]
Sega Megazone (AU)
60
[19]
Sonic the Comic (UK) PAL
59
[20]
Todo Sega (ES)
79
[21]
Todo Sega (ES)
81
[22]
Video Games (DE) PAL
9
[23]
VideoGames (US)
60
[24]
Sega Mega Drive
 51
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Technical information

Main article: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Mega Drive)/Technical information.

References

  1. ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.video.sega/c/eaiQyI_H5BQ/m/eCHr5e8MgkMJ
  2. ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.video.sega/c/840TWZDpvGQ/m/OJXJfnW_UecJ
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Press release: 1997-06-19: BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND -- SEGA RELAUNCHES GENESIS GAMES AT VALUE PRICES
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Sega Magazine, "January 1995" (UK; 1994-12-15), page 90
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Computer & Video Games, "February 1995" (UK; 1995-01-15), page 90
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 File:NewReleases 1994-11 AU Catalogue.pdf, page 18
  7. ↑ File:Mighty Morphin Power Rangers MD credits.pdf
  8. ↑ GamePro, "November 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 161
  9. ↑ EGM², "November 1994" (US; 1994-1x-xx), page 151
  10. ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 131
  11. ↑ Cool Gamer, "9" (RU; 2002-10-13), page 161
  12. ↑ Game Players, "Vol. 8 No. 1 January 1995" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 76
  13. ↑ GamePro, "January 1995" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 59
  14. ↑ GamesMaster (UK) "Series 4, episode 12" (1994-12-06, 24:00) (+10:46)
  15. ↑ Games World: The Magazine, "February 1995" (UK; 1994-12-xx), page 15
  16. ↑ MAN!AC, "03/95" (DE; 1995-02-08), page 70
  17. ↑ Player One, "Janvier 1995" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 118
  18. ↑ Sega Mega Drive Review, "2" (RU; 1996-01-03), page 94
  19. ↑ Sega Megazone, "February 1995" (AU; 1995-0x-xx), page 38
  20. ↑ Sonic the Comic, "January 6th 1995" (UK; 1994-12-24), page 10
  21. ↑ Todo Sega, "Diciembre 1994" (ES; 1994-1x-xx), page 72
  22. ↑ Todo Sega, "Enero 1995" (ES; 199x-xx-xx), page 52
  23. ↑ Video Games, "2/96" (DE; 1996-01-24), page 87
  24. ↑ VideoGames, "January 1995" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 84


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