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Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge

System(s): Sega Saturn

Publisher: Capcom (Japan, US), Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe)

Developer: Capcom

Original system(s): Capcom CPS-2

Sound driver: SCSP (1 track)

Genre: Action^[1]^[2]

Number of players: 1-2

Release	Date	RRP	Code
JP	1996-02-23^[2]	¥6,8006,800	T-1202G
US	1996-03-29^[3]^[4]	$64.9964.99^[5]	T-1208H
EU	1996-10-04		T-7009H-50
DE	1996-10-04		T-7009H-50
UK	1996-10-04^[6]	£44.9944.99^[7]	T-7009H-50
PL	1997
BR	1996-10^[8]		193296

Non-Sega versions
Arcade

Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge, known as Vampire Hunter: Darkstalkers' Revenge (ヴァンパイアハンター) in Japan, is a versus fighting game released for the Sega Saturn by Capcom. It is the second game in the Darkstalkers series. It was followed by Vampire Savior: The Lord of Vampire.

Story

The powerful alien demon Pyron invades Earth to add to his collection of planets that he has devoured. The world's most fearsome monsters are the last defense of mankind.

Gameplay

Character select

The game is a fighting game similar to the Street Fighter series, but it is set in a gothic horror universe with characters based on monsters from folklore. The series has been celebrated for its bizarre aesthetics and lively, exaggerated animation, featuring a cast of outlandish characters who often change in size and form while performing their moves. New gameplay features include air blocking, air throws, and chain combos. In each battle, two characters fight to drain each other's vitality gauges. The winner of the best of three rounds wins the match. Each round has a 99-second timer; if time runs out, the fighter with the most life left wins.

There is a single-player mode where the player chooses any character and fights eight opponents before facing the bosses Huitzil and Pyron. A second player can challenge the first at any point by pressing START on a second control pad, with the winner of the match moving on to the next opponent. There are eight different difficulty levels for the computer-controlled combatants. There is also a two-player versus mode where each player can choose any character, a handicap, and any stage.

Characters move with and and dash with and . They jump upward with and jump behind and ahead with and . They crouch with . Punches are done with (light), (medium), and (hard) and kicks are done with (light), (medium), and (hard). Light attacks are faster and hard attacks deal more damage. Chain combos can be performed by linking attacks from lightest to hardest and from punches to kicks, canceling the recovery of a normal move by starting another. Special moves for each character are done by pairing specific directional combinations with an attack button. Projectile attacks move slowly through each other, with the stronger projectile dissipating the other (depending on the strength of the attack button used and which was launched first) rather than canceling each other out as in most fighting games (unless they were launched at the same time with the same strength). ES moves are done by pressing the same directional combinations but holding two attack buttons of the same type (punches or kicks).

Throws and grabs are done by holding or when next to an opponent and pressing a medium or hard punch or kick button. Different characters have different throws available to them, and most characters can throw in midair. Characters can reduce the damage taken from a throw (except command throws) by pressing the medium or hard punch button after being thrown. Characters can pursue knocked down opponents by holding with the medium or hard kick button simultaneously. Knocked down characters can recover and leap away by holding or and pressing any attack button.

Guarding is done by holding the D-Pad away from the opponent. Characters can guard in midair but cannot air block against normal attacks from an opponent that is standing on the ground and cannot air block after performing an attack in the air. 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. It is also possible to escape grabs in this way. Most characters have one special move, called a guard cancel, that can be performed while guarding to cancel out of the block and immediately counterattack their opponent.

The game features a Special meter similar to the Super Combo gauge from Super Street Fighter II Turbo, which fills as characters perform regular and special moves. When it is full, characters can perform two types of special moves: ES moves ("enhanced special" moves), which are enhanced versions of their special moves that can typically hit more times but sometimes differ drastically, and EX moves ("extra special" moves), which are unique special abilities that are usually more flashy and do more damage. Many characters can cancel chain combos into EX moves. The Special meter can have multiple levels (with no limit), gaining a new level each time it fills, and using an ES or EX move costs a level. The Special meter levels are retained between rounds but not battles.

Players can choose between Normal and Turbo speed for battles. There are two playing styles that can be selected after choosing a character: Normal and Auto. The character automatically guards against a limited number of attacks in Auto mode and automatically performs chain combos when attacking with normal moves.

Characters

Move lists assume the player is facing right. If facing left, and should be reversed. P refers to any of the punch buttons, while K refers to any of the kick buttons.

All special moves can be performed as ES moves if two P or K buttons are used instead of one, with the exception of teleports and some command throws.

Donovan Baine and Hsien-Ko are new characters. Huitzil and Pyron, the two bosses from the first game, are now playable. Anakaris is the only character without a guard counter or any throws.

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Demitri Maximoff

A noble vampire from Romania, resembling Dracula, with the ability to control dark energy.

Move list (Special moves)
Name	Command	Description
Chaos Flare	P	Demitri throws a fireball across the screen. This move can be performed in midair. ES move: Demitri throws a fireball that can hit multiple times and throws his opponent into the air on impact.
Demon Cradle (guard counter)	P	Demitri ascends vertically while spinning, hitting his opponent with his cape, which takes the form of bat wings, knocking down his opponent on impact. If performed while dashing, Demitri ascends at a diagonal angle. ES move: Demitri performs a variant of the move that can hit multiple times before knocking his opponent down.
Bat Spin	K	Demitri vanishes, then reappears in the air and dives at a diagonal angle in a spiral, hitting multiple times. This move can be performed in midair. ES move: Demitri performs a variant of the move that hits more times.

Move list (Command normals)
Name	Command	Description
Dash	or	Demitri teleports backwards or forwards. He disappears and cannot be attacked while he is teleporting.

Move list (Command throws)
Name	Command	Description
Negative Stolen	D-Pad in a 360° rotation, then MP or HP (close)	Demitri grabs his opponent, carries them into the air, then drives them into the ground while spinning.

Move list (EX moves)
Name	Command	Description
Demon Blast	+ two K simultaneously	Demitri transforms into a giant bat and bombards his opponent with smaller bats.
Midnight Pleasure	+ two P simultaneously (half screen away or closer)	Demitri grabs his opponent, shakes them, and pummels them with a series of attacks.

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Jon Talbain (Gallon)

An English werewolf seeking to lift the curse of his lycanthropy.

Move list (Special moves)
Name	Command	Description
Beast Cannon (forward)	P	Jon shoots himself through the air straight ahead. He can shoot himself a second time by holding any direction while pressing P. ES move: Jon performs a faster version of the move.
Beast Cannon (rising) (guard counter)	P	Jon shoots himself through the air diagonally upward. He can shoot himself a second time by holding any direction while pressing P. ES move: Jon performs a faster version of the move.
Beast Cannon (diving)	P	Jon shoots himself through the air diagonally downward. He can shoot himself a second time by holding any direction while pressing P. ES move: Jon performs a faster version of the move.
Climb Laser	K	Jon jumps upward while kicking, knocking down his opponent on impact. ES move: Jon performs a variant of the move that can hit multiple times before knocking his opponent down.
Million Flicker	P	Jon quickly swipes a set of nunchaku multiple times. ES move: Jon performs a variant of the move that knocks his opponent over.

Move list (Command normals)
Name	Command	Description
Dash	or	Jon pounces backwards or forwards.

Move list (Command throws)
Name	Command	Description
Wild Circular	MK or HK (close)	Jon grabs his opponent, jumps into the air with them in a ball, and slams them on the ground. ES move: Jon performs a variant of the move where he slams his opponent into the ground twice.

Move list (EX moves)
Name	Command	Description
Dragon Cannon	+ two P simultaneously	Jon summons a large fire dragon to rush across the screen.
Mirage Body	+ two K simultaneously	Jon howls, creating mirror images of himself that follow him and duplicate his moves for a duration, allowing him to perform long chain combos.

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Victor von Gerdenheim

A Frankstein-like monster from Germany created by a mad scientist named Professor Gerdenheim.

Move list (Special moves)
Name	Command	Description
Giga Hammer	Hold for 2 seconds, then +P	Victor charges forward with an electrified fist, knocking down his opponent on impact. ES move: Victor charges forward three times, stopping each time to perform an electrified uppercut.
Giga Kick	Hold for 2 seconds, then +K	Victor charges forward, then does a sweep kick. ES move: Victor hops in the air and performs three fast kicks.
Gyro Crush	P	Victor spins around with his fists extended. This move absorbs projectiles without taking damage (unless they come from overhead). ES move: Victor spins around once with his fists extended, then follows up with a punch forward.
Giga Burn (guard counter)	K	Victor jumps diagonally in the air with his knee out, knocking down his opponent on impact. ES move: Victor performs a variant of the move that hits multiple times.

Move list (Command normals)
Name	Command	Description
Dash		Victor slides about half the screen width back.
Dengeki Touki	Hold MP , HP , MK , or HK while standing or crouching	Victor's standing and crouching normals can be charged with electricity by holding their buttons for longer. Electrified attacks have slightly longer range, and shocked opponents recover somewhat slower.

Move list (Command throws)
Name	Command	Description
Mega Shock	MK or HK (close)	Victor grabs his opponent with both fists and shocks them repeatedly.
Mega Spike	D-Pad in a 360° rotation, then MP or HP (close)	Victor grabs his opponent, kicks them into the air, then bashes them with his fists on their way down.

Move list (EX moves)
Name	Command	Description
Thunder Break	Hold for 2 seconds, then + two P simultaneously	Victor jumps up and slams the ground with his two fists, shooting bolts of lightning that strike an opponent standing on the ground.
Great Geldenheim	+ two K simultaneously, then P (close)	Victor electrifies himself. He can then grab his opponent in close range with P, spin like a helicopter rotor in the air, and throw them against the ground.

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Hsien-Ko (Lei-Lei)

A jiang shi (reanimated corpse) of a young Chinese girl whose village was attacked by monsters. She and her twin sister Mei-Ling, who appears as a talisman on Hsien-Ko's hat, wish to free their mother's soul.

Move list (Special moves)
Name	Command	Description
Anki Hou	P	Hsien-Ko tosses an item in the air. The type of item is randomized (examples are axes, shurikens, or boomerangs), and the arc of travel depends on the button used: LP for low and downward, MP for high, and HP for very high. ES move: Hsien-Ko rolls a spiked ball on the ground three times.
Henkyou Ki	P	Hsien-Ko bangs a gong, which can reflect or absorb other projectiles. The gong emits sound waves that can also damage nearby enemies. This move can be performed in midair. ES move: Hsien-Ko performs a variant of the move with more sound waves that can hit enemies from slightly farther away.
Senpuu Bu (guard counter)	P	Hsien-Ko swings while suspended from a chain, acting as a spinning blade. ES move: Hsien-Ko performs a variant of the move that hits more times.

Move list (Command normals)
Name	Command	Description
Dash	or	Hsien-Ko slides about half the screen width back when dashing backwards, or she vanishes and reappears a short distance in front of her when dashing forwards.
Air Walk	or in midair	Hsien-Ko can walk in midair. Her walk lasts about half the screen length unless interrupted by attacking or being hit.
Rantetsu	+ MP	Hsien-Ko punches with a swinging spiked ball.
Edoga	+ HP	Hsien-Ko shoots her claws diagonally to the top of the screen.

Move list (Command throws)
Name	Command	Description
Houten Geki	MP or HP (close)	Hsien-Ko tosses her opponent in the air, then spins on her back with her claws out to dice them when they fall.

Move list (EX moves)
Name	Command	Description
Tenrai Ha	LK HK MP MP	Hsien-Ko holds her arm high into the air and drops a giant anvil on a chain from her sleeve, which causes spiked balls to rain from the sky when it hits the ground.
Chireitou	+ two K simultaneously	Hsien-Ko impales the ground, causing multiple large blades to spike out of the ground in front of her.

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Lord Raptor (Zabel Zarock)

A zombie rock star from Australia. He is accompanied by his pet monster Le Malta.

Move list (Special moves)
Name	Command	Description
Death Hurricane (guard counter)	K	Lord Raptor spins his body like a top diagonally upward, knocking down his opponent on impact. This move can be performed in midair. ES move: Lord Raptor performs a variant of the move that can hit multiple times before knocking his opponent over.
Skull Sting	K	Lord Raptor jumps in the air, then dives down with a sawblade on his leg, which can hit multiple times. This move can be performed in midair. ES move: Lord Raptor performs a variant of the move that hits more times.
Hell's Gate	K	Le Malta pops out of the ground and swallows Lord Raptor, then spits him out somewhere depending on the button used: LK spits him out in the same location, MK spits him out a half-screen away, and HK spits him out a full screen away.

Move list (Command normals)
Name	Command	Description
Crouch Walk	or	Lord Raptor can walk while crouched.
Dash	or	Lord Raptor crouch walks a short distance quickly.
Air Walk	or in midair	Lord Raptor can walk in midair. His walk lasts about half the screen length unless interrupted by attacking or being hit.
Alternate Attacks	+P or K	All of Lord Raptor's standing punches and kicks have alternate forms with longer reach when combined with .
Aerial Punches	+P in midair	Lord Raptor punches downward.
Loudness Screw	+K in midair	Lord Raptor glides downward while spinning his body like a drill.

Move list (Command throws)
Name	Command	Description
Skull Punish	MP or HP (close)	Lord Raptor jumps in the air with his opponent, body slams them, and stabs them with his claws on the ground. ES move: Lord Raptor performs a variant of the move where he stabs his opponent more.

Move list (EX moves)
Name	Command	Description
Evil Scream	+ two P simultaneously	Lord Raptor impales his opponent and pulls them near him, then uppercuts them with an electrified claw.
Death Voltage	+ two K simultaneously	Lord Raptor spins his body like a top diagonally upward while electrified. This move can be performed in midair.
Hell Dunk	+ two P simultaneously	Le Malta swallows Lord Raptor's opponent and spits them out as a ball. Le Malta transforms into a basketball hoop, then Lord Raptor dunks the ball, which transforms back into his opponent after hitting the ground.

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Morrigan Aensland

A Scottish succubus with a particular fascination with the souls of human men.

Move list (Special moves)
Name	Command	Description
Soul Fist	P	Morrigan shoots a flying bat projectile across the screen. ES move: Morrigan shoots a larger and faster projectile that hits multiple times.
Soul Fist (aerial)	P in midair	Morrigan shoots a flying bat projectile at a diagonal angle in the air. ES move: Morrigan shoots a larger and faster projectile that hits multiple times.
Shadow Blade (guard counter)	P	Morrigan rises into the air while uppercutting her opponent by using one of her wings as a blade, knocking down her opponent on impact. ES move: Morrigan performs a variant of the move that hits multiple times before knocking her opponent over.

Move list (Command normals)
Name	Command	Description
Dash	or	Morrigan transforms her wings into a jetpack and flies forwards or backwards. She gains altitude as she flies. She drops back to the ground when the direction is released.
Shell Kick	+K in midair	Morrigan falls prone while her wings wrap around her legs in a pointed cone.

Move list (Command throws)
Name	Command	Description
Vector Drain	MP or HP (close)	Morrigan transforms her wings into a jetpack and flies into the air with her opponent before driving them into the ground. ES move: Morrigan performs a variant of the move that does more damage.

Move list (EX moves)
Name	Command	Description
Darkness Illusion	LP LP LK HP (half screen away or closer)	Morrigan transforms her wings into a jetpack and flies toward her opponent, then performs a series of attacks with a duplicate of herself. This move can be performed in midair.
Valkyrie Turn	+ two K simultaneously, then P or K	Morrigan flies off the screen, then flies back in. If the player presses P or K, she attacks with her Shell Kick move. This move can be performed in midair.
Astral Vision	LP LP MP HP	A double of Morrigan appears on the other side of the screen and mirrors her moves. This move can be performed in midair.

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Anakaris

A 5,000-year-old Egyptian mummy who was once the pharaoh of a powerful empire before his death.

Move list (Special moves)
Name	Command	Description
Hitsugi no Mai	P and K of the same strength	Anakaris drops a sarcophagus on his opponent. Stronger buttons drop the sarcophagus further away from him. This move can be performed in midair. ES move: Anakaris drops eight sarcophagi at varying distances in a barrage.
Ouke no Sabaki	P in midair	Anakaris blows out ghosts that curse his opponent, temporarily transforming them into a helpless version of themselves. ES move: Anakaris performs a variant of the move with more ghosts, covering a larger area.
Kotodama Gaeshi (inhale)	K	Anakaris swallows a projectile with his body. This move can be performed in midair.
Kotodama Gaeshi (exhale)	K	Anakaris launches a projectile after swallowing it. This move can be performed in midair. ES move: Anakaris exhales the ES version of the swallowed projectile.
Cobra Blow	P	Anakaris turns his arms into a long cobra and punches with them. ES move: Anakaris performs a variant of the move that can hit more times.

Move list (Command normals)
Name	Command	Description
Hover		Anakaris folds his body up and hovers for a duration instead of jumping. He can move in the air with and , attack with P or K, hover higher with again, or return to the ground with . He jumps back and ahead normally with and .
Double Jump	or	Anakaris jumps twice, maintaining his vertical height for a moment longer before floating down. He can do this up to two times with each jump.
Dash	or	Anakaris dashes a short distance backwards or forwards.
Warp	on the edge of the screen	Anakaris can walk through the edge of the stage and reappear on the other side of the screen.
Seinaru Bohi	+K during diagonal jump	Anakaris transforms the bottom of his body into a pyramid and drops to the ground.
Ooinaru Bohi	+K during diagonal jump	Anakaris transforms the bottom of his body into a pyramid and dives diagonally down.

Move list (Command throws)
Name	Command	Description
Miira Drop	P	Anakaris reaches his hands through a hole and attempts to grab his opponent a set distance away (farther when a stronger button is used). If he succeeds, he wraps the opponent like a mummy and slams them against the ground. ES move: Anakaris performs a variant of the move where the hands move forward trying to grab his opponent, rather than appearing a set distance away.

Move list (EX moves)
Name	Command	Description
Naraku Ana	+ two K simultaneously	Anakaris drops his opponent through a hole in the ground, causing them to fall back down from the top of the screen.
Pharaoh Magic	MK LP LK MP	Anakaris curses his opponent, freezing them, then drops a giant sarcophagus on them.
Pharoah Split	LP LP MK HK	Anakaris separates his waist and legs from the rest of his body, which can both be controlled to attack his opponent (with P attacking with the top half and K attacking with the bottom half).

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Felicia

A cheerful catwoman from the United States.

Move list (Special moves)
Name	Command	Description
Rolling Buckler	P	Felicia rolls along the ground in a ball. She damages and bounces off her opponent on collision. She can follow up this move with an uppercut by pressing P. ES move: Felicia performs a variant of the move that continues rolling into her opponent rather than bouncing off. If followed up with P, her uppercut hits more times.
Rolling Scratch	P	Felicia rolls into a ball and bounces on the ground while moving forward. She damages and bounces off her opponent on collision. If she lands on her opponent from above, she can follow up this move with scratches by pressing P. ES move: Felicia performs a variant of the move that continues rolling into her opponent rather than bouncing off.
Sand Splash	K	Felicia kicks dirt off the ground at her opponent. ES move: Felicia performs a variant of the move that can hit twice.
Delta Kick (guard counter)	K	Felicia jumps into the air, attacking with her knee, then dives diagonally downward with her clawed foot first. ES move: Felicia performs a variant of the move that can hit more times.

Move list (Command normals)
Name	Command	Description
Wall Jump	Hold when jumping onto the edge of the screen	Felicia can jump off the side of the screen.
Dash	or	Felicia pounces backwards or forwards.
EX Charge	+ two K simultaneously	Felicia increases her Special meter for as long as the K buttons are held, though she is vulnerable to attack while doing this.

Move list (Command throws)
Name	Command	Description
Hell Cat	MK or HK (close)	Felicia digs her claws into her opponent and spins around them before throwing them. ES move: Felicia performs a variant of the move where she spins around more times and does more damage.

Move list (EX moves)
Name	Command	Description
Dancing Flash	+ two P simultaneously	Felicia rolls forward and then pummels her opponent with a series of slashes and kicks.
Please Help Me!	+ two K simultaneously (half screen away or closer)	Felicia cries for help, and a group of other catwomen pounce her opponent.

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Bishamon

A ghostly Japanese samurai who wears a cursed suit of armor.

Move list (Special moves)
Name	Command	Description
Iaigiri	Hold for 2 seconds, then +P or K	Bishamon swings his sword in a wide slash. He swings high with P and low with K. ES move: Bishamon swings his sword back and forth, hitting more times.
Karame Dama	P in midair	Bishamon swings his sword and shoots a fireball diagonally downward while airborne. ES move: Bishamon shoots two fireballs simultaneously, which cross paths and spread apart.
Hane Ha	P	Bishamon throws his sword at his opponent, which then returns to him. While the sword is in his opponent, he can pull both the sword and the opponent towards him with +P or he can dash forward, pull the sword out, and dash back with P. ES move: Bishamon's spirit leaves his armor, possesses his opponent, and commits ritual suicide.
Kaeshi Ha	+P after Hane Ha	After performing the Hane Ha, while the sword is in his opponent, Bishamon can pull both the sword and the opponent back towards him with +P or he can dash forward, pull the sword out, and dash back with P.
Tsuji Hayate	P after Hane Ha	After performing the Hane Ha, while the sword is in his opponent, Bishamon can dash forward, pull the sword out, and dash back.
Kien Zan (guard counter)	P while blocking	Bishamon jumps high while uppercutting with his sword. This move can only be performed as a reversal or after performing the Kaeshi Ha. ES move: Bishamon performs a variant of the move that does more damage.

Move list (Command normals)
Name	Command	Description
Dash	or	Bishamon hops back or dashes ahead.
Alternate Attacks	+P or K	All of Bishamon's standing punches and kicks have alternate forms with longer reach when combined with .

Move list (Command throws)
Name	Command	Description
Kirisute Gomen	D-Pad in a 360° rotation, then MP or HP (close)	Bishamon pulls his opponent toward him, then slashes upward with his sword. ES move: Bishamon performs a variant of the move that hits more times.

Move list (EX moves)
Name	Command	Description
Oni Kubi Hineri	+ two P simultaneously (close)	Bishamon releases a giant hand from his chest that grabs and squeezes his opponent.
Tsurane Giri	+ two K simultaneously	Bishamon summons five ghostly samurai, who slash their swords down in sequence.

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Rikuo (Aulbath)

A merman living in Brazil's Amazon River and the sole survivor of a colossal earthquake that demolished his underwater empire.

Move list (Special moves)
Name	Command	Description
Sonic Wave (guard counter)	P	Rikuo emits damaging sound waves about half the width of the screen, which does a light amount of damage but momentarily stuns his opponent. ES move: Rikuo performs a variant of the move that emits larger sound waves that travel the full width of the screen and do more damage.
Poison Breath	K	Rikuo releases a poison gas, which does a light amount of damage but momentarily stuns his opponent. ES move: Rikuo performs a variant of the move where the poison gas cloud moves across the screen rather than dissipating in place.
Screw Shot	P	Rikuo shoots himself at his opponent like a torpedo. ES move: Rikuo performs a variant of the move that hits more times.
Trick Fish	K	Rikuo jumps diagonally into the air feet first from a retreating dash, which knocks his opponent over on impact. ES move: Rikuo performs a variant of the move that hits multiple times before knocking his opponent over.

Move list (Command normals)
Name	Command	Description
Dash	or	Rikuo somersaults backwards or swims forward low to the ground.
Spinning Current	HP while dashing	Rikuo turns into a giant shell and drills his opponent while dashing.

Move list (Command throws)
Name	Command	Description
Crystal Lancer	MP or HP (close)	Rikuo jumps into the air while holding his opponent with his tongue, then attacks and slams his opponent. ES move: Rikuo performs a variant of the move where he hits his opponent more times.
Gem's Anger	MK or HK (close)	Rikuo lifts and body slams his opponent. ES move: Rikuo performs a variant of the move where he jumps on his opponent after slamming them to the ground.

Move list (EX moves)
Name	Command	Description
Aqua Spread	+ two P or K simultaneously	Rikuo calls a burst of water from the ground in front of him.
Sea Rage	+ two P simultaneously	Rikuo calls forth a flood.
Water Jail	+ two P simultaneously	Rikuo creates a giant bubble that can capture his opponent.
Direct Scissors	+ two P simultaneously (close)	Rikuo crouches and pinches with his arms, which become lobster claws. This move can only be performed if Rikuo is selected using his original color (green, selected with HK ).

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Donovan Baine

A dhamphir (a cross between a vampire and a human) of unknown origin who watches over a young and emotionless girl named Anita.

Move list (Special moves)
Name	Command	Description
Killshread	P and K of the same strength	Donovan plants his sword into the ground. While the sword is planted, he can summon it back to him by again pressing a P and K of the same strength (which can be done in midair), causing it to attack opponents on the ground as it returns. Donovan's standing normal punches are changed and he cannot perform any moves that use his sword until he summons it back to him. ES move: The sword hits more times when it is summoned back.
Ifrit Sword (guard counter)	P	Donovan summons a fire spirit, which slashes a fiery sword upward. ES move: The fire spirit slashes its sword twice.
Blizzard Sword	P	Donovan summons an ice spirit, which tosses a large snowflake downward. ES move: The ice spirit tosses multiple snowflakes downward.
Lightning Sword	P	Donovan summons a lightning spirit, which shoots electricity in front of him. ES move: The lightning spirit does slightly more damage.

Move list (Command normals)
Name	Command	Description
Dash	or	Donovan dashes backwards or forwards.
Killshread Surf	+ LK or MK in midair	Donovan rides his sword down from the air.
Killshread Dive	+ HK in midair	Donovan rides his sword down, which transforms to be large and anchor-shaped.
Hop Kick	+ HK	Donovan hops ahead while kicking.

Move list (Command throws)
Name	Command	Description
Sword Grapple	P (close)	Donovan causes his opponent to levitate while his sword slashes them.

Move list (EX moves)
Name	Command	Description
Press of Death	+ two K simultaneously	Donovan summons a giant air spirit to stomp his opponent.
Change Immortal	MP LP LK MK	Donovan transforms into a flying demonic form and attacks his opponent. He can be controlled with and in this state.

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Sasquatch

A bigfoot from the mountains of Canada.

Move list (Special moves)
Name	Command	Description
Big Snow	P	Sasquatch belches a snowman across the screen, which momentarily freezes his opponent on impact. ES move: Sasquatch belches a beam of ice that covers the width of the screen and knocks over his opponent.
Big Towers	P	Sasquatch surrounds himself in sharp ice towers. ES move: Sasquatch summons multiple ice shards that pierce out of the ground, moving outward from him.
Big Cyclone	K	Sasquatch spins through the air with his legs extended, knocking down his opponent on impact. ES move: Sasquatch performs a variant of the move that can hit multiple times before knocking his opponent over.
Big Typhoon (guard counter)	K	Sasquatch kicks ahead with his foot, which twists around and grows in size. ES move: Sasquatch performs a variant of the move that freezes and knocks over his opponent.

Move list (Command normals)
Name	Command	Description
Dash	or	Sasquatch leaps backwards or forwards.

Move list (Command throws)
Name	Command	Description
Big Brunch	MP or HP (close)	Sasquatch swallows and then spits out his opponent, who is frozen temporarily. ES move: Sasquatch performs a variant of the move that freezes his opponent for longer.
Big Swing	D-Pad in a 360° rotation, then MK or HK (close)	Sasquatch grabs his opponent and swings them around in circles before throwing them. ES move: Sasquatch performs a variant of the move that does more damage.

Move list (EX moves)
Name	Command	Description
Big Freeze	+ two P simultaneously	Sasquatch shoots an ice beam from his mouth.
Big Ice Burn	+ two K simultaneously (half screen away or closer)	Sasquatch blows and freezes the ground under his opponent. The ice breaks, revealing a shark underneath.

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Huitzil (Phobos)

One of a legion of robots created to destroy all life on Earth, buried underground in Mexico for millions of years after an earthquake. The penultimate boss of the game.

Move list (Special moves)
Name	Command	Description
Plasma Beam	P	Huitzil shoots a laser beam. The angle of the beam depends on the button used: LP for a crouching beam forward, MP for a standing beam forward, and HP for a beam straight above. ES move: Huitzil shoots a large beam across the screen while hovering.
Might Launcher	K	Huitzil shoots a rocket across the screen, which knocks over opponents. This move can be performed in midair. ES move: Huitzil shoots a largber rocket that does more damage.
Genocide Vulcan	P	Huitzil raises its arm (which can harm nearby opponents) and shoots a laser diagonally into the air. ES move: Huitzil performs a variant of the move that shoots for longer.
Reflect Wall (guard counter)	P while blocking	Huitzil generates a barrier to shield him, then pushes it (and the opponent with it) away from him. This move can be performed in midair.

Move list (Command normals)
Name	Command	Description
Crouch Walk	or	Huitzil can walk while crouched.
Hover	, , or in midair	Huitzil hovers in the air for a duration instead of jumping.
Dash	or	Huitzil uses its arms as rockets to dash backwards or forwards.
Air Dash	or in midair	Huitzil moves horizontally in midair.

Move list (Command throws)
Name	Command	Description
Circuit Scrapper	MP or HP (close)	Huitzil throws its opponent high into the air with giant magnets. ES move: Huitzil performs a variant of the move that slams its opponent back and forth before throwing them high into the air.

Move list (EX moves)
Name	Command	Description
Final Guardian	+ two K simultaneously	Huitzil transforms into a turret and alternates between blasting its guns diagonally and straight ahead.
Erasing Sphere	+ two K simultaneously	Huitzil shoots a sphere that causes its opponent to levitate in the air.

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Pyron

An alien that can control fire. The final boss of the game.

Move list (Special moves)
Name	Command	Description
Sol Smasher	P	Pyron hurls a large fireball. The angle of the throw depends on the button used: LP for straight ahead, MP for a middle angle, and HP for a high angle. ES move: Pyron throws a large fireball forwards that hits multiple times.
Sol Smasher (aerial)	P in midair	Pyron throws a large fireball diagonally downward. ES move: Pyron throws a large fireball diagonally downward that hits multiple times.
Zodiac Fire (guard counter)	P	Pyron rolls across the ground like a wheel, which knocks over opponents on impact. ES move: Pyron performs a variant of the move that can hit multiple times before knocking his opponent over.
Orbital Blaze	K in midair	Pyron spins downward as fireballs revolve around him, which knocks over opponents on impact. ES move: Pyron performs a variant of the move that can hit multiple times before knocking his opponent over.
Galaxy Trip (air)	P	Pyron disappears and reappears in the air. His horizontal location depends on the button used: LP for the left side of the screen, MP for the middle, and HP for the right side of the screen.
Galaxy Trip (ground)	K	Pyron disappears and reappears on the ground. His horizontal location depends on the button used: LK for the left side of the screen, MK for the middle, and HK for the right side of the screen.

Move list (Command normals)
Name	Command	Description
Dash	or	Pyron transforms into a fireball and moves backwards or forwards. He transforms back when the direction is released.
Rushing Punch	+P	Pyron punches forward while moving.
Diving Punch	+P in midair	Pyron punches while diving diagonally downward.

Move list (Command throws)
Name	Command	Description
Planet Burning	MP or HP (close)	Pyron grabs his opponent, transforms into a giant sphere, and lifts them into the air and then into the ground. ES move: Pyron performs a variant of the move where he bounces off the ground multiple times after grabbing his opponent.

Move list (EX moves)
Name	Command	Description
Cosmo Disruption	+ two P or K simultaneously	Pyron fires a series of pyrotechnics. The attack can be charged before starting by holding P or K for longer, which increases the damage dealt.

Stages

Each character has his or her own stage where matches are hosted. The stage can be manually chosen in the two-player mode. Every stage has an alternate color scheme.

Demitri Maximoff

John Talbain

Victor von Gerdenheim

Hsien-Ko

Lord Raptor

Morrigan Aensland

Anakaris

Felicia

Bishamon

Rikuo

Donovan Baine

Sasquatch

Huitzil

Pyron

History

Development

Night Warriors can be considered an upgrade to the original Darkstalkers rather than a sequel, since it revisits the same story and reuses many of the same assets, while refining the mechanics and adding new characters, moves, animations, and stages (similar to the relationship between Street Fighter Alpha and Street Fighter Alpha 2). There is a cheat code that unlocks the old backgrounds, music, and character palettes.

The original game had about 128 MB of character animations, while the sequel has about 256 MB, amounting to approximately 500 additional patterns per character.^[9] While the original game was ported to the PlayStation by Psygnosis, Night Warriors was ported to the Saturn by Capcom themselves. However, because of difficulties encountered when producing the PlayStation version, the Saturn port of Night Warriors was released in Japan and North America about a month before the PlayStation port of its prequel.^[10]

Though uncredited in-game, music porting for the Sega Saturn version was handled to some extent by Sega's own Teruhiko Nakagawa, with Tatsuya Kouzaki handling miscellaneous data porting.

Legacy

The game was included in the Darkstalkers series compilation release Vampire: Darkstalkers Collection for the PlayStation 2 in 2005. It was remastered as part of Darkstalkers Resurrection for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2013. It was re-released as part of the Capcom Fighting Collection compilation for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PCs in 2022.

Versions

The Saturn version of Night Warriors is a close match to its arcade counterpart, but uses slightly fewer frames of animation during normal play. The full set of graphics do exist on the disc, however, and will be utilised if a hidden "animation mode" is set to "full". The catch is that the missing frames will only be rendered if the player and opponent are using the same character.

Loading screens are also introduced on the Saturn due to its use of disc-based media, and the game is more susceptible to slowdown in busy scenes.

Due to the differences in screen resolution between the two systems (384x224 in the arcades versus 352x224 on the Saturn), all of the Saturn's graphics are stretched slightly in the horizontal axis, and borders are added at the top and bottom. Perhaps the biggest side effect of this change is the titles and menus, where the logo does not fully fit on the screen.

Localised names

Also known as
Language	Localised Name	English Translation
English	Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge	Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge
English (US)	Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge	Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge
Japanese	ヴァンパイアハンター	Vampire Hunter: Darkstalkers' Revenge

Magazine articles

Main article: Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Print advert in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) #81: "April 1996" (1996-xx-xx)
also published in:

Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) #82: "May 1996" (1996-xx-xx)^[11]
Next Generation (US) #18: "June 1996" (1996-05-21)^[12]
GamePro (US) #93: "June 1996" (1996-xx-xx)^[13]

Artwork

JP cover

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average

Publication

Version

Score

576 KByte (HU)

92

^[14]

Consoles + (FR)

93

^[15]

Computer & Video Games (UK)

75

^[7]

Edge (UK)

80

^[16]

Electronic Gaming Monthly (US)

NTSC-U

76

^[17]

Famitsu (JP)

NTSC-J

80

^[18]

Fun Generation (DE)

NTSC

90

^[19]

GameFan (US)

NTSC-U

92

^[20]

Game Players (US)

NTSC-U

82

^[21]

GamePro (US)

NTSC-U

90

^[5]

Game Informer (US)

NTSC-U

72

^[22]

Hobby Consolas (ES)

90

^[23]

Intelligent Gamer's Fusion (US)

NTSC-U

100

^[24]

Joypad (FR)

92

^[25]

LeveL (CZ)

71

^[26]

MAN!AC (DE)

NTSC-J

83

^[27]

MAN!AC (DE)

PAL

83

^[28]

Maximum (UK)

100

^[29]

Mega Force (FR)

PAL

90

^[30]

Mega Fun (DE)

PAL

85

^[31]

Mean Machines Sega (UK)

NTSC-J

94

^[32]

Mean Machines Sega (UK)

PAL

94

^[33]

Next Generation (US)

NTSC-U

50

^[34]

neXt Level (DE)

80

^[35]

Player One (FR)

94

^[36]

Saturn Fan (JP)

NTSC-J

83

^[37]

Sega Power (UK)

PAL

90

^[38]

Sega Saturn Magazine (UK)

PAL

91

^[39]

Sega Saturn Magazine (JP)

NTSC-J

90

^[40]

Sega Saturn Magazine (JP)

NTSC-J

89

^[41]

Total Saturn (UK)

PAL

91

^[42]

Total Saturn (UK)

PAL

91

^[43]

Video Games (DE)

NTSC-J

86

^[44]

VideoGames (US)

NTSC-U

90

^[45]

	86
Based on 34 reviews

Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge

Saturn, JP
Cover
Spinecard Disc Manual

Saturn, US
Cover
Disc Manual

Saturn, EU
Cover

Saturn, FR (Blister pack)
Cover

Saturn, DE
Cover

Saturn, BR
Cover

Technical information

Main article: Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge/Technical information.

External links

Sega of America webpage: Saturn

References

Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge

Books: The Vampire Hunter Sega Saturn Manual Ver. 1 (1996) | The Vampire Hunter Sega Saturn Manual Ver. 2 (1996) | Vampire Hunter Perfect Guide (1996)

Demos: Vampire Hunter: Darkstalkers' Revenge Sample (?)

Darkstalkers/Vampire games for Sega systems
Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge (1996) \| Vampire Savior: The Lord of Vampire (1998) \| Vampire Chronicle for Matching Service (2000)
Related games
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo (1996) \| Pocket Fighter (1998)

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[:File:GamePro_US_092.pdf_p66-5] 5.0 ^5.1 GamePro, "May 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 66

[:File:CVG_UK_179.pdf_p53-6] Computer & Video Games, "October 1996" (UK; 1996-09-09), page 53

[:File:CVG_UK_175.pdf_p62-7] 7.0 ^7.1 Computer & Video Games, "June 1996" (UK; 1996-05-09), page 62

[http:.2F.2Fweb.archive.org.2Fweb.2F19980625194847.2Fhttp:.2F.2Fwww.tectoy.com.br.2Freleases.2Findex.htm-8] ttp://www.tectoy.com.br/releases/index.htm (Wayback Machine: 1998-06-25 19:48)

[:File:MeanMachinesSega40UK.pdf_p18-9] Mean Machines Sega, "February 1996" (UK; 1995-12-xx), page 18

[:File:MeanMachinesSega40UK.pdf_p19-10] Mean Machines Sega, "February 1996" (UK; 1995-12-xx), page 19

[:File:EGM_US_082.pdf_p48-11] Electronic Gaming Monthly, "May 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 48

[:File:NextGeneration_US_18.pdf_p6-12] Next Generation, "June 1996" (US; 1996-05-21), page 6

[:File:GamePro_US_093.pdf_p30-13] GamePro, "June 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 30

[:File:576KB_HU_1996-10.pdf_p34-14] 576 KByte, "Október 1996" (HU; 1996-xx-xx), page 34

[:File:ConsolesPlus_FR_054.pdf_p102-15] Consoles +, "Mai 1996" (FR; 1996-0x-xx), page 102

[:File:Edge_UK_032.pdf_p68-16] Edge, "May 1996" (UK; 1996-04-05), page 68

[:File:EGM_US_082.pdf_p31-17] Electronic Gaming Monthly, "May 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 31

[18] Famitsu, "1996-03-08" (JP; 1996-02-23), page 1

[:File:FunGeneration_DE_1996-05.pdf_p56-19] Fun Generation, "05/96" (DE; 1996-04-10), page 56

[:File:GameFan_US_0404.pdf_p14-20] GameFan, "Volume 4, Issue 4: April 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 14

[:File:GamePlayers_US_0905.pdf_p62-21] Game Players, "Vol. 9 No. 5 May 1996" (US; 1996-04-xx), page 62

[:File:GameInformer_US_037.pdf_p41-22] Game Informer, "May 1996" (US; 1996-0x-xx), page 41

[:File:HobbyConsolas_ES_062.pdf_p84-23] Hobby Consolas, "Noviembre 1996" (ES; 1996-xx-xx), page 84

[:File:IGFusion_US_0209.pdf_p82-24] Intelligent Gamer's Fusion, "Volume 2, Number 8: April 1996" (US; 1996-02-27), page 82

[:File:Joypad_FR_053.pdf_p56-25] Joypad, "Mai 1996" (FR; 1996-0x-xx), page 56

[26] LeveL, "Únor 1997" (CZ; 1997-02-01), page 83

[:File:MAN.21AC_DE_1996-04.pdf_p44-27] MAN!AC, "04/96" (DE; 1996-03-13), page 44

[:File:MAN.21AC_DE_1996-06.pdf_p60-28] MAN!AC, "06/96" (DE; 1996-05-08), page 60

[:File:MAXIMUM_UK_07.pdf_p124-29] Maximum, "May 1996" (UK; 1996-05-30), page 124

[:File:MegaForce_FR_50.pdf_p60-30] Mega Force, "Mai 1996" (FR; 1996-0x-xx), page 60

[:File:MegaFun_DE_1996-05.pdf_p41-31] Mega Fun, "05/96" (DE; 1996-04-xx), page 41

[:File:MeanMachinesSega44UK.pdf_p66-32] Mean Machines Sega, "June 1996" (UK; 1996-05-03), page 66

[:File:MeanMachinesSega46UK.pdf_p75-33] Mean Machines Sega, "August 1996" (UK; 1996-07-05), page 75

[:File:NextGeneration_US_18.pdf_p119-34] Next Generation, "June 1996" (US; 1996-05-21), page 119

[:File:NextLevel_DE_1996-05.pdf_p64-35] neXt Level, "Mai 1996" (DE; 1996-0x-xx), page 64

[:File:PlayerOne_FR_064.pdf_p102-36] Player One, "Mai 1996" (FR; 1996-0x-xx), page 102

[:File:SaturnFan_JP_1996-08.pdf_p54-37] Saturn Fan, "1996 No. 8" (JP; 1996-03-29), page 54

[:File:SegaPower_UK_80.pdf_p44-38] Sega Power, "July 1996" (UK; 1996-05-09), page 44

[:File:SSM_UK_07.pdf_p76-39] Sega Saturn Magazine, "May 1996" (UK; 1996-04-24), page 76

[:File:SSM_JP_19960308_1996-04.pdf_p225-40] Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-04 (1996-03-08)" (JP; 1996-02-23), page 225

[:File:SnGwSISDRZK_Book_JP.pdf_p11-41] Sega Saturn Magazine, "Readers rating final data" (JP; 2000-03), page 11

[:File:TotalSaturn_UK_03.pdf_p48-42] Total Saturn, "Volume One Issue Three" (UK; 1996-11-29), page 48

[:File:TotalSaturn_UK_04.pdf_p39-43] Total Saturn, "Volume One Issue Four" (UK; 1996-12-29), page 39

[:File:VideoGames_DE_1996-04.pdf_p90-44] Video Games, "4/96" (DE; 1996-03-20), page 90

[:File:VideoGames_US_89.pdf_p60-45] VideoGames, "June 1996" (US; 1996-05-21), page 60

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Contents

Story

Gameplay

Characters

Stages

History

Development

Legacy

Versions

Localised names

Magazine articles

Promotional material

Artwork

Physical scans

Technical information

External links

References

@@ Line 57: / Line 57: @@
 Characters move with {{left}} and {{right}} and dash with {{left}} {{left}} and {{right}} {{right}}. They jump upward with {{up}} and jump behind and ahead with {{upleft}} and {{upright}}. They crouch with {{down}}. Punches are done with {{X}} (light), {{Y}} (medium), and {{Z}} (hard) and kicks are done with {{A}} (light), {{B}} (medium), and {{C}} (hard). Light attacks are faster and hard attacks deal more damage. Chain combos can be performed by linking attacks from lightest to hardest and from punches to kicks, canceling the recovery of a normal move by starting another. Special moves for each character are done by pairing specific directional combinations with an attack button. Projectile attacks move slowly through each other, with the stronger projectile dissipating the other (depending on the strength of the attack button used and which was launched first) rather than canceling each other out as in most fighting games (unless they were launched at the same time with the same strength). ES moves are done by pressing the same directional combinations but holding two attack buttons of the same type (punches or kicks).
-Throws and grabs are done by holding the D-Pad toward an opponent and pressing a medium or hard punch or kick button. Different characters have different throws available to them, and most characters can throw in midair. Characters can pursue knocked down opponents by holding {{up}} with the medium or hard kick button simultaneously. Knocked down characters can recover and leap away with {{left}} or {{right}}.
+Throws and grabs are done by holding {{left}} or {{right}} when next to an opponent and pressing a medium or hard punch or kick button. Different characters have different throws available to them, and most characters can throw in midair. Characters can reduce the damage taken from a throw (except command throws) by pressing the medium or hard punch button after being thrown. Characters can pursue knocked down opponents by holding {{up}} with the medium or hard kick button simultaneously. Knocked down characters can recover and leap away by holding {{left}} or {{right}} and pressing any attack button.
-Guarding is done by holding the D-Pad away from the opponent and can also be done in midair. 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. It is also possible to escape grabs in this way. Most characters have one special move, called a guard cancel, that can be performed while guarding to cancel out of the block and immediately counterattack their opponent.
+Guarding is done by holding the D-Pad away from the opponent. Characters can guard in midair but cannot air block against normal attacks from an opponent that is standing on the ground and cannot air block after performing an attack in the air. 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. It is also possible to escape grabs in this way. Most characters have one special move, called a guard cancel, that can be performed while guarding to cancel out of the block and immediately counterattack their opponent.
-The game features a Special meter similar to the Super Combo gauge from ''Super Street Fighter II Turbo'', which fills as characters perform regular and special moves. When it is full, characters can perform two types of special moves: ES moves ("enhanced special" moves), which are enhanced versions of their special moves that can typically hit more times, and EX moves ("extra special" moves), which are unique special abilities that are usually more flashy and do more damage. Many characters can cancel chain combos into EX moves. The Special meter can have multiple levels, gaining a new level each time it fills, and using an ES or EX move costs a level. The Special meter levels are retained between rounds but not battles.
+The game features a Special meter similar to the Super Combo gauge from ''Super Street Fighter II Turbo'', which fills as characters perform regular and special moves. When it is full, characters can perform two types of special moves: ES moves ("enhanced special" moves), which are enhanced versions of their special moves that can typically hit more times but sometimes differ drastically, and EX moves ("extra special" moves), which are unique special abilities that are usually more flashy and do more damage. Many characters can cancel chain combos into EX moves. The Special meter can have multiple levels (with no limit), gaining a new level each time it fills, and using an ES or EX move costs a level. The Special meter levels are retained between rounds but not battles.
 Players can choose between Normal and Turbo speed for battles. There are two playing styles that can be selected after choosing a character: Normal and Auto. The character automatically guards against a limited number of attacks in Auto mode and automatically performs chain combos when attacking with normal moves.
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 Move lists assume the player is facing right. If facing left, {{left}} and {{right}} should be reversed. {{punch}} refers to any of the punch buttons, while {{kick}} refers to any of the kick buttons.
-All special moves can be performed as ES moves if two {{punch}} or {{kick}} buttons are used instead of one, with the exception of teleports and command throws.
+All special moves can be performed as ES moves if two {{punch}} or {{kick}} buttons are used instead of one, with the exception of teleports and some command throws.
 Donovan Baine and Hsien-Ko are new characters. Huitzil and Pyron, the two bosses from the first game, are now playable. Anakaris is the only character without a guard counter or any throws.
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 {{MoveListTable | desc=Special moves |
-{{MoveListRow | Chaos Flare | {{QCF}} {{punch}} | Demitri throws a fireball across the screen. This move can be performed in midair.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Chaos Flare | {{QCF}} {{punch}} | Demitri throws a fireball across the screen. This move can be performed in midair. ''ES move:'' Demitri throws a fireball that can hit multiple times and throws his opponent into the air on impact.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Demon Cradle<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{DPF}} {{punch}} | Demitri ascends vertically while spinning, hitting his opponent with his cape, which takes the form of bat wings, knocking down his opponent on impact. If performed while dashing, Demitri ascends at a diagonal angle.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Demon Cradle<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{DPF}} {{punch}} | Demitri ascends vertically while spinning, hitting his opponent with his cape, which takes the form of bat wings, knocking down his opponent on impact. If performed while dashing, Demitri ascends at a diagonal angle. ''ES move:'' Demitri performs a variant of the move that can hit multiple times before knocking his opponent down.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Bat Spin | {{QCB}} {{kick}} | Demitri vanishes, then reappears in the air and dives at a diagonal angle in a spiral. This move can be performed in midair.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Bat Spin | {{QCB}} {{kick}} | Demitri vanishes, then reappears in the air and dives at a diagonal angle in a spiral, hitting multiple times. This move can be performed in midair. ''ES move:'' Demitri performs a variant of the move that hits more times.}}
+}}
+{{MoveListTable | desc=Command normals |
+{{MoveListRow | Dash | {{left}} {{left}} or {{right}} {{right}} | Demitri teleports backwards or forwards. He disappears and cannot be attacked while he is teleporting.}}
 }}
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 | desc=An English werewolf seeking to lift the curse of his lycanthropy.
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Special moves |
-{{MoveListRow | Beast Cannon (forward) | {{QCF}} {{punch}} | Jon shoots himself through the air straight ahead. He can shoot himself a second time by holding any direction while pressing {{punch}}.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Beast Cannon (forward) | {{QCF}} {{punch}} | Jon shoots himself through the air straight ahead. He can shoot himself a second time by holding any direction while pressing {{punch}}. ''ES move:'' Jon performs a faster version of the move.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Beast Cannon (rising)<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{DPF}} {{punch}} | Jon shoots himself through the air diagonally upward. He can shoot himself a second time by holding any direction while pressing {{punch}}.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Beast Cannon (rising)<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{DPF}} {{punch}} | Jon shoots himself through the air diagonally upward. He can shoot himself a second time by holding any direction while pressing {{punch}}. ''ES move:'' Jon performs a faster version of the move.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Beast Cannon (diving) | {{up}} {{upright}} {{right}} {{downright}} {{punch}} | Jon shoots himself through the air diagonally downward. He can shoot himself a second time by holding any direction while pressing {{punch}}.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Beast Cannon (diving) | {{up}} {{upright}} {{right}} {{downright}} {{punch}} | Jon shoots himself through the air diagonally downward. He can shoot himself a second time by holding any direction while pressing {{punch}}. ''ES move:'' Jon performs a faster version of the move.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Climb Laser | {{down}} {{up}} {{kick}} | Jon jumps upward while kicking.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Climb Laser | {{down}} {{up}} {{kick}} | Jon jumps upward while kicking, knocking down his opponent on impact. ''ES move:'' Jon performs a variant of the move that can hit multiple times before knocking his opponent down.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Million Flicker | {{RDP}} {{punch}} | Jon quickly swipes a set of nunchaku multiple times.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Million Flicker | {{RDP}} {{punch}} | Jon quickly swipes a set of nunchaku multiple times. ''ES move:'' Jon performs a variant of the move that knocks his opponent over.}}
+}}
+{{MoveListTable | desc=Command normals |
+{{MoveListRow | Dash | {{left}} {{left}} or {{right}} {{right}} | Jon pounces backwards or forwards.}}
 }}
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Command throws |
-{{MoveListRow | Wild Circular | {{HCB}} {{button|text=MK}} or {{button|text=HK}} (close) | Jon grabs his opponent, jumps into the air with them in a ball, and slams them on the ground.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Wild Circular | {{HCB}} {{button|text=MK}} or {{button|text=HK}} (close) | Jon grabs his opponent, jumps into the air with them in a ball, and slams them on the ground. ''ES move:'' Jon performs a variant of the move where he slams his opponent into the ground twice.}}
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 | desc=A Frankstein-like monster from Germany created by a mad scientist named Professor Gerdenheim.
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Special moves |
-{{MoveListRow | Giga Hammer | Hold {{left}} for 2 seconds, then {{right}}+{{punch}} | Victor charges forward with an electrified fist.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Giga Hammer | Hold {{left}} for 2 seconds, then {{right}}+{{punch}} | Victor charges forward with an electrified fist, knocking down his opponent on impact. ''ES move:'' Victor charges forward three times, stopping each time to perform an electrified uppercut.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Giga Kick | Hold {{left}} for 2 seconds, then {{right}}+{{kick}} | Victor charges forward, then does a sweep kick.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Giga Kick | Hold {{left}} for 2 seconds, then {{right}}+{{kick}} | Victor charges forward, then does a sweep kick. ''ES move:'' Victor hops in the air and performs three fast kicks.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Gyro Crush | {{QCB}} {{punch}} | Victor spins around with his fists extended. This move absorbs projectiles without taking damage (unless they come from overhead).}}
+{{MoveListRow | Gyro Crush | {{QCB}} {{punch}} | Victor spins around with his fists extended. This move absorbs projectiles without taking damage (unless they come from overhead). ''ES move:'' Victor spins around once with his fists extended, then follows up with a punch forward.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Giga Burn<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{QCB}} {{punch}} | Victor jumps diagonally in the air with his knee out.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Giga Burn<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{QCB}} {{kick}} | Victor jumps diagonally in the air with his knee out, knocking down his opponent on impact. ''ES move:'' Victor performs a variant of the move that hits multiple times.}}
+}}
+{{MoveListTable | desc=Command normals |
+{{MoveListRow | Dash | {{left}} {{left}} | Victor slides about half the screen width back.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Dengeki Touki | Hold {{button|text=MP}}, {{button|text=HP}}, {{button|text=MK}}, or {{button|text=HK}} while standing or crouching | Victor's standing and crouching normals can be charged with electricity by holding their buttons for longer. Electrified attacks have slightly longer range, and shocked opponents recover somewhat slower.}}
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 | desc=A jiang shi (reanimated corpse) of a young Chinese girl whose village was attacked by monsters. She and her twin sister Mei-Ling, who appears as a talisman on Hsien-Ko's hat, wish to free their mother's soul.
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Special moves |
-{{MoveListRow | Anki Hou | {{QCF}} {{punch}} | Hsien-Ko tosses an item in the air. The type of item is randomized (examples are axes, shurikens, or boomerangs), and the arc of travel depends on the button used: {{button|text=LP}} for low and downward, {{button|text=MP}} for high, and {{button|text=HP}} for very high.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Anki Hou | {{QCF}} {{punch}} | Hsien-Ko tosses an item in the air. The type of item is randomized (examples are axes, shurikens, or boomerangs), and the arc of travel depends on the button used: {{button|text=LP}} for low and downward, {{button|text=MP}} for high, and {{button|text=HP}} for very high. ''ES move:'' Hsien-Ko rolls a spiked ball on the ground three times.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Henkyou Ki | {{QCB}} {{punch}} | Hsien-Ko bangs a gong, which can reflect or absorb other projectiles. It can also damage nearby enemies. This move can be performed in midair.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Henkyou Ki | {{QCB}} {{punch}} | Hsien-Ko bangs a gong, which can reflect or absorb other projectiles. The gong emits sound waves that can also damage nearby enemies. This move can be performed in midair. ''ES move:'' Hsien-Ko performs a variant of the move with more sound waves that can hit enemies from slightly farther away.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Senpuu Bu<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{DPF}} {{punch}} | Hsien-Ko swings while suspended from a chain, acting as a spinning blade.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Senpuu Bu<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{DPF}} {{punch}} | Hsien-Ko swings while suspended from a chain, acting as a spinning blade. ''ES move:'' Hsien-Ko performs a variant of the move that hits more times.}}
 }}
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Command normals |
+{{MoveListRow | Dash | {{left}} {{left}} or {{right}} {{right}} | Hsien-Ko slides about half the screen width back when dashing backwards, or she vanishes and reappears a short distance in front of her when dashing forwards.}}
 {{MoveListRow | Air Walk | {{left}} {{left}} or {{right}} {{right}} in midair | Hsien-Ko can walk in midair. Her walk lasts about half the screen length unless interrupted by attacking or being hit.}}
 {{MoveListRow | Rantetsu | {{right}}+{{button|text=MP}} | Hsien-Ko punches with a swinging spiked ball.}}
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 | desc=A zombie rock star from Australia. He is accompanied by his pet monster Le Malta.
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Special moves |
-{{MoveListRow | Death Hurricane<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{QCB}} {{kick}} | Lord Raptor spins his body like a top diagonally upward. This move can be performed in midair.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Death Hurricane<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{QCB}} {{kick}} | Lord Raptor spins his body like a top diagonally upward, knocking down his opponent on impact. This move can be performed in midair. ''ES move:'' Lord Raptor performs a variant of the move that can hit multiple times before knocking his opponent over.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Skull Sting | {{down}} {{up}} {{kick}} | Lord Raptor jumps in the air, then dives down with a sawblade on his leg. This move can be performed in midair.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Skull Sting | {{down}} {{up}} {{kick}} | Lord Raptor jumps in the air, then dives down with a sawblade on his leg, which can hit multiple times. This move can be performed in midair. ''ES move:'' Lord Raptor performs a variant of the move that hits more times.}}
 {{MoveListRow | Hell's Gate | {{HCF}} {{kick}} | Le Malta pops out of the ground and swallows Lord Raptor, then spits him out somewhere depending on the button used: {{button|text=LK}} spits him out in the same location, {{button|text=MK}} spits him out a half-screen away, and {{button|text=HK}} spits him out a full screen away.}}
 }}
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Command normals |
 {{MoveListRow | Crouch Walk | {{downleft}} or {{downright}} | Lord Raptor can walk while crouched.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Dash | {{left}} {{left}} or {{right}} {{right}} | Lord Raptor crouch walks a short distance quickly.}}
 {{MoveListRow | Air Walk | {{left}} {{left}} or {{right}} {{right}} in midair | Lord Raptor can walk in midair. His walk lasts about half the screen length unless interrupted by attacking or being hit.}}
 {{MoveListRow | Alternate Attacks  | {{right}}+{{punch}} or {{kick}} | All of Lord Raptor's standing punches and kicks have alternate forms with longer reach when combined with {{right}}.}}
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 }}
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Command throws |
-{{MoveListRow | Skull Punish | {{HCB}} {{button|text=MP}} or {{button|text=HP}} (close) | Lord Raptor jumps in the air with his opponent, body slams them, and stabs them with his claws on the ground.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Skull Punish | {{HCB}} {{button|text=MP}} or {{button|text=HP}} (close) | Lord Raptor jumps in the air with his opponent, body slams them, and stabs them with his claws on the ground. ''ES move:'' Lord Raptor performs a variant of the move where he stabs his opponent more.}}
 }}
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 | desc=A Scottish succubus with a particular fascination with the souls of human men.
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Special moves |
-{{MoveListRow | Soul Fist | {{QCF}} {{punch}} | Morrigan shoots a flying bat projectile across the screen.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Soul Fist | {{QCF}} {{punch}} | Morrigan shoots a flying bat projectile across the screen. ''ES move:'' Morrigan shoots a larger and faster projectile that hits multiple times.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Soul Fist (aerial) | {{up}} {{upright}} {{right}} {{punch}} in midair | Morrigan shoots a flying bat projectile at a diagonal angle in the air.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Soul Fist (aerial) | {{up}} {{upright}} {{right}} {{punch}} in midair | Morrigan shoots a flying bat projectile at a diagonal angle in the air. ''ES move:'' Morrigan shoots a larger and faster projectile that hits multiple times.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Shadow Blade<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{DPF}} {{punch}} | Morrigan rises into the air while uppercutting her opponent by using one of her wings as a blade, knocking down her opponent on impact.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Shadow Blade<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{DPF}} {{punch}} | Morrigan rises into the air while uppercutting her opponent by using one of her wings as a blade, knocking down her opponent on impact. ''ES move:'' Morrigan performs a variant of the move that hits multiple times before knocking her opponent over.}}
 }}
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Command normals |
+{{MoveListRow | Dash | {{left}} {{left}} or {{right}} {{right}} | Morrigan transforms her wings into a jetpack and flies forwards or backwards. She gains altitude as she flies. She drops back to the ground when the direction is released.}}
 {{MoveListRow | Shell Kick | {{down}}+{{kick}} in midair | Morrigan falls prone while her wings wrap around her legs in a pointed cone.}}
 }}
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Command throws |
-{{MoveListRow | Vector Drain | {{HCB}} {{button|text=MP}} or {{button|text=HP}} (close) | Morrigan transforms her wings into a jetpack and flies into the air with her opponent before driving them into the ground.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Vector Drain | {{HCB}} {{button|text=MP}} or {{button|text=HP}} (close) | Morrigan transforms her wings into a jetpack and flies into the air with her opponent before driving them into the ground. ''ES move:'' Morrigan performs a variant of the move that does more damage.}}
 }}
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 | desc=A 5,000-year-old Egyptian mummy who was once the pharaoh of a powerful empire before his death.
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Special moves |
-{{MoveListRow | Hitsugi no Mai | {{punch}} and {{kick}} of the same strength | Anakaris drops a sarcophagus on his opponent. Stronger buttons drop the sarcophagus further away from him. This move can be performed in midair.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Hitsugi no Mai | {{punch}} and {{kick}} of the same strength | Anakaris drops a sarcophagus on his opponent. Stronger buttons drop the sarcophagus further away from him. This move can be performed in midair. ''ES move:'' Anakaris drops eight sarcophagi at varying distances in a barrage.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Ouke no Sabaki | {{QCF}} {{punch}} in midair | Anakaris blows out ghosts that curse his opponent, temporarily transforming them into a helpless version of themselves.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Ouke no Sabaki | {{QCF}} {{punch}} in midair | Anakaris blows out ghosts that curse his opponent, temporarily transforming them into a helpless version of themselves. ''ES move:'' Anakaris performs a variant of the move with more ghosts, covering a larger area.}}
 {{MoveListRow | Kotodama Gaeshi (inhale) | {{QCB}} {{kick}} | Anakaris swallows a projectile with his body. This move can be performed in midair.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Kotodama Gaeshi (exhale) | {{QCF}} {{kick}} | Anakaris launches a projectile after swallowing it. This move can be performed in midair.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Kotodama Gaeshi (exhale) | {{QCF}} {{kick}} | Anakaris launches a projectile after swallowing it. This move can be performed in midair. ''ES move:'' Anakaris exhales the ES version of the swallowed projectile.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Cobra Blow | {{left}} {{right}} {{punch}} | Anakaris turns his arms into a long cobra and punches with them.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Cobra Blow | {{left}} {{right}} {{punch}} | Anakaris turns his arms into a long cobra and punches with them. ''ES move:'' Anakaris performs a variant of the move that can hit more times.}}
 }}
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Command normals |
 {{MoveListRow | Hover | {{up}} | Anakaris folds his body up and hovers for a duration instead of jumping. He can move in the air with {{left}} and {{right}}, attack with {{punch}} or {{kick}}, hover higher with {{up}} again, or return to the ground with {{down}}. He jumps back and ahead normally with {{upleft}} and {{upright}}.}}
 {{MoveListRow | Double Jump | {{upleft}} {{upleft}} or {{upright}} {{upright}} | Anakaris jumps twice, maintaining his vertical height for a moment longer before floating down. He can do this up to two times with each jump.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Dash | {{left}} {{left}} or {{right}} {{right}} | Anakaris dashes a short distance backwards or forwards.}}
 {{MoveListRow | Warp | {{left}} {{left}} on the edge of the screen | Anakaris can walk through the edge of the stage and reappear on the other side of the screen.}}
 {{MoveListRow | Seinaru Bohi | {{down}}+{{kick}} during diagonal jump | Anakaris transforms the bottom of his body into a pyramid and drops to the ground.}}
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 }}
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Command throws |
-{{MoveListRow | Miira Drop | {{QCF}} {{punch}} | Anakaris reaches his hands through a hole and attempts to grab his opponent a set distance away. If he succeeds, he wraps the opponent like a mummy and slams them against the ground.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Miira Drop | {{QCF}} {{punch}} | Anakaris reaches his hands through a hole and attempts to grab his opponent a set distance away (farther when a stronger button is used). If he succeeds, he wraps the opponent like a mummy and slams them against the ground. ''ES move:'' Anakaris performs a variant of the move where the hands move forward trying to grab his opponent, rather than appearing a set distance away.}}
 }}
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 | desc=A cheerful catwoman from the United States.
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Special moves |
-{{MoveListRow | Rolling Buckler | {{QCF}} {{punch}} | Felicia rolls along the ground in a ball. She damages and bounces off her opponent on collision. She can follow up this move with an uppercut by pressing {{punch}}.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Rolling Buckler | {{QCF}} {{punch}} | Felicia rolls along the ground in a ball. She damages and bounces off her opponent on collision. She can follow up this move with an uppercut by pressing {{punch}}. ''ES move:'' Felicia performs a variant of the move that continues rolling into her opponent rather than bouncing off. If followed up with {{punch}}, her uppercut hits more times.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Rolling Scratch | {{QCB}} {{punch}} | Felicia rolls into a ball and bounces on the ground while moving forward. If she lands on her opponent from above, she can follow up this move with scratches by pressing {{punch}}.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Rolling Scratch | {{QCB}} {{punch}} | Felicia rolls into a ball and bounces on the ground while moving forward. She damages and bounces off her opponent on collision. If she lands on her opponent from above, she can follow up this move with scratches by pressing {{punch}}. ''ES move:'' Felicia performs a variant of the move that continues rolling into her opponent rather than bouncing off.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Sand Splash | {{QCF}} {{kick}} | Felicia kicks dirt off the ground at her opponent.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Sand Splash | {{QCF}} {{kick}} | Felicia kicks dirt off the ground at her opponent. ''ES move:'' Felicia performs a variant of the move that can hit twice.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Delta Kick<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{RDP}} {{kick}} | Felicia jumps into the air, attacking with her knee, then dives diagonally downward with her clawed foot first.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Delta Kick<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{RDP}} {{kick}} | Felicia jumps into the air, attacking with her knee, then dives diagonally downward with her clawed foot first. ''ES move:'' Felicia performs a variant of the move that can hit more times.}}
 }}
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Command normals |
 {{MoveListRow | Wall Jump | Hold {{right}} when jumping onto the edge of the screen | Felicia can jump off the side of the screen.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Dash | {{left}} {{left}} or {{right}} {{right}} | Felicia pounces backwards or forwards.}}
 {{MoveListRow | EX Charge | {{down}} {{down}} + two {{kick}} simultaneously | Felicia increases her Special meter for as long as the {{kick}} buttons are held, though she is vulnerable to attack while doing this.}}
 }}
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Command throws |
-{{MoveListRow | Hell Cat | {{HCB}} {{button|text=MK}} or {{button|text=HK}} (close) | Felicia digs her claws into her opponent and spins around them before throwing them.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Hell Cat | {{HCB}} {{button|text=MK}} or {{button|text=HK}} (close) | Felicia digs her claws into her opponent and spins around them before throwing them. ''ES move:'' Felicia performs a variant of the move where she spins around more times and does more damage.}}
 }}
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 | desc=A ghostly Japanese samurai who wears a cursed suit of armor.
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Special moves |
-{{MoveListRow | Iaigiri | Hold {{left}} for 2 seconds, then {{right}}+{{punch}} or {{kick}} | Bishamon swings his sword in a wide slash. He swings high with {{punch}} and low with {{kick}}.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Iaigiri | Hold {{left}} for 2 seconds, then {{right}}+{{punch}} or {{kick}} | Bishamon swings his sword in a wide slash. He swings high with {{punch}} and low with {{kick}}. ''ES move:'' Bishamon swings his sword back and forth, hitting more times.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Karame Dama | {{up}} {{upright}} {{right}} {{punch}} in midair | Bishamon swings his sword and shoots a fireball diagonally downward while airborne.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Karame Dama | {{up}} {{upright}} {{right}} {{punch}} in midair | Bishamon swings his sword and shoots a fireball diagonally downward while airborne. ''ES move:'' Bishamon shoots two fireballs simultaneously, which cross paths and spread apart.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Hane Ha | {{HCF}} {{punch}} | Bishamon throws his sword at his opponent, which then returns to him. While the sword is in his opponent, he can pull both the sword and the opponent towards him with {{left}}+{{punch}} or he can dash forward, pull the sword out, and dash back with {{QCF}} {{punch}}.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Hane Ha | {{HCF}} {{punch}} | Bishamon throws his sword at his opponent, which then returns to him. While the sword is in his opponent, he can pull both the sword and the opponent towards him with {{left}}+{{punch}} or he can dash forward, pull the sword out, and dash back with {{QCF}} {{punch}}. ''ES move:'' Bishamon's spirit leaves his armor, possesses his opponent, and commits ritual suicide.}}
 {{MoveListRow | Kaeshi Ha | {{left}}+{{punch}} after Hane Ha | After performing the Hane Ha, while the sword is in his opponent, Bishamon can pull both the sword and the opponent back towards him with {{left}}+{{punch}} or he can dash forward, pull the sword out, and dash back with {{QCF}} {{punch}}.}}
 {{MoveListRow | Tsuji Hayate | {{QCF}} {{punch}} after Hane Ha | After performing the Hane Ha, while the sword is in his opponent, Bishamon can dash forward, pull the sword out, and dash back.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Kien Zan<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{DPF}} {{punch}} while blocking | Bishamon jumps high while uppercutting with his sword. This move can only be performed as a reversal or after performing the Kaeshi Ha.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Kien Zan<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{DPF}} {{punch}} while blocking | Bishamon jumps high while uppercutting with his sword. This move can only be performed as a reversal or after performing the Kaeshi Ha. ''ES move:'' Bishamon performs a variant of the move that does more damage.}}
 }}
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Command normals |
+{{MoveListRow | Dash | {{left}} {{left}} or {{right}} {{right}} | Bishamon hops back or dashes ahead.}}
 {{MoveListRow | Alternate Attacks  | {{right}}+{{punch}} or {{kick}} | All of Bishamon's standing punches and kicks have alternate forms with longer reach when combined with {{right}}.}}
 }}
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Command throws |
-{{MoveListRow | Kirisute Gomen | D-Pad in a 360° rotation, then {{button|text=MP}} or {{button|text=HP}} (close) | Bishamon pulls his opponent toward him, then slashes upward with his sword.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Kirisute Gomen | D-Pad in a 360° rotation, then {{button|text=MP}} or {{button|text=HP}} (close) | Bishamon pulls his opponent toward him, then slashes upward with his sword. ''ES move:'' Bishamon performs a variant of the move that hits more times.}}
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 | desc=A merman living in Brazil's Amazon River and the sole survivor of a colossal earthquake that demolished his underwater empire.
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Special moves |
-{{MoveListRow | Sonic Wave<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{QCF}} {{punch}} | Rikuo emits damaging sound waves in front of him, which does a light amount of damage but momentarily stuns his opponent.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Sonic Wave<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{QCF}} {{punch}} | Rikuo emits damaging sound waves about half the width of the screen, which does a light amount of damage but momentarily stuns his opponent. ''ES move:'' Rikuo performs a variant of the move that emits larger sound waves that travel the full width of the screen and do more damage.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Poison Breath | {{QCF}} {{kick}} | Rikuo releases a poison gas, which does a light amount of damage but momentarily stuns his opponent.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Poison Breath | {{QCF}} {{kick}} | Rikuo releases a poison gas, which does a light amount of damage but momentarily stuns his opponent. ''ES move:'' Rikuo performs a variant of the move where the poison gas cloud moves across the screen rather than dissipating in place.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Screw Shot | {{left}} {{right}} {{punch}} | Rikuo shoots himself at his opponent like a torpedo.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Screw Shot | {{left}} {{right}} {{punch}} | Rikuo shoots himself at his opponent like a torpedo. ''ES move:'' Rikuo performs a variant of the move that hits more times.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Trick Fish | {{left}} {{left}} {{kick}} | Rikuo jumps diagonally into the air feet first from a retreating dash.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Trick Fish | {{left}} {{left}} {{kick}} | Rikuo jumps diagonally into the air feet first from a retreating dash, which knocks his opponent over on impact. ''ES move:'' Rikuo performs a variant of the move that hits multiple times before knocking his opponent over.}}
 }}
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Command normals |
+{{MoveListRow | Dash | {{left}} {{left}} or {{right}} {{right}} | Rikuo somersaults backwards or swims forward low to the ground.}}
 {{MoveListRow | Spinning Current | {{button|text=HP}} while dashing | Rikuo turns into a giant shell and drills his opponent while dashing.}}
 }}
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Command throws |
-{{MoveListRow | Crystal Lancer | {{HCB}} {{button|text=MP}} or {{button|text=HP}} (close) | Rikuo jumps into the air while holding his opponent with his tongue, then attacks and slams his opponent.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Crystal Lancer | {{HCB}} {{button|text=MP}} or {{button|text=HP}} (close) | Rikuo jumps into the air while holding his opponent with his tongue, then attacks and slams his opponent. ''ES move:'' Rikuo performs a variant of the move where he hits his opponent more times.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Gem's Anger | {{HCB}} {{button|text=MK}} or {{button|text=HK}} (close) | Rikuo lifts and body slams his opponent.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Gem's Anger | {{HCB}} {{button|text=MK}} or {{button|text=HK}} (close) | Rikuo lifts and body slams his opponent. ''ES move:'' Rikuo performs a variant of the move where he jumps on his opponent after slamming them to the ground.}}
 }}
 {{MoveListTable | desc=EX moves |
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 | desc=A dhamphir (a cross between a vampire and a human) of unknown origin who watches over a young and emotionless girl named Anita.
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Special moves |
-{{MoveListRow | Killshread | {{punch}} and {{kick}} of the same strength | Donovan plants his sword into the ground. While the sword is planted, he can summon it back to him by again pressing a {{punch}} and {{kick}} of the same strength (which can be done in midair), causing it to attack opponents on the ground as it returns. Donovan's standing normal punches are changed and he cannot perform any moves that use his sword until he summons it back to him.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Killshread | {{punch}} and {{kick}} of the same strength | Donovan plants his sword into the ground. While the sword is planted, he can summon it back to him by again pressing a {{punch}} and {{kick}} of the same strength (which can be done in midair), causing it to attack opponents on the ground as it returns. Donovan's standing normal punches are changed and he cannot perform any moves that use his sword until he summons it back to him. ''ES move:'' The sword hits more times when it is summoned back.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Ifrit Sword<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{DPF}} {{punch}} | Donovan summons a fire spirit, which slashes a fiery sword upward.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Ifrit Sword<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{DPF}} {{punch}} | Donovan summons a fire spirit, which slashes a fiery sword upward. ''ES move:'' The fire spirit slashes its sword twice.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Blizzard Sword | {{HCF}} {{punch}} | Donovan summons an ice spirit, which tosses a large snowflake downward.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Blizzard Sword | {{HCF}} {{punch}} | Donovan summons an ice spirit, which tosses a large snowflake downward. ''ES move:'' The ice spirit tosses multiple snowflakes downward.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Lightning Sword | {{RDP}} {{punch}} | Donovan summons a lightning spirit, which shoots electricity in front of them.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Lightning Sword | {{RDP}} {{punch}} | Donovan summons a lightning spirit, which shoots electricity in front of him. ''ES move:'' The lightning spirit does slightly more damage.}}
 }}
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Command normals |
+{{MoveListRow | Dash | {{left}} {{left}} or {{right}} {{right}} | Donovan dashes backwards or forwards.}}
 {{MoveListRow | Killshread Surf | {{down}}+{{button|text=LK}} or {{button|text=MK}} in midair | Donovan rides his sword down from the air.}}
 {{MoveListRow | Killshread Dive | {{down}}+{{button|text=HK}} in midair | Donovan rides his sword down, which transforms to be large and anchor-shaped.}}
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 | desc=A bigfoot from the mountains of Canada.
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Special moves |
-{{MoveListRow | Big Snow | {{QCF}} {{punch}} | Sasquatch belches a snowman across the screen, which momentarily freezes his opponent on impact.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Big Snow | {{QCF}} {{punch}} | Sasquatch belches a snowman across the screen, which momentarily freezes his opponent on impact. ''ES move:'' Sasquatch belches a beam of ice that covers the width of the screen and knocks over his opponent.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Big Towers | {{down}} {{down}} {{punch}} | Sasquatch surrounds himself in sharp ice towers.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Big Towers | {{down}} {{down}} {{punch}} | Sasquatch surrounds himself in sharp ice towers. ''ES move:'' Sasquatch summons multiple ice shards that pierce out of the ground, moving outward from him.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Big Cyclone | {{QCB}} {{kick}} | Sasquatch spins through the air with his legs extended.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Big Cyclone | {{QCB}} {{kick}} | Sasquatch spins through the air with his legs extended, knocking down his opponent on impact. ''ES move:'' Sasquatch performs a variant of the move that can hit multiple times before knocking his opponent over.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Big Typhoon<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{DPF}} {{kick}} | Sasquatch kicks ahead with his foot, which twists around and grows in size.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Big Typhoon<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{DPF}} {{kick}} | Sasquatch kicks ahead with his foot, which twists around and grows in size. ''ES move:'' Sasquatch performs a variant of the move that freezes and knocks over his opponent.}}
+}}
+{{MoveListTable | desc=Command normals |
+{{MoveListRow | Dash | {{left}} {{left}} or {{right}} {{right}} | Sasquatch leaps backwards or forwards.}}
 }}
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Command throws |
-{{MoveListRow | Big Brunch | {{right}} {{downright}} {{down}} {{button|text=MP}} or {{button|text=HP}} (close) | Sasquatch swallows and then spits out his opponent, who is frozen temporarily.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Big Brunch | {{right}} {{downright}} {{down}} {{button|text=MP}} or {{button|text=HP}} (close) | Sasquatch swallows and then spits out his opponent, who is frozen temporarily. ''ES move:'' Sasquatch performs a variant of the move that freezes his opponent for longer.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Big Swing | D-Pad in a 360° rotation, then {{button|text=MK}} or {{button|text=HK}} (close) | Sasquatch grabs his opponent and swings them around in circles before throwing them.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Big Swing | D-Pad in a 360° rotation, then {{button|text=MK}} or {{button|text=HK}} (close) | Sasquatch grabs his opponent and swings them around in circles before throwing them. ''ES move:'' Sasquatch performs a variant of the move that does more damage.}}
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 | desc=One of a legion of robots created to destroy all life on Earth, buried underground in Mexico for millions of years after an earthquake. The penultimate boss of the game.
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Special moves |
-{{MoveListRow | Plasma Beam | {{QCF}} {{punch}} | Huitzil shoots a laser beam. The angle of the beam depends on the button used: {{button|text=LP}} for a crouching beam forward, {{button|text=MP}} for a standing beam forward, and {{button|text=HP}} for a beam straight above.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Plasma Beam | {{QCF}} {{punch}} | Huitzil shoots a laser beam. The angle of the beam depends on the button used: {{button|text=LP}} for a crouching beam forward, {{button|text=MP}} for a standing beam forward, and {{button|text=HP}} for a beam straight above. ''ES move:'' Huitzil shoots a large beam across the screen while hovering.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Might Launcher | {{QCF}} {{kick}} | Huitzil shoots a rocket across the screen, which knocks over opponents. This move can be performed in midair.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Might Launcher | {{QCF}} {{kick}} | Huitzil shoots a rocket across the screen, which knocks over opponents. This move can be performed in midair. ''ES move:'' Huitzil shoots a largber rocket that does more damage.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Genocide Vulcan | {{RDP}} {{punch}} | Huitzil raises its arm (which can harm nearby opponents) and shoots a laser diagonally into the air.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Genocide Vulcan | {{RDP}} {{punch}} | Huitzil raises its arm (which can harm nearby opponents) and shoots a laser diagonally into the air. ''ES move:'' Huitzil performs a variant of the move that shoots for longer.}}
 {{MoveListRow | Reflect Wall<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{DPF}} {{punch}} while blocking | Huitzil generates a barrier to shield him, then pushes it (and the opponent with it) away from him. This move can be performed in midair.}}
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 {{MoveListRow | Crouch Walk | {{downleft}} or {{downright}} | Huitzil can walk while crouched.}}
 {{MoveListRow | Hover | {{upleft}}, {{up}}, or {{upright}} in midair | Huitzil hovers in the air for a duration instead of jumping.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Dash | {{left}} {{left}} or {{right}} {{right}} | Huitzil uses its arms as rockets to dash backwards or forwards.}}
 {{MoveListRow | Air Dash | {{left}} {{left}} or {{right}} {{right}} in midair | Huitzil moves horizontally in midair.}}
 }}
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Command throws |
-{{MoveListRow | Circuit Scrapper | {{HCB}} {{button|text=MP}} or {{button|text=HP}} (close) | Huitzil throws its opponent high into the air with giant magnets.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Circuit Scrapper | {{HCB}} {{button|text=MP}} or {{button|text=HP}} (close) | Huitzil throws its opponent high into the air with giant magnets. ''ES move:'' Huitzil performs a variant of the move that slams its opponent back and forth before throwing them high into the air.}}
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 | desc=An alien that can control fire. The final boss of the game.
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Special moves |
-{{MoveListRow | Sol Smasher | {{QCF}} {{punch}} | Pyron throws a large fireball. The angle of the throw depends on the button used: {{button|text=LP}} for straight ahead, {{button|text=MP}} for a middle angle, and {{button|text=HP}} for a high angle.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Sol Smasher | {{QCF}} {{punch}} | Pyron hurls a large fireball. The angle of the throw depends on the button used: {{button|text=LP}} for straight ahead, {{button|text=MP}} for a middle angle, and {{button|text=HP}} for a high angle. ''ES move:'' Pyron throws a large fireball forwards that hits multiple times.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Sol Smasher (aerial) | {{up}} {{upright}} {{right}} {{punch}} in midair | Pyron throws a large fireball downward diagonally.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Sol Smasher (aerial) | {{up}} {{upright}} {{right}} {{punch}} in midair | Pyron throws a large fireball diagonally downward. ''ES move:'' Pyron throws a large fireball diagonally downward that hits multiple times.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Zodiac Fire<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{DPF}} {{punch}} | Pyron rolls across the ground like a wheel.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Zodiac Fire<br>''(guard counter)'' | {{DPF}} {{punch}} | Pyron rolls across the ground like a wheel, which knocks over opponents on impact. ''ES move:'' Pyron performs a variant of the move that can hit multiple times before knocking his opponent over.}}
-{{MoveListRow | Orbital Blaze | {{QCB}} {{kick}} in midair | Pyron spins downward as fireballs revolve around him.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Orbital Blaze | {{QCB}} {{kick}} in midair | Pyron spins downward as fireballs revolve around him, which knocks over opponents on impact. ''ES move:'' Pyron performs a variant of the move that can hit multiple times before knocking his opponent over.}}
 {{MoveListRow | Galaxy Trip (air) | {{RDP}} {{punch}} | Pyron disappears and reappears in the air. His horizontal location depends on the button used: {{button|text=LP}} for the left side of the screen, {{button|text=MP}} for the middle, and {{button|text=HP}} for the right side of the screen.}}
 {{MoveListRow | Galaxy Trip (ground) | {{RDP}} {{kick}} | Pyron disappears and reappears on the ground. His horizontal location depends on the button used: {{button|text=LK}} for the left side of the screen, {{button|text=MK}} for the middle, and {{button|text=HK}} for the right side of the screen.}}
 }}
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Command normals |
+{{MoveListRow | Dash | {{left}} {{left}} or {{right}} {{right}} | Pyron transforms into a fireball and moves backwards or forwards. He transforms back when the direction is released.}}
 {{MoveListRow | Rushing Punch | {{right}}+{{punch}} | Pyron punches forward while moving.}}
 {{MoveListRow | Diving Punch | {{down}}+{{punch}} in midair | Pyron punches while diving diagonally downward.}}
 }}
 {{MoveListTable | desc=Command throws |
-{{MoveListRow | Planet Burning | {{HCB}} {{button|text=MP}} or {{button|text=HP}} (close) | Pyron grabs his opponent, transforms into a giant sphere, and lifts them into the air and then into the ground.}}
+{{MoveListRow | Planet Burning | {{HCB}} {{button|text=MP}} or {{button|text=HP}} (close) | Pyron grabs his opponent, transforms into a giant sphere, and lifts them into the air and then into the ground. ''ES move:'' Pyron performs a variant of the move where he bounces off the ground multiple times after grabbing his opponent.}}
 }}
 {{MoveListTable | desc=EX moves |
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 ===Stages===
-Each character has his or her own stage where matches are hosted. The stage can be manually chosen in the two-player mode.
+Each character has his or her own stage where matches are hosted. The stage can be manually chosen in the two-player mode. Every stage has an alternate color scheme.
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 {{gitem|Night Warriors, Stages, Demitri.png|Demitri Maximoff}}