Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge

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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
Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code JP 1996-02-23 ¥6,8006,800 T-1202G US 1996-03-29 $64.9964.99 T-1208H EU 1996-10-04 T-7009H-50 DE 1996-10-04 T-7009H-50 UK 1996-10-04 £44.9944.99 T-7009H-50 PL 1997 BR 1996-10 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 normal moves (except light attacks) 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.

<div style=" image-rendering:pixelated; position:relative; top:-0px; left:-0px; width:px; height:px; line-height:0px">Expression error: Unexpected < operator.px	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. The distance that Demitri reappears depends on the strength of the button used. 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.
<div style=" image-rendering:pixelated; position:relative; top:-0px; left:-352px; width:px; height:px; line-height:0px">Expression error: Unexpected < operator.px	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 Talbain shoots himself through the air straight ahead. He can shoot himself a second time by holding any direction while pressing P. ES move: Jon Talbain performs a faster version of the move. Beast Cannon (rising) (guard counter) P Jon Talbain shoots himself through the air diagonally upward. He can shoot himself a second time by holding any direction while pressing P. ES move: Jon Talbain performs a faster version of the move. Beast Cannon (diving) P Jon Talbain shoots himself through the air diagonally downward. He can shoot himself a second time by holding any direction while pressing P. ES move: Jon Talbain performs a faster version of the move. Climb Laser K Jon Talbain jumps upward while kicking, knocking down his opponent on impact. ES move: Jon Talbain 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 Talbain performs a variant of the move that knocks his opponent over. It can juggle his opponent in the air if cornered. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Dash or Jon Talbain pounces backwards or forwards. Move list (Command throws) Name Command Description Wild Circular  MK  or  HK  (close) Jon Talbain grabs his opponent, jumps into the air with them in a ball, and slams them on the ground. ES move: Jon Talbain 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 Talbain summons a large fire dragon to rush across the screen. Mirage Body + two K simultaneously Jon Talbain howls, creating mirror images of himself that follow him and duplicate his moves for a duration, allowing him to perform long chain combos.
<div style=" image-rendering:pixelated; position:relative; top:-0px; left:-704px; width:px; height:px; line-height:0px">Expression error: Unexpected < operator.px	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 twice 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.
<div style=" image-rendering:pixelated; position:relative; top:-0px; left:-1056px; width:px; height:px; line-height:0px">Expression error: Unexpected < operator.px	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 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.
<div style=" image-rendering:pixelated; position:relative; top:-0px; left:-1408px; width:px; height:px; line-height:0px">Expression error: Unexpected < operator.px	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.
<div style=" image-rendering:pixelated; position:relative; top:-0px; left:-1760px; width:px; height:px; line-height:0px">Expression error: Unexpected < operator.px	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 backwards or forwards. 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.
<div style=" image-rendering:pixelated; position:relative; top:-0px; left:-2112px; width:px; height:px; line-height:0px">Expression error: Unexpected < operator.px	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).
<div style=" image-rendering:pixelated; position:relative; top:-144px; left:-0px; width:px; height:px; line-height:0px">Expression error: Unexpected < operator.px	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.
<div style=" image-rendering:pixelated; position:relative; top:-144px; left:-352px; width:px; height:px; line-height:0px">Expression error: Unexpected < operator.px	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.
<div style=" image-rendering:pixelated; position:relative; top:-144px; left:-704px; width:px; height:px; line-height:0px">Expression error: Unexpected < operator.px	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 ).
<div style=" image-rendering:pixelated; position:relative; top:-144px; left:-1056px; width:px; height:px; line-height:0px">Expression error: Unexpected < operator.px	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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	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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	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 larger 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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	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

Jon 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. 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.

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)
• Next Generation (US) #18: "June 1996" (1996-05-21)
• GamePro (US) #93: "June 1996" (1996-xx-xx)

Artwork

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Physical scans

Sega Retro Average
Publication Score Source GamesMaster (UK) 89 №43, p42-44

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Sega Retro Average

Publication Version Score 576 KByte (HU) 92 Consoles + (FR) 93 Computer & Video Games (UK) 75 Edge (UK) 80 Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U 76 Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J 80 Fun Generation (DE) NTSC 90 GameFan (US) NTSC-U 92 Game Players (US) NTSC-U 82 GamePro (US) NTSC-U 90 Game Informer (US) NTSC-U 72 Hobby Consolas (ES) 90 Intelligent Gamer's Fusion (US) NTSC-U 100 Joypad (FR) 92 LeveL (CZ) 71 MAN!AC (DE) NTSC-J 83 MAN!AC (DE) PAL 83 Maximum (UK) 100 Mega Force (FR) PAL 90 Mega Fun (DE) PAL 85 Mean Machines Sega (UK) NTSC-J 94 Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL 94 Next Generation (US) NTSC-U 50 neXt Level (DE) 80 Player One (FR) 94 Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J 83 Sega Power (UK) PAL 90 Sega Saturn Magazine (UK) PAL 91 Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J 90 Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J 89 Total Saturn (UK) PAL 91 Total Saturn (UK) PAL 91 Video Games (DE) NTSC-J 86 VideoGames (US) NTSC-U 90

	86
Based on 34 reviews

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Technical information

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

External links

• Sega of America webpage: Saturn