Cyberbots: FullMetal Madness

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Cyberbots: FullMetal Madness
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: Capcom
Developer: Capcom
Original system(s): Capcom CPS-2
Sound driver: SCSP/CD-DA (61 tracks)
Peripherals supported: Extended RAM Cartridge (1MB/4MB)
Genre: Action
Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code JP 1997-03-28 ¥5,800 (5,974)5,800e T-1217G JP (Chou Genteiban) 1997-03-28 ¥7,800 (8,034)7,800e T-1216G
Non-Sega versions Arcade PlayStation

Cyberbots: FullMetal Madness (サイバーボッツ) is a versus fighting game by Capcom. It was ported to the Sega Saturn and released exclusively in Japan in 1997.

Story

Near the end of the 21st century, Earth begins to become overpopulated, leading to many people living in man-made space colonies. The primary army of the planet, Earth Force, has been conducting experiments that will determine the future of Earth.

Gameplay

Pilot select

Machine select

The game is a versus fighting game in which the player controls large mecha called "VAs" (for Valiant or Variant Armor). It is a spin-off of the beat-'em-up Powered Gear: Strategic Variant Armor Equipment (known as Armored Warriors in the West). Gameplay is similar to other Capcom fighting games, with various special attacks available to each mecha. Players choose a pilot and a mecha; the mecha determine the gameplay of the game, while the pilot determines the storyline and the opponents faced. Each selectable mecha uses a different mix of weapon, arm, and leg components, which gives them different attack and movement properties. Battles are duels fought to the best of three rounds, where the two mecha try to deplete each other's vitality within a time limit.

The mecha move with or , crouch with , and jump with . They can boost on the ground with or to close distance on their opponents or by holding or with a direction. The mecha can attack while boosting. They can boost in the air as well by holding or with a direction after jumping. Ground boosting can be done without limit, but air boosting expends the Boost gauge, which recovers quickly when not used. Mecha handle air boosting differently depending on their leg components: Command Walker and Treads can dash in any of eight directions, Insectroid can perform a double jump, and Turbo Jets can be freely steered in any direction.

Light attacks are performed with and heavy attacks are performed with . Each mecha has a variety of attacks depending on whether it is standing, crouching, jumping, or dashing. Normal attacks can involve conventional punches and kicks but also often involve ranged weapons and can hit multiple times. Because of the simple button layout, the game has less emphasis on combos than other fighting game of the time. Each mecha also has a special weapon that is launched with . Like normal attacks, weapons can vary depending on whether the mecha is standing, crouching, jumping, or dashing. While weapons have unlimited ammunition, using a weapon expends the Weapon gauge, which recovers when not used. In addition, mecha have special moves performed using button combinations, similar to other fighting games.

Attacks can be blocked, including in midair or when boosting, by holding the D-Pad away from the opponent. The mecha can perform a grab or a throw by holding or when near an opponent and pressing either attack button. After being thrown, a mecha can reduce the damage taken and recover more quickly by pressing rapidly. After landing on the ground from being knocked down or thrown, a mecha can slide out of the way with or . In addition to losing vitality, each mecha has an Arm gauge that depletes as it takes repeated damage (similar to a stun mechanic common in other fighting games). The gauge replenishes quickly when the mecha is not under attack, but if the gauge is drained, the mecha's arm falls off, limiting the attacks it can perform. Arms can be reattached by walking over them.

Each mecha has a Power gauge that is charged with energy every time it hits an opponent. It can also be charged rapidly by holding both attack buttons (+) simultaneously. However, the mecha loses its arm if it is hit while manually charging. Once the gauge is fully charged, the gauge and the mecha begin to flash, indicating that the player can execute a Giga Crush or a Cyber EX move. A Giga Crush move is a special move that typically acts as a reversal and repels the opponent if nearby. A Cyber EX move is a special technique that hits multiple times if it connects and does high damage. Executing a Giga Crush or Cyber EX move drains the entire Power gauge even if it does not connect. The gauge is carried over between rounds.

Modes

In the single-player Arcade Mode, the chosen character faces nine opponents in a predetermined order (which varies by pilot). There are fully voiced story cutscenes between each battle. There are eight difficulty levels for computer-controlled opponents. A second player can challenge the first by pressing  START  on another control pad. The winner of this battle continues the game from the story of the victorious character. The game ends if the player loses a match, but it can be continued an unlimited number of times.

There is also a dedicated two-player Versus Mode where players can choose a handicap, the number of rounds (1, 3, or 5), and the stage.

Pilots

Playable

In the Arcade Mode, Jin, Mary, Santana, Gawaine, Bao and Mao, and Arieta can choose any mecha from the four standard classes (Blodia, Reptos, Fordy, and Guldin). The three boss characters (Chiyomaru and Tessan Hagure, S.H.A.D.E., and Devilotte) only fight with their personal mecha (the Gaits, Helion, and Super-8 respectively). Opponents are typically (but not always) encountered in their personal mecha. In the Versus Mode, any character can pilot any mecha. Players cannot choose the same pilot in two-player games.

In either mode, the Gaits, Helion, and Super-8 can be unlocked for any pilot that can choose a mecha by completing the Arcade Mode with their respective pilots on at least the default difficulty level. The Warlock is additionally unlocked when the Gaits, Helion, and Super-8 have all been unlocked. The Zero-Gouki is unlocked by completing the Arcade Mode as any character on at least the default difficulty level without using a continue.

	Jin Saotome
	Mecha: BX-02 Blodia
	Jin's father was killed in an accident one year before. To honor his memory, he seeks to become the best VA pilot alive and wants to prove his worth through the VA battle circuit. He begins to question his father's death after meeting S.H.A.D.E. for the first time. Opponent order Order Pilot Mecha 1 S.H.A.D.E. RF-009 R-Lightning 2 Gawaine Murdock GP-N1 Guldin 3 Mary Miyabi RF-004 Reptos 4 Santana Laurence FZ-200 F-Tarantula 5 Arieta FZ-800 F-Killer Bee 6 Princess Devilotte de Deathsatan IX S-008 Super-8 7 Chiyomaru Kagura and Tessan Hagure P-10033 Gaits 8 Ganglions of Omniscient Disrupter (G.O.D.) X-0 Warlock 9 S.H.A.D.E. UVA-02 Helion
	Mary Miyabi
	Mecha: FZ-800 F-Killer Bee
	Mary is the only female Captain of Earth Force. While pursuing a prisoner, she finds out more about the dealings of Earth Force and turns against them after meeting Arieta, Bao, and Mao. She was trained by retired soldier, Gawaine Murdock. Opponent order Order Pilot Mecha 1 Santana Laurence RF-004 Reptos 2 Bao and Mao FZ-100 Fordy 3 Princess Devilotte de Deathsatan IX S-008 Super-8 4 Gawaine Murdock GP-D2 G-Cyclone 5 Arieta RF-009 R-Lightning 6 Chiyomaru Kagura and Tessan Hagure P-10033 Gaits 7 S.H.A.D.E. UVA-02 Helion 8 Jin Saotome BX-07R B-Riot 9 Ganglions of Omniscient Disrupter (G.O.D.) X-0 Warlock
	Santana Laurence
	Mecha: RF-004 Reptos
	Santana is a self-centered loner who makes a living scrounging up parts for VAs and sometimes working as a mercenary. In the past, he was the leader of the proud Mars Revolution. Santana fought S.H.A.D.E. on Mars during the revolution. Opponent order Order Pilot Mecha 1 Jin Saotome BX-02 Blodia 2 Chiyomaru Kagura and Tessan Hagure P-10033 Gaits 3 Mary Miyabi FZ-800 F-Killer Bee 4 Bao and Mao GP-N1 Guldin 5 S.H.A.D.E. UVA-02 Helion 6 Princess Devilotte de Deathsatan IX S-008 Super-8 7 Gawaine Murdock GP-V4 G-Vice 8 Ganglions of Omniscient Disrupter (G.O.D.) RF-027 R-Jackal 9 Arieta X-0 Warlock
	Gawaine Murdock
	Mecha: GP-N1 Guldin
	Gawaine was a Captain of Earth Force but retired at age 63 after the deaths of his men in a training accident. He lives in seclusion from everyone while trying to live out his final days in peace and quiet. He returns after Earth Force begins making trouble. Gawaine was Mary's captain when she was still lieutenant, a close friend of the Saotome family, and a good friend to S.H.A.D.E. in the past before S.H.A.D.E. was turned into a cyborg. Opponent order Order Pilot Mecha 1 Mary Miyabi RF-004 Reptos 2 Santana Laurence BX-04S B-Swordsman 3 Princess Devilotte de Deathsatan IX S-008 Super-8 4 Chiyomaru Kagura and Tessan Hagure P-10033 Gaits 5 Arieta FZ-100 Fordy 6 Bao and Mao GP-D2 G-Cyclone 7 S.H.A.D.E. UVA-02 Helion 8 Ganglions of Omniscient Disrupter (G.O.D.) X-0 Warlock 9 Jin Saotome BX-02 Blodia
	Bao and Mao
	Mecha: GP-V4 G-Vice
	Bao and Mao are siblings that have been caught by Earth Force. They escape and find a VA that has been programmed for self-defense. Opponent order Order Pilot Mecha 1 Gawaine Murdock GP-N1 Guldin 2 Arieta FZ-200 F-Tarantula 3 Princess Devilotte de Deathsatan IX S-008 Super-8 4 Santana Laurence BX-04S B-Swordsman 5 Chiyomaru Kagura and Tessan Hagure P-10033 Gaits 6 S.H.A.D.E. UVA-02 Helion 7 Princess Devilotte de Deathsatan IX S-008 Super-8 8 Mary Miyabi RF-027 R-Jackal 9 Ganglions of Omniscient Disrupter (G.O.D.) X-0 Warlock
	Arieta
	Mecha: FZ-100 Fordy
	Earth Force kidnapped children and used them for experiments. Arieta escaped after seeing her friends die in their labs. Without any friends to turn to for help, she runs without knowing where to go. Opponent order Order Pilot Mecha 1 Bao and Mao FZ-100 Fordy 2 Mary Miyabi FZ-800 F-Killer Bee 3 Jin Saotome BX-02 Blodia 4 Princess Devilotte de Deathsatan IX S-008 Super-8 5 Gawaine Murdock GP-V4 G-Vice 6 Chiyomaru Kagura and Tessan Hagure P-10033 Gaits 7 S.H.A.D.E. UVA-02 Helion 8 Ganglions of Omniscient Disrupter (G.O.D.) RF-027 R-Jackal 9 Ganglions of Omniscient Disrupter (G.O.D.) X-0 Warlock
	Chiyomaru Kagura and Tessan Hagure
	Mecha: P-10033 Gaits
	Chiyomaru Kagura is the head of the resistance fleet, while Tessan Hagure is his guardian. The mission of the resistance forces is to find and destroy the doomsday weapon created by the Weapon's Brain, G.O.D. Opponent order Order Pilot Mecha 1 Tessan Hagure P-10033 Gaits 2 Gawaine Murdock GP-N1 Guldin 3 Jin Saotome BX-02 Blodia 4 Mary Miyabi FZ-800 F-Killer Bee 5 Santana Laurence BX-04S B-Swordsman 6 Arieta FZ-200 F-Tarantula 7 S.H.A.D.E. UVA-02 Helion 8 Ganglions of Omniscient Disrupter (G.O.D.) X-0 Warlock 9 Mary Miyabi RF-027 R-Jackal
	S.H.A.D.E.
	Mecha: UVA-02 Helion
	S.H.A.D.E. was chosen by Earth Force for their "super soldier" experiments. They promised that he would be the perfect soldier, but they needed to see if they had complete control over him, so they made him kill everyone in his unit and wrote the incident off as an accident. S.H.A.D.E. is now a cyborg and an attack dog for Earth Force. His memories are a little scrambled and he is trying to remember who he was. Opponent order Order Pilot Mecha 1 Ken Saotome P-10033 Gaits 2 Jin Saotome BX-02 Blodia 3 Santana Laurence RF-004 Reptos 4 Mary Miyabi FZ-800 F-Killer Bee 5 Chiyomaru Kagura and Tessan Hagure P-10033 Gaits 6 Bao and Mao FZ-100 Fordy 7 Gawaine Murdock GP-D2 G-Cyclone 8 Ganglions of Omniscient Disrupter (G.O.D.) X-0 Warlock 2 Jin Saotome BX-07R B-Riot
	Princess Devilotte de Deathsatan IX
	Mecha: S-008 Super-8
	Devilotte is the daughter of a dangerous and reputed pirate king. She and her two lackeys, Xavier and Jigokuu Daishi, fly around space looking for people with VAs to steal them and add to her collection. She is not involved with either side of the dispute in the Earth Force events. Opponent order Order Pilot Mecha 1 Deathsatan the Great X-0 Warlock 2 Jin Saotome BX-02 Blodia 3 Arieta FZ-100 Fordy 4 Gawaine Murdock GP-N1 Guldin 5 S.H.A.D.E. UVA-02 Helion 6 Chiyomaru Kagura and Tessan Hagure P-10033 Gaits 7 Mary Miyabi FZ-800 F-Killer Bee 8 Ganglions of Omniscient Disrupter (G.O.D.) X-0 Warlock 9 Gawaine Murdock GP-V4 G-Vice

Unplayable

	Ken Saotome
	Mecha: P-10033 Gaits
	Ken, S.H.A.D.E., and Gawaine once belonged to the same unit in Earth Force, and the three were close. Ken was killed by S.H.A.D.E. one year before the events of the game.
	Ganglions of Omniscient Disrupter (G.O.D.)
	Mecha: X-0 Warlock
	G.O.D. is a massive brain that plans to destroy humanity.
	Deathsatan the Great
	Mecha: X-0 Warlock, G-13EX Zero-Gouki
	Emperor Deathsatan is the King of Heldorado and the Milky Way Express and Devilotte's father.

Mecha

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

A	Any attack button
A1	Light attack
A2	Heavy attack

W	Weapon
B	Boost

There are four main classes of mecha (Blodia, Reptos, Fordy, Guldin). All mecha within the same class have the same body and Giga Crush move but differ in their weapon, arm, and leg attachments.

The VAs have different color schemes depending on whether they are selected by player one or player two.

Blodia

	BX-02 Blodia
	Weapon: Assault Satellite Arms: Power Knuckle Legs: Command Walker
	The BX-02 Blodia is a versatile walker VA with good mobility. It is the main mecha of Jin Saotome. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Gatling Rod A The Blodia blasts a spray of bullets a short distance in front of it using its arm-mounted gun. If performed with  A2 , it dashes a short distance forward while doing this. Full Metal Charge A The Blodia charges diagonally into the air like a comet, which knocks down its opponent on impact. Break Shaft A (close) The Blodia extends two rods from its arm to attack in front of it. If performed with  A2 , the Blodia grabs the opponent with these rods, holds them overhead, and blasts them with its cannon. Needle Press A near downed opponent The Blodia jumps into the air and dives onto its opponent with two spikes. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Stomp + A2  in midair The Blodia dives onto its opponent from above with two spikes. Move list (Command grabs) Name Command Description Arm Ripper A (close) The Blodia grabs and rips its opponent's arm off. Direct Press  A2  (close) The Blodia grabs its opponent and hits them with its blaster, drops the opponent to the floor and blasts them again, then tosses them aside. Move list (Giga Crush and Cyber EX) Name Command Description Giga Crush  A1 + A2  The Blodia emits a sphere of energy and a tall laser beam, which repels nearby opponents. Planet Smasher A The Blodia dashes forward and performs a barrage of strikes, ending with a Full Metal Charge.
	BX-04S B-Swordsman
	Weapon: Multiple Dispenser Arms: Laser Blade Legs: Treads
	The BX-04S B-Swordsman is a tank-like VA that uses a laser sword. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Slay Sword , then hold and release A The B-Swordsman charges its laser sword, then swings it downward. Holding A for longer increases the size and damage of the sword. Photon Splash A The B-Swordsman curls into a spiked cylinder and hovers in the air, then shoots three laser spikes in a spread. The spikes are fired high with  A1  or in the middle with  A2 . This move can be performed in midair. G-Splasher A The B-Swordsman drives into and over its opponent with two spiked treads. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Stomp + A2  in midair The B-Swordsman attacks its opponent from above with a giant drill. E Slicer + A1  while dashing The B-Swordsman extends a chain of spikes from below its body that can hit the opponent multiple times. Vertical Gears  A2  The B-Swordsman leans forward and launches three spiked cylinders on chains into the air. Move list (Giga Crush and Cyber EX) Name Command Description Giga Crush  A1 + A2  The B-Swordsman emits a sphere of energy and a tall laser beam, which repels nearby opponents. Crescent Tornado A The B-Swordsman swipes a large laser sword two times, then charges forward with a final swipe.
	BX-07R B-Riot
	Weapon: Vulcan Cannon Arms: Rocket Arm Legs: Turbo Jets
	The BX-07R B-Riot has an oversized fist for punching and jets for exceptional air mobility. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Dyna Blow A The B-Riot dashes forward with a rocket-boosted punch. This move can be performed in midair. Death Bolt A The B-Riot hovers in the air and blasts the ground with its thruster exhaust, covering the ground in an energy discharge. Riot Strike A The B-Riot drills into the ground, then drills back out a short distance ahead with a rising attack. This move can be performed in midair. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Stomp + A2  in midair The B-Riot shoots its thrusters downward. Move list (Command grabs) Name Command Description Arm Ripper A (close) The B-Riot grabs and rips its opponent's arm off. Shining Arm A The B-Riot reaches in front of it with a large hand that does explosive damage on contact. If performed with  A2 , it grabs the opponent and infuses it with heat before releasing them in an explosion. Move list (Giga Crush and Cyber EX) Name Command Description Giga Crush  A1 + A2  The B-Riot emits a sphere of energy and a tall laser beam, which repels nearby opponents. Graviton Field A The B-Riot hovers high in the air and moves forward while emitting a large, ball-shaped graviton field from its thrusters.

Reptos

	RF-004 Reptos
	Weapon: Laser Cannon Arms: Power Knuckle Legs: Command Walker
	The RF-004 Reptos is a walker VA that uses energy and laser attacks. It is the main mecha of Santana Laurence. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Violent Wind A The Reptos charges forward while spraying bursts of energy from its arms. If performed with  A2 , it charges a second time, back the direction from which it came. Risky Nail A The Reptos extends a long-distance rod from its arm to attack in front of it. If performed with  A2 , the attack knocks opponents over. Satellite Force A The Reptos scans a laser forward, then fires a bombardment of three lasers at the ground directly in front of it with  A1  or far away from it with  A2 . Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Stomp + A2  in midair The Reptos attacks downward with drills in its knees. Move list (Command grabs) Name Command Description Arm Ripper A (close) The Reptos grabs and rips its opponent's arm off. Fatality Dunk A (close) The Reptos grabs its opponent, flies into the air with them, then throws them into the ground. Move list (Giga Crush and Cyber EX) Name Command Description Giga Crush  A1 + A2  The Reptos calls down two and then four vertical energy beams around it, which repels nearby opponents. Full Verniern Hurricane A The Reptos charges back and forth four times while spraying bursts of energy from its arms, then summons four large blasts of light that cover the screen.
	RF-009 R-Lightning
	Weapon: Spread Missile Arms: Chain Spark Legs: Treads
	The RF-009 R-Lightning is a tank-like VA with lightning attacks that momentarily stun opponents. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Sparkle Laser A The R-Lightning shoots a long burst of lightning in front of it with  A1  or diagonally upward with  A2 . The lightning momentarily stuns opponents. Rolling Gear Hold for 2 seconds, then +A The R-Lightning rolls into a spiked cylinder, then moves forward while launching into the air and bouncing on the ground. It launches higher into the air with  A2 . This move can be performed in midair. Thunder Rain A The R-Lightning shoots a lightning blast into the air and surrounds itself in a cone of lightning, which knocks down opponents on impact. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Stomp + A2  in midair The R-Lightning attacks its opponent from above with a giant drill. Vertical Gears  A2  The R-Lightning leans forward and launches three spiked cylinders on chains into the air. Move list (Command grabs) Name Command Description Arm Ripper A (close) The R-Lightning grabs and rips its opponent's arm off. Move list (Giga Crush and Cyber EX) Name Command Description Giga Crush  A1 + A2  The R-Lightning calls down two and then four vertical energy beams around it, which repels nearby opponents. Thunder Shaking A The R-Lightning generates a large energy ball, then hurls it across the screen at its opponent. If it connects, it blasts the opponent with lightning.
	RF-027 R-Jackal
	Weapon: Assault Satellite Arms: Heat Rod Legs: Insectroid
	The RF-027 R-Jackal is an aggressive VA that fights using a whip. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Dizzy Boomerang A The R-Jackal hops forward while rotating its legs in a circle. It hops higher with  A2 . This move can be performed in midair. Jackal Stamp Hold for 2 seconds, then +A The R-Jackal leaps forward, then lands on its opponent and stomps them repeatedly. It leaps higher with  A2 . Low Laser Screen W The R-Jackal uses its drone to shoot a sweeping laser across the screen from high to low, in the lower half of the screen. High Laser Screen W The R-Jackal uses its drone to shoot a sweeping laser across the screen from high to low, in the upper half of the screen. Whip Sting AAAAA The R-Jackal swings its whip rapidly in front it, causing the whip to glow with energy. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Stomp + A2  in midair The R-Jackal stomps its opponent from above. Move list (Command grabs) Name Command Description Heat Grapple A (close) The R-Jackal swings a whip in front of it that grabs and strangles its opponent. It throws the whip directly in front of it with  A1  or diagonally upward with  A2 . Move list (Giga Crush and Cyber EX) Name Command Description Giga Crush  A1 + A2  The R-Jackal calls down two and then four vertical energy beams around it, which repels nearby opponents. Assault Bits A The R-Jackal whips rapidly in front of it while its drone shoots lasers at the opponent.

Fordy

	FZ-100 Fordy
	Weapon: Homing Missile Arms: Power Knuckle Legs: Command Walker
	The FZ-100 Fordy is a small and fast VA armed with homing missiles. It is the main mecha of Arieta. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Iron Nail A The Fordy stabs forward with a long rod, which knocks opponents over on impact. Surprise Blade A The Fordy spins diagonally upward in a circle. It spins higher with  A2 . Dual Homing Missile W The Fordy fires two volleys of homing missiles that seek the opponent. This move can be performed in midair. Fordy Beat  A1  W  A2  or  A1   A2  W The Fordy performs multiple flaming uppercuts. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Stomp + A2  in midair The Fordy performs a body press. Move list (Command grabs) Name Command Description Arm Ripper A (close) The Fordy grabs and rips its opponent's arm off. Spiral Anchor Hold for 2 seconds, then +A (close) The Fordy attacks in front of it with two spikes on chains. If using  A1 , the chains are short, and they hold the opponent in place while the Fordy attacks with a drill. If using  A2 , the chains are longer and only push the opponent back unless the opponent is hit by the spikes when the chains are fully extended. In this case, the opponent is held in place while the Fordy does a spin attack. Move list (Giga Crush and Cyber EX) Name Command Description Giga Crush  A1 + A2  The Fordy calls down an energy beam that surrounds it in a cone of plasma, which repels nearby opponents. Nebula Stream A The Fordy does multiple successive spin attacks.
	FZ-200 F-Tarantula
	Weapon: Thousand Missile Arms: Force Claw Legs: Insectroid
	The FZ-200 F-Tarantula (misromanized as "Talantura" in the game) fights with a large claw and its spinning legs. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Rising Tornado (Forward) A The F-Tarantula rises into the air while spinning its legs like chopping blades. It rises higher with  A2 . Rising Tornado (Backward) A The F-Tarantula jumps into the air, then spins its legs like chopping blades, falling diagonally downward with  A1  or flying straight across the screen with  A2 . Tarantula Stamp Hold for 2 seconds, then +A The F-Tarantula leaps forward, then lands on its opponent and stomps them repeatedly. It leaps higher with  A2 . Powered Wrecker A or A in midair The F-Tarantula grabs its opponent and slams them repeatedly into the ground. It grabs directly in front of it with  A1 , diagonally upward with  A2  while on the ground, or diagonally downward with  A2  while in midair. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Stomp + A2  in midair The F-Tarantula stomps its opponent with spikes on its legs. Move list (Command grabs) Name Command Description Arm Ripper A (close) The F-Tarantula grabs and rips its opponent's arm off. Move list (Giga Crush and Cyber EX) Name Command Description Giga Crush  A1 + A2  The F-Tarantula calls down an energy beam that surrounds it in a cone of plasma, which repels nearby opponents. Falling Destroy A (close) The F-Tarantula leaps forward, grabs its opponent, then flies into the air and drives the opponent into the ground.
	FZ-800 F-Killer Bee
	Weapon: Mine Shooter Arms: Laser Blade Legs: Turbo Jets
	The FZ-800 F-Killer Bee has high mobility but low defense. Its code name is a reference to the character Cammy from the Street Fighter series. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Killer Screw α A or A in midair The F-Killer Bee transforms into a giant drill. It charges forward with  A1 , diagonally upward with  A2  while on the ground, or diagonally downward with  A2  while in midair. It can follow up with a second drill attack by holding any direction and A. Killer Screw β A The F-Killer Bee drills into the ground, then drills back out a short distance ahead with a rising attack. Killer Sword , then hold and release A The F-Killer Bee charges its laser sword, then swings it downward. Holding A for longer increases the size and damage of the sword. Killer Eye Hold for 2 seconds, then +A The F-Killer Bee shoots laser beams from its eye across the screen. It shoots a single beam with  A1  and three beams in quick succession with  A2 . Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Stomp + A2  in midair The F-Killer Bee shoots its thrusters downward. Move list (Giga Crush and Cyber EX) Name Command Description Giga Crush  A1 + A2  The F-Killer Bee calls down an energy beam that surrounds it in a cone of plasma, which repels nearby opponents. Delta Blast A The F-Killer Bee shoots three large lasers forward.

Guldin

	GP-N1 Guldin
	Weapon: Flame Thrower Arms: Power Knuckle Legs: Command Walker
	The GP-N1 Guldin fights with a short-ranged flamethrower and its large arms. It is the main mecha of Gawaine Murdock. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Gul Lariat A The Guldin extends its arms and swings them around itself. Sky Gul Lariat A The Guldin extends its arms and swings them around itself while launching into the air. Gul Wheel A The Guldin raises its body on struts, then spins its treads around in a circle like kicking legs. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Stomp + A2  in midair The Guldin falls on top of its opponent. Move list (Command grabs) Name Command Description Arm Ripper A (close) The Guldin grabs and rips its opponent's arm off. Move list (Giga Crush and Cyber EX) Name Command Description Giga Crush  A1 + A2  The Guldin bursts in a cluster of explosions and a ring of fire, which repels nearby opponents. Gul Burning A The Guldin shoots multiple bursts of fire from its flamethrower.
	GP-V4 G-Vice
	Weapon: Homing Missile Arms: Force Claw Legs: Treads
	The GP-V4 G-Vice is a tank-like VA that excels at grappling techniques. It is the main mecha of Bao and Mao. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description E-Pressure A The G-Vice drives into and over its opponent with two spiked treads. If performed with  A2 , it drives back in the direction from which it came as well. Dual Homing Missile W The G-Vice fires two volleys of homing missiles that seek the opponent. This move can be performed in midair. Vertical Gears  A2  The G-Vice leans forward and launches three spiked cylinders on chains into the air. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Stomp + A2  in midair The G-Vice attacks its opponent from above with a giant drill. Move list (Command grabs) Name Command Description Arm Ripper A (close) The G-Vice grabs and rips its opponent's arm off. Body Scrap A (close) The G-Vice grabs its opponent, then slams them against its shoulder. This move can be performed in midair. Capture Device A The G-Vice grabs its opponent and slams them repeatedly into the ground. It grabs directly in front of it with  A1 , diagonally upward with  A2  while on the ground, or diagonally downward with  A2  while in midair. Capture Device (Forward) A The G-Vice drives forward and performs its Capture Device ability. Move list (Giga Crush and Cyber EX) Name Command Description Giga Crush  A1 + A2  The G-Vice bursts in a cluster of explosions and a ring of fire, which repels nearby opponents. G-Typhoon A (close) The G-Vice grabs its opponent and jumps into the air while swinging its arm around in circles, slamming its opponent into the ground twice.
	GP-D2 G-Cyclone
	Weapon: Mine Shooter Arms: Death Drill Legs: Insectroid
	The GP-D2 G-Cyclone fights with an arm-mounted drill and bombs. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Drill Cannon , then hold and release A The G-Cyclone shoots a drill straight ahead with  A1 , diagonally upward with  A2  while on the ground, or diagonally downward with  A2  while in midair. This move can be performed in midair. Cyclone Stamp Hold for 2 seconds, then +A The G-Cyclone leaps forward, then lands on its opponent and stomps them repeatedly. It leaps higher with  A2 . D3 Bomb (Near) W The G-Cyclone shoots a bomb in front of it that explodes in a pillar of flame. D3 Bomb (Far) W The G-Cyclone shoots a bomb across the screen that explodes in a pillar of flame. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Stomp + A2  in midair The G-Cyclone stomps its opponent with spikes on its legs. Long Anchor Drop  A1 + A2  in midair The G-Cyclone shoots its anchor a long distance diagonally downward. Move list (Giga Crush and Cyber EX) Name Command Description Giga Crush  A1 + A2  The G-Cyclone bursts in a cluster of explosions and a ring of fire, which repels nearby opponents. Final Death Drill A The G-Cyclone thrusts a long drill forward.

Special

These mecha appeared only as unplayable special opponents in the original arcade game, but they are playable in the console versions. They have unique components and Giga Crush moves.

	S-008 Super-8
	Weapon: Laser Cannon Arms: Scissor Hand Legs: Tentacles
	The S-008 Super-8 is an eight-armed mecha in the shape of an octopus that was designed for underwater use. Princess Devilotte exclusively uses the Super-8 in the Arcade Mode. The Super-8 has unlimited special weapon use and cannot lose its arm. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Octopus Jr. A The Super-8 shoots a low arm across the screen. Devil χ  A1  The Super-8 sweeps the opponent with a large spiked ball at the end of an arm. Final ο  A2  The Super-8 chops down with a large axe on the end of an arm. Super γ W The Super-8 shoots a large ray gun in front of it, which travels part of width of the screen. Hell Δ1 W The Super-8 shoots two lasers downward. Hell Δ2 W The Super-8 shoots two crossed lasers, one at an upward diagonal angle and one at a downward diagonal angle. Hell Δ3 W The Super-8 shoots two lasers in a spread above itself. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Stomp + A2  in midair The Super-8 stomps its opponent from above with the spikes at the end of its arms. Move list (Command grabs) Name Command Description Red Ω A (close) The Super-8 extends an arm with a large magnet. If the end of the arm connects with the opponent, it grabs the opponent and slams them against the ground. Otherwise, the arm simply whacks the opponent. Move list (Giga Crush and Cyber EX) Name Command Description Giga Crush  A1 + A2  The Super-8 fires a sweeping laser beam in a circle around it on the ground, which repels nearby opponents. Deathsatan ∑ A The Super-8 drops a volley of large bombs on the ground in front of it. If the opponent touches one bomb, all of them are set off in sequence.
	P-10033 Gaits
	Weapon: Missile Phalanx Arms: Power Knuckle Legs: Command Walker
	The P-10033 Gaits is a walker VA that attacks using punches and energy balls. Chiyomaru Kagura and Tessan Hagure exclusively use the Gaits in the Arcade Mode. It is also used by Ken Saotome when he is fought in the Arcade Mode. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Ikki Tousen A The Gaits throws an energy ball in a low arc across the screen. This move can be performed in midair. Mondou Muyou A The Gaits boosts upward with a rising uppercut. Shogyou Mujou (Behind) Hold for 2 seconds, then +A The Gaits warps in front of its opponent. This move can be performed in midair. Shogyou Mujou (Front) Hold for 2 seconds, then +A The Gaits warps behind its opponent. This move can be performed in midair. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Stomp + A2  in midair The Gaits stomps its opponent from above. Move list (Command grabs) Name Command Description Arm Ripper A (close) The Gaits grabs and rips its opponent's arm off. Ichimou Dajin A The Gaits grabs its opponent, charges a large energy ball, then detonates it. Move list (Giga Crush and Cyber EX) Name Command Description Giga Crush  A1 + A2  The Gaits spreads its arms and shoots two columns of energy out from it, which repels nearby opponents. Kuuzen Zetsugo A The Gaits performs three rising uppercuts, each rising higher than the last.
	UVA-02 Helion
	Weapon: Beam Cannon Arms: Power Knuckle Legs: Power Claw
	The UVA-02 Helion is a bird-like VA with several devastating air-to-ground attacks. S.H.A.D.E. exclusively uses the Gaits in the Arcade Mode. The Helion has unlimited special weapon use and cannot lose its arm. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Gott Kugel A The Helion drops a large bomb on the ground. It drops the bomb near with  A1  and far with  A2 . Himmel Fangen A in midair The Helion swoops its opponent from the sky like a bird of prey. Flügel Bogen A The Helion swipes downward with a large energy sword, which knocks down opponents on impact. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Stomp + A2  in midair The Helion stomps its opponent from above. Move list (Giga Crush and Cyber EX) Name Command Description Giga Crush  A1 + A2  The Helion hovers in the air and rotates its wings in circles like a spinning blade, which repels nearby opponents. Schlachtfeld Qual A The Helion pounces at its opponent and performs a multistrike combination attack.
	X-0 Warlock
	Weapon: Vulcan Cannon Arms: Force Claw Legs: Command Walker
	The X-0 Warlock is a powerful walker VA with numerous attacks having high damage and long range. The Warlock is used by G.O.D. and Deathsatan when they are fought in the Arcade Mode. The Warlock has unlimited special weapon use and cannot lose its arm. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Forbidden Force Hold for 2 seconds, then +A The Warlock throws a large ring of energy balls across the screen. This move can be performed in midair. Only one projectile can be out at a time. Ascension Black W The Warlock fires a blaster diagonally downward and raises it slightly as it is firing. Imitation α B B The Warlock splits into two mirror images that move in unison. The duplicate cannot take damage but can damage the opponent. This move lasts for a limited duration. Imitation β  A1   A2   A1  The Warlock splits into two mirror images that move in unison. The duplicate can neither take damage nor damage the opponent. This move lasts for a limited duration. Move list (Command grabs) Name Command Description Sacred Stare A The Warlock extends the blade in its arm in front of it. If the end of the arm connects with the opponent, it grabs the opponent and squeezes their arm. Otherwise, the arm simply whacks the opponent. Energy Drain D-Pad in a 360° rotation, then A (close) The Warlock grabs its opponent and drains their health while replenishing its own. Move list (Giga Crush and Cyber EX) Name Command Description Giga Crush  A1 + A2  The Warlock hovers and generates plasma balls that spiral around it, which repels nearby opponents. Final Sacrifice A The Warlock generates a large ring of plasma balls that spin around multiple times before shooting off. This move can be performed in midair.

Hidden

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G-13EX Zero-Gouki

The G-13EX Zero-Gouki is a hidden mecha that resembles Gouki from the Street Fighter series. The Zero-Gouki has unlimited special weapon use and cannot lose its arm. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Gou Hadouken A The Zero-Gouki shoots a fireball from its palms across the screen, which knocks down the opponent on impact. Shakunetsu Hadouken A The Zero-Gouki fires a long laser from its palms that hits multiple times. Zankuu Hadouken A in midair The Zero-Gouki shoots a barrage of small fireballs diagonally downward from midair. Gou Shouryuuken  A2  The Zero-Gouki performs a rising uppercut, knocking down the opponent on impact. Tatsumaki Zankuukyaku  A2  The Zero-Gouki spins around an axis with its leg extended, which can hit multiple times and knock over the opponent. This move can be performed in midair. Move list (Giga Crush and Cyber EX) Name Command Description Giga Crush  A1 + A2  The Zero-Gouki turns to face the player and swings its arms out, causing an explosion forming the kanji 滅 (destruction), which repels nearby opponents. Messatsu Gou Hadou A The Zero-Gouki fires a tall laser that can hit its opponent multiple times. Messatsu Gou Shouryuu A The Zero-Gouki performs a series of low Gou Shouryuukens while moving across the screen, culminating in a high Gou Shouryuuken. Tenma Gou Zankuu W in midair The Zero-Gouki shoots a barrage of drills diagonally downward from midair. Messatsu Gou Rasen W The Zero-Gouki hovers in place and spins around an axis with its leg extended, which can hit multiple times and knock over the opponent. Shun Goku Satsu  A1   A1  W B The Zero-Gouki glides to its opponent, then performs a series of attacks, ending with a Gou Shouryuuken.

Stages

Stages are chosen for storyline purposes in the single-player mode. Players can choose any stage in the two-player mode.

Airport

Volcano

Secret H.Q.

Megalopolis

Machine Arena

Power Station

Colonial Satellite

Underwater

Space Fleet

Doomsday Weapon

Production credits

Arcade Staff

• Game Designer: Shochan, Tobanjan, Tequila Saddy, Jun Keiba, Mucchi, T.Nakae [DAIchan], 12BW1B
• Programmer: Kid, Stefano Komorini with T, Shaver, Hiroshi Nakagawa, Dress, Garamon, Mr. Kato
• Object Designer: Atta Kutta, Eiji, N.Fujisawa, Vanira, Y.Maruno, Yoshino, K‒Tokunaga, You‒Ten‒Kozow, Urabe Yakkyoku 8, N.Fukuda, H.Shibaki, Hiroshi Shibata, Shisui, Yorio, Takep, Gappa, E.Murabayashi, Heno Heno, Yuki
• Scroll Designer: Fukumoyan, Nissui, Kisabon, Iwai, Go, May, Hiroko.N, Kichinosuke, Kazu, Akiko.O, Saru, Kuwatch, Sm, Tabu, Mago, Mr. Holland
• Sound Design: T.Kawakami "T.K,NY", Moe.T
• Sound Compose: Anarchy "Takapon", Akari.K ‒Lemon‒, Kda Mto, Super 8 Iwami
• Producer: Iyono Pon
• Special Thanks: N.Funamizu [Poo] and Capcom All Staff

Consumer Staff

• Planner: Yasuyuki Saga, Haruo Murata
• Programmer: Masatugu Shinohara, Kanekon, Kazuhiro Komori, Mikio Kagawa, Kato Kato
• Character Designer: Kinu Nishimura
• Object Designer: Hideaki Katagiri, Patriot Yamazou, Chie‒Fujimo, You.Ten Nakano, Sayuri Shintani 466, Y.Maruno, K.Tokugawa, Mimura Kenji 8, Naoki Fukuda, Hiroaki Yoshino
• Scroll Designer: Ryutaro's Mama, Takkeman, Kiyoyuki Suito, Nissui Asae, Ojiji, Takky, Nuke, Hiro
• Sound ‒MA‒: T.Kawakami "T.K,NY"
• Sound Design: Shinji Amagishi, toshio KAJINO, Nariyuki Nobuyama
• Supervisor: Shochan
• Producer: Hyper Mickey
• Special Thanks: Tomohiko Saitou, Kobarn, S‒Hama, Koji Oda, Hirokazu Fujisaki, and Capcom All Staff

Thank You For Playing!

• Produced by: Capcom

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Promotional material

Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1997-10: "1997-10 (1997-04-04)" (1997-03-21)

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