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Deadly Moves

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Also known as
Power Athlete Power Moves パワーアスリート

Control one fighter in a global martial arts journey, mastering moves to prove your skill in 2D combat with vertical movement.

Deadly Moves (Power Athlete in Japan) was released for the Sega Genesis in 1992. The original arcade version was also released in 1992, making the Genesis port a same-year release.


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Released
1992
Genre
Perspective
Side view
Visual
2D scrolling
Size
556.77 KB
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About Deadly Moves

Deadly Moves is a fighting game where players assume the role of Joe, a young American fighter on a global journey to prove his skill. His quest involves seeking out various martial arts teachers and facing other combatants, with the narrative framing his progression as increasingly challenging.

The combat system operates as a standard 2D fighter, incorporating punches, kicks, and jumps. A notable mechanical distinction is the ability for characters to move vertically during bouts, introducing a spatial layer beyond purely lateral movement.

In single-player mode, the experience is focused exclusively on Joe's storyline. The two-player versus mode offers greater flexibility, allowing selection from a roster of seven fighters and a choice of arena.

Deadly Moves Screenshots

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Title screen
Title screen and main menu (Japanese version)
Story
Intro
Two player mode: character select
One player mode: opponent select
What a nice girl... say, do you have time after the battle?
Sea scenery
Japanese temple level
Looks like a victory to me...
Getting bonus points
Chinese stage