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Power Instinct

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Also known as
Gōketsuji Ichizoku 豪血寺一族

Choose a fighter and battle rivals in a one-on-one tournament using unique moves and special attacks.

Power Instinct (Gōketsuji Ichizoku) was originally released in arcades in 1993. The Super Nintendo (SNES) version was released in 1994.


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About Power Instinct

Power Instinct is a 2D fighting game where players engage in one-on-one combat, selecting from a roster of distinct fighters. The gameplay involves using a character's specific moves to overcome a series of opponents, relying on player reflexes.

The narrative context involves the Gouketsuji clan, which holds a global fighting tournament every five years to determine its ruling family. Players participate in this contest. The available modes include single-player progression, two-player versus matches, and additional options like practice, time attack, and life attack for varied play.

Character selection includes eight main fighters and one boss character. The structure and mechanics place it within the genre established by titles like Street Fighter 2.

Power Instinct Screenshots

12 images
Title screen
Options
Choose a fighter.
World map
Matchup screen
Round 1
Kneeing an opponent.
Opponent is in a daze.
Winner
Points being tallied.
The winner is still looking for a fight.
A new challenger offers to fight.