Battle Arena Toshinden 2
by Tamsoft Released 1 Nov 1995 1 views
Quick facts
- Developer
- Tamsoft
- Publisher
- Takara, Microsoft, THQ, Playmates Interactive Entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Capcom
- Released
- 1 Nov 1995
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Game modes
- Multiplayer, Single player, Split screen
- Age rating
- ESRB: T
6.1/10
Our verdict
Toshinden 2 is mainly for fans of the original.
Battle Arena Toshinden 2 is Tamsoft’s 1995 sequel, released in arcades, on the PlayStation and on Windows in 1998.
Gameplay
The game builds on the original:
- Overdrive gauge: A new meter for powerful moves.
- Combos: A simple combo system.
- Faster play: Quicker than the original.
- New fighters: Including Chaos and Tracy.
Critics felt it improved little on the original.
Verdict
Battle Arena Toshinden 2 is a decent but unremarkable sequel. Reviews were mixed, and the series was quickly overtaken by its rivals.
The Good
- Faster combat
- New fighters
- Overdrive gauge
The Bad
- Little improvement
- Shallow
- Overshadowed by rivals