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Bloody Roar 2, which was subtitled either Bringer of the New Age or The New Breed depending on which localization you are talking about, is an arcade 3D fighting game that was also ported to the PlayStation. The arcade version was released in 1998 and the PlayStation version followed a year later in 1999. As is obvious from the title, it was the sequel to Bloody Roar.

As far as fighting games go, I think Bloody Roar 2 would qualify as above average. It got mixed but mostly positive reviews at the time it was released. It was a modest improvement over the original, had excellent graphics and looked quite good on the PlayStation, and had a complex fighting system. Sound and music weren’t quite as good but weren’t terrible either. Above all, it had at least a modicum of originality. In terms of play style, in most closely resembles games like Tekken and Fighting Vipers.

Bloody Roar 2: The New Breed (as it is called in the U.S.) features a total of eleven playable characters. Each character has a unique beast forms with moves and special moves that match that beast. These creatures are called “zoanthropes” and the plot of the game involves a supposed zoanthrope terrorist organization. However, things aren’t quite as they seem and the supposed Zoanthrope Liberation Front is really organized by others. Initially, you fight as a human but when a special meter fills up you are able to transform into a beast, increasing the number of moves at your disposal.

For fighting game fans, this one is at least worth trying. However, other than the original arcade and PlayStation versions, I don’t think there have been any other releases. If you want to try it, you’ll have to track down an original PlayStation copy (or arcade machine if you prefer though that’s probably harder) or be content with using emulation.