Pocket Fighter
About the Game
Pocket Fighter is a single-player and multiplayer 2D fighting game. It features characters from Capcom’s major series, such as Street Fighter and Darkstalkers , reimagined in super-deformed chibi style. There is no overarching story tying the roster together, but each fighter has short humorous cutscenes and rival interactions that parody their parent franchises. Players step into the role of one of these pint-sized brawlers and fight through a series of matches filled with slapstick comedy and exaggerated transformations.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Combat uses simplified controls compared to traditional fighting games. Instead of complex inputs, most attacks are mapped to straightforward button presses, making the game accessible to casual players. These transformations briefly dress characters in outfits drawn from other Capcom games before delivering their next strike, emphasizing the parody style. When a character is struck, gems spill out onto the stage, which can then be picked up by either player. Each color corresponds to a different attack type - red for punches, blue for kicks, and yellow for special moves.
Standout Features
- Standard punches and kicks can be chained into combo strings, which often trigger comedic costume changes or visual gags.
- The gem system introduces a layer of strategy, as managing offense and defense directly impacts a character’s move set during the match.
- Characters also have unique “Flash Combo” sequences, which are extended chains that automatically launch when players perform a specific input, often accompanied by elaborate costume gags.
- The single-player arcade mode pits a character against a ladder of opponents, ending with a short comical ending sequence.
- Versus mode allows competitive matches between two players.
- Additional features such as training options and survival challenges appear in certain ports.
- Super moves and special abilities play a large role.
- Each character retains signature attacks from their original series, though presented in exaggerated fashion.
Modes & Ways to Play
The game includes multiple modes.
Player support includes 1-2 Players.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Pocket Fighter | Sony PlayStation 1 | PS1.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | QSound Labs, Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Published by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Capcom Entertainment, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | QSound Labs, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | QSound Labs, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | Japan; PlayStation the Best for Family release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | Japan; PlayStation the Best for Family release | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | QSound Labs, Inc. | Japan; PlayStation the Best for Family release | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Analog Controller | PlayStation | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Vibration | PlayStation | MobyGames |
| Number of Players Supported | 1-2 Players | PlayStation | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Fighting | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Playstation 2 | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Capcom | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Teen | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1-2 Players | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Capcom | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Fighting | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | PAL Playstation 2 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-11 | Japan | MobyGames |
| 1998-07-01 | United States | MobyGames |
| 1998-11 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2000-02-24 | Japan; PlayStation the Best for Family release | MobyGames |
| 1998-01-01 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 1998-01-01 | North America | PriceCharting |
| January 1, 1998 | North America | PriceCharting |
| January 1, 1998 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN-13 | 4976219254748 | Japan | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLPS-01360 | Japan | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1822 | Japan | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLUS-00653 | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 013388210336 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00004SPRC | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1822 | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-01378 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5028587082054 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1044333485 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4976219454063 | Japan; PlayStation the Best for Family release | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLPS-91191 | Japan; PlayStation the Best for Family release | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1822 | Japan; PlayStation the Best for Family release | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00005OULC | Japan; PlayStation the Best for Family release | MobyGames |
| upc | 013388210336 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B00004SPRC | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 1822 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 4976219254748 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| ean | 4976219254748 | Japan | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
