Capcom's most neglected franchise! - Power Stone

On this episode of Flophouse Plays, I get hype but also simultaneously sad that Power Stone hasn't seen a release in 14 years!
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[@fightinggames4ever976]

Power Stone was good enough to have animated series and Capcom buried the franchise.

[@dnmstarsi]

I guess neither were very successful...

[@Beautifulconnyxime]

They fucking shot the franchise

[@WallsEryx]

The anime wasn't very good, to be honest

[@Grinnar]

@@CosmicG777 so they have something in common with Konami.

[@dnmstarsi]

@@CosmicG777 More like they lost how to handle it. Even when they have understandable points.

[@SAPProd]

Even as a die hard Darkstalkers fan, I will admit Power Stone and Dino Crisis are way more neglected and need a remake/revival now more than ever.

[@trymv1578]

Regina at least cameos in other stuff (or her likeness) like Namco x Capcom. Power Stone had like one background cameo and that was Falcon back in Capcom vs SNK 2.

[@EmperorOfChaos]

Rival Schools as well. They put Akira in Street Fighter V but the franchise is dead unless they make her a regular in Street Fighter like they did with Poison from Final Fight.

[@Hozay1234]

I freaking loved this game. Powerstone is one of the best brawlers, loved them on the Dreamcast

[@obscuremix8198]

I respect your truth, Capcom has so many amazing properties that do nothing but collect dust. It should be considered a criminal offence to humanity. I’m looking at you too Sega.

[@Jidcruz1]

Well they did approve the release of Streets of Rage 4 but I hope its success would make SEGA at least make more out of their forgotten franchises like Golden Axe, Altered Beast, and maybe even Shinobi.

[@custom-r]

I'd put Nintendo in that pile too.

[@Jidcruz1]

@@custom-r Shiet I still miss playing Drill Dozer, I Love that Game i. the GBA and its made by GameFreak (Makers of Pokemon) as well

[@johndewberryiii9925]

@@Jidcruz1 I was just playing drill dozer last week. That and dragon all advanced adventure are my favs

[@SwagMaster824]

I think you mean Konami with how they’re handling Castlevania now SMH

[@mr.checkyourself4672]

I'm surprise not a single Power Stone character was in Marvel vs Capcom Infinite.

[@gaintrobotsrulez]

Mr. Check Yourself BUT THEY HAD POWER STONE, A MAIN PLOT POINT

[@myworld4576]

@@williamcolon4070 You mean Red Earth?

[@EvilTediz597]

Massive MASSIVE missed opportunity. You have a game where the Marvel universe crosses over with the Capcom universe, and from the Marvel side there's these six gems that allow characters to power up in-game - gee, I wonder if there's something in the Capcom universe that follows a similar concept. The infinity gems and power stones could've been a fusion of counterparts. Power Stone really is the most neglected franchise.

[@miket7869]

at least we got....firebrand...:|

[@creativemind3933]

MVC Infinite is a flop anyway I remember reading forums and fans was wondering why no Power Stone characters infinite when the story plot itself is about the Infinity Gems a Power Stone character would have fit the story considering the Power Stones could have been one with the Infinity Gems but Crapcom not smart like we are.

[@nosidezero]

We need Power Stone and Rival Schools to make a return

[@baskogitlog7276]

rival school is one the most underrated fighting game. i miss shoma

[@veemon]

Yes!!

[@swaggsavage313]

I hope you're satisfied now

[@nosidezero]

@@swaggsavage313 You have no idea

[@lDeathAngelx]

Your wish has been granted

[@RaccoonPunter]

Falcon being a collectible playing card thing in MVC3 was a massive slap in the face.

[@greenshinobi9115]

I like Power Stone 2 more than 1, but they're both two of my all time favorite games, and I definitely agree that they need a rerelease with online play. It really is depressing how long the Power Stone series has been neglected at this point.

[@altfbroadcast5351]

Power Stone is one of my most memorable childhood games and it's upsetting how much love it doesn't get.

[@-TPLT]

Matt's right. I'm gonna hear Power Stone phrases like "OH NOOOOOO" in my head for the rest of the day after this video.

[@mraaronhd]

How to describe Power Stone: “It’s like Smash Bros., except in 3D! “

[@HerculesMays]

Honestly, plop down a Dreamcast with Power Stone with friends who have never heard of it, and they'll have a surprisingly fun time with it...certainly helps that it's not too different from Smash Bros.

[@SonofaBooth]

YES! THANK YOU FOR THIS MATT!! Title is spot on. A sequel and a HD Collection based off of this special franchise is DEFINITELY long overdue!

[@thebfg836]

That powerstone anime/peanuts line made me spit out my soda. Thanks Matt! Lol

[@1Ksheffi]

I'm serious, if Capcom does a ground up reboot of Power Stone, I'm totally down. It was such a fun game back in the day.

[@itsthesteve]

"Power Stone Waahhh!" Is still one of my favorite in game lines.

[@PokeSparkz]

I’ll never forget I went to a friends after school and that was the first time I played power stone on the dream cast. We spent hours on it and later that night I begged my mom for the game. The next day she surprised me with my own copy. Life on the Dreamcast was complete! I spent so much time on this game. It’ll always hold a spot in my gaming top 10

[@kevinmitnick1913]

for sure. my friends and I played PS/PS2 for hours and hours. "loser passes the controller" rule. I see ppl playing them online now w/ something called parsec.

[@Cleanframe]

Rival Schools is in the same exact situation

[@YoshiONE2ONE]

Wang-Tang is one of my most favorite video game characters ever designed, and its absolutely criminal that he's only been in two fairly obscure games. Seriously, if they ported the PSP collection to modern systems, people would EAT IT UP

[@MrSpecialone0848]

Probably my favorite game from the Dreamcast. This is the type of game I’d be all for if they decided to remake/remaster. Glad you gave it some much needed credit and attention.

[@latenightgaming5057]

One of the best brawlers of all time 🙌🏾

[@IamMarkSmith]

“Tech Romancer” for Dreamcast. Capcom’s other sleeper hit fighting game.

[@Onlyonedch]

Thank you

[@JetWolfEX]

It's tempting to buy a Dreamcast just for that game. and with Cannon Spike and Power stone 2 it would be worth it.

[@IamMarkSmith]

@@JetWolfEX Those games are more expensive than the console itself. They are worth it though. Superb games.

[@johndewberryiii9925]

I still haven’t played this one but I’m gonna check it out

[@luisdc5353]

I’m only a minute in but I think you forget the Power Stone cartoon/anime. Easily the best Capcom TV show. EASYLIKE REDACTED. You saw the rock and it’s definitely a Power Stone

[@1wiz1]

Rouge is Shantae before Shantae become a thing !

[@xzeroXL]

Power Stone: has a sequel, has an anime, has a 2006 PSP port for both games Gotcha Force, tech romancer, adventure quiz, battle circuit, beat down, God hand, Maximo, p.n.03, plasma sword, red Earth, chaos legion: barely a fucking mention that they were games that existed and did indeed release. I'm not downplaying powerstone being neglected, but it sure as hell ain't the most neglected.

[@DelzaArmy]

There are Red Earth costumes in SFV and, while Tessa was playable in SVC Chaos and Hauser, Hydron, Leo and Kenji were playable in Capcom Fighting Evolution.

[@immortaldeathgod3941]

This look like a combination of a lot of early 2000’s anime and smash Bros and like One Piece Grand adventure.

[@Sketchzombie]

you had me at "wangiest of the tangiest" lol, but yes this is a future wha happened episode im sure of it.

[@Pryexel]

The realization that Banjo-Kazooie and Power Stone use the same font.

[@coffeeCollie]

Power Stone 2 next, Matt!

[@EvT91]

WangTang the player: goes Super Saiyan WangTang the CPU: goes Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan (I will never not hate that name, so glad it's Super Saiyan Blue in the show)

[@TheVGamerX]

I didn't grow up with the series, I grew up with two clones, Shrek Super Slam and the Billy and Mandy game (I know, weird). Because of that, I would love to play a Power Stone when I get the chance.

[@nebiatyifru4045]

omg, Power Stone 2 was my first Dreamcast game and I loved it big time and always held it against Capcom for neglecting it or not making a fighting game similar to it. Sadly never came across a chaotic 3D fighting game on that scale.

[@A0KIBA0KEI]

This smells like a "what happened?" There most be a ton of stupid curious reasons why a sequel... never happened. (Also i agree the other ones are tech romancer and spike cannon)

[@SilverNightbane]

Actually, there's a Power Stone 2...

[@idongesitusen5764]

I played this on a demo disc at a summer camp and haven't forgotten it; despite it only having two characters and always losing.

[@ilikelizards4459]

These games are my childhood just listening to the opening makes me happy.

[@Flashshadow]

It’s a crying shame that Capcom keeps overlooking Power Stone. Even if they don’t revisit the franchise they could at least include some of them in the crossover titles...

[@danieljoseph8158]

Well have I got news for you 😏

[@Flashshadow]

@@danieljoseph8158 Oh? 😲

[@Pillzpop]

This series got an anime and a sequel game… AND THEY NEVER REVISITED IT! OMG CAPCOM! Give this series some love!

[@TemporaryRain]

Coming back to this after the collection reveal makes the intro that much better! Lol

[@Flashshadow]

From what I’ve heard, Rouge was almost in Tatsunoko vs Capcom. Then again a lot of awesome things were cut from that game to my understanding... 😔

[@dcb99filmz]

J.J. from Zillion was another considered but cut character.

[@Flashshadow]

@@dcb99filmz I was referring to Capcom characters specifically, but that’s actually pretty interesting! 😲 JJ would’ve been a fun addition to the roster! 😁👍🏾

[@derekallencomedy]

It is hysterical hearing your rant at the beginning, knowing that four years later you'll get your collection 😂😂😂😂

[@krugbug]

Preach power stone is incredible and capcom neglects it so much

[@Geneolgia]

I love all of Power Stone characters, such great designs, but my favorites are Rouge (best girl) and Wantang because he turns into a shaolin-saiyan

[@Reiderreiter]

Can’t imagine why this video has been in my “recommended” all day. Can you, Matt?

[@humorouserrectis5791]

Hell yea bro last time I was this early I had a corona beer in my hand !

[@setsers1]

Happy 15th Anniversary, Power Stone Collection!!

[@offbeatninja]

Oh man... Power Stone. Rival Schools...Dark Stalkers...Why are we here...Just to suffer?

[@proofofwork]

Power stone 1 and 2 are among my favourite games ever . Just pure fun ! Come on capcom, give us powerstone 3!

[@CurlehMustache]

This series is awesome, shame its disregarded, i played 2 endlessly on dc and psp, might buy this for my vita!

[@mrmanju6989]

2 is still THE BEST party game! I still have my DC and 4 controllers too!

[@kevinmitnick1913]

word. it's the best casual game. ppl will at first be like, "that looks like chaos" but once they start playing and see the controls are simple, they really dig it.@@mrmanju6989

[@ASecretMoth]

Hey, I'm a game design student. Current project we got at the moment is based entirely around Power Stone.

[@TungstenViper]

That's so fucking cool.

[@RiderOfKarma]

Powerstone [1&2] is in the capcom collection coming in 2025, I’m so happy

[@kevinmitnick1913]

Playing Power Stone 1 (Japanese import) on a Japanese display unit in August 1999 in an Electronics Boutique in a mall caused me to place a deposit for a US Dreamcast. 9-9-1999! I still have the t-shirt that came with the Dreamcast. Crazy how ppl are modding Dreamcasts these days to basically be like a modern console.

[@JG48]

I got to only play this on the demo disc included with a Dreamcast. I have found memories beating my sisters as we waited for piano lessons. I still remember the game fondly.

[@kingdomkey2397]

One of the most underrated fighters ever! Love it!

[@alexcruz3043]

I always thought it was "welcome to the power stone war!"

[@Shotsoma]

See you online in 2025 for power stone 1 and 2!

[@josephg.7416]

Item creation in Power Stone 2 was lit. Oh, Falcon's father was pretty cool too.

[@DataChicken77]

I bring a message from the future: Power Stone fans, our prayers have been answered!

[@PHSDM104]

Power Stone, Rival Schools and Red Earth were series that Capcom didn't show enough love.

[@trevinsingh9390]

I didn't even realize this was a Capcom game. I always thought it was a Sega exclusive!

[@Commando367]

Edward Falcon has a card in the Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 game mode Heroes vs Heralds. That is the last official support of Power Stone I can remember. One day...

[@MeloettodioS]

Capcom picks Saki, a character we lovely gamers in America are not even familiar with, for Tatsunoko VS Capcom, yet they didn't even add Falcon in the original OR ULTIMATE ALL-STARS!!!

[@Shundi12]

I find the best strategy with Wangtang in power mode is to use three lots of the little fireballs (punch button) one straight after the other and then another three when the opponent gets up. Then Just before they get up again get a little bit of space from them and jump in the air and activate the big super fireball move (L button) so that it comes down on the opponent and is harder to avoid.

[@chickenfortress7956]

Power stone is soooooooooooooooo good! One of the best "fighting" games I have ever played in my life!!!! Can we please have it on Switch now?!?

[@krono5el]

Loved this game so much i beat it with every character in first person mode, and fps mode was tough to unlock and play if you didn't know the maps like the back of your hand.

[@HotPikachuSex69]

My dude I would love to hear your take on Custom Robo tbh, one of Nintendo’s most neglected IPs.

[@johnnyzamora8190]

At least Power Stone was good enough to have a sequel AND an anime series. Where's the love for Cannon Spike, eh?

[@MattMcMuscles]

The fact they printed like a hundred copies, and it's impossible to find any others second hand for less than 100$ kinda sealed it's fate.

[@TheSeaBase]

Gotcha Force is number 1 because most people even forget to bring it up. I want all these games on Switch tho.

[@okaten3522]

Here while this video was posted 20 seconds ago. I've never seen that before. Edit: Also, any of these Powerstone characters would fit in Smash.

[@RudyBlackman]

Okaten that’s what I’m saying

[@dnmstarsi]

I agree. I'd be down for Falcon or Wang Tang in Smash. Makes me wish Capcom and Sakurai would get together after Ultimate and do Power Stone.

[@okaten3522]

@@dnmstarsi I'd be more down for any one of these in Smash since they've been in nothing after the Dreamcast.

[@dnmstarsi]

@@okaten3522 True. The best they got was a collection game for the PSP but even that idea was dumb since the PSP was not the best console for this type of game in terms of a collection game.

[@D00MTR33]

Between Arcade and Dreamcast I had so many fond memories of the two Power Stone games. I'd love for this to come out on current gen the way you described and you're spot on about this being Capcoms most forgotten and underrated series.

[@SJT9791]

We got a new collection with both Power Stone games.

[@adriplayssomething]

Not so neglected anymore but hoping for a future of a new entry!

[@FormerlyNYVulgarian]

Would’ve been nice to have 2 Power Stone characters in Tatsunoko vs Capcom . Hope they make a sequel and include some.

[@Zer0defence]

Yeah power stone rocks my socks.😎

[@cycadaacolyte6349]

I remember when I had a DreamCast I was always looking for Power Stone 2

[@RudyBlackman]

What about rival schools or red earth

[@johndewberryiii9925]

I re purchased power stone 1 and 2 for Dreamcast for Christmas. It’s such a great game such a great world. The setting has so much room for story and imagination. The characters are excellent I honestly love the whole cast. I prefer the first game 1 on 1 fighting but I appreciate the party aspect of the 2nd game. I can see so many off shoots and side quests for all of them. Ryoma the wandering samurai doing samurai stuff. Falcon flying his plane panzer dragoon style going place to place. Ayane doing cool ninja girl stuff with her clan on some Naruto stuff. Wangtang leaving his temple and going on his own adventures spreading martial arts like Bruce Lee. Gun rock the hulking leader of the gun rock gang traveling across the outskirts like mad gear (idk why I’ve always seen him as kinda a bad guy lol) Rouge could be a fortune teller mystic like Rose in street fighter. Jack a sadistic bank robber on the run from the law. Galuda fighting to keep his tribe afloat in a drought like Nam in the dragonball anime. Kraken the pirate a threat to all that travel the sea. Valgas a power hungry noble on a hunt for more through the stones. The mechanics are perfect for a action adventure beat em up style game. A lot of different characters and settings it seems like that was a plan and changed. Capcom has done such a disservice to the franchise. The only time I can remember seeing any of these characters anywhere else Is CVS2 Nairobi stage you can see Falcon cheering a race. That’s it no guest appearances in any fightings games not canon spike not capcom fighting jam not even MVC or TVC where they could have really shined. No HD ports only psp I really don’t know why they hate power stone so much it made them a whole lot of money on Dreamcast.

[@t3hGawd]

I can see it now. Capcom brings back Power Stone and it gets in a notable tournament, but people play it exclusively items off and it's killed off by community who thinks it's shallow and boring.

[@Renkaru]

I think if they re-released it on the xbox or gamecube back in the day, the game would've done a lot better its just sad that it only ever came out on the dreamcast and psp to die :(

[@irule2318]

This game inspired Marvel Nemesis

[@emmanuelharris6445]

Really??? How??? Please Explain That I Would Like To Know👀🤔

[@SnipingIsFun]

Most neglected franchise? Numerous other Capcom franchises are eligible for that "honor" as well. Such as Breath of Fire, Saturday Night Slammasters, Dino Crisis, Rival Schools, and Viewtiful Joe.

[@stephenperkins24]

I discovered this game a couple years ago on my vita. I remember watching some gaming youtubers and even some trailers on that G4 show cinematech when I was a kid. This game is like crack

[@gentlebreeze6315]

Matt, I respect your truth and while it may be up there with Capcom's most disregarded game, I would have to say the MegaMan Legends series is up there with it. It got three games, with a 3rd one in the works but it was canned, trashed and blamed on the fans, it would be a sight to see either one make a return but I fear that day would never come.

[@Blackshroom]

Kraken looks like Pirate Man if pirate man came straight from ghost and goblins lol

[@devilkicksanji2]

Love this franchise! Always more a fan of Part 2 despite my nostalgia for Part 1 when I first got a dreamcast but the lvls in part 2 are so damn fun and multi layered. Love that Indiana Jones lvl where you fight in the drop room with coffins and spikes, only to be chased by a giant boulder, then in the center of the tomb with a laser trap. XD

[@AlanGChenery]

Powerstone 2 and Techromancer were personal favourites on the dreamcast. My best friend and I spent hours and hours grinding away trying to get every single unlockable. We recently discussed how good that was and how much we would love to do that again. Were really disappointed to find it wasn't available as a pc port. :(

[@matthewsmith5687]

Incredible, I love Power Stone! Would love to see it return

[@foyoGames]

YES! ...Power Stone 3 ...been waiting like 20 yrs

[@coltonalbrecht7304]

Hell yeah. I drew Edward Falcon a few days ago

[@thrillhouse_vanhouten]

I played the Dreamcast demo HUNDREDS of times. Never had the full games, but that demo, *chef's kiss*

[@StriderRyu7]

Matt,there’s a way to combo Wang Tang autocombo special. As you can finish his whirlwind kick attack,activate the special(I did it pressing constantly the right trigger) Note:Damage is severely scaled,though.

[@Psientologist]

Until the recent Smash reveal I felt like ARMS was going to be the new Power Stone, although actually at least Power Stone got a sequel so we'll see. Agree with your truth though, always my go to when someone asks "what franchise should they bring back". Do Power Stone 2, while not as good as the first in a lot of ways it's still brilliant fun and something I feel would be amazing with 4 player online play in the modern day.

[@ExpEcer]

What are you talking about?!? They just announced Power Stone in the Capcom fighting collection 2!

[@Maybe2348]

Fuck yeah Power Stone! Matt, I couldn’t agree more with your opening here. “Power Stone Mother Fuckers!!” ❤️

[@jesseking1403]

I'm trying to come up with a series inspired by fighting games. I'm still working on characters ( I've got like 2 to 5 characters so far ) but I'm still trying to come up with a style of play to differentiate it from other fighting games ( if I decide to make it a video game series, I might make it an animated series or a graphic novel series if the video game series can't get up off the ground ). Power Stone looks like a pretty good gameplay style, should I have my fighting game idea based off that?

[@markwhitmore6942]

Dead rising 4 DLC had power stones stage and Falcon skin.

[@MattMcMuscles]

That explains why I don't know about that

[@markwhitmore6942]

Its was actually pretty dope

[@uxm4life94]

Power Stone 3, Dino Crisis remake, Darkstalkers 4, Rival Schools 3, Star Gladiator 3, Warzard 2 and 2D Cyberbots sequel now!

[@chakradarrat8832]

we're back!

[@WraxTV]

I was gonna say "Star Gladiator" but even that got a June costume for Chun Li in SFV. Like how the hell has Ibuki not gotten an Ayame costume, a Rouge costume for... I dunno, any tig bittied SFV character, etc.?

[@dnachistatrax1029]

I was just playing these, the other day...part 3, is long overdue! 👍👍

[@warriorterra]

Not anymore...

[@odizm5196]

Capcom has so many franchises It even rivals DC And Marvel comics It needs it's own cinematic/Animated/comic Extended Universe . A lot of underrated tites get Betrayed under among the Street Fighters,Moster Hunter,Mega Man's and Resident Evil. And this is one that need to come back