Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S: Jougai Rantou!? Shuyaku Soudatsusen (1994)
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S: Jougai Rantou!? Shuyaku Soudatsusen (literally "Beautiful Warrior Sailor Moon S: Outside Brawl!? Main Character Scramble") is a fighting game developed and published by Angel for the Super Famicom, released on December 16, 1994. It is based on the third season of the anime series Sailor Moon, the "S" season, and is a fighting game featuring a roster of characters from the series. The game is a 2D fighting game where players choose from a roster of Sailor Guardians and villains, each with unique fighting styles and special moves. Angel, known for their SD Gundam and licensed games, brought their expertise to this title, creating a game that was both faithful to the series and fun to play.
Gameplay and Fighting Mechanics
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S is a 2D fighting game where players choose from a roster of characters, including Sailor Moon, Sailor Chibi Moon, Sailor Uranus, Sailor Neptune, and others, each with a unique set of attacks and special moves, including the iconic "Moon Tiara Action" and other magical attacks. The game features a "power meter" that fills up as players land hits, allowing them to perform devastating special moves. The game's controls are responsive and well-suited for the fighting game genre.
The game includes a story mode, a versus mode for two-player competitive matches, a training mode, and a "survival" mode. The game's visual style is faithful to the anime, with large, expressive character sprites and vibrant, detailed backgrounds. The soundtrack features energetic and dramatic music that matches the action-packed and magical tone.
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S: Jougai Rantou!? Shuyaku Soudatsusen received positive reviews for its faithful adaptation and fun fighting mechanics, becoming a popular title among fans of the series. It remains a nostalgic classic for fans of Sailor Moon and Angel's licensed games.