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In the year 20XX, the world is in peril as world domination is about to take place. The source of all this, is a single disk that a gang known as the "Delete Gang" have managed to steal and the program known as "Shiva System" has enough power to conquer the world. But once it was made known who h...

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Developer
Capcom

Released on
1997

Size
1–4 Players

Version
Arcade

Requirements
Arcade

Downloads
Beat 'em Up

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

Cooperative
Yes

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In the year 20XX, the world is in peril as world domination is about to take place. The source of all this, is a single disk that a gang known as the “Delete Gang” have managed to steal and the program known as “Shiva System” has enough power to conquer the world. But once it was made known who had this disk, bounty hunters, other gang members and even a scientist are moving out to grab the disk and claim the power for themselves.

Battle Circuit

Overview & History

Released by Capcom in 1997 for the CPS2 arcade hardware, Battle Circuit stands as the swansong of Capcom's legendary golden-age 2D beat-'em-up era. Set in a colorful, cyberpunk Earth of the year 20XX, the storyline follows an eccentric crew of bounty hunters—consisting of a psychic alien plant, a flying squirrel riding a battle-suited mechanic, a stylish martial artist, a cybernetic Indian warrior, and a muscular pink alien—as they attempt to thwart the nefarious villain Delete from taking over the world with his weather-controlling satellite. Despite its vibrant art style, catchy jazz-fusion soundtrack, and incredibly polished mechanics, the game suffered from limited distribution outside of Japan, making it a beloved cult classic and an elusive holy grail for retro arcade collectors.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Unlike traditional brawlers, Battle Circuit introduces a robust RPG-inspired upgrade system. As players defeat enemies and collect coins, they can purchase permanent character upgrades, new special moves, and devastating combo extensions mid-game. The combat system relies on a standard 8-way joystick and a three-button layout (Attack, Jump, and Special), allowing for dynamic aerial juggles, throws, and team-up "Battle Circuit" attacks when playing with up to four players simultaneously. Each hero boasts a radically different playstyle, ranging from Captain Silver's stretchy elastic punches to Pinky's explosive grappling techniques, ensuring high replayability and chaotic cooperative mayhem.