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{{Short description|1999 video game}}
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{{Infobox video game
| title = Power Stone
| image = Power Stone Dreamcast.jpg
| developer = [[Capcom]]<br>Klein Computer Entertainment (PSP)
| publisher = Capcom<br>{{vgrelease|EU|[[Eidos Interactive]]}} (Dreamcast)
| director = Tatsuya Nakae <br /> [[Hideaki Itsuno]]
| artist = [[Akira Yasuda]]<br>Hideki Ishikawa
| composer = [[Tetsuya Shibata]]
| producer = Takeshi Tezuka
| platforms = [[Arcade game|Arcade]], [[Dreamcast]], [[PlayStation Portable]] (''Power Stone Collection'')
| released = '''Arcade'''<br>{{vgrelease|JP|February 1999|NA|March 1999<ref>{{Cite web |author=I. G. N. Staff |date=1999-02-09 |title=Capcom Committed to Naomi |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/02/09/capcom-committed-to-naomi |access-date=2023-12-09 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref>}}'''Dreamcast'''<br>{{vgrelease|JP|February 25, 1999|NA|September 9, 1999|EU|October 14, 1999}}'''PlayStation Portable'''<br>{{Video game release|EU|October 20, 2006|AU|October 25, 2006|NA|October 31, 2006|JP|November 30, 2006}}
| genre = [[Fighting game|Fighting]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
| arcade system = [[Sega NAOMI]]
| caption = Japanese Dreamcast version cover box art
}}

{{nihongo foot|'''''Power Stone'''''|パワーストーン|Pawā Sutōn}} is a 1999 [[Arcade video game|arcade]] [[fighting game]] developed and published by [[Capcom]], released on the [[Sega NAOMI]] arcade board<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9113 |title=Power Stone |website=[[Killer List of Videogames]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325035917/https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9113 |archive-date=March 25, 2019 |url-status=live |access-date=July 10, 2023}}</ref> and ported to the [[Dreamcast]] home console. It consists of battles in three-dimensional environments and contains objects that could be picked up and used. A sequel, ''[[Power Stone 2]]'', was released a year later, and manga and anime adaptations have also been made. Both games were later ported to the [[PlayStation Portable]] as '''''Power Stone Collection''''' in 2006, known in Japan as {{nihongo foot|'''''Power Stone Portable'''''|パワーストーン ポータブル|Pawā Sutōn Pōtaburu}}. Both were also ported to [[Nintendo Switch]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]] and [[Windows]] in 2025 as part of ''[[Capcom Fighting Collection 2]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yin-Poole |first=Wesley |date=2024-08-27 |title=Capcom Fighting Collection 2 includes everything from Capcom vs SNK to Power Stone, out 2025 {{!}} Nintendo Direct |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/capcom-fighting-collection-2-includes-everything-from-capcom-vs-snk-to-powerstone-out-2025-nintendo-direct |access-date=2024-10-01 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref>

==Gameplay==
[[File:Power Stone gameplay.png|thumb|A screenshot from ''Power Stone'']]
Gameplay involves selecting a character and then proceeding to battle the other characters, one at a time, in various locales. The three-dimensional fighting includes the ability to use special attacks as well as to pick up and fight with such objects as tables, chairs, rocks and bombs. During battle, "Power Stones", resembling gems of different colors, appear in the arena. If a character collects three Power Stones, they transform into a more powerful version of themself. The character will then be able to use one of two super special attacks: generally a massive long-range power attack and a grab or close-range move. The powered-up mode only lasts until the power bar is fully drained, during which the special attack can be executed (which completely depletes the power bar) or other, lesser special moves can be executed (which only use a small portion of power). Each match continues until the [[life bar]] of one of the two characters fighting is depleted.

==Plot==
Set in the 19th century, strong believers of [[legend]]s, [[mythology|myth]]s and [[superstition]] search for fame, fortune and glory. One legend above all is sought after by many, a treasure which can make any dream come true. Believers from all over the world set out to search for this treasure, and are forced to fight against one another in pursuit of the legendary Power Stone.

==Characters==
There are 10 characters in the original ''Power Stone'':
*{{nihongo|Edward Falcon|エドワード・フォッカ|Edowādo Fokka|Édouard Fokker}} is the main character of ''Power Stone''. Aged 21 and weighing {{convert|160|lbs|kg|abbr=on}}, Fokker measures {{convert|5|ft|11|in|m|abbr=on}} and has a fighting style of boxing. He is the son of Pride Falcon (Pride Fokker in Japan), who is playable in ''Power Stone 2'' after unlocking him. He is from Londo (a reference to [[London]]). When in Power Change, he is known as the Red Whirlwind. Falcon's Japanese name is a reference to the [[Fokker]], the plane he is seen in. This was possibly removed in the English version because of the inappropriate puns that would follow. His Power Change is a similar hybrid to [[Iron Man]].
*{{nihongo|Wang-Tang|ワンタン|Wantan}} is an aspiring chef and martial artist from the town of Tong-An. Wang-Tang is age 19, weighs {{convert|123|lbs|kg|abbr=on}}, measures {{convert|5|ft|5|in|m|abbr=on}}. When Wang-Tang picks up an item, he says "lucky", whereas the other characters in ''Power Stone'' speak Japanese. Wang-Tang's Power Fusions resemble moves from a [[Super Saiyan]] from ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'', including moves based on [[Goku]]'s ''Kamehameha'' and ''Spirit Bomb''. He is known as the Agile Dragon when in Power Change.
*{{nihongo|Ryoma|リョーマ|Ryōma}} is from the town of Mutsu (reference to [[Mutsu, Aomori|Mutsu]]). Ryoma is age 19, weighs {{convert|134|lbs|kg|abbr=on}}, measures {{convert|5|ft|7|in|m|abbr=on}}. When in Power Change, he is known as the Master Swordsman which could be seen as a composite of the [[Silver Samurai]] and the [[Ronin Warriors]].
*{{nihongo|Ayame|あやめ|Ayame}} is a travelling entertainer and [[kunoichi]] from the town of Oedo (reference to [[Edo]]). Ayame is age 16, weighs {{convert|93|lbs|kg|abbr=on}}, measures {{convert|5|ft|2|in|m|abbr=on}}. Her power drives and fusions involve shurikens. When in Power Change, she is known as the Cherry Blossom Dancer.
*{{nihongo|Rouge|ルージュ|Rūju}} (روج) is a fortune teller from the town of Mahdad (a reference to [[Baghdad]]). Rouge is age 23, weighs {{convert|105|lbs|kg|abbr=on}}, measures {{convert|5|ft|6|in|abbr=on}} and has a Gypsy Dancing fighting style. When in Power Change, she is known as the Scorching Beauty. Her design looks similar to Pullum from the ''[[Street Fighter EX]]'' series.
*{{nihongo|Jack|ジャック|Jakku}} is a mysterious man whose body is heavily covered in bandages. It is rumored that he could be around 40 years old, but the anime has mentioned he is over 100 years old. He weighs {{convert|112|lbs|kg|abbr=on}}, measures {{convert|6|ft|3|in|m|abbr=on}}, and has an original fighting style. He and Ryoma are the only two characters in the original ''Power Stone'' who wield a weapon. Jack is from the town of Manches (a reference to [[Manchester]]). He is likely a reference to [[Jack the Ripper]] (a paper in his ending calls him "Jack the Slayer"). When in Power Change, he is known as the Mad Clown.
*{{nihongo|Gunrock|ガンロック|Ganrokku}} is from the town of Dawnvolta. He is age 38, weighs {{convert|440|lbs|kg|abbr=on}}, measures {{convert|6|ft|4|in|m|abbr=on}}. When in Power Change, he is known as the Heavy Tank which bears a resemblance to [[Thing (comics)|The Thing]] from Marvel Comic's [[Fantastic Four]]. He shares a name with a character from Capcom's ''[[Saturday Night Slam Masters]]''.
*{{nihongo|Galuda|ガルーダ|Garūda}} is from the town of Dullstown. Galuda is age 34, weighs {{convert|242|lbs|kg|abbr=on}}, measures {{convert|6|ft|7|in|m|abbr=on}}. When in Power Fusion, he is known as the Proud Eagle, which looks similar to a totem pole. His appearance is similar to that of [[T. Hawk]] from the game ''[[Super Street Fighter II]]''.
*{{nihongo|Kraken|クラケン|Kuraken}} is a pirate from ''Power Stone''. He, like Valgas, is an unlockable character. Kraken is from a pirate ship in Skull Haven. Kraken's age is unknown, weighs {{convert|198|lbs|kg|abbr=on}}, measures {{convert|6|ft|11|in|m|abbr=on}} and has a buccaneer fighting style. When in Power Change, he is known as Ghost Pirate. His name is a reference to the [[kraken]], along with his nickname, King Octopus.
*{{nihongo|Valgas|バルガス|Barugasu|Vargas}} is a character from ''Power Stone''. He is from the island of Avalon Island. Valgas's age is unknown, weighs {{convert|264|lbs|kg|abbr=on}}, measures {{convert|7|ft|10|in|m|abbr=on}} and has a wrestling fighting style. He is a very powerful character and is quite fast. When defeated, he transforms into the final boss of the game, Final Valgas. His name may be a reference to ''[[Vulgus]]'', Capcom's first game.

==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
| SDC = true
| PSP = true
| na = true
| GR_SDC = 83%<ref name=GR>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamerankings.com/dreamcast/198332-power-stone/index.html |title=Power Stone for Dreamcast |website=[[GameRankings]] |publisher=CBS Interactive |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190505060217/https://www.gamerankings.com/dreamcast/198332-power-stone/index.html |archive-date=May 5, 2019 |url-status=dead |access-date=June 11, 2023}}</ref>
| GR_PSP = 75%<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamerankings.com/psp/932137-power-stone-collection/index.html |title=Power Stone Collection for PSP |website=GameRankings |publisher=CBS Interactive |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190505223935/https://www.gamerankings.com/psp/932137-power-stone-collection/index.html |archive-date=May 5, 2019 |url-status=dead |access-date=June 11, 2023}}</ref>
| MC_PSP = 74 / 100<ref name=MC>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/power-stone-collection/critic-reviews/?platform=psp |title=Power Stone Collection for PSP Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[Fandom (website)|Fandom]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220711070740/https://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/power-stone-collection |archive-date=July 11, 2022 |url-status=live |access-date=July 10, 2023}}</ref>
| CNG_SDC = 8 / 10<ref>{{cite web |last=Torres |first=Ricardo |date=October 1, 1999 |url=http://gamecenter.com/Consoles/Dreamcast/Powerstone/ |title=Power Stone (DC) |website=Gamecenter |publisher=[[CNET]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000817120255/http://gamecenter.com/Consoles/Dreamcast/Powerstone/ |archive-date=August 17, 2000 |url-status=dead |access-date=July 11, 2023}}</ref>
| EGM_SDC = 7.5 / 10<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Hsu |first1=Dan "Shoe" |last2=Chou |first2=Che |last3=Davison |first3=John |last4=Johnston |first4=Chris |url=https://retrocdn.net/images/d/d6/EGM_US_123.pdf |title=Power Stone (DC) |magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] |publisher=Ziff Davis |issue=123 |date=October 1999 |page=214 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003015641/https://retrocdn.net/images/d/d6/EGM_US_123.pdf |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |url-status=live |access-date=July 11, 2023}}</ref>{{efn|Two critics of ''[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]'' gave the Dreamcast version each a score of 8/10, one gave it 6.5/10, and the other gave it 7.5/10.}}
| EuroG_PSP = 8 / 10<ref>{{cite web |last=Albiges |first=Luke |date=November 27, 2006 |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/r-powerstonecollection-psp |title=Power Stone Collection |website=[[Eurogamer]] |publisher=[[Gamer Network]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208043301/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_powerstonecollection_psp |archive-date=December 8, 2015 |url-status=live |access-date=July 11, 2023}}</ref>
| Fam_SDC = 34 / 40<ref name=famdc>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=3199&redirect=no |title=ドリームキャスト - パワーストーン |language=ja |magazine=[[Famitsu]] |publisher=[[Enterbrain]] |volume=915 |date=June 30, 2006 |page=34 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207170401/https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=3199&redirect=no |archive-date=December 7, 2019 |url-status=live |access-date=July 10, 2023}}</ref>
| Fam_PSP = 29 / 40<ref name=fampsp>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=3200&redirect=no |title=パワーストーン ポータブル |language=ja |magazine=Famitsu |publisher=Enterbrain |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200318003127/https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=3200&redirect=no |archive-date=March 18, 2020 |url-status=live |access-date=July 10, 2023}}</ref>
| GI_SDC = 8 / 10<ref>{{cite magazine|last1=McNamara |first1=Andy |last2=Anderson |first2=Paul |last3=Reiner |first3=Andrew |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/reviews/review_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=4313 |title=Power Stone (DC) |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |publisher=[[FuncoLand]] |issue=78 |date=October 1999 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000711101632/http://www.gameinformer.com/reviews/review_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=4313 |archive-date=July 11, 2000 |url-status=dead |access-date=November 27, 2015}}</ref>
| GI_PSP = 7.75 / 10<ref>{{cite magazine |last=McNamara |first=Andy |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/285D3EB4-1E44-415E-A2A4-E7F91FE99BB7.htm? |title=Power Stone Collection |magazine=Game Informer |publisher=[[GameStop]] |issue=163 |date=November 2006 |page=144 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080628181653/http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/285D3EB4-1E44-415E-A2A4-E7F91FE99BB7.htm |archive-date=June 28, 2008 |url-status=dead |access-date=November 27, 2015}}</ref>
| GameFan_SDC = (A.C.) 95%<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Chau |first=Anthony "Dangohead" |url=https://archive.org/details/Gamefan_Vol_7_Issue_09/page/n19/mode/2up |title=Power Stone |magazine=[[GameFan]] |publisher=Shinno Media |volume=7 |issue=9 |date=September 1999 |pages=19–25 |access-date=July 11, 2023}}</ref><br />(JP) 92%<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Weitzner |first=Jason "Fury" |url=https://archive.org/details/Gamefan_Vol_7_Issue_05/page/n65/mode/2up |title=Power Stone [JP Import] |magazine=GameFan |publisher=Shinno Media |volume=7 |issue=5 |date=May 1999 |pages=66–67 |access-date=July 11, 2023}}</ref><br />(US) 91%<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Rodriguez |first1=Tyrone "Cerberus" |last2=Chau |first2=Anthony "Dangohead" |last3=Ngo |first3=George "Eggo" |url=https://archive.org/details/Gamefan_Vol_7_Issue_09/page/n17/mode/2up |title=Power Stone |magazine=GameFan |publisher=Shino Media |volume=7 |issue=9 |date=September 1999 |page=17 |access-date=July 11, 2023}}</ref>{{efn|In ''[[GameFan]]''{{'}}s viewpoint of the Dreamcast version, three critics gave it each a score of 90, 95, and 87.}}
| GameRev_SDC = B+<ref>{{cite web |author=Colin |date=September 1999 |url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/32228-powerstone-review |title=Powerstone Review (DC) |website=[[GameRevolution]] |publisher=[[CraveOnline]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208044215/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/powerstone |archive-date=December 8, 2015 |url-status=live |access-date=June 11, 2023}}</ref>
| GSpot_SDC = 7.6 / 10<ref>{{cite web |last=Gerstmann |first=Jeff |date=March 3, 1999 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/power-stone-review/1900-2540483/ |title=Power Stone Review (DC) [JP Import] |website=[[GameSpot]] |publisher=Fandom |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140618172118/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/power-stone-review/1900-2540483/ |archive-date=June 18, 2014 |url-status=live |access-date=July 11, 2023}}</ref>
| GSpot_PSP = 7.3 / 10<ref>{{cite web |last=Davis |first=Ryan |date=November 2, 2006 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/power-stone-collection-review/1900-6160954/ |title=Power Stone Collection Review |website=GameSpot |publisher=Fandom |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225005105/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/power-stone-collection-review/1900-6160954/ |archive-date=December 25, 2015 |url-status=live |access-date=June 11, 2023}}</ref>
| GSpy_SDC = 9 / 10<ref>{{cite web |author=Mix |date=September 20, 1999 |url=http://www.planetdreamcast.com/games/reviews/powerstone/ |title=Power Stone |website=[[GameSpy|PlanetDreamcast]] |publisher=IGN Entertainment |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090211181207/http://www.planetdreamcast.com/games/reviews/powerstone/ |archive-date=February 11, 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=November 27, 2015}}</ref>
| GSpy_PSP = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Theobald |first=Phil |date=November 1, 2006 |url=http://psp.gamespy.com/playstation-portable/power-stone-collection/743347p1.html |title=GameSpy: Power Stone Collection |website=[[GameSpy]] |publisher=IGN Entertainment |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070126043336/http://psp.gamespy.com/playstation-portable/power-stone-collection/743347p1.html |archive-date=January 26, 2007 |url-status=live |access-date=June 11, 2023}}</ref>
| GT_PSP = 6.6 / 10<ref>{{cite web |date=December 12, 2006 |url=http://gametrailers.com/gamereview.php?id=2433 |title=Power Stone Collection Review |website=[[GameTrailers]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–2019)|Viacom]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090330013738/http://gametrailers.com/gamereview.php?id=2433 |archive-date=March 30, 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=November 27, 2015}}</ref>
| IGN_SDC = 8.7 / 10<ref>{{cite web |last=Perry |first=Douglass C. |date=September 8, 1999 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/09/09/power-stone |title=Power Stone (DC) |website=[[IGN]] |publisher=Ziff Davis |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923160408/https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/09/09/power-stone |archive-date=September 23, 2022 |url-status=live |access-date=July 11, 2023}}</ref>
| NGen_SDC = {{Rating|5|5}}<ref name=NGen>{{cite magazine |last=Fischer |first=Blake |url=https://archive.org/details/NextGen57Sep1999/page/n85/mode/2up |title=Power Stone (DC) |magazine=[[Next Generation (magazine)|NextGen]] |publisher=[[Future US|Imagine Media]] |issue=57 |date=September 1999 |pages=82–83 |access-date=July 10, 2023}}</ref>
| OPM_PSP = 7.5 / 10<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Power Stone Collection |magazine=[[Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine]] |publisher=Ziff Davis |issue=111 |date=December 2006 |page=134}}</ref>
| PG_PSP = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Sanches |first=Joao Diniz |date=October 23, 2006 |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/power-stone-collection/power-stone-collection/ |title=Power Stone Collection |website=[[Pocket Gamer]] |publisher=Steel Media Ltd |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220808131736/https://www.pocketgamer.com/power-stone-collection/power-stone-collection/ |archive-date=August 8, 2022 |url-status=live |access-date=July 11, 2023}}</ref>
| rev1 = ''411Mania''
| rev1_PSP = 6 / 10<ref>{{cite web |last=Smith |first=Adam |date=December 4, 2006 |url=http://411mania.com/games/power-stone-collection-psp-review/ |title=Power Stone Collection (PSP) Review |website=411Mania |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208071240/http://411mania.com/games/power-stone-collection-psp-review/ |archive-date=December 8, 2015 |url-status=dead |access-date=November 27, 2015}}</ref>
}}

The Dreamcast version of ''Power Stone'' received "favorable" reviews according to video game [[review aggregator]] [[GameRankings]].<ref name=GR/> However, ''Power Stone Collection'' received "average" reviews according to video game review aggregator [[Metacritic]].<ref name=MC/> Blake Fischer of ''[[Next Generation (magazine)|NextGen]]'' said of the former console version, "Every Dreamcast owner should have this title. It's unique, it's fast, and most importantly, it's loads of fun.<ref name=NGen/> In Japan, ''[[Famitsu]]'' gave it a score of 34 out of 40 for the same console version,<ref name=famdc/> and 29 out of 40 for the PSP version.<ref name=fampsp/>

Also in Japan, ''Game Machine'' listed the arcade version in their May 1, 1999 issue as the eighteenth most-successful arcade game of the month.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Game Machine's Best Hit Games 25 - TVゲーム機ーソフトウェア (Video Game Software)|language=ja|magazine=[[:ja:ゲームマシン|Game Machine]]|publisher=[[:ja:アミューズメント通信社|Amusement Press, Inc.]]|issue=586|date=May 1, 1999|page=17}}</ref> The game sold 200,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dreamcastmagazine.com/headline/headlines83.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20000516134743/http://www.dreamcastmagazine.com:80/headline/headlines83.html|title=Powerstone creators speak exclusively to ODCM!|website=dreamcastmagazine.com|archivedate=May 16, 2000|date=February 27, 2000|accessdate=November 7, 2023}}</ref>

In the UK, ''[[Computer and Video Games]]'' gave the Dreamcast version a full 5-star rating, stating that "it's fantastic".<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Davies |first=Paul |url=https://archive.org/details/Computer_and_Video_Games_Issue_215_1999-10_EMAP_Images_GB/page/n65/mode/2up |title=Power Stone (DC) |magazine=[[Computer and Video Games]] |publisher=[[Ascential|EMAP]] |issue=215 |date=October 1999 |pages=66–67 |access-date=July 10, 2023}}</ref> ''[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]]'' gave the same console version's Japanese import a score of nine out of ten, calling it "a jewel in Dreamcast's crown."<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Edge staff |url=https://retrocdn.net/images/e/e4/Edge_UK_070.pdf |title=Power Stone (DC) [JP Import] |magazine=[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]] |publisher=[[Future plc|Future Publishing]] |issue=70 |date=April 1999 |pages=70–71 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323163612/https://retrocdn.net/images/e/e4/Edge_UK_070.pdf |archive-date=March 23, 2023 |url-status=live |access-date=July 10, 2023}}</ref> Larry "Major Mike" Hryb of ''[[GamePro]]'' said of the game in one review, "''Power Stone'' rocks. It's an entertaining spin on fighting games for fans and non-fans alike. It may lack the technique and depth of ''[[Soulcalibur (video game)|Soul Calibur]]''{{sic}} and ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom]]'', but for fun and exciting gameplay, it will be hard to beat."<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Hryb |first=Larry "Major Mike" |url=https://retrocdn.net/images/b/bb/GamePro_US_133.pdf |title=Power Stone |magazine=[[GamePro]] |publisher=[[International Data Group|IDG Entertainment]] |issue=133 |date=October 1999 |page=134 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107212837/https://retrocdn.net/images/b/bb/GamePro_US_133.pdf |archive-date=January 7, 2023 |url-status=live |access-date=July 10, 2023}}</ref>{{efn|''[[GamePro]]'' gave the Dreamcast version three 4.5/5 scores for graphics, sound, and control, and a perfect 5 for fun factor in one review.}} In another review, The D-Pad Destroyer said, "[For] Those of you looking for something new in your fighting games, look no further. ''Power Stone'' may not be hard-hitting kung fu action, but it's a lot of fun. Grab a friend and get ''Stone''."<ref>{{cite magazine |author=The D-Pad Destroyer |year=1999 |url=http://www.gamepro.com/sega/dreamcast/games/reviews/1707.shtml |title=Power Stone Review for Dreamcast on GamePro.com |magazine=GamePro |publisher=IDG |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041213053912/http://www.gamepro.com/sega/dreamcast/games/reviews/1707.shtml |archive-date=December 13, 2004 |url-status=dead |access-date=July 10, 2023}}</ref>{{efn|''[[GamePro]]'' gave the Dreamcast version three 4.5/5 scores for graphics, control, and fun factor, and 4/5 for sound in another review.}} A Severed Head later said of the PSP version, "The games in ''Power Stone Collection'' may be a generation old, but after revisiting these two relatively underrated titles, you won't feel like you're playing outdated games. You'd be missing out on one of the best fighting series from Capcom since ''Street Fighter'' if you didn't give this one a whirl."<ref>{{cite magazine |author=A Severed Head |url=http://www.gamepro.com/sony/psp/games/reviews/85327.shtml |title=Review: Power Stone Collection |magazine=GamePro |issue=219 |date=December 2006 |page=122 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080204182949/http://www.gamepro.com/sony/psp/games/reviews/85327.shtml |archive-date=February 4, 2008 |url-status=dead |access-date=November 27, 2015}}</ref>{{efn|''[[GamePro]]'' gave the PSP version two 3.5/5 scores for graphics and sound, and two 4/5 scores for control and fun factor.}} Darren Jones of ''[[Retro Gamer]]'' gave the same PSP version 90%, saying, "The original ''Power Stone'' games were criminally ignored when first released, but now all you sinners have been given a second chance with this nigh-on perfect pair of conversions. The first (and best) game plays especially well on the PSP's luxurious screen and both games run at a terrific speed over a wi-fi connection. Pick up this great collection and redeem yourselves before it's too late."<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Jones |first=Darren |title=Power Stone Collection |magazine=[[Retro Gamer]] |publisher=[[Imagine Publishing]] |issue=30 |date=October 12, 2006}}</ref> ''GameZone'' gave said PSP version 7.5 out of 10, saying it was "Fast, frantic, and highly entertaining gameplay – from the first ''Power Stone''. ''Power Stone 2'' isn't nearly as exciting. The sequel is worth playing, but know that this is not worth buying as a 'collection.' Buy it for the original if you love the original."<ref>{{cite web |last=Bedigian |first=Louis |date=November 9, 2006 |url=https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/power_stone_collection_psp_review |title=Power Stone Collection - PSP - Review |website=GameZone |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081006023210/http://psp.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r28946.htm |archive-date=October 6, 2008 |url-status=live |access-date=November 27, 2015}}</ref>

Colin Williamson of ''[[AllGame]]'' gave the Japanese Dreamcast import a score of four-and-a-half stars out of five, saying that it was "fast, fluid, and an utter blast to play, especially in the versus mode."<ref>{{cite web |last=Williamson |first=Colin |url=http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=16372&tab=review |title=Power Stone [Japanese] (DC) - Review |website=[[AllGame]] |publisher=[[All Media Network]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210150954/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=16372&tab=review |archive-date=December 10, 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Scott Alan Marriott later gave the U.S. version four stars out of five, saying, "The only real problem with ''Power Stone'', aside from the emphasis on evading attacks by jumping around the room, is the lack of characters -- a total of ten are playable after unlocking the bosses, which seems too small a number compared to other fighting games. It also would have been great if the developers doubled the size of the playing field and offered four-player simultaneous action for some truly intense battles. Other than these minor issues, ''Power Stone'' shines brightly in a genre filled with so many ordinary titles."<ref>{{cite web |last=Marriott |first=Scott Alan |url=http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=18662&tab=review |title=Power Stone (DC) - Review |website=AllGame |publisher=All Media Network |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141212045330/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=18662&tab=review |archive-date=December 12, 2014 |url-status=dead |access-date=November 26, 2015}}</ref>

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==Legacy==
A sequel was released in 2000 called ''[[Power Stone 2]]'', which featured the original cast (minus the hidden characters Kraken and Valgas; Kraken would be added to the console ports as an unlockable character) as well as several new characters. The sequel features the same three dimensional combat system, but now allows up to four players to play simultaneously. There are new maps, some of which contain multiple areas and moving sections. The sequel also features an entirely new arsenal of weapons, from futuristic handguns to gigantic mallets, and magic wands to vehicles. Players can collect these items in a special "Adventure" mode; they can then be traded at a special "Item Shop", or combined to form new items.

A [[Video game remake|remake]] of the two games was released for the PSP in 2006 under the name '''''Power Stone Collection'''''. This collection contains slightly updated versions of both games (Dreamcast versions) on one [[Universal Media Disc|UMD]]. The PSP version of the original ''Power Stone'' included the four new characters introduced in ''Power Stone 2''. The arcade version has been re-released in 2025 as part of ''[[Capcom Fighting Collection 2]]''.<ref>{{cite web | last=Romano | first=Sal | title=Capcom Fighting Collection 2 announced for PS4, Switch, and PC | website=Gematsu | date=August 27, 2024 | url=https://www.gematsu.com/2024/08/capcom-fighting-collection-2-announced-for-ps4-switch-and-pc | access-date=August 27, 2024 | archive-date=August 27, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240827183227/https://www.gematsu.com/2024/08/capcom-fighting-collection-2-announced-for-ps4-switch-and-pc | url-status=live}}</ref>

A lone ''Power Stone Manga'' from [[Comic BomBom|KC BomBom Comic]] was issued on March 15, 1999.<ref>{{cite web |last=Klepek |first=Patrick |date=March 12, 1999 |url=http://www.goodcowfilms.com/farm/games/news-archive/PowerStone%20Comic%20And%20Cartoon%20Information.htm |title=PowerStone Comic And Cartoon Information |website=Dreamcast.net |publisher=Gamer's Alliance |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140702155442/http://www.goodcowfilms.com/farm/games/news-archive/PowerStone%20Comic%20And%20Cartoon%20Information.htm |archive-date=July 2, 2014 |url-status=dead |access-date=July 10, 2023}}</ref> An [[Power Stone (TV series)|anime series]] adapting the events of the first game premiered in April 1999.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.capcom.co.jp/newproducts/consumer/powerstone/ps1/index.html |title=週刊 パワーストーン バックナンバー |language=ja |website=[[Capcom|Capcom Japan]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100914102236/http://www.capcom.co.jp/newproducts/consumer/powerstone/ps1/index.html |archive-date=September 14, 2010 |url-status=dead |access-date=September 19, 2012}}</ref>

==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==
* {{KLOV game|id=9113}}
* {{moby game|id=/4068/power-stone/}}
* {{moby game|id=/25754/power-stone-collection/|name=''Power Stone Collection''}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160806120231/http://sega-naomi.com/software/n/Power_Stone.htm ''Power Stone'' entry at Sega-Naomi]
* {{anime News Network|anime|300}}

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