DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 19 Feb 1993 Publisher Pony Canyon Product ID PCCB-00111 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Official Garou Densetsu 2 soundtrack CD from the SNK 'Neo Sound Orchestra' team. Features every track from the arcade / Neo Geo version, along with a comprehensive 'Voice and S.E. Collection'. View [back] for tracklisting. CD case, 42-track audio CD, 12-page monochrome booklet, sticker, spine card.

DETAILS Format Neo Geo Released 5 Mar 1993 Publisher SNK Product ID NGH-047 Size (cm) 22 x 17 x 4 Weight (kg) 0.70

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SNK's excellent sequel makes its way onto the Neo Geo. Second game in the Garou Densetsu series, second release in the "100 Mega Shock" range. A great game - and the ideal place to start discovering SNK's trademark style. Soft-case Neo Geo packaging, 106Mbit cartridge, monochrome booklet.

DETAILS Format VHS Released 1 Apr 1993 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-091-8 Size (cm) 21 x 12.5 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.34

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Early Gamest Video VHS release from the Gamest team. Features 'King of Fighters' intro, 'Vs Computer' and 'Vs Player' tactics, finished off by 'Final Round' strategies. White plastic video case, 60min NTSC VHS tape, 3-page b&w inlay.

DETAILS Format Magazine / Book Released 30 May 1993 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID Gamest No.91 Size (cm) 25.7 x 21 x 1 (AB) Weight (kg) 0.50

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Vintage 'Extra' issue of Gamest magazine, dedicated to GD2. Features illustrated character profiles, move lists, production sketches, manga, vs 2P / vs CPU tactics, fan art, merchandise and more. NOTE - This book originally came with a giant 4x2 poster of the Garou Densetsu 2 OAV. This poster is now VERY hard to find - the stated price is for the book only; for the poster add an additional ¥2000 to the price. 144 pages (96 in colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format VHS Released 18 June 1993 Publisher Pony Canyon Product ID PCVP-11177 Size (cm) 21 x 12 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.30

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Second Garou Densetsu 2 video release, a 'Inner Skill Teaching Compilation' from Pony Canyon. Presents a wide selection of battles, vs CPU tactics, an 'Omake' feature, and a set of Japanese TV commercials. Plastic video box, 60min NTSC VHS taps.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 15 July 1993 Publisher Futabasha Product ID ISBN4-575-28231-6 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.2 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.30

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Large, detailed and super-meticulous 'Certain Victory Capture Method' guide for the Arcade / Neo Geo version, first in the 'Neo Geo Perfect Capture Series'. Profiles, special moves, tactics, and tips for every single 'Vs CPU' match-up possible. A fantastic book, very recommended. 160 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Manga Released 10 Nov 1993 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-099-3 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.2 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.26

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The cast of Garou Densetsu 2 rockets to superstardom, celebrated by this early 4-Koma compendium. Jokes, spoofs and send-ups rule with an iron fist. Part of the Gamest Comics collection. 120 pages (black & white), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Super Famicom Released 26 Nov 1993 Publisher Takara Product ID SHVC-DJ Size (cm) 19 x 10.5 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.16

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Takara deliver a surprisingly good conversion of Garou Densetsu 2 for the Super Famicom. In its day this was easily one the best fighting games on the machine, comfortably taking the #2 spot behind the SFC SFII. The four boss characters are playable via a code. Standard SFC packaging, 20Mbit cartridge, 32-page colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 13 Dec 1993 Publisher Kodansha Product ID ISBN4-06-329201-0 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.2 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.34

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'Certain Victory Capture Book' for the Super Famicom version. Features dedicated profiles and move lists for every single character - including the playable bosses. Combos, strategies, versus CPU tactics, everything covered. 130 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format X68000 Released 23 Dec 1993 Publisher Magical Product ID MGX-5002 Size (cm) 25.5 x 20 x 5.5 Weight (kg) 0.58

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The X68000 Garou Densetsu 2 is a surprisingly good home version of the game, spread over six 5" floppies. It has also has become surprisingly hard to find of late. Large PC case with outside cardboard sleeve, 6 x 5" floppy discs, 20-page colour manual.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 30 Dec 1993 Publisher Tokumashoten Product ID no ISBN# Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 0.9 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.20

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Second guide for the SFC version; a 'Complete Capture Book' near-identical to the Kodansha book listed above, but a little more condensed. Contains detailed profile pages with move lists, game hints, and versus and CPU strategies for all characters, bosses included. 96 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Fan Book Released 20 Jan 1994 Publisher Hippon Super Product ID ISBN4-7966-0768-4 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.24

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Celebrational 'fan book' tribute full of nice little extras. Features extensive profiles & move lists, advanced strategies, concept designs for the boss stages' new-for-SFC background animations, original art, 4-Koma manga, fan art, cosplay, and more. 128 pages, 32 in colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format PC Engine Released 12 Mar 1994 Publisher Hudson Product ID HCD4060 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Despite some hefty loading times, the PC Engine manages to churn out a very impressive version of Garou Densetsu 2 thanks to the Arcade Card upgrade. The animation and enhanced CD soundtrack ridicule the SFC and MD efforts, and it's also ridiculously cheap. Give it a try! CD case, PC Engine Arcade CD-ROM² disc, 12-page colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format Mega Drive Released 24 June 1994 Publisher Takara Product ID T-146023 Size (cm) 17.8 x 12.8 x 2.5 Weight (kg) 0.18

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Despite appearing quite late the MD version isn't too bad an effort. It's just... different. Completely crazy in fact - with super-fast gameplay and silly chain combos. Good for a laugh. Standard MD case, 24Mbit cartridge, 28-page colour manual.

DETAILS Format Game Boy Released 29 July 1994 Publisher Takara Product ID DMG-X3J Size (cm) 10 x 9 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.06

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Fun, cutesy and deliberately simplified GB port from Takara, second in their Nettou 'Dead Heat Fighters' series (after Samurai Spirits). Compatible with Super Game Boy and Link Cable for versus play. Standard Game Boy packaging, 4Mbit cartridge, 12-page colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Neo Geo CD Released 9 Sep 1994 Publisher SNK Product ID NGCD-047 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.12

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Just like most of the early games in the series, the CD version turns out to be the best one: complete visuals, remixed CD soundtrack, and minimal loading times. The definitive version. 'Neo Geo' stamped CD case, Neo Geo CD disc, 28-page monochrome booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Manga Released 10 Jan 1995 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-135-3 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.3 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.38

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Part 1 of Mondo Kei's excellent 2-part Garou Densetsu 2 manga. The story is good, and the art is sharp & stylish - the fight scenes in particular are full of detail and really well staged. One of the greatest highlights of the Gamest Comics collection! 164 pages (black & white), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Manga Released 10 Feb 1995 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-148-5 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.3 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.36

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Part 2 of the official Garou Densetsu 2 manga, and Krauser gets his comeuppance. If you enjoy Mondo Kei's work, be sure to also check out his Garou Densetsu Special manga, it's really worth the detour. 156 pages (black & white), Japanese.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 20 July 2006 Publisher SNK Playmore Product ID SLPS-25664 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.18

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First in a set of two 15th Anniversary Garou Densetsu retrospectives, Vol.5 of the Neo Geo Online Collection. Features the first 4 games: - Garou Densetsu (1991) - Garou Densetsu 2 (1992) - Garou Densetsu Special (1993) - Garou Densetsu 3 (1995) Extras include: interactive menus & move lists, original / arrange BGM, 'Color Edit' and 'Practice' modes. PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 29 May 2008 Publisher SNK Playmore Product ID SLPS-25863 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.17

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Re-release of the first 'Battle Archives' compilation for the budget-price 'The Best' label. Includes: - Garou Densetsu (1991) - Garou Densetsu 2 (1992) - Garou Densetsu Special (1993) - Garou Densetsu 3 (1995) Disc content remains the same as the original print. PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet.