Linne and Carmine clash in front of a pair of soda machines in Under Night In-Birth. Thanks, Adrian!
Tag: Fighting Games
Persona 4 Arena
“That one hit home!” It’s a soda machine from Persona 4 Arena, a fighting game spun off from the main Persona series.
Power Instinct Matrimelee
Saizo and Clara battle it out in front of a soda machine in Power Instinct Matrimelee for the NEO・GEO!
Katekyo Hitman Reborn! DS Flame Rumble X
Battling it out in front of soda machines in Katekyo Hitman Reborn! DS Flame Rumble X. What’s with the character holding the plates of purple pastries?
KOF98 Ultimate Match Online
EXP Rush mode in KOF98 Ultimate Match Online involves destroying a vending machine to collect cans of EXP cola.
Darkstalkers 3
Working up a monstrous thirst in Darkstalkers 3 (a.k.a. Vampire Savior: The Lord of Vampire)? Perhaps a soda will soothe the savage beast.
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo
There’s a soda machine in the background of Ryu’s and Sakura’s stages in Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo! Here’s a closer look…
It’s difficult to discern that it’s a soda machine from these screenshots, but it becomes a bit clearer when you reference the Street Fighter Alpha stage that served as the inspiration for these Puzzle Fighter backgrounds.
Fight Fever
Kim Hoon delivers a devastating kick in front of a soda machine in Fight Fever for the Neo Geo. Thanks for the screenshot, Pablo!
Street Fighter Alpha
The soda machine from Ryu’s Street Fighter Alpha stage also appears in Guy’s stage, but receives a subtle palette swap to reflect the shift from midday to dusk.
Art of Fighting 3
It’s sunset at the Cactus Gas Station in Art of Fighting 3. Why not grab a soda and enjoy the scenery? Or, if you prefer, we can sip soda by moonlight. [Source]
Here’s a closer view of the soda machine via Hardcore Gaming 101.
King of Fighters Online
A chaotic brawl unfolds in front of some soda machines and a giant polar bear holding an ear of corn in King of Fighters Online! Thanks to Hardcore Gaming 101 for the image.
Art of Fighting 2
Hit the gym and grab a soda in this stage from Art of Fighting 2! [Source]
Sokko Seitokai: Sonic Council
Characters from Sokko Seitokai: Sonic Council for the Sega Saturn battle it out in front of a soda machine!
Street Fighter Alpha
If you peek behind Sodom, Street Fighter’s resident football samurai, you’ll notice a soda machine in the Game Boy Color port of Street Fighter Alpha. Admittedly, it’s a bit clearer in the arcade version.
Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax
This character from Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax literally summons a soda machine as one of her special moves! I feel like I’m close to developing this superpower myself. Here are a few more shots from the game:
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