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Goro's Lair
The klassic arena from the first game returns, completely unchanged. This is where the hidden kombatants of Smoke, Jade, and Noob Saibot are fought. Goro's Lair is replaced by the Blue Portal stage. In the Game Gear/Master System version, it's just a...
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The Wasteland
A purple-tinted outdoor stage, with towers, mountains, weird statues, and skewered corpses visible.
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The Tower
A room inside what is apparently some sort of tower. An ornate series of carved-out sections of the wall serve as glassless windows, showcasing the passing clouds. A Shadow Priest floats in front of the center, largest window. Arcane imagery is aboun...
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Blue Portal
A blue-tinted version of The Portal stage, exclusive to the Sega Genesis version of the game. This is where hidden characters Smoke, Jade, and Noob Saibot are fought instead of Goro's Lair in this version.
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The Portal
Fights take place on a platform in front of a red sky with a portal in the background. Lightning occasionally can be seen in the portal's eye. A red-tinted moon lurks in the sky, and floating stone paths lead to the portal. Shang Tsung's Shadow Pries...
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The Pit II
The fight takes place on a bridge at night, just as the original Pit did. The moon high in the sky and strategically placed lanterns provide the only light here.
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The Dead Pool
Not the Merc with the Mouth from Marvel. The Dead Pool seems to be a torture chamber with hooks on chains hanging from the ceiling, as well as acid surrounding the bridge that fighters stand on. The statues on each side are based on a real-life limes...
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The Armory
This is where weapons are forged and stored in Outworld. Molten steel can be seen running through the background and various bladed weapons are littered around, propped up near columns. Scary faces are on the columns.
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Living Forest
Fighters stand in a small clearing in a deep wooded area where trees have grotesque animated faces that contort and roar occasionally. A hapless victim wearing a kasa like Raiden's can be seen entangled in vines.
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Kombat Tomb
Some sort of walkway with a heavy skull and yin/yang motif. Dark red skies can be seen in the background.
The ceiling is lined with spikes, and a player can finish their opponent with their chosen fighter's Stage Fatality move, uppercutting them ...
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Kahn's Arena
Shao Kahn's barbaric fighting koliseum. Most regular fighters can be matched against here in an arcade ladder run, but the player will always fight Kintaro and Kahn himself here.
Sonya and Kano are chained up near the arena's edge, and unless he ...
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The Teahouse
Madame Bo's teahouse in the village of Fengjian, China.
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Vermilion Gates
A fantastical stage with a Japanese motif, filled to the brim with elements from the Land of the Rising Sun! A breakable balcony and big changes to the stage between evening and nighttime make every round different and dynamic!
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Planet Namek
An alien world home to several DragonBall Z characters, most notably, Piccolo. The fight seems to take place during Frieza's invasion of the planet, as evidenced by the spaceships of his troops scattered around.
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Vegetable Sky
In the world of Toriko, giant vegetables grown in a garden atop the clouds.
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Swamp
Instead of music, the audio track for this stage is ambient swamp sound.
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Organization HQ
Blue spectral flames encircle the cavernous arena. Some kind of giant, sinister insectoid writhes in the background.
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The Gymnasium - Day
Cheerleaders and a few odd students stand before a giant graffiti tag of the school's name.
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Room 22C - Night
How our two pugilists have gotten into a classroom in the dead of night is anybody's idea.
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The Library - Afternoon
The usual assortment of nerds (and a few other students) find the fight to be way more exciting than books.
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The Cafeteria - Night
The soft florescent glow of the turned-down lights are the only luminescence in this darkened food court.
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The Cafeteria - Afternoon
Students apparently care more about a battle than they do their own nutrition. The lunchlady's hair creepily jiggles on its own accord.
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Hong Kong
The fight takes place on a balcony overlooking the Dragon and Phoenix wall in the Tiger Balm Garden (虎豹別墅, Hǔ bào biéshù or Haw Par Villa), which in real life was later demolished in 2004. At the end of the round, the...
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Fetus of God
Despite the name, the giant organism in the background is definitely not any god known to man. The pulsating, quivering bodily organs in this stage help sell the unnerving factor.
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Atlantis
The submerged continent of Atlantis, home of Aquaman.
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Sky City Tokyo
This stage from the Ninja Gaiden series depicts Tokyo in the near future, with Edo-era gardens floating among a sea of skyscrapers. The glimmering night view of the city extends as far as the eye can see. The stage itself contains no obstacles, allow...
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Fearless
Heavenly Sword/Wipeout fusion stage.
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Scramble
A lively downtown district, filled day and night with youth at the forefront of fashion and culture. The fight begins on the roof of a building under construction, facing the scramble intersection where crowds and cars cross paths endlessly.
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Hot Zone
A stage based on the theme of urban warfare. Clouds of dust erupt as an army helicopter hovers overhead, while armored militants await with RPGs in the shadows. In a situation that has reached its breaking point, another life-or-death fight unfolds.
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The Show
Ladies and gentlemen! Children of all ages! Fighting entertainment unfolds before your very eyes under the Big Top! The Clown Stage and the Rings of Fire Stage - two stages brimming with monkey business just waiting for some intrepid fighters with th...
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Flow
A raft hurtles its way down a raging river inside a large cave. The railing surrounding the raft breaks easily, and the background itself changes over the course of the fight.
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Sakura
A beautiful walled garden surrounded by blossoming cherry trees and elegant historical buildings.
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Fuel
A stage set on an offshore oil platform. The three distinct areas provide their own unique challenges.
Oil tanks and pipes explode on contact, causing flames to spread and create Danger Zones.
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Fighting Entertainment
The wrestling ring from the previous DOA returns better than ever! A fighter knocked into the ropes will suffer an electric shock. Certain characters can use the ropes to perform special techniques.
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Home
A stage that resembles a Chinese housing complex, many of which can still be seen in the mountainous south of the country. Break furniture and smash through walls as you go from room to room, just like in a kung fu movie. You can also burst through t...
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Depth
This stage takes place on an elevator that leads to the bottom of the ocean. The surrounding area is a Danger Zone, and smashing your opponent into one of the panels on the wall causes further damage to the elevator.
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Sanctuary
Set on a mysterious ruin, hidden deep in the jungle. Watch out for the trap that ancient denizens laid. What's more, the flooded sections of the stage are very slippery, and fighters need to make sure they don't stumble after receiving a low blow. Ma...
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Temple of the Dragon
A stage whose design is based on a traditional pavilion. Its interesting gimmicks include being able to break through the floor to fall to a lower story, through the railing to fall down the stairs, and through the windows to burst out of the buildin...
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The End of the Earth
A stage modeled on the South Pole, the coldest place on earth. The ice stretches as far as the eye can see - fall off an ice shelf and there'll always be another one to catch you. Naturally, since it's made of ice, the entire stage is slippery. There...
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Street
Set in an alley in New York City, trains are constantly running along the elevated tracks next to this stage. If you could just knock the sign over using a Power Blow...
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Dead or Alive
Located in a heliport, this custom-made ring is where the Dead or Alive tournament takes place.
On this stage, specially selected fighters from around the world put their reputations on the line and do battle to see who is the best. Three giant sc...
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The Tiger Show
The circus is back in town! Rings of fire surround this perilous stage through which tigers run and jump.
The animals' movements can be changed by flipping the switches on the wall.
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Sweat
A ring, set up in Mila's gym and used for sparring. There are no hazards here, meaning you can focus solely on the fighting!
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Lab
A research laboratory situated at the end of an elevator that leads to the bottom of the sea.
The floor and walls are covered in camera lenses that collect data on those who fight, making for an eerie and unsettling atmosphere.
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Zack Island
Blue waves! White sands! Endless summer! Have nice, relaxing fights in this wide-open stage.
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Tatakarasyuka
Yumiko's stage from V.G. Max. Also appeared Ayako in the BG as a cameo
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Wajifuna
Masako's stage from V.G. Max. Also appeared Miranda in the BG as a cameo.
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Silver Parrot
Tamao's stage in V.G. Max. Also appear Elirin and Kyoko in the BG as cameos
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China
China (a.k.a. Psycho Soldier)'s team stage from KOF94.
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Snoop Dogg
A stage available for console versions via DLC or pre-order. Cal Broadus himself observes the fight, accompanied by scantily-clad women. A large crowd sits behind his throne, and a large-screen TV loops the music video for the stage's song.
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Lab 8
The Anti-Skullgirl Labs are a black-ops research institution created in a time when King Renoir prioritized scientific advancements ethics. Founded by Dr. Victor Geiger, they were funded by the Canopian government with hopes of understanding the natu...
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Art Museum
Zak and Kala of the Neutrinos chill while a bunch of Mousers hang around. The bizarre architecture of the statues is further conveyed by the partially destroyed winged humanoid in the center.
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Back Alley
Some people hang out in this grungy alley, including a depressed-looking bald dude and an obvious hooker. A dog barks at a cat that is sitting on a totaled car in the corner. Upon round's end, the woman in the poster winks and pouts her lips.
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Cafeteria
An eatery based on Konami's Japanese arcade chain "Circo Porto" (Portuguese for "Circus Port"). A bunch of people hang out in the background watching the fight, most of them duplicated on the opposite side. Lassie stands at the left for whatever reas...
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Metal Works
Some Foot Soldiers cheer on their boss (or whoever happens to be fighting).
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Mt. Olympus
A couple of Foot Soldiers, along with an oddly-colored Bebop and Rocksteady, watch the fight. Somehow, The Great Sphinx and an Olmec statue head got dragged into this....
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Noh-Stage
A Noh play with a big-ass toad in the background, and some pretty cherry blossom trees. The stone lanterns on the sides can be broken upon impact.
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Pirate Ship
A destroyed ship with a pretty conspicuous giant octopus in the background, its tentacles scattered throughout the stage. Cannons sit at the edges.
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Scrapyard
Where old cars go to die. Casey Jones cheers whilst hanging from a hook, and Knat Man (Baxter Stockman) pelvic thrusts at the fight for some reason.
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Sky Palace
A rooftop stage with background signs advertising toothpaste, Konami, and "great Mutagen".
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Thunder Dome
A punk rock concert with two (animatronic?) dinosaurs behind them. A crowd watches the fight and/or concert with vigor in the foreground. Round's end causes the dinos to move and roar.
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Studio 6
The Tournament Fighters hosts and a bunch of cheerleaders watch the fight, as do some cameras in the foreground. The crates can be broken, and in the Japanese version of the game, the left wall can, too, to expand the fight backstage.
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Metro Train
A Channel 6 news chopper struggles to keep up with the action on this speeding transit unit.
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Medici Tower
While the Renoir Crown rules the the Canopy Kingdom, the Medici rules its sizable underworld. On the surface, the wealthy Medici family is noble and generous, but beneath this facade lurks the truth: most everyone of power in New Meridian is being ma...
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Final Atrium
Located, deep within the catacombs of the Grand Cathedral, the Skullgirl awaits the next challenger.
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Class Notes
The stage for tutorial mode, is white room sparsely furnished with a blackboard and desk. Other than the combatants, the only occupant is the teacher Ms. Victoria.
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The Streets of New Meridian
New Meridian is one of the Canopy Kingdom’s most illustrious cities, and the setting for Skullgirls. It’s a city of art, culture, and sophistication, and plays host to a diverse population of humans and ferals from all corners of the world. Its famed...
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Disco
A very Asian-looking discothèque held in Repulse Bay, Hong Kong. A dragon does its best Glen Quagmire impression in the background, and breathes fire when at the round's end. A banner comes down with Chinese writing at the end of the final round.
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Plant
Despite the selection screen telling you it's in Denmark, the stage description clearly indicates that this industrial stage takes place in Seattle, U.S.A.
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South France Mansion - Library
The master of this domicile is no longer alive. The rich lord that lived here was poisoned, and the man who lived here since left this place recently. Other than the wing where the servants and the child that the man brought reside, this mansion is i...
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Rio de Janeiro
Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) looms in the background.
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Salvador de Bahia
Takes place in front of the Convento e Igreja de São Francisco (São Francisco Church and Convent)
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Moscow
Saint Basil's Cathedral
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Cairo
The Great Sphinx's proximity to the pyramids is suspect
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Paris
Eiffel Tower looms in the background
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Agra
Outside the Tāj Mahal.
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Acropolis
Made by the gods specially for the tournament.
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Crete
The palace at Knossos.
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Arcadia
The beautiful forest of Peloponessus.
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Troy
The once breathtaking entrance to the city of Troy, now in ruins.
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Amphitheatre
Made by the gods, just like the Acropolis, at an unknown location.
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Thebes
Entrance to the city of Thebes.
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Temple
The three Gorgons' lair.
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Hades
The palace of Hades, surrounded by river Styx.
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Susukigahara Field (November)
This stage is a composite of elements found in the Susuki suit of Hanafuda cards. All cards in the suit feature a hill of pampass grass, which dominates the entire arena. The highest scoring card is a white moon against red sky, and the second card s...
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Kisarah Stage
British schoolgirl Kisarah makes her home in London, in a posh shopping district. A grandma with a wiener dog makes the rounds continuously.
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Suzaku Castle (Japan)
A platform amidst Japanese temples in the moonlight. The giant signs can be broken with tossed bodies.
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Ramayana Temple (Thailand)
The tournament finals in Thailand, marked by a giant bell and its many spectators. Two large statues are placed at each end of the arena. When one of them is broken, a monk stops his meditation and protest.
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Ayuthaya Ruins (Thailand)
The first of many stages featuring this comfortably laying statue. The statue is one of many "reclining" Buddha statues seen throughout Thailand - in particular, this one represents the one found in the ruins of Ayutthaya.
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Amazon River Basin (Brazil)
A bunch of tourists/natives cheer, photograph or otherwise observe the fighters in a small fishing village.
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Chamber of the Flame
The room housing Pandora's Box from God of War 3. Includes three stage fatalities, chosen via button prompts.
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Court of All Gods
Screens featuring villainous original characters flicker in and out in this giant temple. Propping up the globes are bosses from Capcom's Forgotten Worlds, the Gods of Thunder and Wind. The final boss of FW, Lord Bios, looms in the background.
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Blade Pit
A specially-built arena with a hidden location, the Blade Pit is designed with one thing in mind: maximum damage. The small size keeps the action tight, while stabbing blades attack fighters headed for the edge. The edge itself is patrolled by massiv...
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Dante's Chasm
Built inside a long, rocky gorge, the Dante's Chasm arena keeps competitors on their toes with constant fire from guns that line the walls.
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Neo Vegas
Situated in the middle of a densely populated city, this arena is surrounded by a tall force field. Four arms extend from the central area, with enormous video monitors adorning the end of the arms. The late-night matches held here have become a trad...
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Desert
In the middle of a vast desert lies this elongated arena. A reinforced stone pyramid sits in the center, while black obelisks protrude from the two far ends of the arena. The arena is surrounded by land mines, provided under the world arms treaty of ...
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Arctic Depth
The Arctic Depth arena is constructed from a natural iceberg, carved out and reinforced with concrete and steel. The challenging combination of cold, fog, and moisture keeps competitors on their toes. Great care is necessary when crossing bridges or ...
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Power Plant
This three-armed arena was constructed by retrofitting an old lightning collection plant and reactivating its grid. The central column hums with electricity as it powers the structure (and a small metropolis nearby). Newly-added platforms circle the ...
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Mt. Haoshiro
This active volcano has been tamed and put to work as a massive fighting arena suited to large battles. The arena features jump pads that launch competitors over the mouth of the volcano - if they manage to tag a special floating marker, 6 missile po...
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Space Station
Orbiting the sun near the asteroid belt, the space station's artificial gravity generators allow players to experience battle in unearthly conditions. The Space Station arena was once a thriving space port designed to allow the construction repair an...
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Pharaoh's Fire
Following the success of the desert arena, "Pharaoh's Fire" was constructed in the same region using surplus materials. Featuring the familiar dangers of land mines and fighter jets, it also features a nuclear warhed. Or, rather, three warheads, each...
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Inferno
This arena is surrounded by self-sealing emergency glass. Within the arena there are target drones that circle above the competitors, waiting for fighers to pass underneath. If a competitor does come under a drone, a fireball hurls towards them.
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Laser Ball
The Laser Ball arena stands out from all other arenas. It was made for a sport similar to american football, except that it is played by HARs. The arena has two moving goals and two teams. For one team to win, it has to kill all its opponents. It can...
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Blast Furnace
By official standards this arena & others like it, simply should not exist. Multiple groups and organizations have created secret, non-standard arenas to hold watches that have different rules than those of the official league guidelines.
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Stadium
This is where the W.A.R. machines get their first testing. The general public is invited to view the event.
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Danger Room
This was W.A.R.'s first danger arena. Combatants must avoid the dangerous spikes.
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Power Plant
Built inside a 21st century lightning receptive power plant, the walls deliver quite a shock.
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Fire Pit
The ultimate test, computers project holographic spheres that, when hit, ignite fireballs under your enemy's feet.
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Desert
Stay on your toes and dodge the attacks of the fighter jets to survive in the desert.
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Azuchi
Oda Nobunaga's castle, returning from DoA3.
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Geothermal Power Plant
Cameo stage from Metroid: Other M, Ridley and Samus Aran can be seen here. Though the metallic platform in which the fight takes place is surrounded by molten steel, the players cannot fall directly into it, but are instead grabbed and attacked by Ri...
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Eternal Helix
PKA DOATEC Great Hall in DoA4. Players can be knocked down the infinite staircase.
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999 Meters
Previously known as the "Tritower Heliport" in DoA4, this is a landing pad for helicopters surrounded by electric "rope". Other heliports can be seen in the distance.
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Dojo
Returning from DoA4, it's an endless tatami mat arena. Only available in Practice Mode.
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Freedom Survivor
Fame Douglas' luxury cruise liner, said to be the largest in the world. Fighters begin on the helipad, then can be knocked into an elegant ballroom setting, or the cargo hold full of explosives.
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Great Hall, Shang Yang
In 196 A.D., after Dong Zhuo destroyed and fled Loyang, Cao Cao took protection of Emperor Xian and opened a new capital in Shang Yang. It later became the capital of the Wei Kingdom in 202 A.D.
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Hu Lao Gate (Tiger Trap Gate)
Dong Zhuo stationed his warriors here to protect the capital city of Loyang from warlords in the east. When the anti-Dong Zhuo League of 18 warlords attacked the narrow pass, Hua Xiong, challenged and slew many of the worthy opponents. Amidst feeling...
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Phoenix Palace
The Phoenix Place was Dong Zhuo's palatial residence and the center stage for Diao Chan's plot to destroy the tyrant ruler. By double-pledging her love for both Dong Zhuo and his adopted son, Lu Bu, she manipulated their affection until jealousy drov...
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Green Hell (Marsh)
Cham Cham's home is lush jungle with abudant of flora and fauna. A small boat rests near the edge of the water.
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Kochi
Battle takes place outside a house in the middle of a bamboo forest.
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L's Castle
Another returning stage from DoA1, this takes place in a courtyard in front of a Chinese-style castle.
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Miyama
A small Asian forest clearing with a stone ground.
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Pancratium
An ancient Roman coliseum with electric bordering. A raging storm can be seen in the distance.
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Prairie
A scenic flatland with visible inclines.
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Spiral
High-tech futuristic-looking arena.
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White Storm
A secluded frozen mountaintop littered with Moai (whether these are statues or snow sculptures is unknown). A snowman can be seen on occasion. Fighters can be knocked below to an ice cave.
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Aqua Palace
An underwater aquarium off the coast of Australia. Tropical fish can be seen through the floor and in two large tanks; the outside is home to a number of indigenous aquatic species.
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Azuchi
The castle of the famed Oda Nobunaga himself. Most fights begin inside the castle, and breaking through the windows throws fighters out onto a low rooftop. Fighters can then be knocked off from here, to the courtyard. The courtyard and interior have ...
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Beach
A nice white-sand beach on the east coast of Australia. Fighters can be knocked into palm trees (both standing and fallen), and coconuts sometimes are dropped from them onto warriors' heads. At twilight, seagulls can be seen in the sky.
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DOATEC HK
DOATEC's Hong Kong headquarters. Fighters can be knocked through the outside or inside glass structures; outside will knock them out of the building and likely hit a neon sign on the way down, where the fight will continue into the street. If knocked...
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Forest
A simple Japanese forest stage, playable in the spring or autumn. Fighters can be knocked into trees and rocks, or down small slopes.
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Omega Stage
This stage is the only stage Omega can be fought in, and cannot be selected during normal gameplay. A raging fire burns through the forest while players are forced to fight Omega from a diagonal, almost over-the-shoulder view.
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Ice Cave
A frozen cavern in northern Asia. Ice stalagmites can be broken by force.
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Lorelei
Fighters battle atop a large German castle, and can be knocked down to lower levels.
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Lost World
Battle amongst high plateaus deep in the heart of South America.
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Snow
Snowy region in northeast Japan.
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Tao
Enclosed courtyard in the Chinese mountains, with temples in the background.
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X Octagon
Spiritual successor to DoA2's D Octagon, surrounded by electric rope, and a crowd outside of that.
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Aerial Gardens
An elaborate garden centered on a plateau of a mountain waterfall. Many oriental structures frame the area. Fighters can be knocked down to one of the lower portions of the waterfall.
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Bio Lab
A top-secret DOATEC laboratory where Victor Donovan harvests Kasumi's DNA for his cloning project. Many containment units housing these experiments litter this lab. In Arcade Mode, this is where Kasumi battles her clone (later known as Kasumi α)...
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Burai Zenin
Returning from Dead or Alive 2, this arena takes place in a courtyard in front of a temple.
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The Crimson
The crimson is a dilapidated urban Chinese rooftop.
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Danger Zone
Returning from the first game, the Danger Zone takes place on an industrial lift, with exploding tanks on the sides.
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Danger Zone 2
Altered version of the Danger Zone, with spotlights instead of exploding walls.
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Death Valley
A small, glass octagon situated in a larger ring. It is possible for fighters to fall/be knocked off of the octagon and enter the larger portion.
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Demon's Church
Despite its name, there is no overly evil imagery associated with this stage. Fighters can be knocked through the stained glass and to another portion of the stage.
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Dragon Hills
A vaguely Asian-looking industrial area, knocking the opponent into the building moves to a temple situated around a giant dragon statue.
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The Great Opera
The music hall in which Helena's mother was killed. Lots and lots of stairs.
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Koku An
Low-ceiling wooden dojo. Can knock through the fusuma to other rooms or outside.
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Top of stage
A stone arena placed atop a tower where you must fight under a cloudy sky. We can see thick mist around this place. Sometimes it rains.
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Edo
This battle takes places in a desert ruin. The remains of a gigantic Karakuri soldier can been seen not to too far away from the characters. Further into the background is a partially buried statue of the Buddha. A large building looking like Hagia S...
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Corneria
Representing the Star Fox series. Returns from Super Smash Bros. Melee.
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Joe Stage
Fighting on the tracks by a train station. The left train will zoom in and out of the background during the fight.
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Gymnasium
For Akira, training is everything. Therefore, it's appropiate that his stage is the ultimate playing ground -- a martial arts gymnasium. Whether teaching his students or furthering his own Hakkyoku-Ken, Akira spends a lot of time in the gym. The brea...
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Colosseum
Once used for entertaining audiences, the Colosseum now plays host to the deadliest act of them all. It's a level as dramatic as Sarah's checkered past, with bold streaks of lightning striking the pillars surrounding the battle area. Fights take plac...
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Island
Warm sun, blue water, and white sand beaches -- all the makings of the perfect vacation. Except that hulking pancratium expert staring you down! The island stage offers a wide open space with no walls to hold you in. Be sure to consider ring out stra...
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Cave
A good practitioner of drunken kung fu needs a nice, quiet place to train. Shun set up his personal training ground in the dark recesses of the cave. Surrounded by water, this ring features a high unbreakable fence, which can be useful for offensive ...
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Arena
Some of the most dramatic and exciting pro wrestling matches have taken place within the confines of a steel cage. Wolf's arena takes the steel cage to its next evolution, with high unbreakable walls with no chance to escape, and throngs of spectator...
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Castle
In Lion's home country of France, castles are a predominant part of the landscape. One of these castles has been converted to an arena for the Fourth World Fighting Tournament. As snow falls all around, combatants will have to contend with low unbrea...
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City
Jacky fights his battles high atop a building in the city, with floodlights piercing the dark night. Bouts take place on a helipad, the watchful eye of a helicopter in flight. The unbreakable fence around this helipad lets fighters utilize their wall...
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Harbor
As the sun sinks low in a harbor town, the action heats up. The harbor stage features a tight 10-meter battle area surrounded by a high, unbreakable fence. You won't have to worry about ring outs, but you will have to avoid getting pinned by a certai...
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Great Wall
Stretching 4,500 miles and spanning from Korea to the Goby Desert, the Great Wall of China stands as one of the most remarkable structures ever built. It also serves as the home of Lau Chan's fighting stage. There are no walls surrounding the battle ...
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Garden
Kage is a character dealing with intense personal turmoil. Thus the serenity of the garden offers what little tranquility is available. As autumn leaves fall to the ground, opponents all fall in this large, open ring. Be sure to be on guard for ring ...
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Shrine
In Japan, shrines serve as place for prayer and quiet meditation. In the case of Aoi Umenokouji, a shrine also serves as a place to refine the martial art of aiki jujutsu. The shrine's battle area is a flat 14-meter floor with no walls. Fighting on t...
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Temple
For the Shaolin monks, the temple serves many purposes: a habitat, a place of prayer, and a training ground for one of the most legendary martial arts ever created. Lei-Fei practices Shaolin-Ken at temple in China, featuring a battle arena with break...
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Aquarium
Pai practices her elegant moves in an equally eloquent arena, an underwater aquarium. But don't let the serene beauty fool you; this aquarium has some pretty sharp teeth. The battle arena features high unbreakable walls that offer plenty of options o...
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Neverhood
The Neverhood is the place Klaymen calls home. This the setting of Klaymen's first game.
1 secret
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Fuuma Stage
Birds flock on the floor of this tranquil forest before the battle.
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Go Stage
Rowdy bosozoku cheer the fight.
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Aqueduct
This stages takes place on top of an orange roof. There is a aqueduct in the background that extends as far as the eye could see.
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Train
Fight takes place on a moving train
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Elevator
Battle takes place in a moving elevator. In the single-player game, Cloud and Tifa can be fought by defeating all opponents up to Sasuke in under 3 minutes. The music is the same used in battle sequences in Final Fantasy VII.
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Dome
The first stage in single-player mode, the player faces Dasher Inoba in a wrestling ring.
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Roof
The 2nd stage in arcade mode (single player), the player fights Jo on top of a roof.
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Airship
The 3rd stage in arcade mode, the player faces against Godhand in an airship.
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King Kai's Planet
An unlockable arena in Super Dragonball Z, this fight takes place on a small green planet. Unlike other arenas, there are no walls.
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Labyrinth
Just like the legends surrounding the island of Crete in the Mediterrean Sea, many myths and folklores around the world refer to structures called Labyrinths.
Most places people refer to as labyrinths, however, are nothing more than intricate ...
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Mine
An old Mormorang ore mine. Sometimes, you'll see mining cart rolling down the tracks.
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Waterfront
Fighters face off on a platform surrounded by water. At the distance you can see Udan's palace.
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City
Above the platform is located near a busy highways with cars zooming by.
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Floating Ice
The battle takes place on a floating block of ice.
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Desert
A raiser platform is built in the middle of the desert.
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Sky Platform
This arena floats high up in the sky, surrounded by prominent clouds and windmills.
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Basement
Battle takes place inside a dark, low-ceiling room.
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Mount Osore
A region in the Shimokita Peninsula, Mount Osore (Mount Fear) is said to be an entrance to Hell. Mizuki was sealed in Mount Osore, before she was awakened by Amakusa.
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Xiwei Siege Ruins
Xiwei, positioned near the west border of the Ming Empire, was a vital stronghold for maintaining the empire's western territories. Tragically, whenthe Emperor believed the castle was hiding the Hero's Sword from him, he dispatched an army to seize t...
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Imperial Capital Ayutthaya
The Ayutthaya dynasty witnessed height of prosperity of the Thai Peninsula. This imperial villa is one of the many used by the dynasty to entertain honored guests.
The beautiful white walls of the villa and the abundant nature that can be seen...
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Kaminoi Castle/Sakura-Dai Gate
The Kaminoi Castle, built on a desolate mountain plateau, is an impregnable fortress. The castle's study walls and the beautiful cherry blossoms won high praises. But during the era of Japan's unification, the ruling government felt
that an access...
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Ostrheinsburg Chapel
The broken wall of the chapel reveals a somber of the castle ruin looming in the distance. The ruin is what remains of Ostrheinsburg Castle that bore witness to the clash between Soul Edge and Soul Calibur four years pervious.
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Village of the Wind
During a time where Western culture spread its way across Southeast Asia, an isolated village hangs on to its cherished faith in the Wind Deity.
The village is situated in a location that commands a view of both the mountains and the sea. The ...
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Kingdom of Prussia
With his army behind him, Prussian king sits on his throne, watching the fight. At his side are two men in red cloaks. Two haldberd-wielding guards in in red armor stand guard at the steps.
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Onigami Isle
The cave is well-lighted by four neatly stacked pieces of burning wood and candles. There are some skulls stacked against the wall.
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Seian
This stage is same as the one used in SS1, except the it has been recolored.
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Onigami Isle
Battle takes place in a cave, where two of Gen-An's brethren are cooking something in cauldron.
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Versailles
The painting on the wall depicts Charlotte and other characters from Samurai Shodown battling Mizuki.
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Secret Garden
The garden is surrounded by concrete walls. There are two gargoyle statues at the gate. You it may see a frog on the ground. You can kill it by knocking your foe onto the frog. It's soul will rise to the top when it happens.
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Polar Paradise
Penguins and seals surround the fighters on a large floating block of ice.
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Kami's Lookout
Battle takes place on a floating platform. Trees and some parts of the building can be destroyed. Knocking someone off the edge causes the fight to continue on the earth below it.
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Planet Namek
Planet Namek is notable for its green sky and blue grass. Mesas, domed houses, and trees are obstacles that can be destroyed during battle. Dende makes a cameo appearance.
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Enma's Palace
Fight takes outside of the castle, both fighters standing on yellow clouds. It is possible to knock an opponent off the edge to lower part of the arena.
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Skull Gods
Battle takes place on stone tiled floors. In the middle of the floor is grate covering the fiery pit below. Massive skulls forming a rough circle around the area.
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Outland Treetops
High on the treetops, the fighters battle each other on a raised netted platform
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Dragon Arena
Arena is named for the two large statues that spew mist on the ground.
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Destiny Battle
Battle takes place on a massive pile of bones that stretches across the horizon. The an enormous demonic figure is half-buried in the bone pile, still breathing.
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Geese Tower 1
A precarious arena atop a skyscraper. Someone is liable to fall to their death.
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Geese Tower 3
Round 3. Lightning occasionally flashes, illuminating the city in an ominous way.
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Mexico
A festive circus scene. At the end of a round the banner unfurls, displaying "ENHORABUENA! USTED GANADOR" (congratulations, you're the winner)
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Moscow
Zangief is visible in the far right of the crowd. At the end of each round the sun suddenly comes out, illuminating the Soviet skyline.
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Tokyo
Tatami mats, stone lanterns, and shimenawa ropes give this ring a traditional Japanese flavor. The monitor switches between portraits of the battlers, a Capcom logo, and the Super Muscle Bomber logo.
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Airport
Out at the airport, in front of two parked planes and other assorted runway vehicles surrounded by lights and mist.
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Port Town Docks
Down at the docks in front of a South Line truck. A bunch of surly looking fellows ham it up in the back.
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South Town Park
A night time carnival stage with a Halloween twist. A pumpkin here, a fortune teller there, with carousel and ferris wheel in tow.
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The Garcia House
In front of a mansion with a lit fountain that cycles colors throughout the bout. A few silhouettes linger in the doorways and windows, and Robert's car idles near the fight.
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National Park
A barn somewhere in Southtown. Home to Ryo's horse, motorcycle, and an abused punching bag. After hard hits and KOs the horse whineys and shows his teeth.
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Fitness Club
In this elaborate gym, a bunch of muscle heads (and one loser on a pulldown bar) ham it up for Yuri's approval.
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Karate Gym
The infamous Kyokugen Dojo, adorned with US and JPN flags and everything else a dojo needs. The students get increasingly fired up as the fight continues, posing in unison at its conclusion.
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Boxing Gym
While it rains outside, a bunch of wannabes and their trainer watch the fight in a gym marked "Fighting Out".
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China Town
In the Chinatown shopping district, an entire double decker trolley has stopped to observe the fight. People are all about, and that barrel on the left can be smashed without too much effort.
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Crawley's Air Field
Perhaps John's house / farm / air strip, there's a dog, a couple barrels and a hanger labeled "No Smoking". "Fire Boy" is center stage with some tools nearby, presumably having been worked on just before the fight.
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Mac's Bar
In the alley outside Mac's Bar (since 1969), some of Jack's biker buddies loom about. Their bike lights illuminate the stage and a couple of bums warm themselves in the shadows.
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Parking Garage
In some kind of factory. One suit tracks the fight while the other chats it up on the phone. A box on the right can be smashed by violence.
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Geese Stage
Geese's swanky penthouse suite with a view of the skyline and a rotating computer readout of "PROJECT-G" (most likely the infamous Geese Tower). It becomes apparent that the two suited agents lurking in most backgrounds are Geese's men.
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Underground
The fight takes place deep underground, surrounded by cavern walls and lava. The Technodrome, the mobile Foot Clan base made famous by the 1988 cartoon and the TMNT Adventures comics, is visible in the background. It periodically fires lasers and tun...
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Garbage Dump
A junkyard with a massive mountain of trash in the background, built by the Rabbids in an attempt to reach The Moon. Attacking or knocking a foe into the sides of the stage will cause rubbish to drop down from the top of the screen.
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Nagasaki 2
The player will fight Amakusa in this stage after defeating him in one round.
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Versailles
Battle takes place in France's famous Palace of Versailles.
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Hokkaido
This arena takes place outside a house nearby a snowy forest. The house is occupied by an elderly Ainu couple who can be seen sitting on the porch. There is also an unusual gathering of animals of various species.
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School
At some private academy. The students watching the fight (mainly Saki's friends) are fired up as some of them (including a figure in the clouds) stand idle and just observe from afar.
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Pool
Inside the academy's pool, a bunch of uniformed students in swimwear gather to clean it up. Apparently, the coach is displeased with the one lazy chilling in the near far left not doing her part.
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Shrine
In the dusk of the twilight sky, a small crowd from a store clerk, some girls in kimonos, and a pair of shrine maidens cleaning up (sans the one waving her hand) stand and watch the fight.
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Rubble
A once beautiful city landscape now in just complete ruins. Three girls from Shiera's squad guard the area of demolished buildings as they carefully observe the fight going on in the rubble.
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Night
In the midst of the ruined city in darkness, a military tank and vehicle stand idle as armed super-soldiers of Blade Noa and a female agent (Izumi) patrol the area and observe the fight.
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Hill
A hill covered all over a supply of endless rain. The battlefield is completely intensified by the fog and with storm showers that is caused all over the course of the battle.
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Last Stage
A floating surface of gigantic rubble and light emit in the background. Destruction and chaos roam completely free all over this moving platform of doomed space in midst for an epic battle.
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Gairyu Isle (Night)
Similar to Haohmaru's stage, this battle takes place on a rocky shore, except at night. The waters are also noticeably calmer. Distant fireworks punctuate the battle.
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Planet Hellstorm
Pyron's homeworld is a strange place indeed. Meteors constantly streak through the sky, a swirling vortex of clouds. The staircase continuously cycles upwards while the blue crystal undulates and changes shape. At the end of each round, larger meteor...
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Robot Facility (Mexico)
A large, dome-shaped construction site for Huitzil's robot brothers. A massive robot is being built during the battle and will begin to explode and fall apart at the end of each round.
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