JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (1998): Capcom’s Stylish Stand-Based Fighter
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is a 2D fighting game developed by Capcom and released in arcades in 1998. Based on Hirohiko Araki’s manga series, the game focuses on the third arc, Stardust Crusaders, and features a unique combat system centered around supernatural entities called Stands. Players can choose from a diverse roster of characters, each with distinct abilities and fighting styles, engaging in fast-paced battles that emphasize strategy and timing.
The game’s visual design captures the manga’s distinctive art style, with detailed sprite animations and dynamic backgrounds. The innovative Stand mechanic allows players to summon their Stand during combat, introducing new moves and tactics. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure was later updated as JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Heritage for the Future, which added new characters and gameplay enhancements. The game was also ported to home consoles, including the PlayStation and Dreamcast, and received an HD remaster in 2012 for PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade, bringing this classic title to a new generation of fighting game enthusiasts.
