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Bloody Roar (PlayStation)

Bloody Roar mixes human-to-beast action into a 1v1 fighting game. Who, indeed, is your favorite zoanthrope?

Unused Graphic#

In the North American version only, the files for the Art Gallery contain an image, ART015.TIM, that refers to Beastorizer, which was the name for the North American arcade version. The image itself is viewable in the Art Gallery in the Japanese version.

Regional Differences#

Many of the changes listed below apply to the North American version, except where noted, as the European version sticks closer to the Japanese version.

  • The title screen was redesigned.

Japan/Europe

North America

  • The opening movie has an additional intro with some narration that is cut.

Japan/Europe

North America

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  • The character artwork in the character select screen was changed from anime to CG.

Japan/Europe

North America

  • Sidestepping was added and assigned to the L1/L2 buttons, which can be turned on/off in the options menu.
  • The announcer voiceovers were re-recorded.
  • Certain pieces of English text were revised in the international versions.
    • "Omake" is changed to "Bonus Modes".
    • The sound options menu changes the BGM Select to say "Console" instead of "PlayStation".
    • Every instance of "Option" is pluralized.
    • Locked items in the Art Gallery display a text, "YOU CAN'T SEE.", which is changed to "Not Available."