Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Here it is, the version of Primal Rage with different moves to make it easier! The moves in this version actually mirror the MAT2 console versions (I played on the GameCube version back then), I was able to use all of Vertigo's Moves from this version in this playthrough, and unlike the MAT2 version specials can be performed during the Eat Stage. The biggest difference is the fully translated Japanese Language mode, in the original game the Japanese language changed only some text and left a lot of it in English, However this version contains a proper translation, everything that was in English in the original is now in Japanese. This even includes removing symbols such as the "No Cheese" symbol with text.
Since I haven't played with the simplified controls in a while on MAT2, I didn't perform the crazy combos I have been able to perform, this is due to how the game will sometimes not perform specials when a button is held (However, this could be a MAME issues, this game still has unemulated protection). Also the original moves have been completely removed from this version, this means for instance you cannot hold 2+3 and press forward forward to perform Scorpion Sting with Vertigo, you can only use Button 4 forward forward (This button can be held or pressed after the directional) in order to perform the move. The Eat move is also universal now, and is performed by holding all 4 buttons and pressing the DP motion (Forward, Down, Down-Forward) to perform it. Unlike MAT2 you can perform specials while in the Eat Mini game before the final battle. Also the game uses a separate start button as well, likely due to this being a version specifically for the Japanese market, therefore a different button is used for High Quick (usually High Fierce in the normal versions) because of this Low Fierce was pushed off to another button entirely (a 5th button), not sure if this version actually uses a 5 buttons so anyone with a real board of 2.3J should test it to see if this actually uses a 5 buttons or not.
Here it is, the version of Primal Rage with different moves to make it easier! The moves in this version actually mirror the MAT2 console versions (I played on the GameCube version back then), I was able to use all of Vertigo's Moves from this version in this playthrough, and unlike the MAT2 version specials can be performed during the Eat Stage. The biggest difference is the fully translated Japanese Language mode, in the original game the Japanese language changed only some text and left a lot of it in English, However this version contains a proper translation, everything that was in English in the original is now in Japanese. This even includes removing symbols such as the "No Cheese" symbol with text.
Since I haven't played with the simplified controls in a while on MAT2, I didn't perform the crazy combos I have been able to perform, this is due to how the game will sometimes not perform specials when a button is held (However, this could be a MAME issues, this game still has unemulated protection). Also the original moves have been completely removed from this version, this means for instance you cannot hold 2+3 and press forward forward to perform Scorpion Sting with Vertigo, you can only use Button 4 forward forward (This button can be held or pressed after the directional) in order to perform the move. The Eat move is also universal now, and is performed by holding all 4 buttons and pressing the DP motion (Forward, Down, Down-Forward) to perform it. Unlike MAT2 you can perform specials while in the Eat Mini game before the final battle. Also the game uses a separate start button as well, likely due to this being a version specifically for the Japanese market, therefore a different button is used for High Quick (usually High Fierce in the normal versions) because of this Low Fierce was pushed off to another button entirely (a 5th button), not sure if this version actually uses a 5 buttons so anyone with a real board of 2.3J should test it to see if this actually uses a 5 buttons or not.
