Play Sougou Kakutougi Astral Bout 2 - The Total Fighters (Japan) Online

Game Overview

Ever stumble across an SNES fighter you’ve never heard of? Sougou Kakutougi Astral Bout 2 is one of those—Japan-only, slightly janky in the best way, and weirdly addictive once you get into it. The roster’s a mix of brawlers with moves that feel like they were designed by someone who really loved Street Fighter II but also had too much coffee. There’s a guy who fights with a fishing rod. Of course there is.

Matches are fast and messy, with big, crunchy hits and specials that look like they’re tearing the screen apart. The stages? Dimly lit alleys, neon-lit rooftops—classic ‘90s fighting game stuff. It’s not the most balanced thing ever, but who cares when you’re landing a spinning piledriver on some poor fool in pixelated slow-mo?

If you’re into obscure retro fighters, this one’s a blast—just don’t expect it to play fair.