One could argue that some of Capcom's finest development days came with the Sega Dreamcast. Sega's long-lost console has seen many pieces of gaming masterstrokes from the company, with such games as Marvel vs. Capcom 2, Capcom vs. SNK, and Resident Evil: Code Veronica. But its Power Stone games stood in a league by themselves, offering chaotic 3-D fighting action that was right on par with Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. games. They're still favorites today, with Power Stone 2 snatching up high dollar bids on Ebay. Now, Capcom has provided a cheaper alternative with the release of Power Stone Collection. This collection includes Power Stone and Power Stone 2 in their entirety, as well as a few extra features and mini-games.

In the game, players choose from a number of quirky fighters as they search for the Power Stones, glowing gems that give fighters unlimited powers once three of them are combined. The course of the game unfolds through a series of fights that take place in random locations. One involves an aircraft carrier that, with enough damage, can get blown out of the sky, forcing the fighters to duke it out in free-fall before landing on a deserted island. There are also alien structures, ancient ruins, and other city locales where all kinds of weapon and environmental threats are put to good use. From swinging on a light pole and knocking an enemy backwards to mounting a cannon that can blaze gunfire across the screen, there's plenty to use in each stage to dwindle away opponent energy. Collecting and using Power Stones is equally fulfilling, enabling fighters with super attacks that deliver with blinding results.

The game works in the same style as Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. games. Free-flowing fighting environments feature all kinds of weapons from swords or guns or even everyday household objects. Players are also armed with physical and throwing attacks when they don't have their hands on a weapon. The variety of characters assures that a favorite will be found within a few fights, including the likes of karate-kicking WangTang, the powerful Gunrock, and the heroic Falcon. Power Stone 2 contains even more obscure (yet well-designed) characters, including a chef who knows his way around a frying pan and a school kid that can kick just as much ass as an adult. All twelve fighters are selectable in both Power Stone 1 and 2, a welcome addition.

Numerous mini-games have been thrown in for good measure, and players can even access some of the old-school VMU goodies from the Dreamcast heyday. Capcom has also provided a number of new weapons into the game, some of which can be put into a virtual collection so players can boast just how great they've gotten.