> Capcom is releasing just about every game in their library for the Dreamcast.  One of their lesser known arcade games, Tech Romancer (aka Kikaioh in Japan), is the latest to be upgraded for the Uberconsole.  Basically, its a 3D mech fighter in free roaming arenas.  It mixes Cyberbots (arcade/Saturn) with Power Stone (Naomi/Dreamcast), but its gameplay is quite different.  Anyway, Capcom is promising a 200% arcade conversion, meaning that this will not be a simple port.

     > Among the improvements are upgraded characters, data box (artwork and character details), movie box (CG movies from the arcade), animation box (hand-drawn movies), CG opening movies, more polygons, and higher frame rate.  Other additions are VMS/VMU mini games plus VGA Box and Rumble support.  There are two mini games included: the first game is a versus hit the other guy first battle; the second game is a vertical-scrolling shooter, similar to the one included with Power Stone.

     > As for the game itself, Tech Romancer features fast movement, fluid animation, and free roaming 3D arenas.  It has a four button control scheme: one button for guard, two for attack, and one for jump.  Naturally, special moves like combos, dodging, counters, and super attacks are available.  A new twist is the fact that you have a rising damage bar instead of a declining life bar.  Also, if you stand still for a few seconds, your damage bar will go down.

     > This game should be highly importable since it's a fighter.  If that's not your cup of tea, the American version should be out within a few months.  Hopefully, Capcom takes the time to convert the voice for America...