The Rumble Fish 2 PS4 disc brings back a 2D arcade fighting game first released by Dimps in 2005. Publisher 3goo released this console version on PS4 on 7 December 2022, according to the US PlayStation Store. The genre is classic one-on-one fighting, built around a two-gauge system for offence and defence and smooth hand-drawn character animation. The console edition adds online versus play with rollback netcode, widescreen support, a training mode and a gallery, so a cult arcade title from the mid-2000s is playable at home on PS4.
Rumble Fish 2 PS4: Table of Contents
A Rebuilt City and Its Fighters
The Rumble Fish 2 is a fighting game first, but it has a clear setting. According to the official PlayStation Store description, the story takes place at the turn of the century in a city that was rebuilt after a disaster by a powerful conglomerate called Probe. Fighters from across this city meet in street battles, each with personal reasons for entering the fight. As in most arcade fighters, the story is told through short scenes around Arcade mode rather than a long cinematic campaign. Three extra characters, Greed, Hazama and Beatrice, are sold on the PlayStation Store as add-ons and are bundled in the digital Deluxe Edition; the publisher does not state that they are on this retail disc. The appeal here is a faithful home version of a 2005 arcade game that many fighting fans never had the chance to play outside Japan.
Two Gauges, Fast Combos, Clean Animation
The core of The Rumble Fish 2 is its two-gauge system. One gauge powers offensive actions and the other powers defensive ones, so every round becomes a question of when to spend resources on pressure and when to keep them for escape. Dimps, the studio behind the original, is known for responsive 2D fighting, and the PlayStation Store highlights the game’s fluid sprite animation as a key feature. The console version adds widescreen support and a computer opponent for solo practice. Later updates, as listed by the publisher on the Store page, add on-screen side bars that show short combat range, command lists for each character, and recording and playback of actions in Training mode. These tools help newer players learn matchups and combos, while experienced players get the precise inputs they expect from an arcade fighter.
Arcade, Survival, Online and More
The PlayStation Store lists seven modes: Arcade, Survival, Time Attack, Local Multiplay, Online Multiplay, Training and Gallery. Offline, one or two players can play on the same PS4, so you can fight a friend side by side. Online versus supports two players and uses rollback netcode for smoother matches; online play on PS4 requires a PlayStation Plus membership. Voice acting is in Japanese, while on-screen text is available in English and several other languages, including French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. The Store page notes optional in-game purchases for the add-on characters.
Retail Disc, Region and PS5
You receive a new, factory-sealed retail disc of The Rumble Fish 2 for PS4. PS4 games are region-free, so the disc plays on any PS4 console. The game is also sold digitally as a separate PS5 version, but most PS4 discs run on PS5 consoles with a disc drive through backward compatibility; check Sony’s official list before buying for PS5. Delivered across the UAE in up to 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300.
Who This Is Not For
This is a 2005 arcade game with 2D sprite graphics, so players who want modern 3D visuals will be disappointed. There is no long story campaign. Voices are Japanese only. Online versus needs PlayStation Plus and depends on finding opponents, which can be hard for an older niche title. The three extra characters are paid add-ons and are not confirmed to be on the disc.
Below are the full technical details and box contents for Rumble Fish 2 PS4, taken from the official 3goo K.K. specification.
Rumble Fish 2 PS4: Technical Details
- Title: The Rumble Fish 2
- Platform: PlayStation 4 (physical disc)
- Publisher: 3goo K.K.
- Developer: Dimps (original 2005 arcade game)
- Release date: 7 December 2022 (PS4, per the US PlayStation Store); original arcade release 2005
- Genre: Fighting (2D)
- Players: 1-2 players offline; online versus for 2 players (PlayStation Plus required)
- Age rating: ESRB Teen; IARC 12+ (as listed on the PlayStation Store)
- Disc region: Retail disc – region-free on PS4
- In the box: Game disc in retail case
- Languages: Japanese voice; on-screen text in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), per PlayStation Store
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
FAQ – Rumble Fish 2 PS4
Is Rumble Fish 2 PS4 an original sealed product?
Yes. Every Rumble Fish 2 PS4 we ship is original 3goo K.K. stock, new and sealed in its retail box, never a refurbished or opened unit.
Does The Rumble Fish 2 on PS4 have online play?
Yes. It has online versus for 2 players with rollback netcode, and online play on PS4 needs PlayStation Plus.
Can two players fight on the same PS4?
Yes. Local Multiplay supports 2 players on one console.
Are Greed, Hazama and Beatrice included on the disc?
No. The publisher sells them as add-ons on the PlayStation Store, and does not state that they are on the retail disc.
How many game modes does The Rumble Fish 2 have?
7 modes are listed: Arcade, Survival, Time Attack, Local Multiplay, Online Multiplay, Training and Gallery.
How long does delivery take in the UAE?
Up to 3 business days anywhere in the UAE, and delivery is free on orders from AED 300. Cash on delivery, Tabby and Tamara are available at checkout, where the current delivery fee for your order is shown.
Order Rumble Fish 2 PS4 from Totot
Looking for Rumble Fish 2 PS4 at the best price in the UAE? Rumble Fish 2 PS4 is delivered across the UAE in up to 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery and Tabby or Tamara instalments, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. Faulty or mismatched items can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Gaming collection and PlayStation Games, or see the official The Rumble Fish 2 on the official PlayStation Store for full manufacturer detail.
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