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"Ultraman Powered" is a 3D fighting game released for the Panasonic 3DO in 1994, based on the popular Japanese tokusatsu series "Ultraman." Developed by BEC and published by Bandai, the game features the iconic superhero Ultraman, who battles against various kaiju (monsters) to save Earth. Players take on the role of Ultraman as he faces off against his classic rivals in a series of one-on-one fights. The game is structured around a series of battles where Ultraman must defeat his opponents within a time limit to protect humanity. Each monster presents unique challenges, requiring players to master different strategies and techniques to exploit their weaknesses.

The game stands out for its early use of full-motion video (FMV) and 3D graphics to bring its characters and combat to life, utilizing the then-advanced capabilities of the 3DO system. Despite these innovations, "Ultraman Powered" was critiqued for its slow gameplay and limited control responsiveness, issues that were partly attributed to the technological limitations of the time. Nevertheless, it holds a nostalgic appeal particularly for fans of the Ultraman series, and serves as an early example of how tokusatsu shows were adapted into the video game format. The game remains a unique entry in the Ultraman video game franchise, remembered for its attempt to faithfully recreate the cinematic feel of the television series in an interactive form.

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