Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Fighting

Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein

SystemSega Dreamcast
GenreFighting
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherCapcom
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesStar Gladiator
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein is a fighting game released for the Sega Dreamcast, developed by Capcom.

Among the 38 Dreamcast fighting games in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.

It is part of the Star Gladiator series. The series also appears on other systems with Star Gladiator (PS1). Capcom also made Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis and Street Fighter III for the Dreamcast.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein is like

Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.

Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.

Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

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Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein FAQ

Who made Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein?

It was developed by Capcom.

How long does Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein take to play?

As a fighting game, Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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