Rival Schools: United by Fate PS1 box art

PlayStation · Fighting

Rival Schools: United by Fate

SystemPlayStation
Released1998
GenreFighting
DeveloperCapcom Production Studio 1
PublisherVirgin Interactive / Capcom
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesRival Schools
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 11

Released for the PlayStation in 1998, Rival Schools: United by Fate is a fighting game developed by Capcom Production Studio 1 and published by Virgin Interactive / Capcom.

It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II. Among the 106 PS1 fighting games in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.

It is part of the Rival Schools series. The series also appears on other systems with Project Justice (Dreamcast). Capcom Production Studio 1 also made One Piece Mansion for the PS1.

Rival Schools: United by Fate supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

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)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Rival Schools: United by Fate 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.

Rival Schools: United by Fate gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Rival Schools: United by Fate cheats & codes

8 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Joker Command P1D01F5E00 ????
Joker Command P2D01F5E02 ????
PAL2NTSC CD18006B6A6 3C00
CD1: Lower screen (y-Position) while in game Press Select + R180068606 3C00
CD1: Raise screen (y-position) while in game Press Select + L1D01F5E00 0104 20060FAC 0001
PAL2NTSC CD2D01F5E00 0108 2105DF0C 0001

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Rival Schools: United by Fate walkthroughs & guides

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Rival Schools: United by Fate FAQ

When did Rival Schools: United by Fate come out on the PS1?

Rival Schools: United by Fate was released for the PlayStation in 1998.

Who made Rival Schools: United by Fate?

It was developed by Capcom Production Studio 1 and published by Virgin Interactive / Capcom.

Is Rival Schools: United by Fate multiplayer?

Yes. Rival Schools: United by Fate supports up to 2 players.

How long does Rival Schools: United by Fate take to play?

As a fighting game, Rival Schools: United by Fate 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 Rival Schools: United by Fate 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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