: Unlike other entries, characters do not automatically face their opponent. A dedicated "Turn" button is required to change directions.

: Retains the series' high-resolution 2D sprites but adds new backgrounds such as rooftops and haunted libraries.

: Supports 2-on-2, 3-on-1, or free-for-all matches on two distinct planes (foreground and background).

Released for the Xbox Classic in 2004, is an experimental spin-off that deviates from the series' traditional 1v1 formula to introduce four-player simultaneous combat . Key Features & Gameplay Innovations