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Summary

Advanced V.G. 2 feels like a love letter to the golden age of 2D fighters, and it’s one of those PlayStation titles that still surprises me when I dig through my collection. The sequel builds on the original’s foundation with a crisp, plot‑driven Story Mode that pushes the fighting action forward without sacrificing the classic arcade feel. TGL kept the series’ signature four‑button layout, but the graphics and sound got a noticeable polish that makes each match feel fresh even after all these years. New faces such as Tamao Mitsurugi, Saki Shinjou, and Kyouko Kirishima add distinct playstyles, while the boss encounters with Material and Miranda Jahana (the mother of Reimi) raise the stakes dramatically. After its 1998 Japan launch, the game resurfaced on the PlayStation Network in 2009 and even appeared in Success Corporation’s SuperLite 1500 line in 2003, giving a new generation a chance to experience this underrated fighter.

Storyline

Set in a near‑future Japan, the Variable Geo tournaments decide the country’s strongest woman, with each fighter also working as a waitress for a sponsoring family restaurant. In Advanced Variable Geo 2, newcomer Tamao Mitsurugi steps into the competition, aiming for the coveted "Virgin Goddess" title and its massive rewards.

Tamao battles every previous competitor before meeting the new rivals Kyoko Kirishima and Saki Shinjou. She then faces the boss characters Material and Miranda Jahana, who is revealed as the mother of Reimi Jahana. The story continues the series’ themes of prize‑driven competition, the humiliation of defeated fighters, and the relentless quest for the ultimate title.