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Power Batlers 4 is the fourth main installment of the series and the seventh game overall produced by Burst Arts and published by Namco. It was the first game to never see an arcade release. Instead it was released for the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo GameCube in 2002.

Gameplay
Power Battlers 4 retains the same gameplay from the EX Battlers games, including the Synergy Stones from the 3rd game, but with some changes. Power Battlers 4 introduces a limited special form system, allowing a character's Power to assume a stronger form using a set button combination. This is only available if the player is under the possession of a Synergy Stone. Furthermore, there is a meter underneath the health gauge, decreasing as the player's Power has their powered form. When the player is attacked, the meter decreases faster than usual. Aside from that, Power Battlers 4 also introduces sidestepping, reminiscent of SNK's Fatal Fury titles. Players can jump to the background or foreground of most stages.

Story
In the vast Noshi City, a wealthy family sends their heiress Dana Platz on a special mission to travel to the top of Mount Mikage in order to collect materials to create her own family Power. Despite her vast knowledge, because of her upper-class connection, her father insists that she is followed by a pair of professional bodyguards. Her two bodyguards, however, ended up being the antisocial Luka Kohler and the hyperactive Bartz Judge. Unfortunately, the three will have to team up when the Time of Reckoning, as stated by an emotionless scientist named Akash Call, befalls upon the humble Noshi City.

Playable Characters
Dana Platz: One of the three main characters of the game. Dana is a member of the house of Platz, a 300-year old and extremely financially powerful family of Noshi City since its foundation. She was sent by her family to form her family's strongest Power on the top of Mount Mikage. Her two unfortunate bodyguards, Luka and Bartz, prove this to be an impossible task, but she feels she is able to attain her goal. Luka Kohler: One of the three main characters of the game. Luka is a cynic who believes everyone is either cruel or stupid. As a result, he does not receive any more friends. He feels that his Powers are what he considers his true friends. However, he is forced to act as Dana's bodyguard alongside Bartz, which will provide him a lesson in what he thinks of people. Bartz Judge: One of the three main characters of the game. Bartz is Luka's energetic and hyperactive friend, and they were close since childhood. He remembers a time when Luka was less moody and cynical and attempts to bring his friend back in a more positive demeanor by acting as Dana's bodyguards. While Luka is often annoyed by him, Bartz values his friendship with the youth. Rian Toga: A young man who works at the ore mines of Coalbur Lanes. Despite his young age, he keeps the mine running safely and efficiently. Garcia Naturia: A mysterious woman that is often seen in the forests of Enles Hall. She warns any comers of the mysterious stories of hauntings surrounding the forests. Marie Tsumono: A female brawler who trains in the Vesto Ring. She may be considered an adorable little girl, but adults in town respect her for her strength. Splash Mask: A large wrestler from Quari Stadium. His strategy is nothing more than choosing Powers that will make his battles more fun, and encourages everyone to not take fights too seriously. Merry Fantasia: A gorgeous beauty pageant that has won various contests in Heartlight Wake. She happens to be from France, and arrives to Sino City to achieve her dream as a beauty pageant. Bison Toga: The father of Rian who passed ownership of the Coalbur Lanes to him. Now he resides in Crystal Cove Springs, where he plans on retiring after a few more battles. Cadence Su: A schoolgirl who takes up education in Glade High School. She comes from a long line of Eskimos who worship ice-based Powers. Denshi Faulker: A middle-aged man who resides in Rayshore Isles. Because there were no worthy challengers to fight him, he becomes bored with being a Power user. Arter Rush: A youthful man and entomologist who was called upon by Shina to form the Quadruple Squadron. Bertie Kinsley: A wandering woman who found refuge with the Quadruple Squadron founded by Shina. Flint Overdrive: Denshi's friend, a drummer from an unknown band who became part of Shina's Quadruple Squadron. Gomi Yotan: An effeminate businessman who joins Shina in her newfound Quadruple Squadron. Shina Diamond: A woman who recruits the members for her Quadruple Squadron in order to prevent the Time of Reckoning, as instigated by Akash Call. Akash Call: The main antagonist of the game. Akash is the enigmatic leader of Galacia. Despite his brilliance at a young age, he was neglected by his parents, thus stripping himself of his emotions as he aged. After the thought of feeling nothing but pain and anger during his youth, he has considered emotions and human spirit obsolete and sought to create a world without it, setting up Galacia as a means to gain control over the Superior Powers Temporus and Spectras and recreate the universe.
 * Powers: Penner (Penguin spirit, Primary), Combunny (Rabbit spirit, Secondary)
 * Powers: Ukon (Monkey spirit, Primary), Terratle (Tortoise spirit, Secondary)
 * Powers: Queespa (Bee spirit, Primary), Redthorn (Rose spirit, Secondary)
 * Powers: Allorock (Dinosaur spirit, Primary), Cragdon (Rock spirit, Secondary)
 * Powers: Cherreen (Cherry blossom spirit, Primary), Mardigrass (Blossom spirit, Secondary)
 * Powers: Shi Mei (Yoga spirit, Primary), Makira (Grapple spirit, Secondary)
 * Powers: Kalowy (Serpent spirit, Primary), Shootsel (Otter spirit, Secondary)
 * Powers: Loony (Blimp spirit, Primary), Maggy (Wicked spirit, Secondary)
 * Powers: Gongo (Bell spirit, Primary), Zonez (UFO spirit, Secondary)
 * Powers: Flakrash (Yeti spirit, Primary), Fuyutsune (Fox spirit, Secondary)
 * Powers: Denking (Oni spirit, Primary), Glimray (Lion spirit, Secondary)
 * Powers: Yamio (Dragonfly spirit, Primary), Dread (Scorpion spirit, Secondary)
 * Powers: Molion (Mole spirit, Primary), Quikeater (Hippo spirit, Secondary)
 * Powers: Maganon (Fowl spirit, Primary), Hitsune (Fox spirit, Secondary)
 * Powers: Shinknight (Psychic spirit, Primary), Saitsune (Fox spirit, Secondary)
 * Powers: Drafang (Shark spirit, Primary), Null (Void spirit, Secondary)
 * Powers: Temporus (Time spirit, Primary), Spectras (Space spirit, Secondary)

Stages

 * Dualeaf Town
 * Coalbur Lanes
 * Enles Hall
 * Vesto Ring
 * Quari Stadium
 * Hearlight Wake
 * Crystal Cove Springs
 * Glade High School
 * Rayshore Isles
 * Quadruple Squadron Fort
 * Temporal Realm