JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Heritage for the Future

Cover of the Dreamcast version of the game.

Introduction

Based on Part Three of the manga of the same name, JoJo's adds a twist to the action through the use of each characters' "Stand", a supernatural ability or being unique to each character. The game seems like a more ground-focused take on the Marvel vs. formula (There's a good reason for this.), and uses the three-button control scheme seen in more recent games like Akatsuki Blitzkampf.

Though the Dreamcast version is the more accurate port, the Playstation version is still a decent game in its own right.

Gameplay

Controls:

A1: Light Attack

A2: Medium Attack

A3: Heavy Attack

S: Stand

Character Types:

Active Stand: Characters that can activate a Stand that can fight with/in place of character.

Weapon Stand: Characters that utilize their Stand as a weapon.

Passive/no Stand: Characters that have no Stand meter, and Stand activation utilized as an extra attack. They are always considered to have their Stand off.)

Special Actions:

Dash: Double tap forward, while holding forward on the second tap: Character will run toward the opponent.

Advanced Guard: A1+A2+A3 (while blocking an attack): This action pushes an attacking opponent back further than normally blocking.

Guard Cancel: Down, Forward, Down+Foward + any attack button while blocking an attack. Your character will recover from their lengthy block animation much faster than normal, allowing you to counter attack your opponent sooner.

Recovery: Any attack button twice in succession after being hit with an attack in the air. Hold a direction while using Recovery to move in held direction.

Tech: Any attack button twice in succession while being thrown by opponent. Tech will lessen damage from the throw.

Dodge: A1+A2+A3: Character will preform an evasive maneuver toward the opponent, where attacks, excluding throws, will not hit them. (Stand must be off, with one exception, Joseph Jostar)
Throw: A3+Forward or Back (next to opponent): Character will grab and preform damage to the opponent. The opponent will be tossed a distance to the left or right depending on the character using Throw.

Stand Attack: QCF+S: (Stand must be off)

Tandem Attack: QCB+S: When used by Active Stand users, you have a limited amount of time to input commands for what your Stand will preform when the input period is over. You can lengthen the time for input by holding the Stand button after QCB+S. While holding the Stand button, your Stand meter will start to drain. You can hold the Stand button until this meter runs out, but you are free to release any time before that. While the initial Tandem will give you some time with no interruption, holding the button after the normal allotted time grants you no invincibility, and your opponent is free to attack. After your input period is done, Your Stand will become independent of your character and will rush forward, and while your Stand is preforming attacks, you retain control of your Character, who can still attack. When used by Weapon Stand users, the attack is similar to Custom Combos seen in the Street Fighter Alpha series, in which you input attacks with little to no delay in between attacks. (Passive/No Stand users cannot preform Tandem attacks.)

Stand Release: Forward+any two attack buttons: Releases your Stand to control independently of your character. You control the Stand, inputting attacks, while your character is motionless. Press Stand to cancel. (Available only to Muhammed Abdul, Kakyouin Noriaki, Jean Pierre Polnareff, and D'Bo.)

Double Jump: Press Up again while jumping (Stand must be on to preform)

Basic Strategy/Tips

Stands

Learning to use your Stand wisely is an important part of gameplay. Active Stand users have bonuses granted to them with their Stand on. While your Stand is out, you suffer no chip damage from Normal, Special, and Super moves, with the exception of Throws. You gain extra mobility in the air from Double Dump, your attacks do more damage, and you also suffer less damage from attacking opponents. Furthermore, some Super moves cannot be used without your Stand on. However, Having your Stand on also has it's drawbacks. If your Stand is out using