Power Instinct

Power Instinct
Logo from the SNES version of the first Power Instinct
GenreFighting game
DevelopersAtlus (1993-2012)
Noise Factory (2003-2012)
PublisherAtlus (1993-2012)
PlatformsArcade, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Super NES, Genesis, Sega Saturn, Neo Geo
First releasePower Instinct/Gouketsuji Ichizoku
November 1993
Latest releaseGōketsuji Ichizoku: Matsuri Senzo Kuyō
August 2009

Power Instinct, released in Japan as Gōketsuji Ichizoku (豪血寺一族; "Gōketsuji Family"), is a fighting video game series created by Atlus.

The series is known for its absurdist humor. Unique to the series was the introduction of the transformation feature: several of the characters can change their appearance and fighting style by simply executing certain moves (usually a throwing move), though this has not been featured in every entry in the series. Other features include the ability for every character to perform a double jump, run, and attack while running.