Aquapazza Aquaplus Dream Match Coming To North America On PS3

Crazy fighting game Aquapazza Aquaplus Dream Match is headed to North America on PlayStation 3 thanks to Atlus this holiday 2013. I’m not even sure what the hell is going on in the trailer with a tiger, a chic with a giant hammer, another chic with a giant staff, a lady on bicyle who plows into her opponent.

Besides what looks to be crazy fighting moves there’s also the art. The art look as good as I can remember any late ’90s early 2000 arcade fighting game look like. It has a rich color palette, all kinds of detail in the background and when special moves are pulled off it’s like the whole background becomes a quick scene from an intro video behind the combatants. The gameplay also sounds unique with 13 playable characters along with 13 partners to pick from, don’t think I’ve ever heard of a fighting game have that before.

For all you loves of purity Atlus says they are leaving in the Japanese voice track which I think is a smart move. The only thing I could see to fit this game would be if they released some over the top Americanized voice over DLC just for fun. Of course no fighting game is complete without online play, alternate endings, time attack mode, training mode and a chance to see even more artwork in gallery mode. AquaPazza Aquaplus Dream Match v2.01 will be hitting both PSN and retail store for $29.99 when it drops. Be sure to check out both trailers below to get a sense of just crazy and gorgeous this fighting game is.

Source Link: YouTube | YouTube | http://www.atlus.com/aquapazza

 

PRESS RELEASE

Fight to the Finish in AquaPazza – 2D Fighting Game from ATLUS, AquaPlus, and Examu

IRVINE, Calif. – Aug. 123, 2013 – AquaPazza is a dream matchup that puts the characters from developer AquaPlus’ previous titles, including Tears to Tiara, ToHeart and Utawarerumono, in a no-holds-barred fighting game. With a cast of 13 playable characters and 13 partners to choose from, and an additional hidden character, AquaPazza uses flashy combos, partner attacks, and deadly chains to keep competitive. Moreover, the Japanese voice track will be left completely intact. AquaPazza will be available for the PlayStation®3 at the special price of $29.99.

For the first time in North America, AquaPazza will be available in English, with the localization and publishing done by ATLUS. The North American version of the game will feature all the content through the current Japanese arcade spec of AquaPazza (ver. 2.01), which includes several new characters and improvements for tournament-grade action.

AquaPazza features include:

• Eclectic cast of characters: The combatants in AquaPazza are a diverse bunch – from the studious bookworm Manaka who — no kidding — attacks with a bookshelf to the lance-wielding, shield-carrying Sasara.
• Partner system: Players select from one of the thirteen partners to accompany them. Partners assist players as one of three classes with one of four different actions. Players get rewarded for aggressive play styles and the partners add an additional skill element to help break defensive play.
• Tournament-level competition: Developed by Examu and Aquaplus, AquaPazza has a strong backbone of fighting game mechanics with twitch response times and super attacks.
• Variety of gameplay modes: Each character has a storyline of their own, which unlocks the “another story” mode and an alternate ending. There’s also a time-attack mode, training mode, and a gallery mode.
• Online play: Take to the internet to challenge players in ranked, unranked, and friends-only matches.

Available exclusively on the PlayStation 3, AquaPazza will be available beginning this holiday season. More information will be available on the game’s official website:  http://www.atlus.com/aquapazza. AquaPazza will sell for $29.99 in stores and as a digital download, and is not yet rated by the ESRB.

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