Blade Arcus from Shining
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Blade Arcus from Shining (ブレードアークス・フロム・シャイニング) is a 2D fighting video game developed by Studio Saizensen and published by Sega. It features characters introduced in the Shining series of games also developed by Sega.[1]
Overview
The game is a crossover 2D fighting game featuring characters from Shining Blade and Shining Hearts. It was officially released on Nov 5, 2014 as an arcade game. On Dec 18 of that same year, it updated to Version 1.01. [2]
In the Ver.2.00 update on Jun 30, 2015, four additional characters and new system mechanics were added.[3]
Ver.2.01 is scheduled to be released for arcades on Oct 20, 2015.[4]
Blade Arcus from Shining EX (ブレードアークス・フロム・シャイニング・イーエックス) was released on Nov 26, 2015 for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 home consoles, again adding new characters.[5]
The game was ported to Steam with online lobbies added on July 28, 2016 under the title Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena.
Game Mechanics[6]
The game is played using an 8-directional joystick and four buttons. Three buttons, designated A, B, C, correspond respectively to the light, medium, and heavy attacks. The fourth, designated D, is used for the Support Link. Players select two characters to form a tag-team pairing. They control their primary characters, and are able to switch to using their supporting characters after each round.
Characters
- Ryuuga
- Pairon
- Rage
- Sakuya
- Xiao Mei
- Altina
- Roselinde
- Melty
- Fenrir
- Isaac
The following characters were introduced in the Ver.2.00 arcade update.
- Rick
- Dylan
- Rouna
- Urayukihime
The following characters are to appear in the PS3/PS4 EX versions.[7][8]
- Misty
- Sonia (available via DLC code enclosed in first-print editions)[9]
References
- ↑ "Blade Arcus from Shining Arcade Fighter Anounnced". www.gematsu.com. 13 February 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ↑ "Ver.1.01 更新のお知らせ". 15 December 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
- ↑ "『ブレードアークス』大型アップデート"Ver.2.00"が本日稼動開始！". www.kakuge-checker.com. 30 June 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ↑ "『ブレードアークス』Ver2.01アップデートが10月20日（火）に決定。多数のバランス調整含む". www.kakuge-checker.com. 16 October 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ↑ "Blade Arcus from Shining EX To Release This November In Japan". www.Siliconera.com. 21 July 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ↑ "How to Play". Retrieved 16 October 2015.
- ↑ "『ブレードアークス from シャイニングEX』ソニアの詳細を公開！". www.famitsu. 20 September 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ↑ "『ブレードアークス from シャイニングEX』初回特典に『チェンクロ』"グレンの炎舞 サクヤ"のコードが追加【TGS2015】". www.dengekionline.com. 20 September 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ↑ "『ブレードアークス from シャイニングEX』新キャラクター"ソニア"（声：瀬戸麻沙美さん）のバトルシーンが公開". www.famitsu.com. 1 October 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
External links
- Official Site for the arcade version (Japanese)
- Official Site for the console version (Japanese)