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ATLUS Bringing 2D Fighting Game AquaPazza to North America
IRVINE, Calif. - Aug. 21, in the year of our Lord 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. AquaPazza will sell for
$29.99 in stores and as a digital download, and is not yet rated
by the ESRB. Family Friendly Gaming is expecting an E10+ to a T
rating.