akatsuki blitzkampf, doujin fighter (released 4/30)

nothingxs · Last edited by nothingxs on Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:41 pm; edited 1 time in total

Akatsuki Blitzkampf is a fighting game by independent Japanese group Subtle Style. Inspired mostly by old-school games such as the King of Fighters, Street Fighter and Samurai Shodown, Blitzkampf seems to be set in some sort of alternate reality that still features Nazi influence (possibly during WW2). It has a very distinctive style to it, and although the very nature of the subject matter is somewhat controversial, the game itself is worth looking into for its wealth of options and gameplay, among which are a 2 on 2 simultaneous battle mode, netplay, and what seems to be some sort of mode that involves a die.

You can watch a match video here, and the trailer for the official release here.

The game is out now! You can check out Subtle Style's website "Simulation Style" here. There's currently no real way to obtain the game through any import outlets, although if information is found on how to purchase it, it will be posted up. As usual, the more internet savvy among you should be able to scrape up alternative methods to get your hands on it.
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butters4life · Joined: 06 Dec 2006

I like the look of this, the hits seem to feel nice and solid, the moves not too broken or "Mugenish" and the setting atleast seems a little different aswell.

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I was afraid it was another Naruto Brawler.

Looks pretty neat.
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luvcraft · buy my game buy my game me me me Joined: 05 Dec 2006

yeah, I'm particularly fond of Akatsuki BK's meaty, solid fighting engine.

we talked about it a little bit in this thread.
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CubaLibre · Joined: 02 Mar 2007 Location: The District

There had better be an American, French or Dutch resistance fighter against the world-conquering forces of the Axis, or I will be pissed.
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Dandy J · Joined: 24 Mar 2007

This game is really good and really solid, and I'm really hoping that the netplay will be better than it was in the trial and even if it's not IM STILL EXCITED because nun with guns and JUMBO SETH.

nothingxs · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 6:14 am

I'm going to play Akatsuki anyways, since I like his design and the way he plays (and because I have the bad habit of generally picking the "main character" in each game I play).
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I approve of this game.
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nothingxs · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 7:17 am

Knurek: Doesn't everyone?
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wpham · Joined: 17 Mar 2007 Location: Washington, DC

I love the feel of this game. "Solid" is a perfect way to describe it. It reminds me of a cross between EFZ/GGXXetc. and KoF; the combo system is intuitive, juggles aren't too excessive, and the premise of the game, along with the cast, is tremendous.

In my brief time playing the demo, Guile I mean E.Soldat seemed like the easiest to develop very strong combos and a basic rushdown with, and Akatsuki right behind him. I can't really figure out Fritz. He basically seems like a high-ratio Haohmaru from Cvs2 with no specials.

I really want to play the full version. I hope Sai (the guy with the sunglasses) shoots lasers out of his eyes.

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Gin · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:43 pm

Oh god I can't stop laughing

"SIEG HEIL" is the this game's "TIGER"

Dracko · productive member of society Joined: 06 Dec 2006

I want this game and I want it now.
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Pijaibros · Joined: 04 Dec 2006 Location: 44113

I'm no fighting analyst, but...

I like the direction this fighting game takes. I've been kind of worried about the scene since any new game seems to take the very twitchy, flashy, fast combo stylings of Marvel vs Capcom 2 & Guilty Gear games.

This game slows things down a touch and yes, does seem to be very King of Fighters, mixed with some Darkstalkers. I approve!

I do favour the slower pace of the older 2d fighting games since it allows time to think and react instead of having to totally rely on memory and reflexes for competition. Liking what was there on the linked youtube video. Good mix-ups, meaty hits.

I'm gonna have to give this a shot when available, especially if it has netplay!
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TORUMASUTA · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:08 am

I was hoping the "FIGHT IT OUT" tagline meant that, somehow, it was both an alternate history WW2 where Axis one as well as an Ogre Battle fighting game.
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mauve · Joined: 07 Dec 2006

Am I the only one who cringed at some of the combos in the second and third rounds? The overall feel looks nice, but... It looks very jab-spam heavy, complete with relatively safe looking (and powerful!) combos from them. This doesn't really say good things to me about the possible mindgames other than that the best strategy is to run in and hit. A lot.

It doesn't seem that much different from Marvel in some respects just becasue of that. Having a slight pause on hit to add a heavier feel does not a better game make. At least it's in the right direction!

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Yeah, this game will be interesting to play, but i'm not really a big fan whole nazi theme. It almost makes it just as appealing to play if this game had Justin Timberlake vs. Shakira with high level MvC2 combo play.

Now, you can't compare them to each other, but yeah anyway.
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Dandy J · Joined: 24 Mar 2007

This game is a lot closer to SF2 than MvC2. It has a huge emphasis on zoning, spacing, and pokes. Watch some of the other matches on that guy's account. Anti-airs are really strong.

nothingxs · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 3:03 pm

Nice, rocking the av Dandy!
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Adilegian · Joined: 05 Dec 2006

Downloaded the demo at home before I went to bed last night, and I'll play it once I get home from work.

This is just a first reaction to the scenario and the art design, but I'm almost overwhelmed by the idiocy. I can't imagine that it was chosen for any reason other than shock value, and the lack of taste can only serve to push videogames further into the gutter.

It was tasteless enough when Prince Henry wore a Nazi uniform to that party some years ago. I guess the end of one century resets the counter for offensive content.

I predict the expansion sequel's title will be:

Akatsuki Blitzkampf: Godwin's Law
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BotageL · Joined: 04 Dec 2006 Location: *fidget*

Nazis are serious business again? When did this happen?
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schild · Joined: 05 Dec 2006

I will have this. HRAP3 + Nazis = Fun.

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Beckett agrees.
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nothingxs · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:02 pm

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Yeah, I mean, honestly, I thought EVERYBODY knew about Japan's boner for the Nazis.

And honestly by revisionist Nazi-Imperial-Japan-alternate-WWII Japanese fantasy standards, the premise and atmosphere of Blitzkampf is awfully, AWFULLY tame.
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schild · Joined: 05 Dec 2006

You'd be surprised at the amount of literary revisionist bullshit that's occured in Japanese literature.

But posting a picture of a death camp body bin? Are you for real? I'm Jewish and I don't put up with that bullshit. You lost the internet.

And yes, tragedy is comedy. Better to laugh than live in... well... whatever state you live in.

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Dracko · productive member of society Joined: 06 Dec 2006

History doesn't care.

Come to think of it, Israel doesn't either.

Funny how it's only those PC, intellectually bankrupt/terrorised nations that get in an uproar over stuff that happened over half a century ago, shuffling away as best as they can any understanding of the political and social phenomenons of the time.

You'll tell me it's distasteful to joke about the British Empire, Attila the Hun, Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan next. And that I should go out and apologise for slavery by virtue of my skin colour.
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Dracko · productive member of society Joined: 06 Dec 2006

History still doesn't care.

"Too soon"? It would be more appropriate if we waited for them to all kick it? Should we be concerned they might stumble upon this website or something? Does the moral petulance end anywhere?
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You have two mechanisms for dealing with tragedy: you can cry about it or you can laugh about it. Which one works varies from person to person.

By the way, if I ever suddenly drop dead, I'm giving Ben Reed permission to beat the shit out of anyone who doesn't laugh.
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