Summary
- Release Year: 2008
- Genres: Fighting, Role-playing game (RPG), Tactical
- Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Developers: Idea Factory
- Publishers: Compile Heart, CyberFront Korea, Koei, NIS America
Cross Edge: A 次元を超えた戦い
Cross Edge is a crossover fighting game developed by Compile Heart and published by Nippon Ichi Software. It was released for the PlayStation 3 in Japan in 2008, and in North America and Europe in 2009. The game features characters from several different Nippon Ichi Software franchises, including Disgaea, Ar tonelico, and Darkstalkers.
The story of Cross Edge takes place in a world where dreams and nightmares become reality. A powerful evil force known as the Legion is threatening to consume all of existence, and a group of warriors from across dimensions must come together to stop it. The player controls a team of three characters, each with their own unique abilities and fighting styles. The game features a dynamic battle system that allows players to unleash powerful special skills and team combos.
Cross Edge features a roster of over 20 characters, including:
- Disgaea: Laharl, Etna, Flonne, and Mao
- Ar tonelico: Lyner, Aurica, and Cruz
- Darkstalkers: Morrigan Aensland, Felicia, and Demitri Maximoff
- Makai Kingdom: Zetta and Raspberyl
- Phantom Brave: Ash and Marona
- Soul Nomad & the World Eaters: Gig and Gigolo
- La Pucelle: Tactics: Prier and Culotte
- Madou Monogatari: Arle Nadja and Schezo Wegey
The game also features several original characters, including:
- Adell: A demon lord from the Netherworld who is searching for a way to defeat the Legion.
- Rozalin: A human princess who is destined to save the world from the Legion.
- Emilia: A mysterious girl who possesses the power to control dreams.
Cross Edge was praised for its deep and engaging combat system, its charming cast of characters, and its beautiful visuals. However, the game was also criticized for its repetitive missions and its lack of online multiplayer.
Gameplay
Cross Edge is a 2D fighting game with a unique battle system that allows players to control a team of three characters. Each character has their own unique abilities and fighting styles, and players can switch between characters at any time during battle. The game also features a variety of team combos that can be performed by combining the abilities of different characters.
The battle system in Cross Edge is based on a rock-paper-scissors system. Each character has a different type of attack: power, speed, or guard. Power attacks are strong against speed attacks, speed attacks are strong against guard attacks, and guard attacks are strong against power attacks. Players must carefully choose their attacks and switch between characters in order to gain an advantage in battle.
In addition to the basic attacks, each character also has a variety of special skills that can be used to deal damage, heal allies, or buff the party. Special skills are powered by SP, which is generated by attacking and being attacked. Players must carefully manage their SP in order to use special skills effectively.
Cross Edge also features a unique “Cross Edge” system that allows players to combine the abilities of two or more characters to create powerful team combos. Team combos are performed by inputting a series of button commands while two or more characters are on the screen. Team combos can deal massive damage and can often turn the tide of battle.
Characters
Cross Edge features a roster of over 20 characters from a variety of Nippon Ichi Software franchises. Each character has their own unique abilities and fighting styles, and players can choose the characters that best suit their playstyle.
The following is a brief overview of the characters in Cross Edge:
- Disgaea: Laharl, Etna, Flonne, and Mao are all powerful demons from the Netherworld. They are all skilled fighters and have a variety of powerful special skills.
- Ar tonelico: Lyner, Aurica, and Cruz are all Reyvateils, beings who can sing magic. They are all skilled fighters and can use their songs to heal allies, buff the party, or deal damage to enemies.
- Darkstalkers: Morrigan Aensland, Felicia, and Demitri Maximoff are all powerful vampires. They are all skilled fighters and have a variety of powerful special skills.
- Makai Kingdom: Zetta and Raspberyl are both demons from the Makai Kingdom. They are both skilled fighters and have a variety of powerful special skills.
- Phantom Brave: Ash and Marona are both Phantom Knights. They are both skilled fighters and can use their phantoms to attack enemies and support allies.
- Soul Nomad & the World Eaters: Gig and Gigolo are both Gig. They are both skilled fighters and have a variety of powerful special skills.
- La Pucelle: Tactics: Prier and Culotte are both angels. They are both skilled fighters and have a variety of powerful special skills.
- Madou Monogatari: Arle Nadja and Schezo Wegey are both
Review Score
8/10
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