Aquapazza: Aquaplus Dream Match (アクアパッツァ アクアプラスドリームマッチ, Akuapattsa Akuapurasu Dorīmu Matchi) is a 2011 2D arcade fighting game developed by Examu.[1] It is a joint collaboration between Aquaplus and Leaf, who developed all the titles and featured characters. The "Dream Match" in the title references the characters of the game coming together from various Aquaplus titles, including Utawarerumono, Tears to Tiara, and To Heart.
| Aquapazza: Aquaplus Dream Match | |
|---|---|
 Japanese game cover | |
| Developer(s) | Examu |
| Publisher(s) | |
| Platform(s) | Arcade PlayStation 3 |
| Release | Arcade
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| Genre(s) | 2D Versus fighting |
| Arcade system | Taito Type X² |
The game was released in Japan on June 22, 2011, with a PlayStation 3 version later released on August 30, 2012,[2] followed by a U.S. release on November 19, 2013.[3][4] Two updated versions called Aquapazza Version 1.5A and Aquapazza Version 2.0 added several new characters.[5] Aquapazza and Version 2.0 were among the featured titles at the 2011 and 2012 Tougeki tournament.[citation needed]
Characters
editFrom Utawarerumono
- Hakuowlo (ハクオロ) Player
- Karura (カルラ) Player
- Touka (トウカ) Player
- Oboro (オボロ) Player, Added in Aquapazza Version 2.0
- Urtori (ウルトリィ) Partner
- Kamyu (カミュ) Partner
From Tears to Tiara
- Arawn (アロウン) Player
- Morgan (モルガン) Player
- Riannon (リアンノン) Player
- Rathty (ラスティ) Partner
- Octavia (オクタヴィア) Partner
- Llyr (スィール) Partner, Added in Aquapazza Version 2.0
From To Heart, To Heart 2 and To Heart 2: Dungeon Travelers
- Kousaka Tamaki (向坂環) Player
- Yuzuhara Konomi (柚原このみ) Player
- Komaki Manaka (小牧愛佳) Player
- Multi (マルチ) Player
- Kusugawa Sasara (久寿川ささら) Player, Added in Aquapazza Version 1.5A
- Tonami Yuma (十波由真) Partner
- Ma-ryan (まーりゃん) Partner, Boss
- Kurusugawa Serika (来栖川芹香) Partner, Added in Aquapazza Version 2.0
From Kizuato
- Kashiwagi Chizuru (柏木千鶴) Player (Added in Aquapazza Version 2.0), Boss (Added in PlayStation 3 version)
From Routes
- Yuasa Satsuki (湯浅皐月) Partner
From Comic Party
- Takase Mizuki (高瀬瑞希) Partner
- Inagawa Yu (猪名川由宇) Partner, Added in Aquapazza Version 1.5A
From White Album
- Morikawa Yuki (森川由綺) Partner
- Ogata Rina (緒方理奈) Partner
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 75/100[6] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Destructoid | 8.5/10[7] |
| Famitsu | 26/40[8] |
| GameSpot | 7/10[9] |
| GameZone | 7/10[10] |
| Hardcore Gamer | 4/5[11] |
| IGN | 7/10[12] |
| Jeuxvideo.com | 16/20[13] |
| Play | 70%[14] |
| USgamer | 4/5[15] |
| Anime News Network | B−[16] |
The PlayStation 3 version received "generally favorable reviews" according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[6]
Bradly Halestorm of Hardcore Gamer said that "It may lack high-class refinement in certain areas, and the cast of fighters probably won’t be recognizable to those outside of the Japanese gaming scene, but those issues are incredibly minor when put up against the bigger picture — which in this case is a sound, robust fighting game."[11] Mandi Odoerfer of GameZone praised the game's Active Emotion System, saying that it "eliminates some of the fighting genre's biggest annoyances".[10] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of two sevens and two sixes for a total of 26 out of 40.[8]
References
edit- ^ "『アクアパッツァ』アクアプラスから2D格闘ゲームが登場" [A 2D Fighting Game Arrives from Aquaplus: Aquapazza]. Famitsu (in Japanese). Enterbrain. January 27, 2011. Archived from the original on November 8, 2012. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- ^ Walker, Ian (July 13, 2012). "Aquapazza's Latest Release Date Scheduled for August 30th". Shoryuken. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ Sliwinski, Alexander (2013-09-11). "Anime fighter AquaPazza hits PlayStation 3 on November 19". Engadget. Archived from the original on August 25, 2024. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ Moriarty, Colin (2013-11-19). "This Week on the PSN (November 19, 2013)". IGN. Archived from the original on November 21, 2013. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
- ^ "人気2D格闘ゲームのバージョンアップ版『アクアパッツァ Version2.0』配信決定！ 新キャラクターを追加！！【動画あり】". Famitsu (in Japanese). March 22, 2012. Archived from the original on July 30, 2012. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- ^ a b "AquaPazza: AquaPlus Dream Match for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
- ^ Ruscher, Wesley (November 20, 2013). "Review: AquaPazza: Aquaplus Dream Match". Destructoid. Gamurs. Archived from the original on May 6, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ a b Valay, Brian (August 21, 2012). "Famitsu review scores (8/21/12)". Nintendo Everything. Archived from the original on August 1, 2014. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- ^ Kemps, Heidi (November 21, 2013). "AquaPazza: AquaPlus Dream Match Review". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on November 22, 2013. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
- ^ a b Odoerfer, Mandi (November 19, 2013). "Aquapazza: Aquaplus Dream Match Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ a b Halestorm, Bradly (November 19, 2013). "Review: AquaPazza [Aquaplus Dream Match]". Hardcore Gamer. Archived from the original on May 6, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ Ingenito, Vince (December 17, 2013). "Aquapazza [Aquaplus Dream Match] Review". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on September 24, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- ^ Didjane01 (February 20, 2014). "Test: Aquapazza [Aquaplus Dream Match]". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Archived from the original on May 6, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "AquaPazza: AquaPlus Dream Match review". Play UK. No. 239. January 2014. p. 72. Archived from the original on April 25, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- ^ Davison, Pete (November 19, 2013). "AquaPazza PS3 Review: Battling with the Power of Moe". VG247 (USgamer). Gamer Network. Archived from the original on July 30, 2022. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ Ciolek, Todd (December 3, 2013). "Aquapazza [Aquaplus Dream Match]". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on December 4, 2013. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
