Project X Zone 2
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| DeveloperTemplate:Pluralize from text | Monolith Soft |
| PublisherTemplate:Pluralize from text | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| DirectorTemplate:Pluralize from text | Soichiro Morizumi |
| ProducerTemplate:Pluralize from text | Koji Ishitani |
| DesignerTemplate:Pluralize from text | Atsushi Minayama |
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| WriterTemplate:Pluralize from text | Soichiro Morizumi |
| ComposerTemplate:Pluralize from text | Yuzo Koshiro (Opening and Ending) |
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| PlatformTemplate:Pluralize from text | Nintendo 3DS |
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| GenreTemplate:Pluralize from text | Tactical role-playing |
| ModeTemplate:Pluralize from text | Single-player |
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Project X Zone 2[a] (pronounced as "Project Cross Zone 2") is a tactical role-playing video game developed by Monolith Soft and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment for the Nintendo 3DS. Despite the game being the sequel to the crossover game Project X Zone, the plot is a homage to the events of its spiritual predecessor, Namco × Capcom, while retaining a standalone story. The game is a crossover between various franchises from Bandai Namco, Capcom, Nintendo and Sega. Project X Zone 2 was released in Japan in November 2015, and worldwide in February 2016.
Plot
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Gameplay
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Characters
Like its predecessor, Project X Zone 2 features pairs of characters from three Japanese video game companies (Bandai Namco Entertainment, Capcom, and Sega), as well as solo characters who can provide assist attacks during combat.[1] The game also features Nintendo characters as special guests for the first time.[2] A total of 58 characters are playable in the game.[3]
Pair units
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- Reiji Arisu and Xiaomu from Namco × Capcom
- Jin Kazama and Kazuya Mishima from Tekken
- Kite and Haseo from .hack and .hack//G.U.
- Yuri Lowell and Flynn Scifo from Tales of Vesperia
- Ciel Alençon and Nana Kazuki from God Eater 2
- KOS-MOS and Fiora from Xenosaga and Xenoblade Chronicles
- Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine from Resident Evil
- Ryu and Ken Masters from Street Fighter
- Demitri Maximoff and Morrigan Aensland from Darkstalkers
- Dante and Vergil from Devil May Cry
- X and Zero from Mega Man X
- Strider Hiryu and Hotsuma from Strider and Shinobi
- Chun-Li and Ling Xiaoyu from Street Fighter and Tekken
- Akira Yuki and Kage-Maru from Virtua Fighter
- Ichirō Ōgami and Erica Fontaine from Sakura Wars
- Sakura Shinguji and Gemini Sunrise from Sakura Wars
- Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima from Like A Dragon
- Zephyr and Vashyron from Resonance of Fate
- Chrom and Lucina from Fire Emblem Awakening
Solo units
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- Heihachi Mishima from Tekken
- Natsu from Soulcalibur V
- Aty from Summon Night 3
- Valkyrie from Valkyrie no Bōken: Toki no Kagi Densetsu
- Alisa Illinichina Amiella from God Eater
- Estellise Sidos Heurassein from Tales of Vesperia
- Captain Commando from Captain Commando
- June Lin Milliam from Star Gladiator
- Leon S. Kennedy from Resident Evil
- Felicia from Darkstalkers
- Ingrid from Capcom Fighting Evolution
- Axel Stone from Streets of Rage
- Hibana from Nightshade
- Segata Sanshiro
- Ulala from Space Channel 5
- Pai Chan from Virtua Fighter
- Leanne from Resonance of Fate
- Ryo Hazuki from Shenmue
- Phoenix Wright with Maya Fey from Ace Attorney
Development
On April 8, 2015, Famitsu.com launched a teaser website with a countdown that would expire in five days, revealing a secret project from Bandai Namco Entertainment.[4] Before its expiration, Project X Zone 2 was announced early to attendees of Bandai Namco's "Level Up" press event in Milan, Italy on April 10, which was prematurely posted on Italian news website E-duesse before being retracted.[5] The game was officially revealed to the public three days later. It was confirmed in an interview that the game will address the criticisms of the original (such as the story) and that there will be some "surprise" announcements. The game was originally going to have a simultaneous worldwide release, but the North American and European releases were later delayed to early 2016.[6] Unlike the previous game, the western versions features no altered content from the Japanese version and are in multiple languages.[7]
The game's opening and ending themes, "Sekai wa Hitotsu no Butai" (All the World's Stage), and "Tsuki Akari no Curtain Call" (Moonlight Curtain Call) were both performed by marina. The lyrics were written by director Soichiro Morizumi, and the themes were composed by Yuzo Koshiro. Koshiro had previously composed the theme of Namco × Capcom, Brave New World, and this time Morizumi asked him to compose a song that was more akin to battle music. Koshiro decided to go with a rock theme, and found that marina's vocals were perfect for the song. marina expressed that while she found the song difficult to sing, she thought it turned out very well.[8]
The game's opening animation was produced by Graphinica and directed by veteran animator Yasutoshi Iwasaki.[8]
Reception
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Project X Zone 2 received mixed to positive reviews, receiving a score of 73/100 on Metacritic, with critics praising the game's cast of characters and improvements to issues present in the first game, but criticizing the game's easy difficulty and the fact that many assets were reused from the first game.[9] The game received a 32/40 from Famitsu. Hardcore Gamer gave the game a 4/5 saying, "Project X Zone 2 is a funny, charming and amusing title. It sets out to entertain video game fans of all stripes and allows the player to jump from world to world to get a taste of other titles they may have been missing. Just based on the built-in "Crosspedia" encyclopedia database, the stack of games that I really want to try out has grown (Resonance of Fate, in particular). It's not challenging, but it was never meant to be. The gameplay is simply the vehicle to deliver the true focus of this title: dumb fun. Players who don't need everything to bristle with a dark malevolence will find a great time in this one."[10]
Sales
The game sold 37,000 copies in Japan on its first week, selling through 60% of its shipment.[11] The game made the #2 spot in the UK 3DS sales charts.[12]
Legacy
In an interview with Nintendo Life, Kensuke Tsukanaka stated that he would like to continue the series, though he admitted it would not be easy to realize each time.[13]
Hideki Kamiya of PlatinumGames has stated he was approached about having Sega character Bayonetta included in this game, to which he refused as he wanted Bayonetta and Dante from Devil May Cry to meet "on his own terms". However, he has stated he has come to regret this decision due to realizing how the fans would have loved the two interacting, and that if there is a Project X Zone 3 he would be all for Bayonetta's inclusion.[14]
Notes
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References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Project X Zone 2 coming worldwide Fall 2015". Go Nintendo. April 12, 2015. Archived from the original on April 17, 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.MacGregor, Kyle (September 19, 2015). "Nintendo characters join Project X Zone 2 cast". Destructoid. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."The 58 Playable Characters in Project X Zone 2". November 20, 2015. Archived from the original on August 16, 2017. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."ファミ通.comで謎のカウントダウンがスタート！ バンダイナムコエンターテインメントから4月13日に発表が!?" (in 日本語). April 8, 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Whitehead, Thomas (April 10, 2015). "Rumour: Project X Zone 2: Brave New World Heading to 3DS". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on August 23, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Project X Zone 2 delayed to early 2016, new trailer and screenshots". Gematsu. July 2, 2015. Archived from the original on April 23, 2016. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Project X Zone 2 Will Be Playable In 7 Languages". Siliconera. October 30, 2015. Archived from the original on May 6, 2016. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."『PROJECT X ZONE 2：BRAVE NEW WORLD』せがた三四郎など新登場キャラクター続々、『TOV』ザギ、『.hack // G.U.』葬炎のカイトなども!?". ファミ通.com (in 日本語). September 10, 2015. Archived from the original on September 9, 2015. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
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hardcore gamer reviewwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.電撃オンライン. "【週間ソフト販売ランキング TOP50】3DS『プロジェクトクロスゾーン2』が3.7万本を売り上げ2位を獲得（11月9～15日） - 電撃オンライン". dengekionline.com (in 日本語). Archived from the original on February 5, 2019. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."UK software sales - week ending February 20, 2016". GoNintendo. February 22, 2016. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Interview: Learning More About The 'Ultimate Crossover' RPG, Project X Zone 2, From Its Creators". Nintendo Life. February 12, 2016. Archived from the original on February 13, 2016. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Project X Zone 2 Almost Had Bayonetta, Which Kamiya Now Regrets". February 19, 2016. Archived from the original on March 26, 2016. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
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