Dominant Rage

Dominant Rage is a fighting game developed and published by Revelation Heroes Entertainment for the Nexus and Knuckleduster after being announced at Fantendo Fanon Feature 2017. It is set to feature around 16 fighters in a variety of arenas. 
==Gameplay==
Dominant Rage is a fighting game in which up to four players fight each other using a variety of moves and special attacks, including devastating finishers. In terms of its basic combat, DR plays like a traditional fighting game such as Mortal Kombat or Street Fighter, but with more arcade-style arenas akin to the Super Smash Bros series.
The basic goal of the game is to lower the opponents health bar to empty. In addition, landing hits on the opponent charges the players rage meter, which is divided into ten sections. One section can be expended to enhance a special move, or eight sections can be expended to perform a finishing move. If a finishing move is performed while the target is under a certain health threshold, they are killed.
===Game Modes===
*Tournament
*Arcade
*Versus
==Story==
This is a summary. For the full story, please see Dominant Rage/Story.
Hundreds of years ago, powerful warriors from other worlds congregated on an island to participate in ritual combat to appease their God-King, until a single warrior ignited a revolution that ended in the God Kings defeat. To ensure that he could never take power again, they used ancient magics to prevent travel from other worlds. And so the island was forgotten and abandoned.
Now, the powerful megacorporation Pyratech occupies the island, performing sinister research into interdimensional travel. To prove the power of their creations they are hosting a new tournament on the island, inviting people from all around the world to participate. But many have come to suspect that Pyratech truly desires something greater....
==Characters==
NAME 	DESCRIPTION
DEFAULT CHARACTERS 	DEFAULT CHARACTERS
Tex(Real Name: Tex Dagger) 	BioAmerican
A special operative representing the American military at the tournament. The first American super soldier, Tex has been both cybernetically and biologically enhanced into an incredibly powerful force. As far as the public is concerned, Tex has entered the tournament to prove the success of the Super Soldier program, but confidentially he has in fact been sent to investigate Pyratech, and if necessary stop the tournament. Known to nobody but himself, Tex has his own reason for competing: the man he suspects of killing his wife will be there.
Something of an every man, Tex earned his position through the respect of the public and his superiors. Though he is dedicated to his job, he is always willing to make sacrifices for civilians if need by. Once an amicable man, the death of his wife instilled in him a bitterness and drive that could be his undoing.
Fighting StyleTex has been well trained in Krav Maga, and his enhancements let him maximise it's effectiveness, constantly applying pressure to the enemy while also being able to hold defence. He combines these moves with strikes from his combat knife and quick shots from his pistol. Tex's cybernetics also him to briefly charge up with a blue energy that greatly enhances his damage.
Shade(Real Name: Rosa Rue) 	BioMexican-American
Despite being an orphan, Rosa had always known her place in life. After a brief stint in the armed forces, she became a mercenary and adventurer, where she remained until the day a shadowy, symbiotic force bonded with her. Unable to remove it or silence the terrible things it tells her, Rosa fell deep into Alcoholism. She has joined the Pyratech tournament in the hopes that they will take an interest and help her remove the Shade.
Once a friendly and sarcastic flirt with nerves of steel, Rosa's entire personality was shattered by the shadow. Now a constantly tired wreck, Rosa's mind is slowly unraveling as her connection with her parasite becomes stronger. Irritable and easily distracted, Rosa isn't always sure whether she or *it* is in control.
Fighting StyleHaving unintentionally developed her own style of Drunken Fist, Rosa's occasionally stumbling movements interrupt her otherwise loose and defensive fighting style. However, the Shade is more than capable of covering these spots, lashing out with dark tendrils to push back Rosa's foes when she's on the defensive. While Rosa has many defensive options, the Shadow provides most of Shade's opportunities for strong offense or poke.
Talon 	BioTibetan
The chosen warrior of the White Dragon monks, Talon has been trained his entire life to take on the power of the Heavenly Path and defend the world from the forces of the other realm. Training under the seven masters has left Talon with an iron will and the body to match, but his lack of experience has made some uneasy about his quest.
Stoic, but not humorless, Talon is relatively young for a bearer of the Heavenly Path. Though very intelligent and well trained, his sheltered life has left him somewhat gullible and headstrong, and all his knowledge of the world outside his temple is only from books or the words of his masters.
Fighting StyleA practitioner of Jeet Kune Do, Talon is a well balanced fighter whose possession of the Heavenly Path only enhances his already formidable attacks. By concentrating his energies, Talon can unleash fiery wrath upon his foes.
Eden Black 	BioAustralian
A career soldier and former partner of Tex, Eden was lost on an excursion to another realm. Surviving on her own for five years, Eden was brought back by Jarrod Crane, but is a vastly different woman than before. Infused with energies from the other world, Eden is no longer recognisable by a world that has moved on without her. Reluctantly entering in the tournament to test her limits, Eden is willing to go as far as it takes to ensure nobody else meets her fate.
Overprotective and sometimes patronising, Eden's worst qualities have only been exacerbated by her time alone. Seeing everybody else's inexperience with the other realm as foolishness and naivete, Eden no longer feels capable of connecting with others, but will do her best to ensure they never face the horrors she has seen.
Fighting StyleEden's time on the other side has greatly changed her fighting style into a fast, aggressive style that combines her spear-tipped bo-staff with fast kicks and acrobatic moves. On top of this, Eden is able to channel energy through her body and discharge it as fearsome bolts, or teleport short distances.
Dr Jekill / Mr Hyde 	BioBritish
Once a respected doctor, Jekill lost his career after self-experimentation created the Hyde persona. Now struggling with the vicious monster that is constantly within him, Jekill has joined the tournament to put his rage towards something productive. Jekill is a fast character, moving quickly and striking out with his surgical knife, as well as a vial of acid concealed in his coat. But Jekill can also force himself to become Hyde, a clawed beast who trades Jekill's speed and precision for brute force.
Fighting StyleTBC
Sandman(Real Name: Marston Brells) 	BioAmerican
With manipulation of sand and the ability to redirect heat, Marston is a mid-range fighter who scorches foes with blasts of sand. Marston combines his innate powers with the force of a revolving shotgun and saif, with a play-style that aims to keep foes precisely where you want them. Sandman fights to prove himself amongst his peers.
Fighting StyleTBC
Zahra 	BioLebanese
A talented dancer and one of the few remaining adherents to an ancient order of warriors, Zahra has trained both her body and mind to fight against the forces of evil. Entering the Pyratech tournament at the behest of her master, Zahra will single-mindedly pursue her goal of stopping Pyratech, at any cost.
Fighting StyleTBC
Teddy 	A bear from the wilds of Japan, trained as Natasha's bodyguard. Teddy may appear slow, but he has learned to use his entire body as one, enormous weapon, crushing his opponents with heavy grapples and other moves that utilise his raw strength to defend his partner at any cost. But even before his training, Teddy was smarter than your average bear, for reasons currently unknown.
Fighting StyleTBC
Suki(Real Name: Yua Itoh) 	BioJapanese
A petite Japanese wrestler, Suki's unprecedented rise to stardom has drawn plenty of attention, including that of Pyratech. Despite certain detractors claiming that her skills are purely fictitious, Suki readily accepted the tournament invitation. She intends to not only prove that she is truthfully a talented fighter, but also to show the world her potential goes beyond the ring. 
Fighting StyleTBC
Charon(Real Name: Lance Cutler) 	BioAmerican
Formerly an American special operative with a highly decorated career, Lance always considered Tex his rival, but the two remained friends throughout their respective careers. But when Lance was denied entry into the Super Soldier program due to a 'genetic anomaly', his rivalry with Tex turned into spite, then seething fury. Devastated at the rejection, Lance left the military and orchestrated the death of Tex's wife. Then he turned to Pyratech, he made him into their very own super soldier and personal enforcer.
Fighting StyleTBC
Alisandra 	BioItalian
A great sorceress from Italy, Alisandra enters the tournament in hopes of amassing power and knowledge. Utilising a variety of dark magic and fast imps, she keeps her enemies at a distance. When they get too close, she summons a demon to force her foes back.
Fighting StyleTBC
Crossbones(Real Name: Maria Rubarez)	BioPuerto Rico
A hispanic gangster, Maria Rubarez has spent her life fighting against authorities like Pyratech. But nonetheless she was drawn by the promise of riches; for now, Pyratech is an acceptable evil. Crossbones fights quick and dirty, utilising her pistols and a baton make her an efficient all-rounder.
Fighting StyleTBC
Vargulf 	BioScandanavian
Cursed long ago by the clan he abandoned, Vargulf is an immortal viking bound to the spirit of the wolf. Wielding a war-axe, Vargulf splits between big, heavy strikes with the axe and fast, lunging attacks in his wolf form. Combined with his various grapples, the Vargulf's unrelenting fury will never give the enemy a chance to attack. The Vargulf entered the tournament only for his love of the fight.
Fighting StyleTBC
Boomer 	BioAustralian
A genetically modified Kangaroo with heightened intelligence, Boomer is one of many intelligent animals produced by Pyratech, though by far the most successful. Skilled in a unique style of kickboxing enhanced by using his tail, Boomer has been entered into the tournament to prove Pyratech's proficiency in genetic modification. However, Boomer's intelligence has led him to develop free will, and with it a desire to forge his own path.
Fighting StyleTBC
Alpharend-42 	BioAtlantic
An experimental Pyratech robot, the latest of the Alpharend line is being tested in fire; it's heavy plating reduces the amount of time it's stunned for by miliseconds, more than enough time to take advantage of an opponent being too close.
Fighting StyleTBC
Scarab 	BioFormerly Israeli
After being exposed to the energies of the other world in Pyratech's first attempts at interdimensional travel, mild mannered scientist Doctor Elijah Lyris became a barely sentient beast. Calling himself 'The Scarab', the creatures chitinous hide and claws make it a formidable foe. A fast, relentless brawler, Scarab seeks only blood.
Fighting StyleTBC
Camilla 	BioRomanian
A powerful vampire matriarch, Camilla has been promised a permanent solution to the hardships of the sun if she wins, and she isn't afraid to whet her appetite in the middle of combat. Her petite frame hides the vicious strength befitting a vampire of her stature; getting close to Camilla is a grave mistake.
Fighting StyleTBC
Blight 	BioMadagascan
Once a benevolent nature spirit, Blight was captured and transformed by Pyratech into one of their many experimental weapons. Constantly in pain from the machinery crudely forced into her body, Blight's madness and power are equally threatening.
Fighting StyleTBC
UNLOCKABLE CHARACTERS 	UNLOCKABLE CHARACTERS
Exemplar(Real Name: Jarrod Crane) 	BioGreek
Son to the acting CEO of Pyratech, Jarrod Crane has spent his entire life mastering everything he can, including combat. The tournament champion, Jarrod combines grapples with mixed martial arts to keep his opponents on the ground, while his psychic powers pull fleeing foes towards him.
Fighting StyleTBC
Unlocked by completing Tournament mode.
Jack 	BioUnknown
Master of fear, Jack is the name given to a horrifying creature that feeds off of misery. Its entrance in Pyratech's tournament is completely unprecedented, as it has never been seen fighting before. Jack switches between it's relatively docile human like form and grotesque Nightmare form, with the latter having longer reach and higher mobility.
Fighting StyleTBC
Unlocked by beating Exemplar in Arcade mode on 'Spiteful' difficulty and then defeating Jack.
The Iron Queen(Real Name: Eva) 	BioOtherrealmer
A beautiful woman from the other world, Eva has been kept on ice in the Pyratech labs for ten years. Now awoken, she seeks to destroy Pyratech and return to her home. Electrically charged, Eva is an incredibly powerful and swift fighter.
Fighting StyleTBC
Unlocked by beating Arcade mode with Exemplar.
Omegarend-0 	BioAmerican-Made
An advanced offshoot of the Alphagen line of robots, Omegarend has been filled with observational data of all the contestants, making it capable of using all their moves. Vicious, furious, and near unstoppable.
Fighting StyleTBC
Unlocked by beating Arcade with every non-unlockable character.
UNPLAYABLE 	UNPLAYABLE
Dominick Vaard 	BioOtherrealmer
The champion of the other side, Dominick Vaard was once a man, but is now a seemingly immortal being of immense power. Capable of launching incredibly strong energy attacks, Dominick fights with brutality unmatched by anyone else.
Fighting StyleTBC
Secret boss.
Wystan Crane 	BioUnknown
CEO of Pyratech and the man behind the tournament. Wystan hosted the tournament both to prove the superiority of his inventions and to provide data so he could make them stronger, ultimately building towards opening a portal to the other world so he can tap into it's vast power and take it as his own.
Enhanced by cybernetics, Wystan is incredibly powerful despite his age. An imposing threat for any competitor, Wystan will crush anyone who opposes his goals.
Fighting StyleTBC
Final boss.
==Arenas==
NAME 	DESCRIPTION
DEFAULT ARENAS 	DEFAULT ARENAS
Assault Dropship 	
High in the air, fighters battle inside a dropship as it soars above the island.
Pier 	
The Pier where the contestants arrive is a beautiful beach on the edge of the jungle. With the sun beating down and a small crowd of onlookers, the pier is as lovely a place as any to spill blood.
The arena is on a very slightly slope, and you can drop beneath the pier into the knee-high water.
Ancient Colosseum	
An ancient structure used for the tournaments of old, the coliseum is a traditional arena with plenty of seating for onlookers.
The only arena that is completely flat, with no obstacles or platforms.
Eternal Gardens 	
A beautiful garden that seems perfectly well kept despite the islands state of abandoment, lush vegetation grows around marbled statues.
The edges of the map drop slightly to foot-high water. Enemies can be thrown into statues.
Alchemical Parlor	An abandoned alchemy lab, now where Dr Jekill spends his nights.
Forgotten Crypt 	A crypt hidden deep in the cavernous depths, many warriors fought and died here. Sand seeps from a hole in the ceiling, filling the room.
The Ring 	A cold, metal slab, set up to look like a traditional boxing ring.
The Tower 	Alisandra's home follows her wherever she goes.
Blood Pit 	A secret room filled with spikes, clearly a trap that many would-be explorers fell into.
Pyratech Lab 	One of the labs constructed by Pyratech on the island, the staff mill about in the background while test tubes bubble and computers beep.
Various objects can be thrown, and fighters can jump onto the benches.
Shipwreck Shore 	On the opposite side of the island from the pier, many ships have found their demise on these shores.
Deep Woods 	Deep in the woods, the lush vegetation hides vicious creatures lurking just out of view.
Animal Pens 	An enclosed area where the genetically enhanced animals are kept.
Air Hangar 	A Pyratech air hangar with multiple Alpharend units on standby in the back.
Thermal Plant 	
Whispering Cliffs	Part way up the mountain, the wind is deafening.
Hot Springs 	
At the base of the mountain lies these hot springs, the perfect place to rest and recuperate after a battle. Though for some, the soothing waters are not enough to ease tensions.
The ground is uneven, with a platform on either side.
UNLOCKABLE ARENAS	UNLOCKABLE ARENAS
Terror's Hold 	
Cryo Lab 	
The Threshold 	
==Cut Content==
*Chris Mason and Eden Aventia replaced Ghost, a ninja with control over the wind, and Aidan, a brazillian demon hunter equipped with dual daggers and pistols seeking to kill Lucifer, respectively.
*Later in development, Boomer replaced Dieno, an intelligent raptor with similar origins.
*Fang, a creature built from the DNA of countless beasts from the other world. Partially inspired Omegarend-0.
*Kassias, a guardian who prevents intruders from accessing the other world on behalf of his master.
*Lucifer, the prince of hell. Would have utilised ice and fire as a control-type character.
*Valkyrie, an undead warrior fighting to protect the souls of the dead.
*Atomix, a nuclear powered criminal, was replaced with Suki.
*TK Johnson, an American Boxer, Natasha, a Russian spy, and Ion, a cyborg, were replaced with Blight, Charon, and Zahra. Several characters were also renamed at this point.
==Trivia==
*Like some of guygombaa's other properties, Dominant Rage already existed, albeit as a forum roleplay instead of a fictional game.
**Dr Jekill and Marston Brells are the only two characters to originate from the roleplay.
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