Highschool Showdown

## Synopsis

### Part 1

Takes place in modern day Japan; there exists a school known as “Dream Academy” founded by Daiyoshi Hirumo. The school is a place for all dreamers to acchomplish their goals in life regardless how difficult it was to get there. There is no bullying, all rules are fair, it’s easy to understand the subjects. Eveything about the school was perfect and no one ever leaves the place a failure and all achieved their dreams. Sadly Daiyoshi Hirumo ended up in a car accident, he survived but is now in a coma and thus a principal temporary replacing named Kyōhaku Eijki runs the school and soon as he shown up everything has changed. Bullying has risen, grades are failing, students are strullging and to make things worse all those who oppose his rules would have their grades go down an F- regardless of what any student did for their year as well as announcing that student’s darkest or embarrassing secret, shattering their dreams making his rules more like blackmail. When Kyōhaku Eijki pushes it too far that resulted in one student committing suicide that was it for the students. They no longer will stand by and let these rules play out any longer. A bunch of students paired themselves in three and plan to take down the evil principal and end his reign for good. Sadly not all of them tend to share the victory with the other students. They all have dreams to fight for and secrets to keep. So unless the students can come into an agreement to work together; it’s an all-out Highschool Showdown!

### Part 2

After Kyouhaku Eijki was taken down; Dream Academy has to be closed due to reconstruction with the literal fire the false principal has started. Daiyoshi Hirumo is pressured by the sceptic public who are against his controversial academy but one day a principal of a stricter (but fair) school that is more “proper” than his by the name of Baikyaku Sekigan with his school being known as “Ambition Institute” arrived and offers help by having selected students attend to save the man’s school.

Daiyoshi agreed, hoping the place and its reputation was only exaggerated by its rumors and thus wanted to give it a fair chance.

However once the students and spent a single night in the dorms; something happened; they all suddenly became much stronger, boastful and violent. Looking down on Dream Academy and mock dreams in favour of being ambitious.

It seems the school known for “re-educating” its students was true…

Only Tatakau, Shizuka and Itazura are themselves and lost when they tried to talk sense into their changed friends they were ruthelessly beaten.

Baikyaku did something to them…and they know it was more than just giving them a lecture, he did something far worse to make them act this way andhad them turn against all that they belived in

When three other students of Ambition Institute who had enough of what’s going on defected and rushed back to Dream Academy to explain to the principal what is going on, even providng prove.

Despite the evidence; Daiyoshi doesn’t want this to go public, out of fear the media might twist the story or might not believe him and would mark his academy as the bad one. He did try a more peaceful solution with Baikayku but the man refused, telling him if he wanted them back he’ll have to come over with his “ambition” and take them by force.

to make his school look like the truly bad one but his stuents (including the three defected students who approached him) offered to take the blame as they are willing to put their dreams and future on the line to save their friends.

It is another high school showdown entering their way...

Will they save their friends or will they fail?

## Gameplay

Highschool Showdown is a three-on-three fighting game. The player can choose up to three fighters in one team and use them for team mechanics. The player can either switch out with one of the fighters or call them out to do an assist attack. Also all characters have super moves that can be build up in their meter which of course gets used once the player does a super move. In addition the character the player is currently controlling will have a unique tag team mechanic with all of his or her teammates depending on who you play as. Unlike the past project Hallowteens; the gameplay is 3D battle arena similar to the likes of Tekken or Virtual Fighter but with a simple special move control scheme like Street Fighter. In addition instead of Light, Medium, Heavy and Special there is only Light Punch, Heavy Punch, Light Kick and Heavy Kick. A simple control scheme and the combat is more ground based than aerial based.

### Arcade Mode

In Arcade mode you of course go through the story of your character. However if your selection of characters doesn’t have the official members the only story you’ll get is their solo ending but if you choose an official team you’ll get a full story featuring cutscenes, exchanged dialogue and an ending that represents the team as a whole. Also if you do pick only to go after their solo endings you have both good and bad ending with the latter only happening if you beat the final boss but lost too many times before hand.

## Characters

### Core

#### Team Hero

* Tatakau Onsei (Fighter)
* Shizuka Shirei (Teacher)
* Itazura Kigen (Entertainer)

#### Team Love

* Kanbi Aikyō (Host)
* Haru Kanashimi (Mangaka)
* Emi Kemono (Confectioner)

#### Team Music

* Nadakai Hibiki (Rapper)
* Shinka Kurohoshi (Goth Rocker)
* Sukina Hanaza (J-Pop Idol)

#### Team Sports

* Oda Shūsen (Baseball Player)
* Ashige Tabisaki (Soccer Player)
* Ibuki Renda (Tennis Player)

#### Team Part-Time

* Shio Ajiwau (Cook)
* Sagyō Sasageru (Mechanic)
* Kaori Hinawari (Florist)

#### Team Order

* Zakuma Budoshi (Kendo Instructor)
* Matoko Akaten (Archer)
* Kentō Takamaru (Boxer)

### Boss (Team Dark)

* Yoi Chogun (Gang Leader)
* Jōko Mukawa (Lover)
* Kyōhaku Eijki (Blackmailer)

### DLCs

#### Team Law

* Shōko Yūzai (Lawyer)
* Shinpi Hakken (Detective)
* Kumahōyō Edagō (Interrogator)

#### Team Olympic

* Sonichiro Ikigire (Sprinter)
* Namika Ukiagaru (Swimmer)
* Ochita Inseki (Volleyball Player)

#### Team Justice (from Rival Schools)

* Batsu Ichimonji
* Kyosuke Kagami
* Hinata Wakaba

#### Team Arts

* Niji Seijiki (Graffiti Artist)
* Tensai Ichrou (Sketch Artist)
* Kireina Shoukoku (Model)

#### Team Sadist

* Saeko Kizetsu (Horror Novelist)
* Anzen Hebimaru (Herpetologist)
* Juryo Hazumu (Basketball Player)

#### Team Assassin (from Assassination Classroom)

* Nagisa Shiota
* Karma Akabane
* Korosensei

#### Team Delinquent

* Subaru Ōgata (Bodybuilder)
* Kakichi Hijōshiki (Knife Collector)
* Kyo Mishima (Avenger)

#### Team Substitution

* Hatsuko Amai (Osteologist)
* Kaen Akatama (Firefighter)
* Ana Machikiru (Billiard Player)

#### Team Dream

* Hitana Hariga (Nurse)
* Aiya Minkan (Tutor)
* Daiyoshi Hirumo (Principal)

#### Solo

* Yumeko Budoshi
* Monokuma (from Danganronpa)

## Expansion

### Gameplay

It’s of course the exact same as regular HSSD but it’s the mode that is different.

While this game combines the roster from both stories together; if the player picks a team that is exclusive to this mode; then they will only go through the new chapter, not the Kyouhaku arc (unless they wish to via picking a story but there will be no cutscene or anything).

So all classic teams while can be played in the new route; won’t have endings as the new focus is on the newer characters from two schools: Dream Academy and the Ambition Institute.

However in many routes one will encounter the old cast in their sudden “re-educated” state in their story mode.

It also should be noted this is an update, NOT a sequel. So to understand this story it is better if you look at Part 1 of Highschool Showdown and go all through it, it’s better this way.

As said there are two factions this time as opposed to having the entire roster being set in one school.

### Characters

It has been a long time since I done anything with this game and with that since it’s a new years gift I figured it needs to be big...

Each faction has 13 playable, three in each one bringing the total of new characters....up to 78! Plus with the 50 characters from the last entry (guests included) is 50, the total of HSSD characters being: 128!!!

And yet...there will be a few DLCS along the way! Not too many like Hallowteens but that is the discussion for the future.

Here are the characters from Dream Academy and Ambition Institute!

#### Dream Academy

Of course we know of Dream Academy, but this time we are showing off character we never have seen before, they were around when Kyohaku was rulling their beloved school but now you get to see them fully here, it’s time to do their part.

##### Team Rebellion

* Nazo Hoshirō (Astromonist)
* Panko Sakuna (Baker)
* Yukina Tsuno (Snowboarder)

##### Team Graduate

* Shintoru Tejō (Police Officer)
* Inase Nakami (Surgeon)
* Ganto Okibuta (Competitive Eater)

##### Team Makeover

* Maki Urarika (Cosmetologist)
* Saki Ichimu (Hairstylist)
* Taki Orimono (Seamstress)

##### Team Orchestra

* Kentanō Hanoyubi (Pianist)
* Sakuya Terunaki (Flutist)
* Otoke Kyokuchō (Violinist)

##### Team Fancy

* Betsu Rachiki (Sci-Fi Novelist)
* Kazashi Mekajiki (Fencer)
* Minori Sukoshiki (Oil Painter)

##### Team Fashion

* Ryūkō Junkura (Fashion Designer)
* Inohana Tanaga (Wardrobe Assistant)
* Honami Neuchi (Visual Merchandiser)

##### Team Advertisement

* Okita Moyashi (Barista)
* Ikirina Tsumasaki (Kickboxer)
* Masōnuri Kabena (Masonry Worker)

##### Team Champion

* Saigoro Butai (Football Player)
* Ōotoko Katari (Dodgeball Player)
* Aita Zunō (Cricket Player)

##### Team Festival

* Matsuri Uwaki (Festival Game Organizer)
* Sakura Ishoku (Kimono Maker)
* Hanabō Sasayaki (Fireworks Maker)

##### Team Kitchen

* Agemono Kibō (Friturier)
* Teikoku Akaen (Pizza Chef)
* Hiniku Ryokuka (Sandwich Artist)

##### Team Wedding

* Soru Sentō (Barber)
* Yubiwa Kizō (Jewelry Designer)
* Nikawa Sairyō (Wedding Planner)

##### Team Assistance

* Seizansha Hari (Angler)
* Hera Nirunika (Grillardin)
* Tsuikyū Shomen (Paralegal)

##### Team Teacher

* Senro Shudukai (Homeroom Teacher)
* Bunko Toshokan (Gym Teacher)
* Harusumi Takeyō (Drama Teacher)

#### Ambition Institute

And of course we have characters from the school known for “re-educating” students; Ambition Institute. Unlike the students at Dream Academy who are filled with good people; Ambition Institute are filled with those who despite also having big plans for the future are mainly bullies who look down on Dream Academy as they believe their ambition is stronger than dreams and will fight anyone who dares try to tell them otherwise.

##### Team Undercover

* Midashi Inga (Journalist)
* Chimono Rika (Cheerleader)
* Koden Imahara (Roboticist)

##### Team Spy

* Mokuzai Asobiba (Toy Maker)
* Sora Hanehina (Skydiver)
* Mana Nagori (Photographer)

##### Team Henchmen

* Bin Higuro (Arsonist)
* Zuyari Ajibaka (Mugger)
* Puchi Ketsura (Pickpocket)

##### Team Play

* Shigi Jouyami (Laser Tag Player)
* Momo Aojiroi (Doll Maker)
* Shinbo Sodatsu (Botanist)

##### Team Theatre

* Chiharu Kyougen (Onnagata)
* Ashina Mojio (Dance Captain)
* Setoka Nisemono (Propmaster)

##### Team Creepy

* Ouka Fukyuu (Gothic Fashion Designer)
* Chishi Kirei (Toxicologist)
* Fushizen Koeda (Contortionist)

##### Team Science

* Syougo Uchigawa (Hematologist)
* Yuuri Mikaku (Chemist)
* Towa Fukusha (Geneticist)

##### Team Death

* Hōmuru Soushiki (Mortician)
* Shikabane Houko (Coroner)
* Niku Ninjō (Butcher)

##### Team Oddball

* Gassō Syouji (Rockstar)
* Wazato Mukizu (Stuntman)
* Warai Akabana (Clown)

##### Team Dedication

* Okanuru Nagame (Occultist)
* Sumi Mukuna (Prosecutor)
* Hiraku Kujo (Inventor)

##### Team Hypnotic

* Shinji Fujutsu (Magician)
* Aina Kotoba (Romance Novelist)
* Rio Hokomi (Perfumer)

##### Team Dojo

* Kioka Sekigan (Shotokan Master)
* Ranbō Gochaku (Judoka)
* Yūtsuya Hondana (Sumo Wrestler)

##### Team Ambition

* Mogani Kiwamaru (Bodyguard)
* Tomomi Sekigan (Wife)
* Baikyaku Sekigan (Re-Educator)