Bleach the King of Fighters EXTREME

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Bleach the King of Fighters EXTREME as Bleach the King of Fighters 3rdMIX in the european versions, is a fighting game developed by SNK Playmore and published by Konami in 2005 for the arcades and the PlayStation 2 and 2006 the PlayStation 2 in Japan. It is the third main installment, in the *Bleach the King of Fighters* series, Ichigo was the main protagonist in Bleach series.

## Gameplay

Main article: Bleach the King of Fighters EXTREME/Gameplay
This game has two systems: ***ADVANCED*** and ***EXTRA***.

### ADVANCED MODE

This mode employs aggressive tactics and the gameplay from *Bleach the King of Fighters 2ndMIX*. Can be used the new rolling sidesteps to quickly rout the enemy and build up your Reiatsu Gauge using your special moves. As the fighter performs special moves and takes damage, the Reiatsu Gauge builds up, depending on the special moves used. Using multi-hit attacks increases the gauge faster. Once the gauge is filled up, one power stock is stored, indicated by a green flashing orb. A player can store up to 3 stocks at a time. The player can then use Desperation Moves at the cost of one stock.

In addition, with at least one stock stored, the player can activate **MAX Mode** where he is granted extra damage to his attacks and suffers less damage from the opponent. A timer indicates the elapsed time while the mode remains active. If the player also has more stocks stored while in this mode, he can pull off a more powerful Super Desperation Move which deals up to twice the damage of the normal version! It's a great way to turn the tides of battle! Once the mode ends, the character's attributes revert to normal, keeping any stocks he has stored.

One of the most notable changes is the inclusion of Extreme Attack (also known as Hidden Super Desperation Moves), which are DM's that can be used only with 3 stock.

### EXTRA MODE

This mode employs defensive tactics and the gameplay from The *Bleach the King of Fighters*. Can be used the classic dodge move to evade enemy attacks and Power Charge to build up your Reiatsu Gauge. As the fighter takes damage and blocks attacks, the Reiatsu Gauge builds up, depending on the intensity of the hit. Being struck by multi-hit attacks increases the gauge faster. However, you can manually store power with the Power Charger move, but leaves you very vulnerable. Once the gauge is filled up, it flashes MAXIMUM and your fighter's offensive power increases for a short while. During this maxed-out state, you can also perform your character's unique Desperation Move for devastating damage.

The gauge remains at max for a limited time only, so make good use of the extra attack power and don't be afraid to use your Desperation Move before the gauge drains away. Once your character's life gauge drops below 20%, the gauge flashes orange. In this time of peril, your character can perform Desperation Moves indefinitely without the maximum Reiatsu Gauge requirement. If your life flashes orange AND you have your Reiatsu Gauge filled-up, you can pull off a Super Desperation Move which deals up to twice the damage of the normal version.

## Characters

### New Characters

* Ichigo Kurosaki (黒崎一護, *Kurosaki Ichigo*)
* Uryu Ishida (石田雨竜, *Ishida Uryū*)
* Athena Asamiya (麻宮アテナ, *Asamiya Atena*)
* Renji Abarai (阿散井恋次, *Abarai Renji*)
* Mai Shiranui (不知火舞, *Shiranui Mai*)
* Yuri Sakazaki (ユリ・サカザキ, *Yuri Sakazaki*)
* King (キング, *Kingu*)
* Andy Bogard (アンディ・ボガード, *Andī Bogādo*)
* Joe Higashi (ジョー東, *Jō Higashi*)
* Bob Wilson (ボブ・ウィルソン, *Bobu Wiruson*)
* Blue Mary (ブルー・マリー, *Burū Marī*)
* Robert Garcia (ロバート・ガルシア, *Robāto Garushia*)
* Chizuru Kagura (神楽ちづる, *Kagura Chizuru*)
* Ryuji Yamazaki (山崎竜二, *Yamazaki Ryūji*) (Unlockable) (Mid-Boss)
* Billy Kane (ビリー・カーン, *Birī Kān*) (Unlockable) (Mid-Boss)
* Leopold Goenitz (レオポルド・ゲーニッツ, *Reoporudo Gēnittsu*) (Sub-Boss)
* Igniz (イグニス, *Igunisu*) (Unlockable) (Boss)

### Returning Characters

* Kyo Kusanagi (草薙京, *Kusanagi Kyō*)
* Emi Toshiba (東芝恵美, *Tōshiba Emi*)
* Hon Fu (紅虎, *Hon Fu*)
* Yuni Verse (ユニ・バース, *Yuni Bāsu*)
* Rock Howard (ロック・ハワード, *Rokku Hawādo*)
* Alice Ip (アリス・イップ, *Arisu Ippu*)
* Benimaru Nikaido (二階堂紅丸, *Nikaidō Benimaru*)
* Goro Daimon (大門五郎, *Daimon Gorō*)
* Seth (セス, *Sesu*) (Unlockable)
* Vanessa (ヴァネッサ, *Vanessa*) (Unlockable)
* Zeronos Azrael (ゼロノス・アズラエル *Zeronosu Azuraeru*) (Unlockable)
* Disco (Afro in Japan) (アフロ, *Afuro*)
* Leona Heidern (レオナ・ハイデルン *Reona Haiderun*)
* Iori Yagami (八神庵, *Yagami Iori*)
* Bonnie (ボニー, *Bonī*)
* Rage (Reiji Itō in Japan) (伊藤玲二, *Itō Reiji*)
* Terry Bogard (テリー・ボガード, *Terī Bogādo*)
* Ryo Sakazaki (リョウ・サカザキ, *Ryō Sakazaki*)
* Sie Kensou (椎拳崇, *Shī Kensū*)
* Hotaru Futaba (双葉ほたる, *Futaba Hotaru*)
* Ralf Jones (ラルフ・ジョーンズ, *Rarufu Jōnzu*)
* Clark Still (クラーク・スティル, *Kurāku Sutiru*)
* Kim Kaphwan (キム・カッファン, *Kimu Kaffan*) (Unlockable)
* Chang Koehan (チャン・コーハン, *Chan Kōhan*) (Unlockable)
* Choi Bounge (チョイ・ボンゲ, *Choi Bonge*) (Unlockable)
* Raiden (ライデン, *Raiden*) (Unlockable)
* Ramon (ラモン, *Ramon*) (Unlockable)
* Wolfgang Krauser von Stroheim (ヴォルフガング・クラウザー・ヴォン・シュトロハイム, *Vorufugangu Kurauzā Von Shutorohaimu*) (Unlockable)

## Cameos

* Heidern (ハイデルン, *Haiderun*) (Appears in Sie Kensou and Choi Bounge's Ending)
* May Lee Jinju (リー・ジンジュ, *Rī Jinju*) (Appears in Sie Kensou and Choi Bounge's Ending)
* Devin Weston (Fuma Monou (桃生封真, *Monou Fūma*) in Japan) (Appears in Seth's Ending)
* Jan (ジャン, *Jan*) (Appears in King Ending)

## Stages

* Soul Society
* Japan
* USA
* China
* Korea
* UK
* Thailand
* Mexico
* Yamazaki's Stage
* Billy's Stage
* Igniz's Stage

## Music

### Arcade version

* EXTREME - NAOKI (Opening theme and Ending theme)
* Number One - NAOKI (Ichigo Kurosaki's theme)
* ESAKA - NAOKI (Kyo Kusanagi's theme)
* God only knows - Zektbach (Returning Characters theme)

### Console version

* Secret of the God - Zektbach (Opening theme)
* GRADUATION - BeForU (Ending theme)
* Number One - NAOKI (Ichigo Kurosaki's theme)
* ESAKA - NAOKI (Kyo Kusanagi's theme)

## Voice Actors

Akiko Komoto as Athena Asamiya
Akoya Sogi as Mai Shiranui
Atsushi Yamanishi as Billy Kane
B.J. Love as Wolfgang Krauser
Eiichiro Suzuki as Narrator
Eiji Takemoto as Rock Howard and Ramon
Eiji Yano as Sie Kensou
Harumi Ikoma as King and Blue Mary
Hidetoshi Nakamura as Seth
Hikaru Midorikawa as Rage
Hiroyuki Arita as Chang Koehan
Katashi Ishizuka as Uryu Ishida
Kaori Horie as Yuni Verse and Yuri Sakazaki
Kaori Minami as Vanessa
Keiichi Nanba as Andy Bogard
Ken Narita as Devin Weston
Koichi Hashimoto as Zero
Koji Ishii as Ryuji Yamazaki
Kunihiko Yasui Iori Yagami
Mantaro Koichi as Robert Garcia
Masae Yumi as Alice Ip
Masahiro Nonaka as Kyo Kusanagi and Ichigo Kurosaki
Masaki Usui as Goro Daimon, Ryo Sakazaki and Renji Abarai
Monster Maeduka as Benimaru Nikaido, Ralf Jones and Choi Bounge
Nobuyuki Hiyama as Joe Higashi
Satoshi Hashimoto as Terry Bogard
Tamao Sato as Emi Toshiba
Tomomichi Nishimura as Igniz
Toshiyuki Morikawa as Heidern
Yoshinori Shima as Clark Still
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