Akatsuki Blitzkampf
Games. Section::::"Akatsuki". Section::::"Akatsuki Shisei Ichigō". is the first installment of the series, which was released in November 2003 for Microsoft Windows. As the game itself has no storyline, it is a prototype version of "Akatsuki Blitzkampf", below. Section::::"Akatsuki Blitzkampf". is a full version of "Akatsuki Shisei Ichigo", developed by the dōjin circle SUBTLE STYLE for Microsoft Windows and arcades. Section::::"Akatsuki Blitzkampf Ausf. Achse". is a final standalone revision of the first game for arcade and Microsoft Windows. After finding success on the Dōjin soft scene, on September 27, 2007, "Monthly Arcadia" magazine confirmed that the game would be  launched as an arcade title, with the provisional name "Akatsuki Blitzkampf AC", published by SUBTLE STYLE itself. The first location test was held on November 23, 2007, at High Tech Land Sega AViON in Japan. It features improved graphical enhancements and re-introduces a new character known as Perfecti (Kanzensha in Japan), who was originally a mere alternate version/palette swap of Mycale in the original "Blitzkampf". The final release of "Ausf. Achse" was in Japanese arcades on February 20, 2008, for the Sega NAOMI system and published with the help of PIC company. Although "Ausf. Achse" being announced on  March 29, 2019, to have a Microsoft Windows port soon, the COVID-19 pandemic cause the released date and development to be delayed. It is a common misconception that the subtitle is a misspelling of the German phrase "Ausf. Achse," meaning "on tour/on the road/on the move". In fact, the term "Ausf." is short for "Ausführung" and has been very common in historic German military nomenclature, meaning "option model" or "version". Therefore, "Ausf. Achse" literally means "option model with axle(s)" or "moveable/mobile/non-stationary version". "Achse" also translates to "axis", and given the game's militaristic style, a  very probable translation is "Akatsuki Flash Fight Axis Edition". Section::::"EN-Eins Perfektewelt". is a sequel to "Akatsuki Blitzkampf Ausf. Achse", co-developed between Subtle Style and Rutubo Game Works and released on in arcades. It was released on the System Board Y2 arcade system on June 25, 2010. The game was later ported to the Taito Type X² arcade board and released digitally via NESiCAxLive on February 22, 2012. It is a common misconception that the subtitle is a misspelling of the German phrase "Perfektewelt," meaning "perfect world", referring to the new titular protagonist EN-Eins, the last surviving clone  of his cloning batch who aims to defeat one of Gesellschaft's leader, such as Valkyria (a boss version of her playable clone, Tempelritter) for the sake of creating a perfect world. It also introduces Mycale's replacement and former host, Kati, as well Anonym-Guard as a replacement to the original Anonym. Section::::"EN-Eins Perfektewelt Anastasis" (tentative name). A tentative title named is an updated version of the sequel game, developed and published by Subtle Style. It will be first released on NESiCAxLive arcade digital around 2022 for the game's NESiCAxLive port's 10th-anniversary debut, and will  likely be the one to be ported in Microsoft Windows. It is a common misconception that the subtitle is a misspelling of the Greek phrase "Anastasis," meaning "rebirth", which also represents Subtle Style's return to game development ever since their series appeared in certain games it crossed over at. Aside from re-worked artworks, UI, and arcade storyline, it re-introduces Mycale in a body of Anonym Merel Lambuth she stole at the end of the previous game and the playable version of Valkyria, as well as introduces three new characters, such as a motorcyclist soldier who goes by  the name Blitzsoldier, another new playable character and a new final boss who is currently an non-playable at a moment. The crowdfunding held by Subtle Style and its sponsored arcade center KO-HATSU for the new contents within "Anastasis" first started on April 26, 2022, until June 5, 2022. Gameplay. The game's playstyle is regarded as relatively "old school" in comparison to many other dōujin fighter releases such as Melty Blood, Eternal Fighter Zero, or Big Bang Beat, as many of the systems and conventions in the game are rather similar to several late 1990s fighting games made  by companies such as Capcom. The game is slower-paced and focuses more on careful footwork and space control than the aforementioned games. The extra modes the game provides and the ways in which they are unlocked also resemble console releases of old fighting games, further reinforcing the retro feel. A signature feature of the series is the Reflector, a move that allows players to guard incoming attacks, and can only counterattack at close range, whether on the ground (both standing or crouching) or in the air. In "EN-Eins", the Reflector button (B+C) can also be done in the  D button for beginner-friendly use. When activating a burst-like move known as "Perfektewelt" via A+B+D, will grant the player increased boosts, such as health regeneration, but no longer be able to use EX or regular Super moves when entering this state. Once the gauge limit of "Perfektewelt" depletes, players cannot use EX or regular Supers, until the regular gauge return to be usable in the next rounds. While in the "Perfektewelt" state before reaching the gauge limit, players can press A+B+D again to perform an Instant Kill-like attack while in close proximity, the "Perfekte Finish". "EN -Eins" also introduces a double jump-like air dash, auto combos, and dash attacks. Synopsis. "Akatsuki EN-Eins" is set in an alternate Japanese Imperial year, Koki 266X A.D. (200X AD in a Gregorian year) up to 20XX AD, involving several characters that resemble the Nazis and soldiers of the World War II era and a bit from both Mediterranean and Scandanavian myths, among others. In-game visuals supplement this sort of specific militaristic theme and environment, portrayed by the flat and somewhat cubist character portraits and story sequence images. "Blitzkampf (Ausf. Achse)" is also a finalized version of its  2003 beta title called "Akatsuki Shisei Ichigō", involving many characters of the game. A submarine suddenly emerged in the Arctic Ocean while transporting a new weapon "Blitz Motor" from Germany to Japan. Former Imperial Army high-class technical engineer Akatsuki, who has survived to the present age by hibernating in the frozen submarine, begins to carry out his final orders received during the war, which were to take the Blitz Motor and destroy it should it fall into enemy hands. On the other hand, due to Akatsuki's re-emergence, various organizations who want his Blitz Motor begin to search  for him in order to gain the power of the Blitz Motor for themselves. "EN-Eins" storyline took place around ten years after Murakumo's defeat at the hands of Akatsuki in 20XX AD. In the said year, there was a small report of a collapse accident in the undeveloped Tibetan Tsampo Canyon. With Murakumo's fall from leadership, this allows the ancient witch Mycale an opportunity to take over "Gesellschaft" (German for "society") assets. A few months later, the world's chaos started due to the simultaneous global terrorist attack by an organization claiming to be the "New Orders  of Knights Templar", the one of secretly leading and revealing themselves as the organization's true leader. Taking on this chaos, a dark fight for the hegemony of the new world begins. Reception. The first game in the series, "Akatsuki Shisei Ichigo," released in 2003 to mixed reviews. Reviewers praised the gameplay and art of the game, but criticized the small amount characters (3 characters at launch, 5 after being patched) and various gameplay issues. The second game, "Akatsuki Blitzkampf" added new characters, backgrounds and game modes. As well as adding online play and further deepening the combat system. "Akatsuki  Blitzkampf" has a strong community in Japan with tournaments and ranking battles in arcade centers like Ko-Hatsu. Outside of Japan communities have formed on websites such as Shoryuken.com (the official host of the Evolution Championship Series fighting game tournaments in the US).