Aquapazza and Version 2.0 were among the highlighted titles at the 2011 and 2012 Tougeki competition. It's unlikely to replace some of the bigger, more technical, and prettier fighters as your go-to versus game of choice, but it's a pleasant, enjoyable diversion when you need some airy, unfettered fun. on November 21, 2013 at 10:24AM PST. This aspect of the game keeps battles moving quickly and encourages you to not only be active, but to learn and use a full range of skills. Aquapazza: Aquaplus Dream Match (アクアパッツァ アクアプラスドリームマッチ, Akuapattsa Akuapurasu Dorīmu Matchi) is a 2011 2D arcade fighting game developed by Examu. Heidi's curiosity about Aquapazza was piqued upon seeing it played during the Japanese Tougeki fighting game championship at Tokyo Game Show 2011. They can also be extremely useful in extending combos, leading to clever strings of damage that leave foes hurting and you with a wicked smile on your face. Compared to a game like BlazBlue, Aquapazza's systems are simple, making it easier for players of all stripes to jump into, but it still has plenty of competitive meat on its bones. Aquapazza: Aquaplus Dream Match (アクアパッツァ アクアプラスドリームマッチ, Akuapattsa Akuapurasu Dorīmu Matchi) is a 2011 2D arcade fighting game developed by Examu.
The merely adequate character animation and art don't do them any favors, either, and the lack of context for the source material hurts Aquapazza on more than just an initial-impression level. Aquapazza is a tough sell to the current fighting game crowd. Hits can be chained from light to heavy, and you can perform slow-moving damaging strikes that knock opponents down. Certain defensive skills, like impact guard and assist counterattacks, can affect your emotion positively, making them vital to learn and use. Still others, like perpetually book-encumbered Manaka, have unique traits in their basic walks and jumps that give them a distinct method of handling. To all but the most seasoned otaku, Aquapazza's mostly female cast looks like a weird conglomeration of generic fantasy tropes, schoolgirls, and animal-eared folks, very few of which feature the sort of flashy, attractive designs fighting game fans adore. Out of all the game's cast, Karulau is the strongest candidate to be her waifu. Other skills don't deal direct damage to the foe but work to make it easier for you to get in and do damage, such as slowing down time, holding a foe defenseless in place, giving your basic and special attacks extra hits, or boosting your basic attacks with extra damage. Characters move in distinct ways that factor heavily into how they are played.