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Its really irritating when I see the words ‘Not released outside of Japan’. This game, “Tatsunoko vs Capcom: Cross Generation of Heroes” is a new Capcom ‘VS’ title, marking the 7th in the VS series, which includes the awesome Marvel vs Capcom and Capcom vs SNK games. Now, Tatsunoko is a brand well known in Japan but not so much worldwide, however I do recognise one of the characters, a certain Casshern, the star of a fantastic self-titled japanese over-the-top action movie I discovered a couple of years back. The Capcom roster includes Ryu, Chun Li, Viewtiful Joe and Darkstalkers‘ femme-fatale succubus, Morrigan. Even more interesting, in my eyes, is the sight of Soki from Onimusha – one of my favourite Capcom series. Sure he’s no Samanosuke, but pretty cool all the same.
Although on the Wii, the game looks like its been done in an impressive Cel-Shaded style which works well – alongside the over the top combos and super attacks this game could be a real gem.
Sadly, due to legislation, and maybe just the lack of Tatsunoko interest, its unlikely we’ll see this outside of Japan.
A shame to see another promising game being locked away from the wider markets.
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