Under Night/In-Birth

[Clarami]

A new anime style fighting game similar to Blazblue, Guilty Gear, Melty Blood, and Arcana Heart is in development by French-Bread (Also behind Melty Blood).

I've been researching this game alot and viewing trailers and it's freaking godlike. I hope we'll get a North American release real soon.

To any Blazblue, Arcana Heart, and Melty Blood what are your thoughts or expectations for this game?



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eFpH_6ReWo

[Rayneing]

I think it is waaaaay too early to call this game godlike considering we basically know nothing about it. I am keeping a close eye on it, however.

I'm just hoping it's a more grounded game than Melty Blood, not cause I don't like games like that, but because I want to see how French Bread does it. Also, you may want to state that UNIB is by the same developers as Melty Blood in the opening post.

[Cosmic Eagle]

I'd rather it be more like Arcana Heart or BB than Melty Blood....


What's the platform?

[Shadow5YA]

Is it even out yet? The only thing I see on the internet is that promo.

[Rayneing]

Originally Posted by Shadow5YA

Is it even out yet? The only thing I see on the internet is that promo.

It's still in development and that's the only video of it so far. The only info you can really find are the characters on the official website, there hasn't been anything on the actual game mechanics yet.

[Asuras]

Oh boy, another cool fighting game for me to suck at.

[Shadow5YA]

Looks like the official site is up now.

http://inbirth.info/index.html

[Kaioshin Sama]

Looks pretty cool so far, but obviously as others are saying I'd need to get a lay out of the mechanics. What I've always liked about the anime fighters besides the high definition sprites is that every character usually plays so different to the point where you can argue that they use completely different fightings systems and in some cases they actually do. Never heard of this developer before so I'll need to see what they can do fighting mechanic wise, but the sprites look great so far.

[Shadow5YA]

Originally Posted by Kaioshin Sama

Never heard of this developer before so I'll need to see what they can do fighting mechanic wise, but the sprites look great so far.

I'm pretty sure these are the same guys who made Melty Blood ACTress Again.

[Asuras]

Aside from the 8 characters already presented on the main site, there's still 5 more to be revealed.



The main site says there's only three spots left to fill... So... Secret characters? :3

Already I'm feeling quite a Blazblue vibe from these guys. Already I see a Tager, a Lambda, and an Arakune.

However, the man at the very left seems like he may have just been tweaked to become Gordeau. Could be looking at only 4 characters to reveal.

[Rayneing]

Here, have some videos of gameplay from AOU2012. Carmine looks pretty awesome.

Spoiler for System Info from Melty Bread Forums:

UNIB SYSTEM
EXS: your meter. supers are 100%.
GRD: enhances attack/defense as it increases
shield(back+d): different from MB's as it seems to push opponent back
assault(fwd+d): think command dash. can be attacked from. uses meter.
concentration(neutral d): charges exs.
chain shift(d twice): your roman cancel. also converts EXS and GRD
veil off(a+b+c): a sort-of heat. lasts 5 seconds, increases power, blows opponent off. may also work as a burst. makes it possible to use..
infinite worth(?) can also be used with 200% EXS. your desperation super or w/e.

throws and techs are 2 button. you can press buttons to reduce damage

feel free to call me out on my fraudulent jp skills~

-GRD is pronounced as "Grind" not "Guard".
-EXS is pronounced "Exist".
-4 button layout is A = weak, B = Medium, C = Strong, D = Drive EXS.
-It specifically states that you CANNOT use Veil Off like a typical burst to get out of hitstun.
-Each level of the GRD bar gives you a definite offense/defense boost.
-Chain Shift converts all of your EXS meter into GRD.
-To clarify, Infinite Worth requires you to be in Veil Off while having 200 meter.
-Attacks/Character sprites can obscure the health bars and damage readout.
-A+D is the throw input.

Speculation cause they ain't tellin':
-GRD can be consumed for EX attacks (GRD Vorpal) and Blowbacks.

[Clarami]

Here's some new gameplay footage of the early build of the game. Keep in mind that the footage is shaky, but the gameplay is worth taking note of none the less. The game is definitely meeting my expectations and it looks really fun. Don't take my word for it, watch the footage and see for yourselves.

Enjoy:

Spoiler for Gameplay One:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=317aM8HOw_w

Spoiler for Gameplay Two:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=pnnIw9srK9o

Spoiler for Gameplay Three:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0ouiZG4AgA&feature=player_embedded

[kayos]

Originally Posted by Kaioshin Sama

Looks pretty cool so far, but obviously as others are saying I'd need to get a lay out of the mechanics. What I've always liked about the anime fighters besides the high definition sprites is that every character usually plays so different to the point where you can argue that they use completely different fightings systems and in some cases they actually do. Never heard of this developer before so I'll need to see what they can do fighting mechanic wise, but the sprites look great so far.

I suggest you look up (youtube) Melty Blood AA; they're the same developers (French Bread). Melty Blood was one of the top anime fighters along with Guilty Gear during last gen. So the devs are quite competent.

The gameplay already looks pretty similar to MB which is a slight faster pace than BB or GG.

[Duo Maxwell]

I'm intrigued by Orie and Vatista, and probably Linne, too. Amusing enough, from the look of several gameplay video I watched, Orie actually has the shortest reach.

Carmine's special costs him his health. what an emo . I don't know how they are going to balance him.

[Shadow5YA]

Do we have any confirmation on whether this is coming to consoles? If it's only for arcades, then there won't be any overseas interest since most American arcades aren't up to date.

[kayos]

Originally Posted by Shadow5YA

Do we have any confirmation on whether this is coming to consoles? If it's only for arcades, then there won't be any overseas interest since most American arcades aren't up to date.

Most popular fighters do get a console release. Their previous fighter Melty Blood had two PS2 releases but was never localized in the west.

Worst case scenario you would have to import it.

As for actual confirmation, no not yet; but good news is AQUAPAZZA and Chaos Code was confirmed for a console release. More 2d anime fighters for consumption.

Also Skull Girls looks good too.

[Shadow5YA]

Originally Posted by kayos

Most popular fighters do get a console release. Their previous fighter Melty Blood had two PS2 releases but was never localized in the west.

Worst case scenario you would have to import it.

Only the first versions of Melty Blood Act Cadenza and Actress Again made it to console.

Current Code versions 1.03, 1.05, and 1.07 still don't have a console release. The only recent version of Melty Blood that got a non-arcade release was Current Code 1.07, but it was a limited edition PC preorder bonus for Carnival Phantasm.
Unless you acquire 1.07 through questionable means, the most recent version of Melty Blood that you can even import is the PS2 Actress Again, which is at least three revisions behind the most current one. That's worse than owning only Blazblue Continuum Shift 1 when currently they are currently on Continuum Shift Extend.

The worst case scenario is that if it does not get a console release, you would not even be able to import it.

[Duo Maxwell]

If it's popular enough, it will get a console release. Currently there is no plan, as usual.

I still believe the name Melty Blood is enough to get them some attentions they need to consider about the console version, and probably, localization.

[kayos]

Originally Posted by Shadow5YA

Only the first versions of Melty Blood Act Cadenza and Actress Again made it to console.

They do what they can.

Originally Posted by Duo Maxwell

If it's popular enough, it will get a console release. Currently there is no plan, as usual.

True if it's popular enough, but so far from those videos it seems like a solid fighter and Japan usually eat up 2d fighters.

Melty Blood is a solid and fun fighter that was used in their big league tournaments. So I'm just being blunt now and say "I expect them to release their new fighter on the console for the mass market in Japan." Arcade alone is not enough exposure, unless they plan a PC release.

[Rayneing]

Someone asked them about an international release on their twitter account and this was their response:

Originally Posted by Under Night In-Birth Official Twitter

I have no idea but we will see what we can do about it.

Nothing about any console release, but I think it's probably a given that it'll get one. Weirdness with Melty Blood releases (especially the PC version of Correct Code only being available with Carnival Phantasm Blu-Rays) can probably be traced back to Type-Moon, rather than Ecole/French Bread. Since this is not a licensed game, they can make their own console port if they want.