Atlus bringing AquaPazza to North America

Atlus is bringing AquaPlus’ 2D fighter AcquaPazza to PlayStation 3 in North America.

Due out this holiday for $29.99 at retail, the game features a “dream match-up” of 13 fighters from titles like Tears to Tiara, ToHeart, and Utawarerumono, as well as an additional hidden character. The localized game will feature all of the content through the current Japanese arcade spec of the game, including several new characters and improvements, and Japanese voice-overs.

Here’s a full list of features:

• Eclectic cast of characters: The combatants in AquaPazza are a diverse bunch – from the studious bookworm Manaka who — no kidding — attacks with a bookshelf to the lance-wielding, shield-carrying Sasara.
• Partner system: Players select from one of the thirteen partners to accompany them. Partners assist players as one of three classes with one of four different actions. Players get rewarded for aggressive play styles and the partners add an additional skill element to help break defensive play.
• Tournament-level competition: Developed by Examu and Aquaplus, AquaPazza has a strong backbone of fighting game mechanics with twitch response times and super attacks.
• Variety of gameplay modes: Each character has a storyline of their own, which unlocks the “another story” mode and an alternate ending. There’s also a time-attack mode, training mode, and a gallery mode.
• Online play: Take to the internet to challenge players in ranked, unranked, and friends-only matches.

View a set of screenshots at the gallery. Pre-order the game here.

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