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Chaos Code
Genre(s)Fighting, Visual novel
Developer(s)FK Digital[1]
Publisher(s)
  • JP: FK Digital (Sign of Catastrophe), Arc System Works (NESiCAxLive and consoles), eXA-Arcadia [2020s arcades])[1]
  • NA: Arc System Works
  • EU: Arc System Works
Creator(s)Mickey Lin
Michael Lin (until 2016)
Tetsu[2]
Platform(s)
First releaseChaos Code
September 20, 2012
Latest releaseChaos Code NEXT: Nemesis Experiment
2024

Chaos Code[3] is a fighting game series developed by FK Digital.[1]

Games[edit]

Chaos Code Expansion Updates[edit]

Chaos Code: (New) Sign of Catastrophe / Exact Xeno Attack
Developer(s)FK Digital[1]
Publisher(s)FK Digital (Sign of Catastrophe)
Arc System Works[1] (NESiCAxLive and consoles)
eXA-Arcadia (2020s Arcade)
Director(s)Mickey Lin
Producer(s)Mickey Lin
Michael Lin (until 2016)
Tetsu
Designer(s)Mickey Lin
Michael Lin (until 2016)
BAN
A26 - Sakura
ros kerbe
god
Aloner
Artist(s)BAN
A-Shian, MAKAI
Composer(s)Mint Jam
nekono
Kou
-45
Platform(s)
Release
August 4, 2011
  • Arcade
    (Sign of Catastrophe)
    (New Sign of Catastrophe)
    • JP: March 27, 2022
    (Exact Xeno Attack)
    PlayStation 3
    • JP: April 3, 2013[5]
    • NA: September 3, 2013
    • EU: March 26, 2014
    • AU: July 2, 2014
    Windows, PlayStation 4
    • JP: November 9, 2016 (PS4)
    • WW: March 15, 2017
    Nintendo Switch
Genre(s)Fighting
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer
Arcade systemRingWide (Sign of Catastrophe)
NESiCAxLive (New Sign of Catastrophe)
eXA-Arcadia (Exact Xeno Attack)

The first game known as Chaos Code: Sign of Catastrophe was released for Sega's RingWide arcade system board on August 4, 2011.[1] A port for the PlayStation 3 was first released on December 19, 2012, on Hong Kong's PlayStation Network, followed by subsequent home releases in both Japan and North America in 2013 and the PAL region in 2014.[5] Additionally, it adds additional characters, balance adjustments, new game modes (such as training, versus and gallery modes), and has made the arcade version's last boss, Kudlak-Sin, a playable character [9]

A remastered version, Chaos Code: New Sign of Catastrophe, was released on arcades on June 6, 2013, and on PlayStation 4 and Windows on March 15, 2017. It features a new online mode and two new characters. The game was ported to the Nintendo Switch and released on March 26, 2020. An arcade version of New Sign of Catastrophe known as Chaos Code: Exact Xeno Attack was ported by eXA-Arcadia in 2020.

Chaos Code NEXT: Nemesis Experiment[edit]

Chaos Code NEXT: Nemesis Experiment
Developer(s)FK Digital[1]
Publisher(s)eXA-Arcadia
Director(s)Mickey Lin
Producer(s)Mickey Lin
Tetsu
Designer(s)Mickey Lin
BAN
A26 - Sakura
ros kerbe
god
Aloner
Artist(s)BAN
A-Shian, MAKAI
Composer(s)Mint Jam
nekono
Kou
-45
Platform(s)
ReleaseArcade
Genre(s)Fighting
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer
Arcade systemeXA-Arcadia

The sequel title known as Chaos Code NEXT: Nemesis Experiment[a], was teased announced at Toushinsai 2016 as an in-work sequel title in Japanese arcades. The teasers were shown in Toushinsai 2017 and FKDCup 2018, and a character Kagari is being reworked for this game.[10] The tentative title was revealed during Evo Japan 2020. However, FK Digital confirmed on February 9, 2020, that the sequel has been postponed for one year, possibly due to COVID-19 pandemic and since the passing of the series' co-creator, Mickey's younger brother, Michael, on Christmas 2017, two months after Toushinsai 2017 teaser gameplay of Chaos Code NEXT was released.[11] A year later on February 18, 2021, the series’ producer, Mickey Lin confirmed on his Twitter that FK Digital has returned to the development of Chaos Code NEXT.[12] It was announced at Angels of Battle on April 2, 2022, that the Chaos Code Next demo will be exhibited at the same booth as soon as the latest update title of the first game is over at the KGP division of FKDigital on April 30, 2022.[13] In EVO Japan 2024 reveals that Chaos Code NEXT will be released at eXA-Arcadia arcade port around 2024.

Gameplay[edit]

The game uses a standard 8-way lever and four button (weak punch, weak kick, strong punch, strong kick) system. Characters can be customized prior to the fight, such as selecting two "edit special moves" from four possibilities to go along with the character's built-in attacks. Players can also select between "run" and "step" modes, placing the focus respectively on speed and technical play.[14] The game makes use of a couple of systems that can quickly change the flow of battle:[14]

  • Destruction Chaos: A high level super move that, if successfully connects, can eliminate half of the opponent's life gauge..[14]
  • Exceed Chaos: Place the character into a special status which removes limitations on combos.[14]

Chaos Code NEXT adds new features:

  • Chaos Shift: A separate meter can be build up over time and used to cancel special moves as well as supers. However, it can be depleted by Destruction Chaos move
  • Updated universal gameplay such as dash attacks can now be done after forward dash, while cancelling to Super Jump can now be perform with just an up input.
  • Most stages' environments are now rendered in 3D.

Characters[edit]

Introduced in Chaos Code Expansion Updates
  • Bravo Peperoncine
  • Cait & Sith Whisker
  • Celia
  • Celia II Kai
  • Cerberus Black
  • Cthylla
  • Heihachi "Catherine" Katori
  • Hermes Gberardini
  • Hikaru Otagi
    • MG Hikaru Otagi
  • Kagari[b]
  • Kudlak-Sin[c]
  • Lupinus[d]
  • Ray[d]
  • Rui Mishima
  • Vein the Rakshasa
Introduced in Nemesis Experiment
  • Gou

Reception[edit]

Metacritics scores PlayStation 3 version of Sign of Catastrophe at 61, as it is criticized for its unbalancing characters and the lack of online play, which ultimately led to its remastered version added the said features.[15] In response, the New Sign of Catastrophe receives higher metascore at 66 than its previous counterpart, as the critics praises for the inclusion of online play and balanced gameplay.[16]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Anoop Gantayat (July 29, 2011). "Arc System Works Brings 2D Fighter Chaos Code to Arcades Next Week". Andriasang. Archived from the original on April 19, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
  2. ^ "Chaos Code: New Sign of Catastrophe Credits". Mobygames. March 15, 2017. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
  3. ^ カオスコード, Kaosu Kōdo
  4. ^ "CHAOS CODE: NEW SIGN OF CATASTROPHE NESiCAxLive". FK DIgital. June 6, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  5. ^ a b HGhaleon (December 19, 2012). "Arcade Smash Hit Chaos Code will be available on PlayStation Store on December 19th, 2012". Playstation Store Asia. Archived from the original on October 4, 2013. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  6. ^ "CHAOS CODE -NEW SIGN OF CATASTROPHE-". Nintendo America. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  7. ^ "CHAOS CODE -NEW SIGN OF CATASTROPHE-". Nintendo Europe. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  8. ^ "カオスコード -ニューサインオブカタストロフィ-". Nintendo Japan. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  9. ^ Anoop Gantayat (February 6, 2012). "What's New For Chaos Code on PlayStation 3?". andriasang. Archived from the original on April 18, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
  10. ^ "The Next Chaos Code Toushinsai 2017 trailer". Gematsu. October 22, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  11. ^ "FK Digital to discontinue development of new titles, cancels Chaos Code: Next Episode of Xtreme Tempest [Update]". 10 February 2020.
  12. ^ @Mickey_FKD (February 18, 2021). "何か新しいものを試す～--FKDcup2021にも気軽に参加してくださいね！#ChaosCode#カオスコード#FKDCup2021" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  13. ^ @AFGCNews (April 2, 2022). "FK Digital announced at Angels of Battle that Chaos Code NEXT will have a special exhibition after the end of the Chaos Code Tournament at KGP at the end of this month. There will only be 1 demo station and it will be prioritized to players who was in the Chaos Code tournament" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  14. ^ a b c d Anoop Gantayat (July 26, 2010). "2D Fighting Game Chaos Code Now on Location Test". andriasang. Archived from the original on April 24, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
  15. ^ "Chaos Code - PS3 Metacritic Page". December 19, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  16. ^ "Chaos Code: New Sign of Catastrophe Metacritic Critic Review Page". March 15, 2017. Retrieved March 15, 2017.

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Tentatively Chaos Code: Next Episode of Xtreme Tempest
  2. ^ Character reworked for Nemesis Experiment
  3. ^ Originally non-playable; made playable beginning in console release of Sign of Catastrophe
  4. ^ a b Added in New Sign of Catastrophe

External links[edit]

Chaos Code -Sign of Catastrophe-
Chaos Code -New Sign of Catastrophe-
Chaos Code -Exact Xeno Attack-
Chaos Code NEXT -Nemesis Experiment-
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