Anarchy Reigns

Blog Post: Anarchy Reigns- A frustatingly fun beat-em` up

Kira (Light Yagami) — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:06:00 GMT

Anarchy Reigns isn`t a decent game as GI says it is but it does have it`s flaws. But the overall quality is what will make you keep coming back. I`ll start with a summary of the story:

Anarchy Reigns (or Max Anarchy) takes place in an alternate universe of MadWorld, another game from Platinum Games, where it is the post apocalyptic future. Familiar characters like Jack, Rin-Rin, Mathilda, Baron, and Amala return. and new ones are their for variety. The first cutscene is a bar clash with Leo and Jack, then your free to pick the "Black Side" (Jack) or "White Side"(Leo). Leo`s story revolves around revenge, while Jack`s revolves around conspiracy. But unfortunatley, since multiplayer was the main focus, the campaign suffers from a boring and tiring narrative. It is fun at times, but most missions go doown to "Kill this amount of enemies" to "Kill this boss". But narrative isn`t where Anarchy Reigns lives in.

The writing can be hilarious though. the "Blacker" Baron is a stereotypical pimp, Oinkie says repeatedly says bacon whenever he runs. The humor is more like Madworld and Bayonetta. But it isn`t obnoxious. I`ll give Platinum some high marks for making their characters appear like the real-world examples they are based on.

The multiplayer is probably the most fun i had in the genre since UMvC3. Battles are stylish, and require careful sight and prediction of your opponets next move, and using the characters killer weapons never gets old. The multiplayer is huge. Once you select the gametype selection, there is about 10+ game modes to choose from (I pre-ordered it so i got extra modes, so i may be wrong) ranging from a grifball style match called DeathBall, to Cage Match which is just you and your opponet mano e mano (the description), to Battle Royale which is a 16-player free-for-all. There is also Capture The Flag and tag-battle which are my personal favorites. suprisingly, I didn`t encounter lag during these matches, even when I am having a "battle royale" of the whole list of players in the match, and even when Cthulu is trying to murder me, i have never seen any graphic issues. Their are also in match cutscenes from a crashing jet plane to microwave emitters that half the time you don`t know whats going on, but you don`t care.

Overall, good game, better with friends, boring campaign, amazing multiplayer. but the price point of 30$ make it feel like it was worth it. what were you going to get out of a game priced at 30$?

Like`s

1. Deep combat system

2. Multiplayer has high replay value

3. Multiplayer events like a crashing jet plane, or microwave emitter

4. Game modes distinguish themselves in their own way i.e. Tag battle has team up attacks, DeathBall let`s you throw the ball to teammates

Dislikes

1. Boring campaign

2. Frustrating learning curve

3. Battles can be chaotic that you can`t track everything the other players are doing

Blog Post: So So

alexisloki — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:45:00 GMT

To be direct and honest, the only good thing about this games are the gameplay, multiplayer and characters. Don't count with an AWESOME History mode

Blog Post: Anarchy Reigns: A Very Solid Multiplayer

the forerunner — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:35:00 GMT

For $30 (i.e. half the price of most other games). I felt like I got a lot out of the multi-player a lot of that being with my friends. Basically that's what I got it for haven't touched the other part but I feel I got my money's worth on the multiplayer.

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Blog Post: An Action-packed Online Brawler With Some Rough Edges

Tim Turi — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:40:00 GMT

Online gaming experiences are dominated by shooters and sports games, while action games tend to be single-player affairs. But what would happen if 16-player deathmatches were populated with chainsaw-wielding maniacs and cybernetic ninjas instead of gun-toting army dudes? Platinum Games’ Anarchy Reigns answers this question. The 3D, arena-based brawler hosts chaotic battle royales where anything goes, along with a lengthy single-player campaign.[Excerpt]

Anarchy Reigns feels like a hybrid of a fighting game and action game. Blocking attacks and pulling off flashy throws is as satisfying as it is in Street Fighter. Unleashing a flurry of light and heavy attacks against opponents is similar to action games like Asura’s Wrath (complete with ridiculous and powerful special moves). Combining familiar genres makes the game immediately accessible, with a gradual learning curve for those eager to learn the finer nuances of combat. Mastering techniques that let you bounce back from a rough landing or break a combo feels great and pays dividends. However, babysitting the clunky camera and selecting targets with the finicky lock-on system can spoil the fun. Juggling your enemy in the corner is a cathartic treat, unless you can’t see the flaming semi-truck b-lining towards you.

The core of Anarchy Reigns lies in the competitive multiplayer mode. Match types range from tense one-on-one cage fights to a frantic 16-player battle royale with random environmental hazards, and everything in between. Taking on 15 other players is overwhelming enough, but it becomes even nuttier when the arena’s geography morphs – or when a gigantic death laser robot enters the battle. Sometimes these spectacular events amplify the fun, other times they result in frustrating deaths. Regardless, the fact that the tide of battle can turn on a whim keeps things exciting. Unfortunately, the 17 fighters (18 including Bayonetta, if you preordered) all play too similarly to make experimentation worthwhile.

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My favorite modes are those that dramatically mix up the formula. Capture the flag is a blast, especially when you smuggle the enemies’ flag down a back route and beat down a foe with it before scoring. Deathball plays like an even more violent version of rugby, with two teams passing and running a ball towards opposing goals. My team was endlessly slaughtered playing Deathball, but I still had a good time.

The single-player campaign initially feels barebones and tacked-on, but gets better the deeper you dive. You play as either Jack or Leo, returning characters from Platinum Games’ grisly Wii title, MadWorld. The supporting cast is composed of other returning MadWorld characters and some new faces, all of which are playable in multiplayer after unlocking them via the campaign. This single-player mode plops players in a series of open environments where they must earn points to unlock new objectives. The majority of missions, whether timed or not, involve slaughtering waves of mundane mutant enemies. Racking up enough points unlocks the more exciting story missions, which pit you against other fighters and usually treat you to a goofy cinematic. The campaign starts out slow, but I grew to enjoy mindlessly bashing enemies with occasional tastes of Platinum’s trademark innuendos, corny humor, and gritty action.

Anarchy Reigns’ multiplayer scratches an itch I didn’t know I had, but its camera faults and near-identical character move sets hold it back from scratching hard enough. However, online matchmaking is quick and easy, and the network fidelity held strong through every round I played. The campaign is rough at times but overall entertaining, though I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone looking for a high-caliber action experience.

Blog Post: An Action-Packed Online Brawler With Some Rough Edges

Tim Turi — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:40:00 GMT

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