

Due to all these, Riders tend to keep a safe distance, constantly running away until somebody makes a mistake to capitalize on. The alternative would be to dodge (double-tapping a directional button) but it’s unreliable, as the game doesn’t seem to register it at times. Blocking can also feel imprecise, as there’s a bit of a delay from when you hit the button to when the animation executes. You can do a quick recover, but only during specific times. Knockdowns and wall hits take a weirdly long time to recover from, and are pretty much unavoidable if you’re caught in a combo. However, once you’re familiar with those there’s not much left to master. It’s easy to get a hang of, so it’s perfect if you’re introducing somebody to gaming. There’s a pretty basic fighting system, where you can cancel moves into dashes or dodges, but it doesn’t get more complicated than that. It’s really in-depth, and you can even browse the tips section under the options menu if you find yourself forgetting anything. The game’s tutorial will explain everything you need to know. series, where directional input and face buttons determine which attacks or combos are executed. In a sense, it’s like Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros. And while the fighters all use the same basic button combos, their moves are all different. However, the Kamen Rider version works better simply because it’s a much more focused affair.Īlthough the arenas can be multi-leveled, their small size means the action is never far. Even the combat system is the same, once you try out the lock-on and blocking mechanics. Swap out the mobile suits with masked heroes, reduce the fights to smaller duels, and you pretty much have the game. If you’ve played the recent Gundam Versus then Climax Fighters will feel very familiar. While his taiko drum pounding moves are weaker, they can do massive damage when charged. Black is exactly like I remembered with his high-flying martial arts, yet Hibiki (one of my new favorites) plays completely differently. It’s a neat touch how they all feel distinct enough from each other. There are 28 Riders in the game, and fans of the series will probably recognize heroes such as Faiz, Drive, Mach, or Kabuto. I went into Kamen Rider: Climax Fighters expecting nothing, and left honestly surprised at how decent it actually is. It was the Malaysian version, which I highly doubt was accurate, and all I remember at this point are Kamen Rider Black’s fiery punch and his flying kick. Confession time: I’ve not seen a Kamen Rider episode since I was a kid in the ‘80s.
