Akatsuki Ausf.Achse - MISSION COMPLETE.

[bellreisa]

GET HYPE - GET NAZI - BLITZ HEIL - PUNCH SOME JEWS

What is it?
Akatsuki Blitzkampf started as a PC doujin fighter and is as of February 28th, 2008, an official arcade game. (http://subtlestyle.net/akatsukiaa/)

Yo, I don't wanna play some faggot animu doujin fighter.
Try clicking the link above. It's not like Arcana or Melty at all. This game plays like a mix between 3S and CvS2 with a bit of Guilty.

But I hate 3S/CvS2/life.
Yeah, you probably won't like this game then.

Where can I get gameplay info?
The Akatsuki wiki (http://akatsuki.mizuumi.net) on my site has detailed information about the PC version. There's a fair number of tweaks and rebalances in the arcade version so it's not wholly up to date. The information from the wiki was largely transcribed from the Japanese wiki (http://wikiwiki.jp/akatsuki/)by nekich, with some strats and info written by the players.

I don't want to read all that shit. Gimme a quick summary.
The game plays similarly to standard Capcom fighters, and parries are commands with whiff recovery. There are more chain combos than 3S but not to the level of Guilty. Gameplay is largely based around spacing and footsies.

This is the layout: (yes, we are using faggot number notation)

7 8 9
4 5 6 A B C
1 2 3

A = light attack
B = medium attack
C = heavy attack
A+B + direction = throw
A+B = tech throw
B+C = reflect (parry)
A+B+C = Level 3 super

Specials are done with standard SF motions and A, B, or C. Supers are done with the motion plus B+C. When you have 3 levels, press A+B+C and you'll do your level 3; no motion required.

What about gameplay footage?

http://www.youtube.com/user/xUberSoldatx
http://www.youtube.com/user/kurousami
http://www.youtube.com/user/Lataxx
http://www.youtube.com/user/AmusementStagePOPY
http://www.youtube.com/user/sazinyantaso

There's also Niconico videos of Blitz linked throughout the thread, keep an eye on Rithli's posts for the latest from Japan.

Older PC version footage:

Wei tutorial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dItR1Wb6zxA)
Marilyn Sue tutorial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu38tmYOQ8Q)
Basic Soldat combos and loops (http://youtube.com/watch?v=n5D4B2qlBNM)
Blitzkampf community Youtube account (http://www.youtube.com/user/xUberSoldatx)
Some Mycale stuff (http://www.youtube.com/user/mytuki)

How do I watch shit on Niconico?

Click here. (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8551398) You need to register for an account. It's free.

This game looks fucking boring.

Blitz is supposed to have a very approachable system which is easy to learn with emphasis on spacing and mindgames. The game is more fun to play than to watch, and once you play the game you can watch matches and begin to appreciate the depth of the mental battle.

Why did you start a new thread?
Because woof doesn't check SRK that often so he can't update the old thread (http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=125986).

IRC channel?
#akatsuki, irc.mizuumi.net.

ARCADE SPECIFIC CHANGES?

Part 1, nekich's list (http://forums.shoryuken.com/showpost.php?p=4531865&postcount=1275)
Part 2, Rithli's list (http://forums.shoryuken.com/showpost.php?p=4532437&postcount=1279)

[Rithli]

Woo, awesometastic.

Arcade footage should be popping up pretty soon, assuming from the number of Akatsuki AA events held in various Japanese arcades along the duration of March. One of the first events/tournies is being held is at Kohatsu, and since those guys are usually pretty good about uploading vids, updated content shouldn't be too long.

Due to the lack of vids being upped, I've been (obsessively) stalking the 2ch AA forums, and it seems like it's recieving a good response.

[Master Chibi]

Come on people, jump on this game!

NO LITTLE GIRLS, IT'S SAFE TO PLAY

[TempestFox]

NO LITTLE GIRLS, IT'S SAFE TO PLAY



BOHR-ING.

[Tone!]

Started playing PC version lately a lot more.

Kanae is the most fun grappler ever.

And shes hot.

And a nazi.

yeaaaaah.

[Aka no Tsuki]

Still no vids.

(sigh)

[nekich]

3 vids are now at Ko-Hatsu's (http://ko-hatsu.com/) "Event" page.

(links below lead to YouTube)
Kanae vs Anonym (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Eg1P2mxQFE)
Fritz vs Fritz (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbO29H59shI) (epic due to the music and an edited Mycale's/Perfecti's stage)
Fritz vs Anonym (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tz2DPVN9Tk)

And if my eyes serve me right, then, whoah, it seems Anon is the ranbat winner. Madness.

[Master Chibi]

Haha.

As far as I can tell, Anonym is the same, outside of having PEW PEW THICK laser bullets and being a bit faster all around.

I'm fine with that.

[Helter Skelter]

Why the fuck is my character shooting golf balls now!?
The feather effects on Anonym's flipshot are amazing.

[Master Chibi]

Why the fuck is my character shooting golf balls now!?
The feather effects on Anonym's flipshot are amazing.

Dude, those bullets are thick as hell, that's a good thing! Those j.C's were crossing up when they wouldn't before.

:lovin:

[altergenesis]

Looks like a blast.

[CyberAkuma]

Looks great. But at this point, I think I'll be fine waiting for the AC release to get either "re-ported" back to the PC, or get a port to the PS2, before I'll actually start playing it to some degree of some degree of seriousness.

[caliagent#3]

yesssssss!!! so are they gonna do another pc release after the arcade???

[Sabin]

GET HYPE - GET NAZI - BLITZ HEIL - PUNCH SOME JEWS - DONATE TO THE CAUSE (http://forums.shoryuken.com/showpost.php?p=4867034&postcount=1425)

:lol:

dat nigga bell keepin shit HYPHY

[Hatred Edge]

I feel like shit.:sad: I love FGs and when I saw this game(combos/matches) I thought to myself:"Hell no. This looks boring. I'm not gonna play it." And today I DL the demo and low and behold I love it. Dammit I suck.

[Cronopio]

Awesome matches, nekich. That Anonym was great; it's making me want to learn how to use her properly. Fritz's dash effect looks really good too. Boo for the fluorescent orange blood though.

And good luck to you people building an Akatsuki community in the US. This game deserves attention.

[bellreisa]

yesssssss!!! so are they gonna do another pc release after the arcade???

We're all hoping they will, but no word on this. Hopefully a PS2 port will come like it did with Arcana.

[Aka no Tsuki]

Yea that orange blood is disappointing. Fritz/Mura's cutters will look very weird with orange goo all over the place.

It's good to see Anonym winning with feathers and golf balls.

This game needs hype!

[CyberAkuma]

We're all hoping they will, but no word on this. Hopefully a PS2 port will come like it did with Arcana.

That's what I'd like to see too.

Of course, they would need help with publishing, wouldn't they? The fact that they published this game in the Arcades by themselves is already something....

[Helter Skelter]

It's too early to talk about ports.

[bellreisa]

That's what I'd like to see too.

Of course, they would need help with publishing, wouldn't they? The fact that they published this game in the Arcades by themselves is already something....

I have a feeling ShoK helped Subtle out on this one. ShoK is a professional who worked on Vampire Savior and Arcana Heart 2, and is more notoriously known as the guy who did Monster. He's friends with Subtle, and both the Monster and Akatsuki arcade games are being pushed through Examu.

[CyberAkuma]

It's too early to talk about ports.

It's NEVER too early! :rofl:

Besides, it's all the rest of us, who don't stand to be able to even TOUCH the game until/if it gets a port can do. :sad:


I have a feeling ShoK helped Subtle out on this one. ShoK is a professional who worked on Vampire Savior and Arcana Heart 2, and is more notoriously known as the guy who did Monster. He's friends with Subtle, and both the Monster and Akatsuki arcade games are being pushed through Examu.

Word? He worked on Savior, as well? Learn something new every day...

Well, in any case, if Examu is helping them both, than that just hopefully translates to the fact that both games should hopefully get decent arcade play time, and then (ideally) PS2 ports some time in the future. :wgrin:

[bellreisa]

So, update on the board: Fujita quoted me Y2400 for the shipping via EMS, which means the total price would be Y180,000 + Y2,400, or 182,400 yen (roughly $1758 US).

[nekich]

Interview with Subtle. (http://ffl.sakura.ne.jp/topic/press/akatsuki_aa.htm) Also, screenshots.

[ThrowTheDice]

Call me stupid, but I honestly didn't think they'd change so much from the doujin release to the arcade release. Not so much the tweaking of the system and characters, but it seems like half of everything was redrawn. It's practically Akatsuki 2.0. Also, the orange blood doesn't look near as bad as I thought it might. It's nothing like SamShoII's alien green blood. I'm actually slightly miffed that there are only vids of the less-flashy characters right now. I wanna see the new Sai elbow some faces!

$20 says Anonyms BANG BANG YOUR DEAD canteloupe-sized bullets will be broken.

[nekich]

Za intabyuu with Subtle (http://ffl.sakura.ne.jp/topic/press/akatsuki_aa.htm), now in engrish (not a literal (but probably an awful) translation, but you'll get the point....i hope), w/out the "hi-hi, bye-bye" parts. Sorry for the typos.

Q1.What kind of fighting game is Akatsuki Blitzkampf Ausf.Achse (ABK:AA)?
A1.An extremely simple one, that takes both from classic 2D fightings and modern ones.

Q2.What audience does ABK:AA target?
A2.Since it was aimed at simplicity as well as stressing deep mindgame, i think it's potentially suitable to be played by everyone - from beginners to experts, from students to businessmen.

Q3.In game's title, what does "Ausf.Achse" mean?
A3."Ausf", in german language, denotes weapon's pattern number and is short for "Ausführung". "Achse" means "axis" in german. If joined together, in the context of the game it would mean "Axle Type", you can think of it as "A-class". It's somewhat the same as "alpha-bravo-charlie" within the radio alphabet. Needless to say, that in the beginning it was chosen because of single-character "A" and "AC" arcade versions are denoted with.

Q4.What kind of story does ABK:AA tell?
A4.It's centered around the secret "Blitz Engine" weapon, brought forth when an inexhaustible supply of electrical energy had been developed during WW2, and the battle of those connected with it in the past and modern agents after the technology.

Q5.Are there any recommended characters?
A5.First of all, it becomes important to choose a character, as in this game each one was created with strong individuality. But when it comes for recommendations for everyone, then of course it would be Akatsuki, the protagonist. Because he can deal with every situation and is an overall standard character, i think it's ok to get the general idea of the game by playing him. I also recommended him, as a rather combo-friendly character, to those seeking fun.

Another choise would be, for example, Fritz. He's a character that can deal tons of damage with ohe-hit moves, a rarity these days. There's some freshness in this kind of moves. Since this alternative requires timing skills, i recommend it to those who prefer such a play style.

Q6.The ABK series also had doujin titles in the past, which one gave the most troubles with development?
A6.In short, it's "own hands are not enough", but, to make matters worse, during the arcade development time restricitions were added to this statement.

Q7.During the development of the ABK series, were there any interesting moments?
A7.There was an accident in the final stages of the arcade version development, when a fire alarm went off close to the place i worked at. I expected some troubles with development, but surely not of this kind. At once i had to hide all of the data and machine parts, and after i went out to find out about the source of fire, it, naturally, turned out to be a joke.

Q8.Following the steps of Melty Blood, ABK from a doujin game turned into an arcade title. Any details on how it happened?
A8.Last year, in April, a little while after the distribution of ABK had begun, i was invited to the ABK tourney, where many times i came along the conversations regarding ABK's transformation into an arcade title. Shortly after being presented to this development "proposal", i was confused with how to use the NAOMI board, but the results of studying it somehow led me to the decision that it seems possible.

Q9.From now on will you concentrate on developing the arcade version, without the doujin production?
A9.It's undecided, as of now. I think it will be decided depending on how the arcade version will perform. One way or another, i'll resume the interrupted (since i have to make sure all machines are operational) planning for the arcade version.

Q10.Well then, in conclusion, one word to all of the ABK:AA players, please.
A10.First of all, try this game out. It all depends on players whether this series will live on or not.

[Turbovec]

Am I the only one that thinks that the redone Sai and Soldat stages look really good? I really hope they make an AC patch for the PC version. ;-;

[CyberAkuma]

If Subtle Style really is rolling with EXAMU and their new board, then I would think that a PS2 port would probably be first on the menu. Then maybe they'll just release a new version of the game for the PC, much like how the case was done with Melty Blood: AC.

[rush down]

The game is good, I played it on the PC last year. I saw it in the arcades last weekend. No one was playing it. The problem isn't the game, its the community. Who wants to play a game no one plays? The problem creates itself.

[Master Chibi]

The game is good, I played it on the PC last year. I saw it in the arcades last weekend. No one was playing it. The problem isn't the game, its the community. Who wants to play a game no one plays? The problem creates itself.

Well it barely had a community to begin with.

So let's hope things develop from here I hope.

;3

[altergenesis]

Playing Perfecti should be a good enough reason to play this game!

[Zakuta]

Playing Kanae and Anonym should be a good enough reason to play this game!

Couldn't agree more.

[Xenozip.]

They gave Fritz momiji no kagura.

That is all.

(also there's 8 new ko-hatsu vids)

[nekich]

also there's 8 new ko-hatsu vids
5, actually. They're from the same toruney.

[Turbovec]

Can someone upload those vids to Youtube? All I get is black screen with no sound whenever I try to watch them. Despite having the latest codecs and whatnot.

[HeartNana]

Wow, perfecti looks super fun. Been playing Kanae for the PC version, but i'll gladly make that switch...

[-WiL-]

Man I hope they update the PC version of this. That Women with the machine gun on a stick looks badass.

[Gasaraki]

Man Sai got graphical buffs and system debuffs =) =(

I mean I'm happy that Sai is going to be even more cool to watch, but he didn't get anything. Though it seems like almost no one got anything that really makes a big difference. Seems so anyway.

[nothingxs]

VEINTICINCO LUGARES GUEEEEEEEEEEEY

where are my hot sai vids?

[Hayama Akito]

*praying to see this game in our local Arcade center*

[Zee Tee Bee]

Wow, perfecti looks super fun. Been playing Kanae for the PC version, but i'll gladly make that switch...
Lol you were just looking for an excuse to run a loli with a hat, I bet. :razzy:

So my take on the wk1 footage...It's fucking tragic. The TRF dudes are just getting started and Ko-hatsu pplz never knew how to play ABK to begin with =/ . Everyone is running trash bnbs, strats, etc. and they really seem as if they have no idea as to whats going on. Although it's only wk1, I still expected to a bit more solid play as the game isnt really 'new' to japan. Oh well, whatever - I'm sure in about 3mths or less Japan will be quite beast *remembers wk1 HNK and AH :shake:* and hopefully the 'old school' PC pros step out of their homes to show cats whats really good.

Best wk1 footage goes to these guys http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm2510726.
Solid spacing, had a nice pace to the fight and they knew what to do when they got the down. Also, random p2 crossups for kanae? Hmmm gotta look into that.

So far Im really feeling Pefecti and she's not looking nearly as cheap as thought she was when loketests first popped up. She seems like mix between myc and mura: utilizing solid zoning and appears to have much potential with corner lockdown using varied projectiles and pokes. I intend to use her aggressively.

random stuff i noticed w/ perfecti:
- JC seems to be instant overhead. Coupled w/ tri-ball and ex tri-ball im sure she can set up some devastating oki and still manage to slip in combo follow ups after opening up.

- (ex) chain grab does chip?! Reflector>B chain seems to be a somewhat effective combo from midscrn. Low in damage but I bet theres some sneaky way to slip in a bit more damage (other than 6c[?] - what japan is using) and setup tri-ball oki before the chain releases. theory fighterrrrrrrrr

- jumping dive attack looks good for pressure/fakes and possibly for setting up tri-ball crossup shenanigans for oki :devil:

- other than tri-ball taking forever to detonate (looks REALLY easy to slip past w/o getting hit), it looks like pretty damn solid even in the most absurd instances. One of the matches showed tri-ball hitting TWICE. Once for the initial launch then again as it returns. Maybe some dashes mixed in ala Myc can create even more havoc.

- does pefecti even have any lows? I doubt her 2a hits low as NO ONE in the game has a low hitting 2a. If she has zero lows then the jC 'mixup' i mentioned would become useless lol.

- saw a nice anti-air normal a couple of times where she angles the spear up and twirls it once. TRF players weren't using it enough though =( . In loketest vids i saw that she could cancel off this normal.

- jC vs airborne opponent instantly downs them. Possible tri-ball oki attempt upon landing?? I know i would have tried for it.

- Perfecti looks like Fate Testarossa (http://staryume.net/img/0701/fate01.jpg)...............w/o a nazi cap. And the main char from that series (nanoha something) has a staff that looks an awful lot like Perfecti's own staff. :wonder:

Meh, whatever. So hype for blitz right now. New win poses and animations are SICK!! Must.................play.....................NOW

@ nekich:
Thanks for the random interview translations. That was an interesting read. Blitz Heil! to you, sir.

[bellreisa]

Perfecti's attacks and such are pretty much taken from Nanoha (http://youtube.com/watch?v=-zB3k3cxWbQ) (1:27; warning, loli bullshit), although the character looks more like Fate.

[Zee Tee Bee]

dammit Bell, thanks to you I actually like that loli bitch Testarossa :mad:.

Hot clip you linked btw. I fapped furiously whenever Fate popped up on screen :blush:.

[bellreisa]

http://www.ko-hatsu.com/event080303.htm

Ko-Hatsu footage in question, btw

[Emil]

Some more videos I found:

http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=daruism

[Zee Tee Bee]

Wow Emil, nice find! This seems to be a complete set to the kanae/fritz match I linked in my last post (niconico). Whoever these players are they're experienced/solid and I hope to see more from their community in the future.

.....Hmmmm now that I think about it.....Doesn't daruism rep D-Ken.net? I believe they've been playing since the earliest PC versions. Whatever, I could be wrong....

Anyway those were some tight vids. I just wished the kanae player tried for her counter special (214X - preferably 214B to catch those 2B's/5A's) at least once per match. Has way more active frames than a (random) reflect attempt and depending on scrn positioning you can rack up some nice damage.

@ Rithli
Hey, If you're reading this: I did some testing on that kanae corner crossup after 236>22 and it seems to be exclusive to arcade only :looney::wow:. Guess thats more shit for me to worry about now.

[fallot]

Fritz's ABC isn't unblockable now ? Why D: ?

[ThrowTheDice]

HAHAHA! Fritz's level 3 super got replaced with LEAVES! XD

At least his dash teleport looks a million times cooler.

[Emil]

Niice, even Kubo has picked up this game:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JN-YvjeLC8

And an Adler match:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ba4EBad6Ohw

[Zee Tee Bee]

lol kubo got schooled. It's obvious that he doesnt know whats going on but I hope he will soon be able to turn Perfecti into the rushdown beast that I envision her to become.

and perfecti laughing while taking damage is so damn funny.....and cute :blush:

[Turbovec]

I think there might be some wacky Perfecti combos involving her ball super and the following wallbounce. But this is just a theory.

[Master Chibi]

Man I'm fiending to beast with Anonym, but I'm so going to play Perfecti too, she looks like too much fun.

:lovin:

[Spooty Whiteboy]

And an Adler match:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ba4EBad6Ohw

Damn...that Adler was fucking terrible. Makes me want to cry.

[bellreisa]

http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm2494300

TRF tourney footage featuring DF2 (top Melty player? I haven't heard of him, but I don't follow Melty closely)

[Rithli]

@ Rithli
Hey, If you're reading this: I did some testing on that kanae corner crossup after 236>22 and it seems to be exclusive to arcade only :looney::wow:. Guess thats more shit for me to worry about now.

Hopefully someday I'll be able to apply it in person. Hohoho.
But for now, vids vids vids.

[Xenozip.]

Rithli, I had an interesting conversation with a Japanese player, regarding blitz. You might be interested in the details.

[HeartNana]

Kubo plays Perfecti too? Wow, def my hero.

And Zar, i think it's the fact that she looks so similar to Fate that makes me consider her. Fate > Beret

[Xenozip.]

Speaking of lookalikes. The Japs over on nico refer to Kanae as Jill Valentine. :o

I still like calling her Two Kettle Officer, myself (gogo google translate).

[Harem]

Kubo plays Perfecti too? Wow, def my hero.



tru dat

Perfecti is dope.

[KarnovKarnov]

Game41 has match vids up, but the players are not terribly good from the ones I've watched.

http://game41.web.infoseek.co.jp/movieroom.htm

[Aka no Tsuki]

The Ko-Hatsu event page has some new vids.

http://www.ko-hatsu.com/event080315.htm

[Cronopio]

Murakumo looks great now.

[Helter Skelter]

The Ko-Hatsu event page has some new vids.

http://www.ko-hatsu.com/event080315.htm

The 1st and 4th matches are awesome.

[Aka no Tsuki]

They have more vids for the 2nd week event now in the Ko-Hatsu page.
http://www.ko-hatsu.com/event080317.htm

I wish some other characters like Mycale/Sai/Perfecti are used.

[4649]

Kubo Akatsuki makes me shed manly tears
http://youtube.com/watch?v=bVkoRnlArAA

[Tinshi]

Game Is God Like Simple As That Play Nowwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

[bellreisa]

Yeah the henvoke vids show the players picking shit up mad quick, still haven't seen anti-reflect deep jumps yet but that won't be far down the road

EDIT: nvm, kubo does it at 1:15 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf-bWHY9okY

[Helter Skelter]

Why are Anonym and Blitztank such a novelty? You see them once, then never again.
I want to see some Tank matches..Awwww..

[Xenozip.]

Anonym was buffed in the arcade version. She got a couple major buffs from what I understand.

The new players probably just got tired of playing run-away style though. We probably will see more nuns once they figure out how to play her aggressively and people familiarize themselves with the game more.

[Helter Skelter]

Anonym was buffed in the arcade version. She got a couple major buffs from what I understand.

The new players probably just got tired of playing run-away style though. We probably will see more nuns once they figure out how to play her aggressively and people familiarize themselves with the game more.

Could you detail the buffs and nerfs Anonym got, and can you explain to me why no one uses the Tank?

[Turbovec]

Murakumo's level 3 looks super clean now.... :D
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1QtiO1kaAIM

[Xenozip.]

Could you detail the buffs and nerfs Anonym got, and can you explain to me why no one uses the Tank?
You're probably better off asking Rithli or Nekich for specific details on what was changed. I've only spoken briefly with a Japanese Anonym player so the only things I really know is that they buffed her landing recovery, so firing shots close to the ground and spamming air flop boots is a heck of a lot safer and more reliable in the arcade ver. I've also been told her ground flip kick is a bit better, but I don't know the specifics on that. I assume there were other changes, but those are the major ones that I was told of.


Regarding Tank, I think most people automatically assume that it's a joke character and write it off as a novelty without giving it too much examination. But naturally I don't speak for everyone so just use your own judgment.

In reality Tank is a lot more complicated and that's been proven. The Tank is actually got some things going for it, it's not mindless mashing buttons. It has setups, tricks, traps, and solid combos like the rest of the cast.

However, be that as it may, it still has a lot of bad matchups and it's still pretty much a lower-tier character. Even at it's full potential it has to work harder than the rest of the cast, it's not really a free ride, especially against it's bad matchups.

Add that to the fact that they nerfed the superarmor in the arcade version and I think that's roughly why people don't hop on Tank all that much.

[Jimmy Bones]

Murakumo's level 3 looks super clean now.... :D
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1QtiO1kaAIM

Woooouuuuuhh!!:wow:
An awesome fight, a very clean finish = :pray: to this game.

[Hayama Akito]

So is this game coming to US Arcades (imported, of course)? im not from there but i got some hopes that the US community of the game can support it fiercely and, well, you never know, maybe can play it on Evo next year?

Here in my country there are some intentions to bring the game on a local Arcade but the chances are very slim because they want to get some money and better bring SFIV, Tekken 6 and KOF98UM...

[KarnovKarnov]

Is it just me, or do the characters move slower in this version?
It looks like Akatsuki's walking speed is slower, and his dash is shorter and slower...

[bellreisa]

http://youtube.com/user/Jimy1125

More vids

[Hayama Akito]

Considering the huge amount of videos on Youtube and Nicodouga, we can starting to say that the game is getting really popular in Japanese Arcades?

[bellreisa]

Niggas in Japan play anything

[Zee Tee Bee]

http://youtube.com/user/Jimy1125

More vids
Ridiculous Aka and a focused Nun in that set :amazed:. Japan is on its way.

Here are some vids that I caught a few days ago. Sorry for holding out on y'all.
http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=sazinyantaso (http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=sazinyantaso&search_query=akatsuki&search=Search)

The sai in this set is pretty solid and the strongest in the group imo. A good Mari in there too (still not quite there yet imo). Aka is pretty weak and tank is.....tank =/

[Helter Skelter]

Here are some vids that I caught a few days ago. Sorry for holding out on y'all.
http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=sazinyantaso (http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=sazinyantaso&search_query=akatsuki&search=Search)

I can now see why Tank is so weak. He just can't deal with pressure, and he doesn't has anything that secures high damage.

[Darkshine]

Why won't they buff my Tanky-poo? >_<

[CrimsonDisaster]

why does Perfecti have an AK-47 attached to a stick

[Xenozip.]

^ Because she is fucking awesome. That's why.

[Master Chibi]

and a nazi

duh

[ThrowTheDice]

Why did they change Akatsuki's voice? :sad: He sounds like he has strep throat. And the new "no mercy" voice clip nearly made me shit myself, it's mad scary.

[Rithli]

New batch of TRF match vids from niconico.

http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm2769766
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm2770831
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm2770933
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm2771190

There's a pretty good dosage of Wei in there. His new voiceset is kind of frightening and the new 2nd winpose is kind of gei (i'm b&).

Oh, and gogo 22B+C x 3.

[Hayama Akito]

The third video is the best... that Wei vs Perfecti match was dope.

By the way, has anyone can post a video with the game Intro? i didnt see it anywhere.

[Gasaraki]

What the hell does this mean?

技術的な問題が発生しております。
問題解消に向け努力しております。
しばらく経った後、お試しください

※クッキーの制限をされている場合、
nicovideo.jp を許可願います。(www.nicovideo.jp ではありません)

[nekich]

http://subtlestyle.net/akatsukiaa/

There's a radio show with Murakumo/Wei's voice actor and other people to be aired on 5th of April. Also, an A:BK OST is being published on 14th of May.

Seems the game does attract some interest over there, huh?

[Aka no Tsuki]

Thank god.

I hope it means AA would eventually get ported, which would hopefully mean more players.

To Gasaraki:

It's a technical problem and they are telling you to try again later. The 2nd line is something about restricted cookies?

[Cronopio]

Murakumo's voice is awesome. In fact, Murakumo is awesome.

I'm happy to see that the game's apparently doing well in Japan.

[Rithli]

Kanae vs. Sai
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm2871428
A pretty good display of what Kanae with momentum looks like.

Wei vs. Wei
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm2871126
I think this is the first time I've ever seen a Wei mirror. Good reflector baits after 4[3], but probably could use more normal boosting from both ends.

Wei vs. Sai
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm2871011
Kick kick kick kick.

Kanae vs. Wei
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm2870896

[Henaki]

http://youtube.com/user/AmusementStagePOPY

POPY match vids~

[bellreisa]

Jap Sols still don't use sobat at all. Whyyyyyyy

[Tinshi]

THEY AIN't READY FO SOOOOO BATTTT BEL REISSSAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!

[Rithli]

http://www.stickam.com/editMediaComment.do?method=load&mId=178787354

This is a recording of the radio segment from April 5th mentioned on the Ausf Asche main site. The speakers give the game some exposure by introducing some of the key/widely used characters by the players in arcades, their moves, and chat about characters they like to use. Nothing too intricate and mostly composed of casual talk, but it's just something fun and geeky to watch if you're interested in the game on more than just a gameplay level and can understand some japanese.

Casual information or not, it's good to see the amount of attention the game is getting over there.

---

Some things they talk about in the show:

- The guy on the far left in black seems to be the seiyuu of Akatsuki for the arcade version. When he introduces his moves and reads its descriptions, he says it in Akatsuki's voice. TE! Ore wa RAIJIN, etc etc.

- They briefly introduce the Blitz Engine -- a key element in Akatsuki Blitzkampf's storyline, and some silly trivia about it. Apparently, the Blitz Engine burns calories and can be a good supplement for dieting.

- Kanae's 2a -> 6c (palm) staggers. I reckon this is a guard string a lot of newbies of the game can't get around because it looks like it's an infinite, and they talk about how it isn't.

- The lady host likes to use Perfecti.

- At the end of the show, they talk about a mail-in contest involving Wei, but I didn't catch too much of it.

[Zee Tee Bee]

God, I love this game :sad:

[jubeh]

I got the PC version a while back. I really like this game, and I'm glad to see people playing it.

I'm not usually a storytard, but does anyone have a translation for the story? Because it's looks totally fucking insane with nazis and whatnot.

[ToyRobotTerror]

Anonym :_(

[digimonemporer]

Okay so the PC ver. is obviously the not what the vids feature in the op right?

Because I like this game and would like to play someone online..but wants to make sure I have the most updated ver.

I know this is a noobish "?", but it'd only fit what I am anyways...:lol:

[Half-Ro]

Is there any chance of a console release? I would like to play this game (current arcade version) but, I have no chance of actually playing the arcade version.

[Hisham]

Okay so the PC ver. is obviously the not what the vids feature in the op right?

Because I like this game and would like to play someone online..but wants to make sure I have the most updated ver.

I know this is a noobish "?", but it'd only fit what I am anyways...:lol:

From what I have gathered, the latest PC version is 1.1.3.1 SP1. It doesn't have Perfecti and it looks slightly different because the arcade version has some redrawn stuff.

[Rithli]

These are somewhat old by now but they don't seem to be posted anywhere yet, so here are some match vids hosted on nicovideo.jp recorded from the Mikado gamecenter.

Sol vs. Wei
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm3097387
Nice playing from both sides. There's finally some nice sobat action going on.

Perfecti vs. Soldat
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm3097469
BLITZBOMBE

Perfecti vs. Murakumo
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm3097560

Blitztank vs. Perfecti
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm3097632
Tank rushdown.

Soldat vs. Soldat
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm3097696
Three+ minutes of AI.

Biltztank vs. Perfecti 2
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm3097745
Tank's A lasers beats Peru's 236 pretty clean. Peru makes use of a guardbreak situation from full screen with her ABC.

Perfecti vs. Soldat
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm3097840

Blitztank vs. Soldat
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm3097944
5C knockdown, OTG 2B -> 214x oki with tank.

[Rithli]

Someone on nicovideo posted the introductions and endings of all the characters from the arcade version. If you've played through the doujin version already you haven't missed anything, but you can see Perfecti's ending in the second link. Besides, the staff roll music is worth listening to multiple times. ( -3-);

Akatsuki, Mycale, Sai, Kanae, Fritz, Marilyn, Wei, Anonym
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm3206430

E.Soldat, Adler, Blitztank, Murakumo, Perfecti
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm3206696

[nekich]

Pretty neat dialogue sequences, in terms of design. Though i still think AA is too gay colourful.

And yet, Jesus, i want a PC port of this so much. =|

ps. damn, Perfecti's ending is weeeird....

[Cronopio]

I too want a console / PC version, without the silly censorship. Fritz's ABC looks so ridiculous with those leaves replacing the blood.

[Xenozip.]

The leaves don't replace the blood. The blood is just orange and white (censored, obviously).

But the leaves pop out after the "blood" is done spurting because the move is supposed to be momiji no kagura (or momiji no mai?). If it was uncensored the leaves would still pop out in addition to the regular blood.

[nekich]

Ok, so it was announced quite a while ago (in may, to be exact) at AA official website, that there will be a big battle meeting thingy, sorta like a huge tourney. Except it'll happen in August 30-31st... Sooo, right, it's two-something monts away, BUT. It already has its own webpage at Ko-Hatsu with a nice bit of info on what'll happen there. Go and see for yourself:
http://www.ko-hatsu.com/akatsuki_official/

The format of that meeting is pretty impressive: it'll have 1v1, 2v2 and even 3v3 tourney. Players for 1v1 will be seeded - preliminaries are to be held in June-August in several arcade centers, starting June 21st (last Saturday, that is).
http://www.ko-hatsu.com/akatsuki_official/schedule.htm

[YuuFone]

Started playing PC version lately a lot more.

Kanae is the most fun grappler ever.

And shes hot.

And a nazi.

yeaaaaah.

YEAH MAN! Kanae the most fun grappler ever!

her combo is awesome!!!

236BC > 22BC > ABC :pray:

HOT~~~!!! :chat:

our local arcade has Akatsuki
they say there gonna have a tourney
if i get any vids i'll post them for you guys!

[nekich]

First video from the National Blitzkampf Tourney preliminaries (1v1).

Game41 arcade (Hokkaido): http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4074674
4 matches
Saiyuu (Wei) vs Myonta (Mura)
Nanahashi (Anon) vs Denpa (Aka)
Denpa (Aka) vs Myonta (Mura)
Saiyuu (Wei) vs Nanahashi (Anon)

All winners appear here: http://www.ko-hatsu.com/akatsuki_official/result.htm

[Maho]

Got my Akatsuki AA last week ^^

http://img165.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00466yh8.jpg

Sai is quite nerfed, 236 B and C are shorter and slower and C version does not launches as high, lessening combo potential. The change for close 2C has already been listed here, 5C has more recovery so you must use 2A instead of 2B to combo after it. One good thing though, it's easier to link 2A after the new 6B, 236BC has a new animation but it doesn't change damage or combo ability.

For Akatsuki it actually takes timing to combo after the new 6B now, but overall he fells the same than on the pc version.
Also Perfecti is quite scrubby IMO, i don't think she will be so strong in the long run but she's a pain to deal with at first (note that me and most of the people who plays here don't have much experience on the pc version).

[nekich]

Sai is quite nerfed, 236 B and C are shorter and slower and C version does not launches as high, lessening combo potential. The change for close 2C has already been listed here, 5C has more recovery so you must use 2A instead of 2B to combo after it. One good thing though, it's easier to link 2A after the new 6B, 236BC has a new animation but it doesn't change damage or combo ability.

For Akatsuki it actually takes timing to combo after the new 6B now, but overall he fells the same than on the pc version.
Also Perfecti is quite scrubby IMO, i don't think she will be so strong in the long run but she's a pain to deal with at first (note that me and most of the people who plays here don't have much experience on the pc version).
Some japanese tier lists do put Perfecti in the bottom tier, along with Tank.
Sai is top though (as well as Wei and Aka).

[Maho]

Well like i said i don't think she's strong, it's just that you get ho to play her really fast, but it takes a more time to find how to counter her zoning, especially with slower characters (for exemple i didn't have much problems with murakumo, thanks to his speed).

Edit : While i'am at it, here's some things i found with her, i don't remember seeing this in vids (but i didn't saw much with her), she as a corner fireball loop :

(jC) c5B > 236C > 5A > 236B > 2A > 5B > 236A, does decent damage (3523 on Akatsuki starting with jC), super cancel into 236BC for a little more damage (3992) or 214BC for pressure, if you have a Drei charged you can do 5B > release after 236B for a little more damage (3619).
This only work on standing (236C will miss otherwise) except for Tank and Murakumo which are hit even crouching, on the rest of the cast when crouched do : c5B > 236B > 2A > 5B > 236A.

My advice would be to do 214A instead of 236A at the end for an interesting okizeme.
Just after that jump in with a late jC, you negate reflectors like most chars can do with late jump ins, but you also have 214A projectile that will mess with some reversals, also if you opponent reflect jC then the projectile, free throw.
Now let's say the guy just block, the projectile hits just after the jump in, then 2C for low or jump back jC for overhead. Upon 2C hit, combo into > 2A > 5B..., you can also empty jump into throw, or 5A if you think the guy will try to throw you.
Replace 214A with 214BC gives more damage off all variants, and of course you can 214 B or C to change the setup.
Also if jC hits, you can obviously just do the loop again or land and quickly jump into the max super, the 214A projectile hitstun is long enough for it to combo, doing nice damage (6569 on Akatsuki).

[Zee Tee Bee]

Got my Akatsuki AA last week ^^

http://img165.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00466yh8.jpg

........................

You do realize now that we here in the States must send our robots to your home to hunt you down and kill you...:cybot:

But seriously though, you are now obligated to relay ANY significant changes for ALL CHARS (dont forget about the robots). I would personally like to hear some info on the reflector launcher property changes. Are you familiar w/ any specific reflector combo juggles for 1131sp1 that no longer work in AA? Supposedly gravity was altered for reflector strikes.

Also, PLEAAAAASE relay any info regarding mari's wall juggles and INS (ichi-ni-san) combos. From little footage ive seen of her, its apparent that they were gimped so if you come up w/ any good alternatives in your experimental sessions, please post up notations/combos cus im really dying to know something.

P.S. Wei is still the man and will forever go unchanged cus japan sleeps on him.

Blitz Heil!

and I hate you maho :sad:
(robots!)

[sabator]

Got my Akatsuki AA last week ^^

http://img165.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00466yh8.jpg


Yo how much did this cost you

[H-F Blade]

Now that you have the game, I recommend taking a look at http://akatsuki.mizuumi.net/index.php/Main_Page and using that as a foundation for experiments. As mentioned earlier, take note of any changes for each character and whether the combos listed for the characters still work or not and include all your findings in detailed posts.

[Zee Tee Bee]

Lol Maho getting rushed down now.

[KYO84]

I got the game and the most current patch off the Akatsuki wiki 1.1.3.1 SP1 but how to I patch the game? I'm a doujin fighter noob, I have no idea what I'm doing lol. Just want to give the game a try, thanks.

[Rithli]

I got the game and the most current patch off the Akatsuki wiki 1.1.3.1 SP1 but how to I patch the game? I'm a doujin fighter noob, I have no idea what I'm doing lol. Just want to give the game a try, thanks.

To patch the game, all you have to do is overwrite the original files with the contents that were included in the patch.

For more info on the pc version, there's a thread here:
http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=125986

Or you can go to the wiki:
http://akatsuki.mizuumi.net

[Makoto Scrub]

So I finally picked this game up just this week and I'm going to main Akatsuki.

I've pretty much gotten all his combos down and I just need to play people.

(looking at you Zar) :mad:

[Sazae]

So I finally picked this game up just this week and I'm going to main Akatsuki.

I've pretty much gotten all his combos down and I just need to play people.

(looking at you Zar) :mad:

I'm also looking for some games and would love to play someone. I am using the latest patch and have really gotten into playing Fritz after playing Sai and Akatsuki forever. If you know how to get the online really going I'd be up to play anytime.

[Maho]

Yo how much did this cost you
Got it for 50.000 yens on Yahoo auction, you can find it for 40k now but only cartridge with copies of the instructions.


Are you familiar w/ any specific reflector combo juggles for 1131sp1 that no longer work in AA? Supposedly gravity was altered for reflector strikes.
Yes there is more gravity on reflector combos, for exemple in corner with Akatsuki you can no longer do the 214A loop after, if you do reflector > f5B > 214A, you can easely do a 5B on pc but here you can just link 2A and the gravity makes 214A to whiff. Another exemple with Sai, reflector > 236C > 5A > 5B > 236B > 214BC (all hits), the timng after 236C is stricter and the super will whiff. Also, reflector have some damage reduce, i think it's about 30%, so overall its use is quite nerfed.

For other chars, i'll try to look into next week as i'm a little busy for now.

[nekich]

More vids from tourney qualifiers:
1-1: Mura=Hekuma (Mari) vs Pakku (Sol) (http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4180084)
1-4: Kero (Sai) vs Toki-no-Tobira (Tank) (http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4180184)
1-6: Pedofecti (Perf) vs BJA (Fritz) (http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4180335)
1-7: Rago (Sai) vs M36 (Adler) (http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4180403)

2-1: Pakku (Sol) vs Deruba:do (Fritz) (http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4180502)
2-3: BJA (Fritz) vs MARU-Michinoku (Sai) (http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4180651)

Semifinals: Deruba:do (Fritz) vs Toki-no-Tobira (Tank) (http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4181139)
Finals: BJA (Fritz) vs Deruba:do (Fritz) (http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4181217)

[bellreisa]

that sol xcopied me

[H-F Blade]

Wow, a Tank user in the semifinals.

[rukawa_kaede]

Yo how much did this cost you

a fortune

[H-F Blade]

In the Sol vs Fritz match, Fritz comboed into his lvl3 and Sol managed to live even though he barely had any health. Does the lvl3 prorate a lot more now? Or is there more proration after reflectors and/or 2A?

[Maho]

Like i said, there is a prorate from the reflector now, an exemple when i tested Marylin today, against Akatsuki reflector into lvl3 super does 4019dmg for 5852 in the pc version.


Speaking of Marylin, some answers for Zee Tee Bee, starting with some changes i noticed, all damage numbers are on Akatsuki :

- 1st and second hits of B and C rekkas does a little more damage, B goes from 700 to 800 and C from 800 to 1000. Sadly 3rd hit has more recovery so it's the end of combos after it except for a super :/

- 4x launcher after 1st rekka has more recovery, the 5A 6B... combo isn't possible anymore.

- 1st hit of [2]-8 C does 600 instead of 850, but following hits does more damage so the total of 4 hits is 1778 instead of 1731 if you land it directly, but it's a downgrade in combos if you super cancel it.

- Air throw ejects the opponent father, you can still combo after it but only in st corner with [2]-8 C into 214BC or lvl3, of 236AA if you don't have meter (but it's really hard).

- The 5C bounce is quite a biggest nerf imo as you'll see in combos, also links after it are a lot harder now.

Basic bnb is now : 2A > 2B > 5B > 236B > 4B > 2A > 236CBB, 2307dmg or 3620 with 214BC ender.

Midscreen 5C > 2B > 236CBA, 2331dmg and 3565 with 214BC (can be lower if you're far from the corner and the super doesn't hit fully).

In corner :

- 5C > 2B > 5B (1hit) > 236BBB, 2426dmg, 3658 with 214BC ender and 6498 with lvl3.

- 5C > 5A > [6] delay 6B > 2A > 2B > 5B > 214A, 2616dmg, 3843 with 214BC and 6671 with lvl 3. The problem is that this combo is way harder than the previous one, you 'll need to go forward before 6B for a few frames or the following 5B will miss (actually the 2nd hit of 2B will if you din't move at all). Also you'll need to have good timing overall to get the 214A to hit, and uber perfect just frame timing on all links and cancels to get 214BC to hit (lvl 3 is a bit easier), so i'm not sure if it's a reliable combo in versus.

[Rithli]

A bunch of AA casuals recorded from Alpha Station in Japan. Nine vids, about 17~20 minutes each. There's a lot of Marilyn Sue in there, so Mary users should be happy.

http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4390792
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4391405
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4391137
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4392108
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4391871
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4404890
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4405096
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4405206
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4405290

Also, the AKATSUKI OFFICIAL (http://www.ko-hatsu.com/akatsuki_official/) tournament held by Kohatsu starts on the 30th in Japan. Very very soon. :woot:

[Zee Tee Bee]

Oh man, cant wait for the big jp abk:aa tourney. This is pretty much abk's sbo. IIRC several qualifiers took place for top spots and such so I expect to see some fierce and serious assed gameplay in top 16ish or so.

The niconico vids are also killer. DGLSDJFOIJWOing Wei! (a real word couldnt describe how insane he was). And the yellow mari was tight. He used some strats that looked vaugely familiar. . .:wink:

[Rithli]

MISSION COMPLETE.

The AKATSUKI OFFICIAL (http://www.ko-hatsu.com/akatsuki_official/) tournament was held at Kohatsu last weekend. According to their blog post (http://d.hatena.ne.jp/ko-hatsu/20080902) in regards to the tournament, it sounds like things were very hype in general and the turnout of players + spectators was bigger than expected. So all in all, the event was a big success. Congratulations to all the players, the tourney staff, and Subtle Style. According to the post, it's stated that they will post videos of finals in a couple of days. So in the meantime, the brackets and winners results are below.

Singles Results: http://f.hatena.ne.jp/ko-hatsu/20080903123344

1st: E-Soldat
2nd: Anonym

Teams Results: http://f.hatena.ne.jp/ko-hatsu/20080903123345

2 ON 2 Teams
1st: E-Soldat x E-Soldat
2nd: Sai x Blitztank

3 ON 3 Teams
1st: Anonym x Anonym x Anonym (!)
2nd: Adler x Kanae x Fritz

The results (atleast to me) are somewhat surprising. Anonym remains strong in Japan. It's also a bit astonishing and refreshing to see the entirety of the game's cast to be represented in a tournament.

[Hayama Akito]

Good to hear that Akatsuki is still kicking ass in Japanese arcades... im still dreaming of Akatsuki on SBO.

By the way... still any confirmation or at least rumours of a console port?

[DropGate]

Booo, not a snigle Murakumo in any of those vids. Oh well lots of good stuff with Mary, good to see 236x~4x,2A,6B still works.

[RushedDown]

i played this a bit in japan

perfect players are mad cheesy felt like i was fighting cable the whole time
i picked up murakumo and was doing well with him

[Chipp Zanuff v5]

i played this a bit in japan

perfect players are mad cheesy felt like i was fighting cable the whole time
i picked up murakumo and was doing well with him

Yo, where in tokyo are you??? We should meet up sometime:cybot:

[RushedDown]

Yo, where in tokyo are you??? We should meet up sometime:cybot:

back in the uas now got back a few days ago
but i was at asakusabashi
1 stop from akihabara

[Chipp Zanuff v5]

oooh ok. damn dude. I wish i had known you were in japan. If you head back let me know! TBH im suprised this game is still going strong. Mad props to it lol

[RushedDown]

oooh ok. damn dude. I wish i had known you were in japan. If you head back let me know! TBH im suprised this game is still going strong. Mad props to it lol

prolly not till next sbo

but who knows if i find a cheap ticket i may

i was playing at mikado alot

[Atomic #]

I just picked up the PC version to play online... come on people! More pc online play the better chance they'll bring the arcade to the states!

Good tourney vids.... soldat is my homeboy.

[freelander]

how should I watch videos on nicovideo? :(:(:(

[ProfJamesJoynt]

You need to sign up a NicoNico account. A tutorial on that is here (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8551398). Can I suggest adding this to the OP, so people won't have to keep asking?

[bellreisa]

You need to sign up a NicoNico account. A tutorial on that is here (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8551398). Can I suggest adding this to the OP, so people won't have to keep asking?

done

[Zee Tee Bee]

More pc online play the better chance they'll bring the arcade to the states!

*looks at melty blood*

*cough* uuh , yeeeaaaah.

bell edit:
lol @ that av. "When Boots Collide" coming to a doujin game near you (or something).

[freelander]

thx for the tutorial link

[Rithli]

Unfortunately, matches from Akatsuki Official haven't been posted yet. However, Kohatsu did update their blog (http://d.hatena.ne.jp/ko-hatsu/) with some pics/photos from the event.

Player + Character matchup chart:
http://f.hatena.ne.jp/ko-hatsu/20080908151553

People crowded around the setup:
http://f.hatena.ne.jp/ko-hatsu/20080908152534

The machines used to hold the finals:
http://f.hatena.ne.jp/ko-hatsu/20080908152535

Wall of fan art submissions:
http://f.hatena.ne.jp/ko-hatsu/20080908152536

Mycale cosplayer on the left, Perfecti's voice actress on the right:
http://f.hatena.ne.jp/ko-hatsu/20080908152533

Also, a new batch of vids from Alpha Station (unrelated to the above tournament) has been uploaded on nicovideo:
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4559430
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4559571
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4559659
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4559735
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4559797
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4559918
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4560032
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4560136
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4561708
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4562000
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4562359
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4562787

[ProfJamesJoynt]

http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4559430

I admit I laughed irl at that mistimed parry at the end. Is that netplay hack for the PC version much better than the standard netplay? The last time I tried the standard netplay (ages ago) me and the other guy who was in the US had to rachet it up to the full 9 frames to get anything approaching playable.

[bellreisa]

Not impressed with these vids at all. Step your shit up Alphastation.

[DropGate]

The Adler's and Fritz were pretty good, but everything else was decent at best. No mines = me sad ;_;.

[bellreisa]

And now, for a better set of videos.

http://d.hatena.ne.jp/ko-hatsu/20080911/1221134150

Final matches for 1on1, 2on2, and 3on3. The vids are embedded Niconico, so you shouldn't need an account to view them.

Highlights include the 2nd Sol actually knowing how to play somewhat, and the 2nd nun on 2on2 being played fairly aggressively and flashy.

[Master Chibi]

I like that second nun too, but that play-style does get her hurt a bit much and it looks like it's incredibly hard to keep up. His patterns were nice, they extended themselves very well.

I'm definitely x-copying 5C anti air xx 236B and low j.2A/B/C whiff into 214/C xx 236BC.

Good stuff.

[Rithli]

For convenience, the final matches from the tournament have been uploaded to a youtube playlist:
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=FCFCB166D9899B57

Also, there seems to have been a side event about a month before the tournament was held. The level of play is pretty high. (Sorry Alphastation :S) The matches are uploaded here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/siki0

[Master Chibi]

yayay

[Zee Tee Bee]

VERY good find , Rithli!

This match set is as good as it gets. THE BEST ABK:AA footage out now, i kid you not. This particular group far exceeds the majority of the (sad) JP ABK:AA players and they seem to be on par with those of the 1131sp group on niconico. Guh, I was just....amazed and glued to the monitor (probably not blinking lol) for every second of passing footage.

I'm looking forward to seeing a next batch from these guys, seriously


Some double-take changes:

Murakumo's (pizza) mines (22a/b/c [not sure about ex version]) are no longer persistent. If he receives damage when a mine is set the mine will vanish completely. IMO this is a significant nerf and will hurt his (bs) corner pressure a bit.

Sai's Curse (22xa/b/c) deals damage now in addition to still inflicting attribute changes. Possibly able to chip death? Nice buff for Sai considering the range those eye beams lol :cool:


Notable players

Sikio (myc)
bad ass myc user and was running some serious casting strings as well as solid pressure. Very smart player and had sharp reflexes. actually a lot of these players were just plain smart.

tornado (sol)
iirc this soldat user took the 1on1 kohatsu event and hes running some preeety familiar shit:wonder:. If I didnt know any better I'd say he was watching....naaah. Was running the boot loops and had an 'interesting' ex corner juggle that netted some mean damage.

nok-ichibiri (dat tank)
wow this dude....fucking scary. Rushdown tank?! Had some sick oki off 5c (overhead and very hard to ground tech to on reaction). I almost messed my pants when he got in gear.

Everyone else was DAMN GOOD but the 3 above were my personal favorites. I hope ABK fans get to spec these vids. They wont be sorry (this time lol)

[bellreisa]

yo that nigga stole my combos and my color for sol

[Rithli]

Yep, that Soldat is the one that took 1st place in the 1on1 tourney and is also one of the Soldats in the 2on2 E.Soldat team. Speaking of which, all three players you mentioned participated in AKATSUKI OFFICIAL. The Blitztank player was paired up with a Sai for the 2on2. While there are no tourney vids for Siki0, if I recall correctly that person was one of ABK testers (according to the game's staff/credit roll <- will have to watch it again and get back to you on that).

[Rithli]

Kohatsu's holding another Akatsuki Official tourney:
http://www.ko-hatsu.com/akatsuki_official/

rudolftank.

[Hayama Akito]

I just want to say that im still waiting for a console release of this... and im still loving Akatsuki since day one.

Simply one of the best fighting games in years.

[vulcanblaze]

I just want to say that im still waiting for a console release of this... and im still loving Akatsuki since day one.

Simply one of the best fighting games in years.

I just really want to play the arcade version where anomym is so good. I deal with a lot of crap to win with her. I still love her tho.

Any chance of this game ever coming here? If arcana hearts can do it why not this?

[Master Chibi]

Anonym looks the same as the PC version, save the 'bigger' bullets.

So really it's the people playing making her good, not the other way around.

[vulcanblaze]

She looks like she got some priority in her moves and got a bit faster from what I have seen. There got to be a reason why everyone now plays her in Ausf.Achse.

Anyone still play online? I need some good comp. I only play my other friend and I want to play some experienced players. We gotta continue our fight to spread the word on this awesome game.

[Rithli]

Japan (to be more specific, Kohatsu) has always shown a liking to Anonym since the PC version and have always placed her in higher tiers compared to us.

It's just a matter of those players having a good grasp of the character than her getting changes. Also, as far as I know, outside of graphical updates, the only thing Anonym received for the arcade version was a minor(?) nerf to her level 3 ABC.

[Xenozip.]

The only time I heard anything about Anonym was when speaking with ShoK, who said her landing recovery after firing air bullets and air specials was improved.

Though that might not be an actual change, but he seemed pretty adamant that she was much stronger in the AA version because of "landing pose" changes.

[vulcanblaze]

I guess it was me secretly wanting her to get buffs then. Doesn't matter I still play her in PC ver. anyways

What is the tier list for Ausf. Achse anyways? Just curious.

[Rithli]

This seems to be the general consensus within jp boards:

Top: Akatsuki, Wei
High: Murakumo, Sai, Anonym, Mycale
Mid: Marilyn, E. Soldat, Adler, Fritz, Kanae
Bottom: Blitztank, Perfecti

The order and placement of characters among the High and Mid categories shift a bit depending on the poster, but they seem to agree on the Top and Bottom more or less. Mura and Anon are almost always listed in high in most lists, whereas Mycale and Marilyn jump around a lot.

[Cronopio]

Was Fritz nerfed or something? I remember him being pretty high in the PC version.