Software:Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel

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Short description: 2015 video game
Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel
Developer(s)Team Arcana (Examu)
Publisher(s)
Platform(s)Arcade, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows
ReleaseArcade
  • JP: April 30, 2015
PS3, PS4
  • JP: December 10, 2015[1]
  • NA: February 2, 2016
  • PAL: April 7, 2016[2]
Windows
December 8, 2016[3]
Genre(s)Fighting game
Arcade systemTaito Type X2 (NESiCAxLive)

Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel (ニトロプラス ブラスターズ -ヒロインズ インフィニット デュエル-, Nitoropurasu Burasutāzu: Heroinzu Infinitto Dueru) is a fighting game developed by Examu's Team Arcana and published by Nitroplus. The game crosses over heroines from various visual novels and games released by Nitroplus, as well as those from manga and anime series that Nitroplus writers have been involved with. The game was released in arcades on April 30, 2015 and was released on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 in collaboration with Marvelous Entertainment's Marvelous Inc. on December 10, 2015. Marvelous USA published the game in North America on February 2, 2016.[4] It was later released on Windows on December 8, 2016.[5] The game originates from the doujin game Nitro+ Royale: Heroines Duel, which is stated as its predecessor.

Gameplay

The game uses five buttons; light attack, medium attack, heavy attack, escape action, and heavy action. The escape action button can be used to perform evasive maneuvers and guards while heavy actions can be used to push an opponent back. Players can perform Infinite Blasts, which can interrupt an opponent's attack, Variable Rushes, which allows for surprise combos, and Lethal Blazes, which serve as the game's super combo attacks. Players can also choose two support characters which they can summon to assist them.[6]

Characters

There are 32 characters which are split up into playable characters and support characters. Super Sonico was initially a support character, but was later also made playable, as of console release.[7] An original character, who is a dark palette swap and final boss version of Al Azif, Al Azif Ex Mortis is the non-playable final boss of the game, created by Mugen Yoguruma, act as a copy of the Necronomicon, crafted from the fragments of the Al Azifs from the infinite universes in which Demonbane failed. At the end of the story mode, Ex Mortis is defeated and absorbed by Al Azif, who gains all of Ex Mortis' memories, as well as the completion of her soul.

Playable characters

Support characters

  • Akane Tsunemori (Psycho-Pass) a
  • Alushia (Hakubō no Dendōshi)
  • Amy (Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet) a
  • Angela Balzac (Expelled from Paradise) a
  • Another Blood (Kishin Hishō Demonbane)
  • Anri (Tenshi no Nichō Kenjū -Angelos Armas-)
  • Aoi Mukō (Kimi to Kanojo to Kanojo no Koi)
  • Carol (Guilty Crown: Lost Christmas) a
  • Dragon (Dra†KoI)
  • Ishima Kaigen (Hanachirasu)
  • Kuro no Franco/Franco il Nero (Zoku Satsuriku no Jango -Jikogu no Shōkin Kubi-)
  • Miyuki Sone (Kimi to Kanojo to Kanojo no Koi)
  • Mugen Yoguruma (D.Y.N. Freaks)
  • Natsumi Aibara (Hello, world.)
  • Sakura (Axanael)
  • Spica (Sumaga)
  • Super Sonico
  • Yoishi Mitsurugi (Phenomeno)
  • Yuki Takeya (School-Live!) a

Other characters

  • Saki Tsuzura (Arcana Heart) ab
  • Mirai (Senran Kagura) ab

^a Guest character.
^b DLC character in PlayStation version. Available in PC version by default.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic(PS4) 70/100[8]
(PC) 63/100[9]
Review scores
PublicationScore
4Players(PS4) 65%[10]
Destructoid(PS4) 8/10[11]
Famitsu28/40[12]
GameRevolution(PS4) 6/10[13]
Hardcore Gamer(PS4) 4/5[14]
OPM (UK)(PS4) 7/10[16]
Push Square(PS4) StarStarStarStar[17]
USgamer(PS4) 3/5[18]

The PlayStation 4 and PC versions received "mixed or average reviews" according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[8][9] In Japan, Famitsu gave the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 versions a score of all four sevens for a total of 28 out of 40.[12]

Kyle LeClair of Hardcore Gamer said of the PS4 version, "In the end, those who are more familiar with works of Nitroplus will get the most out of Nitroplus Blasterz (shockingly enough), but even those with no prior knowledge of the included franchises should easily be able to enjoy it."[14] Kyle MacGregor Burleson of Destructoid called it "a fast, smooth, strategic, and generally entertaining fighting game that has found a happy medium between accessibility and depth."[11]

References

  1. ↑ Romano, Sal (July 21, 2015). "Nitroplus Blasterz PS4 and PS3 teaser trailer". https://www.gematsu.com/2015/07/nitroplus-blasterz-ps4-ps3-teaser-trailer. 
  2. ↑ Sato, Yukiyoshi Ike (February 16, 2016). "Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel Launches On April 7 In Europe And Australia". Gamurs. https://www.siliconera.com/nitroplus-blasterz-heroines-infinite-duel-launches-april-7-europe-australia/. 
  3. ↑ "Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel Dukes Out A Release Date on Windows PC". November 24, 2016. https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2016-11-24/nitroplus-blasterz-heroines-infinite-duel-dukes-out-a-release-date-on-windows-pc/.109150. 
  4. ↑ Romano, Sal (June 12, 2015). "Nitroplus Blasterz coming to North America this winter". https://www.gematsu.com/2015/06/nitroplus-blasterz-coming-north-america-this-winter. 
  5. ↑ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (November 24, 2016). "Nitroplus Blasterz Crossover Fighting Game Slated for December 8 on PC". https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2016-11-23/nitroplus-blasterz-crossover-fighting-game-slated-for-december-8-on-pc/.109133. 
  6. ↑ "NITROPLUS BLASTERZ OFFICIAL SITE" (in ja). http://www.examu.co.jp/nitroplus_blasterz/system/system1.html. 
  7. ↑ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (June 15, 2015). "Nitro+ Blasterz Adds Senran Kagura's Homura as Playable Character". https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-06-15/nitro-blasterz-adds-senran-kagura-homura-as-playable-character/.89282. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/nitroplus-blasterz-heroines-infinite-duel/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel for PC Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/nitroplus-blasterz-heroines-infinite-duel/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. 
  10. ↑ Oertel, Mathias (April 8, 2016). "Test: Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel (PS4)" (in de). 4Players GmbH. https://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/PlayStation4/Test/36778/81784/0/Nitroplus_Blasterz_Heroines_Infinite_Duel.html. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Burleson, Kyle MacGregor (February 2, 2016). "Review: Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel". Gamurs. https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-nitroplus-blasterz-heroines-infinite-duel/. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Romano, Sal (November 30, 2015). "Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1409". https://www.gematsu.com/2015/11/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1409. 
  13. ↑ Utley, Matthew (February 8, 2016). "Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel Review (PS4)". CraveOnline. https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/69946-nitroplus-blasterz-heroine-infinite-duel-review. 
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 LeClair, Kyle (February 9, 2016). "Review: Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel (PS4)". Hardcore Gamer. https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-nitroplus-blasterz-heroines-infinite-duel/191776/. Retrieved May 3, 2023. 
  15. ↑ González, Pablo (April 22, 2016). "Análisis Nitroplus Blasterz, un 1vs1 con chicas en pie de guerra (PS4)" (in es). https://as.com/meristation/2016/04/21/analisis/1461263400_154974.html. 
  16. ↑ "Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel". PlayStation Official Magazine – UK (Future plc): 87. June 2016. 
  17. ↑ Hill, Steven (February 2, 2016). "Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel Review (PS4)". Gamer Network. https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/nitroplus_blasterz_heroines_infinite_duel. 
  18. ↑ Williams, Mike (February 11, 2016). "Nitroplus Blasterz -Heroines Infinite Duel- PS4 Review: The Obscure Fanservice Fighter". Gamer Network. https://www.vg247.com/nitroplus-blasterz-heroines-infinite-duel-ps4-review-the-obscure-fanservice-fighter. 
  • Official website
  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

On February 13, 2025, Freyholtz stepped down as the site lead to move onto new projects, leaving operations to Tracy Poff, a veteran coder on the site, and Atari staff.[18]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
  18. ↑ "An update on MobyGames leadership". 2025-02-13. https://www.mobygames.com/forum/3/thread/269628/an-update-on-mobygames-leadership/#post-269628. 
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