Software:Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad

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OneChanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad
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North American game cover
Developer(s)Tamsoft
Publisher(s)D3
Designer(s)Shunsuke Tezuka
SeriesOneeChanbara
Platform(s)Xbox 360
Release
  • JP: December 14, 2006
  • NA: February 10, 2009[1]
  • EU: February 27, 2009
Genre(s)Hack and slash, Action
Mode(s)Single-player, Co-op

Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad (お姉チャンバラvorteX ~忌血を継ぐ者たち~, Oneechanbara VorteX ~The Descendants of The Cursed Blood~) is a hack and slash action horror video game released on December 14, 2006 in Japan, February 10, 2009 in North America[2] and February 27 in Europe, by Tamsoft and D3 Publisher as part of D3's Simple series. It is the third main installment in the OneeChanbara video game series and the first title to be released in North America.

Gameplay

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Aya in dress-up mode, during which players can change the outfits the girls wear during the game.

Players control Aya, Saki and Annna as they cut and shoot through waves of undead enemies, in either single-player or cooperative multi-player mode. In single-player mode the characters can be switched during play.[3] The game features alternative modes of play; free play, quest and survival, as well as a dress-up option which allows players to alter the player characters' clothes.[4] As the player defeats enemies two on-screen meters begin to fill. The first indicates the current character's splatter gauge, which increases as the character is covered in blood. Once filled, the character automatically goes into rampage mode, dealing more damage but also taking more damage from enemies while gradually and constantly losing health. The second indicates how much gore is on her weapon, uncleaned swords become dulled, and if the meter is filled the character's weapon will begin to lodge in enemies, forcing the player to manually remove it in order to continue fighting.[5]

Plot

After the defeat of Reiko, Saki regains control of herself, and the two sisters return to a somewhat more normal life. However, this newfound peace isn't set to last, as once again Tokyo is infested with zombies, and the cursed bloodline of the two sisters is set to clash once again with their own fates.

Characters

  • Aya: Raised by her now-deceased father and trained by the sword, Aya lives a somewhat more normal life with her sister Saki before being thrust back into the zombie-infested battlefield. Her family bloodline is cursed and has a tendency of sending her into berserk frenzies. Her skills revolve around edged weapons, from swords to throwing knives, and certain attacks can damage or kill multiple enemies at close range.
  • Saki: Saki is Aya's younger sister and shares her cursed bloodline. In addition to the sword that she carries, she has agility and martial art skills at her disposal, outmaneuvering foes and delivering precise attacks.
  • Anna (misspelled as Annna in non-Japanese dubs[6]): A special force soldier who meets and allies with the two sisters early in the game. Her military background gives her access to firearms, explosives, and some (although not quite as sophisticated as Saki's) mêlée combat techniques. Later in the game it is revealed that her brother David has been kidnapped and brainwashed by the game's antagonist Himiko.
  • DLC - Himiko, Misery, Reiko

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic39/100[7]
Review scores
PublicationScore
1Up.comB[8]
Destructoid4.5/10[9]
Eurogamer3/10[10]
Famitsu(X360) 29/40[11]
27/40[11]
Game Informer6/10[12]
GameProStar[13]
GameSpot2.5/10[14]
GameZone4/10[15]
IGN3/10[16]
OXM (US)4.5/10[17]
TeamXbox2.7/10[18]

The game received "unfavorable" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[7] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of one six and three sevens for a total of 27 out of 40, while Famitsu X360 gave it a score of one six, two sevens, and one nine for a total of 29 out of 40.[11]

References

  1. ↑ "OneChanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad for Xbox 360". GamePro. http://www.gamepro.com/games/xbox360/142462/onechanbara-bikini-samurai-squad/. Retrieved November 11, 2008. 
  2. ↑ Fahey, Mike (August 4, 2008). "Onechanbara Bikini Samurai Squad to USA". Kotaku. http://kotaku.com/5032985/onechanbara-bikini-samurai-squad-coming-to-360. 
  3. ↑ "Preview: Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad". GamesMaster (207): 39. January 2009. 
  4. ↑ Faylor, Chris (August 4, 2008). "Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad Coming to US, Bringing Scantily Clad Zombie Slaying to Xbox 360". Shacknews. http://www.shacknews.com/article/54029/onechanbara-bikini-samurai-squad-coming. 
  5. ↑ Brudvig, Erik (December 11, 2006). "Onechanbara Vortex Hands-On". http://www.ign.com/articles/2006/12/12/onechanbara-vortex-hands-on. 
  6. ↑ "Anna's Small Room". http://www.d3p.co.jp/one/revo/blog/annaroom.html. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad for Xbox 360 Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/onechanbara-bikini-samurai-squad/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360. 
  8. ↑ Sharkey, Scott (February 20, 2009). "Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad". 1Up.com. http://www.1up.com/reviews/onechanbara-bikini-zombie-squad. 
  9. ↑ "Destructoid review: Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad". February 16, 2009. https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-review-onechanbara-bikini-samurai-squad-121752.phtml. 
  10. ↑ Gibson, Ellie (March 5, 2009). "Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad". http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/onechanbara-bikini-samurai-squad-review. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Gantayat, Anoop (February 8, 2007). "Gaming Life in Japan (Page 11)". http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/02/08/gaming-life-in-japan-73?page=11. 
  12. ↑ "Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad (X360) & Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers (Wii)". Game Informer (192): 81. April 2009. 
  13. ↑ Barton, Heather (February 10, 2009). "Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad". GamePro. http://gamepro.com/article/reviews/208812/onechanbara-bikini-samurai-squad. Retrieved August 27, 2015. 
  14. ↑ VanOrd, Kevin (February 13, 2009). "Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad Review". https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/onechanbara-bikini-samurai-squad-review/1900-6204687/. 
  15. ↑ Valentino, Nick (March 4, 2009). "Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad - 360 - Review". GameZone. http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/onechanbara_bikini_samurai_squad_360_review. 
  16. ↑ Brudvig, Erik (February 17, 2009). "Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad Review". http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/02/17/onechanbara-bikini-samurai-squad-review. 
  17. ↑ "Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad". Official Xbox Magazine: 79. April 2009. 
  18. ↑ Eddy, Andy (February 14, 2009). "Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad Review (Xbox 360)". TeamXbox. http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1654/Onechanbara-Bikini-Samurai-Squad/p1/. 
  • 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 lengthy 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

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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]

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. 
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