Software:Rapid Angel
| Rapid Angel | |
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 PlayStation box art | |
| Developer(s) | Techno Soleil |
| Publisher(s) | Techno Soleil MoneyPaw Games |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation |
| Release | August 13, 1998 |
| Genre(s) | Beat 'em up |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Rapid Angel (shown on the box cover and title screen as The Rapid Angel; Japanese: 快速天使) is an anime beat 'em up by Techno Soleil for the PlayStation.[1] It was released in Japan on August 13, 1998.[2] The player plays as three delivery girls who must manage to defeat enemies and deliver goods within a time limit.[1]
Plot
Three delivery girls named Natsumi, Ayane and Haruna work for a delivery company called "Rapid Angel".[3]
Gameplay
Rapid Angel is a side scrolling brawler.[4] There are three selectable characters, and each of the three delivery girls has their own attack technique.[5][3] The game contains a two player mode where the second player can act as a support unit for the first player.[4]
Reception
Upon its release in 1998, Famitsu magazine gave it a score of 19 out of 40.[1] Famitsu compared the game to Final Fight, but lacking depth.[1]
Legacy
The game was re-released for the PlayStation Network in 2009, where it retailed for 600 yen.[6][7] And in 2011 it was released for PSN imports outside of Japan.[8][9] There was no localization or translation for the release, and all the audio and text was presented in Japanese.[10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "快速天使 [PS"]. Enterbrain Inc.. https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=8132.
- ↑ "快速天使 | ソフトウェアカタログ | プレイステーション® オフィシャルサイト". https://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/slps01553.html.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Review: Rapid Angel for PS3, PSP - GamerTell | TechnologyTell". 2015-10-14. http://www.technologytell.com:80/gaming/74782/rapid-angel-for-ps3-psp-review-monkeypaw-games.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Brawling and BBQ in this week's PSN imports" (in en-US). Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/brawling-and-bbq-in-this-weeks-psn-imports/.
- ↑ Szczepaniak, John (September 26, 2011). "Kaisoku Tenshi (快速天使): High Tension Comical Action Game / The Rapid Angel". http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/rapidangel/rapidangel.htm. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
- ↑ Inc., Aetas. "「みんなのスッキリ」体験版第3弾配信など，PlayStation Store最新情報をお届け" (in ja). https://www.4gamer.net/games/085/G008539/20090826059/.
- ↑ "快速天使 | ソフトウェアカタログ | プレイステーション® オフィシャルサイト". https://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/jp0571npjj00286_000000000000000001.html.
- ↑ "PsOne Imports Are Back And The Meatiest PS1 Game Is Coming Next Week - Siliconera" (in en-US). Siliconera. 2011-07-02. http://www.siliconera.com/2011/07/02/psone-imports-are-back-and-the-meatiest-ps1-game-is-coming-next-week/.
- ↑ IGN Staff (2011-07-05). "MonkeyPaw Announces Rapid Angel and Yakiniku Bugyou for PSN's Import Store" (in en-US). http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/07/05/monkeypaw-announces-rapid-angel-and-yakiniku-bugyou-for-psns-import-store.
- ↑ "GameSetWatch Two More Japanese PSone Titles Headed To American PS3s". http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2011/07/two_more_japanese_psone_titles_headed_to_american_ps3s.php.
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