April 12th, 2012

The first direct-feed screenshots from Project X Zone (and a few details)

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Famitsu magazine has revealed that the character roster for Project X Zone is not the final one. There are characters that have not been announced, including hidden characters. The character’s themselves will fight in teams such as Ryu and Ken from Street Fighter and Jill and Chris from Resident Evil. You’ll also be able to combine the character’s signature moves together.

The game is fifty-percent complete and is scheduled for release in Japan in 2012. You can check after the break for the first direct-feed screenshots and artwork from the game.

  • Sarah

    DAMN that’s a lot of screen shots…WANT IT!!

  • http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/16a07c1e06c4010a42f31cc4d1a0702d.png ABEzilla116

    It looks like a fighting game…

    • Marco

      except it’s not. Think Super Robot Taisen or Namco x Capcom and you’ll get a general idea of what it will (probably) play like

    • Jon

      That’s exactly wt I thought also. I wonder if your going to be able to move around freely or is it gna b sidescrolling or strategy or wt? All I see is a bunch of swords, big blasts and hadoukens lol

    • ChaosInvoker

      @ Marco
      I hope so! I also hope this gets a universal release!!!

    • http://www.fixedillusion.com Mayker

      Agreed.

      It looks like a Super Nintendo beat-em-up.

  • luis64

    man this game is soooooo not getting localized :( I hope that not true but i have a bad feeling about it. bummer :(

  • http://www.nintendo3ds.wikia.com J. Severe

    I want it. I want it NAO.

    This better get localized.

    • luis64

      +1

    • http://www.nintendo3ds.wikia.com J. Severe

      test

    • Glenn

      +2

    • Tanim942

      Umm, dont worry it is…at least i think. u see project X Zone was first heard of back at e3 2011 i belive either from iwata or reggies mouth so yeah

    • loganku

      tanim actually it was barely revealed it was a secret til yesterday

    • millsy

      C-C-C-C- Combo Breaker!
      Oops, too early.

    • Twiilight_Prince[IGN]

      It better get localized, may be a bit early to start translating, it was announced at a Japanese Nintendo Direct, cant remember if Reggie ever brought it up.

  • Ali

    It looks awesome!!!

  • DavidW

    I REALLY want to have a team Phoenix :’(

    • gustavo C.

      if this game gonna be like namco x capcom, then gonna be more charaters more than 20 at least.

  • Beat

    Don’t know who half of them are, but it looks cool!

    • ChaosInvoker

      I know a little more than half of the cast, but hey I don’t mind learning a few more names!

  • Hunter

    i don’t know most of the characters in here, but it looks pretty good already. I hope it comes over here.

    • Twiilight_Prince[IGN]

      Wheres the Phantasy Star characters blowin shit up?

  • Matthew

    Meh.

    • George

      SEGA!! Y U NO PUT SONIC????

    • Sarah

      CUZ HE NO MAKE SENSE FOR GAME LIKE DIS!

    • xavier

      but x dose?

    • Tailisu10

      One of the characters from the Sega side is from a dancing game lol. Besides Sonic has been in a RPG.

  • selkio

    Sooooo no Mario :(?

    • Matthew

      Im sorry, where do you see Nintendo.

    • Outlaw

      Waluigi too :(

      LOL

    • ChaosInvoker

      *facepalm*

    • BlackJackIGN

      ^^ +1

    • EnderBro11

      *facedesk*

  • http://www.fanaticgmodlovers.freeforums.org GoldFish-Boy

    OH MY GOODNESS! I WUV IT!!!

  • Clandestiny

    No Phoenix Wright? :(

    • Marc

      Yeah I feel your pain :(

    • http://www.gamesradar.com GameManiac

      You might want to read the first two sentences again.

      There’s still hope.

    • http://nintendo3ds.wikia.com J. Severe

      If Capcom’s involement is any indication, he’ll probably be paid DLC. :p

    • gustavo C.

      mb, because in namco x capcom were 123013013 characters to choose. u have to wait

  • Ty

    “OMG looks like a GBA game. Y they no make it 3Dz?”

    Really? So it’s okay if this is 2D, but it’s not okay for Epic Mickey to be 2D? WTF people…

    Looks interesting. Might pick it up if the plot is good and it gets localized.

    • miiworld2

      Different people, different taste.

      But I agree with you. Epic Mickey 2 for the 3DS in 2D-style looks epic and creative. Now everything HAS to be in 3D-style.

    • miiworld2

      I meant to say NOT, not now.

      Not,not,now… Tongue twister. :P

    • Wichi

      I agreed that not everything has to be in 3D but this sprites look like DS capacity at much, Im sure they could do a better work, a higher resolution sprites would be cool

    • http://nintendoworlds.net TurboPikachu

      I’m with Wichi 100% on this one…

    • the psvita is better

      i do like this graphics now because the first scans were horrible
      as for epic mickey, i still dont like them
      it looks like a gba game and i do like 16 bit graphics, but i think an actual hand drawn artstyle would have been a million times better
      the it would actually feel like a sequel that was meant to be n this era

    • ChaosInvoker

      Graphics aren’t always important for a great game! This looks great, hope it gets localized!!

      @miiworld2
      Also, people probably complained because the first Epic Mickey was a full 3D experience. The 3DS is almost at a Wii capability with graphics and such, so it was weird to see them make a 2D game.

      This however is a new game, so having a Jump Ultimate Stars looking 3DS game isn’t so awkward to most people?!? Considering it doesn’t already have a previous gamplay/look to it.

    • xavier

      the sprite are good quality gba could not produce this.

    • Ty

      @xavier
      That isn’t what I think- I was criticizing the people who complained about the 2D graphics on Epic Mickey- at the time, a most people said this looked cool, whereas with Epic Mickey, most people were just complaining about the graphics. That changed of course- now there’s several people complaining that it’s not up to their high standards of quality.

  • miiworld2

    Mhn!! Now that is mighty fine.

  • Enzo

    Guys, go to http://pxz.channel.or.jp/ and look at the copyright stuff at the bottom… one of them says Capcom U.S.A. I think it’s getting localized. It may be hopeful thinking, but still.

  • hanko

    I want it, but then I don’t. Honestly, as much as I love pixel art, they should’ve really made detailed 3D character models instead of sprites. And the in game portraits for when, I’m guessing, the character does a special move are so badly done. I could draw better than that. they just poorly traced already existing screenshots of these characters and used that as their special attacks instead of creatin new art. LAME. Sorry, but this one can stay in Japan.

    • Tylos

      If you have nothing nice to say, then you shouldn’t say anything… But this is the Internet so it’s allowed… I guess…

    • George

      :megusta:

    • Ty

      Called it! I knew somebody was going to complain about this being 2D at some point. Was surprised to see that not as many were upset about this being 2D as Epic Mickey.

    • Sarah

      @ Hanko: Then just don’t play it. Simple.

    • ignika98

      @ Tylos

      Even though i dont agree with a word that op said, he has every right to say it. Just because it isnt nice doesnt mean he shouldn’t say it! If everyone just said nice thing about everything, there would be no contests, nothing would ever improve because people would all say its fine how it is!

  • Pedzz

    I was expecting something much more than this like idk more like a game game wtv….

  • Will

    Good, that roster isn’t the final one. I am kind of hoping for more characters I am more familiar with from Namco (Prince and One of his cousins from Katamari anyone?). Kind of a shame that you have to pick a team, instead of being able to pick, for example, Rockman and Ryu, or Jill and Urara.

  • http://www.gamesradar.com GameManiac

    …
    …
    …
    …
    …Oh, I’m sold on this game.

  • Paper Mario

    MITTT ROMNEY MITT ROMNEY MITT ROMNEY MITTTTTTTTTTT ROMNEYYYYYYYYYYY

    • Democrat

      sucks

    • George

      I think Newt Gingrich is on his 4th wife now? Or is it his 5th?

    • Nintendo Knight

      must die?

    • cree’az

      Someone’s ADD

    • megamans butt

      mitt romney rulez! haha go mormons;)

  • isamoth

    i want it because of Kite and Blackrose!!!!! No one else matters to me.

    • Boosos

      This is just like ultimate jump star.

  • AcesOfBlades247

    Not to be a Nub but what is Project X Zone?

    • Roxas

      Its a simutlation RPG being made by Namco bandai,Capcom and Sega

    • http://gravatar.com/elffcc Big E

      Hehehe…Nub…”If he’s a nub, then I wanna be Mrs. Carly Nub!” One of my favorite lines.

  • Boosos

    Take that David, I SO KNEW IT WAS A FIGHTER, I TOLD YOU SOOOO

    • http://gravatar.com/elffcc Big E

      It’s an RPG.

    • millsy

      :D

    • http://nintendo3ds.wikia.com J. Severe

      lolfail

    • Sarah

      But it’s not, Take that Boosos

    • Boosos

      T_T
      But but but but, T_T

  • Roxas

    Welcome back megaman(or better said X),also I hope that sonic and phoenix wright are in this game and that it gets localized ;)

    • amv

      Im also happy to be seeing x again

  • Glitchmastermario

    Needz more Hedgehogz.

    But seriously, the game is looking good so far. Right now not to the point of me saying I would want to buy it, I usually need gameplay for that to happen.

  • Albert

    The minute I heard X and Zero were in it, I lost control of all my bodily fluids.

    This game must get a world wide release or prepare for World War III.

  • beyonces1ndonly

    wate is this for 3ds??? whats up with the graphics??? im lost, will it be in 3d… possibly foooor eshop.

    sumone help clearify pleaz

    • zxride64

      It is a strategy RPG with the characters of Capcom, Namco and Sega. The graphics are up to the devs on how they want to do it and it may or may not be in 3d (but most likely will). Also they said the game is 50% complete so it could look a lot better in the future.

    • http://gravatar.com/elffcc Big E

      More of an art style choice than graphics. Not everything that’s highly pixelated has to be a downloadable title…Dumba$$e$ (Not @zxride64)

  • YAMCHA DUCK

    Great to see .HACK’s cast again!

    Now it just needs Klonoa ;)

    • http://gravatar.com/elffcc Big E

      Needs moar lazerz effektz.

    • Nintendo Knight

      it needs hoseo

  • Classic Hyper Sonic The Hedgehog A.K.A Rc/AGES

    Dang Region Lock…

    • Nintendo Knight

      the wonders of having a japenese 3ds :)

  • The un-informed gamer
    • Kazuki

      Yuri can be spelled many ways to get the pronunciation right, just like the tanooki suit in mario could also be spelled tanuki. The e on the end makes it more obvious that it’s supposed to sound like yur-ee, rather than yur-ih. Translating sounds from a different language (especially one with a completely different writing system) is not an exact science, so calm down.

  • Sadsa

    Card Saga Wars > Project X Zone

    • George

      :trollface:

    • ps vita sucks

      WTF BITCH WOW UR PRESENCE IS REALLY STONG TRYING TO SAY THAT SHIT IN THIS NINTENDO BLOG AND BTW DID U HAD THE CHANCE TO PLAY IT BITCH??

      HOW WAS IT ?!?!
      I HAVE LOTS OF QUESTIONS WAITING FOR YOU SONY/MICROSOFT FANTARD

    • Sadsa

      You mad bro? You assume I’m a Sony/Micro fanboy because I stated another game that not even related to them. Did you ever try researching to find out? Of course I know what game this is and from what I’ve seen I’m comparing the two and giving my opinion. Apparently people like you come to a conclusion without any though put into it :trollface: indeed

    • Dan

      @ps vita sucks

      The only thing that sucks is you. Your mom should of had an abortion so the world wouldn’t have to deal with your dumb ass.

  • Phazer Effect

    Sega… where the hell is SONIC??????

  • SpazzDogg

    I do see KOS-MOS from Xenosaga, wonder who her partner will be

    • Joseph

      T-elos is her partner

    • ChaosInvoker

      It seems you get to choose the partner(s) in this game.

  • http://gravatar.com/kayriss Kayriss

    Maaan they should have added Hatsune Mi- wait actually don’t because that would ruin any chance of this game getting localized.
    -__-

    • Nintendo Knight

      ha!

  • Reo

    is it just me or, do you guys think even NDS (or GBA) could handle this kind of game?

    hope this game will give me like 200 hours of gameplay or I’ll be dissapointed i think

    • Dialga1044

      So does that mean that Ryu and Ken can do a mega Shoryuken/Hadoken combo?

    • Dialga1044

      I didn’t mean to reply to you, it’s just that I can’t find the comment submission anywhere. Also, if they released it on Vita, they could have exclusives like Ratchet and Clank (or COD person 1 and COD person 2 based on the popularity of COD on the PS systems)on Vita, and Mario and Luigi on 3DS.Also, Sega should put in Sonic and Tails or Sonic and Shadow or Sonic and Knuckles

    • Reo

      actually in namco x capcom you can even do triple shoryuken with ken, ryu and some geek looking shoryuken guy. check it on youtube

  • UDMonk

    DAAAAAAAAAANTE! I see you, bro.

    • Nintendo Knight

      and he’s in his original look

  • Oh…

    Like I said in the last post about this game, I love that .Hack/sign characters are getting airtime again. Wish they’d make some more of the actual series but its all gravy, chicken and rice. I am, no doubt, getting this if/when it comes to North America. And as a sidenote, I just want to say that FINALLY we’re getting some good news (not only related to some of our favorite characters like Megaman and characters from .Hack etc, but for the 3DS in general) but that is just my opinion. Don’t hate me

  • knightboy

    it looks well….different. yesterday i got DoAD for only $20!

  • Riamu

    I domt see the “not fighting game” part of this game

  • mrnintendo622

    why ulalala? she doesn’t seem good for this type of game. play space channel 5 and you’ll see why

    • Nintendo Knight

      sega’s sex symbol before beyonneta

    • Toad75

      ULALA IS DA BOMB!
      In the orginal Sonic Riders, She can do a 16 pound drop kick when the opponent is in front her!
      She will KICK ASS!
      Might break somone’s skull + brain = ultimate brain damage.

    • Toad75

      Excuse me I meant 16 TON DROP KICK!!!
      BAM!!!

  • Peter

    Of course they are, there is 27 characters as in 032760.. That’s what i think ?

  • secret turtle

    look up combat gameplay for Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut5TjDqFXvg
    now i hope its just a refined version of that. seems that way really

  • Luna☆

    Yuri!! ^-^

    I really hope this game gets localized!

  • Nintendo Knight

    LIVE TRIGGER

    import game for japenese 3ds
    ^
    >wait until american release (if there is one) and save money

  • chris

    its sweet that under appreciated characters as well as flagship characters are getting some love. But you KNOW that theres gonna be a sonic cameo or secret character in here somewhere. Also, am i the only one who barely knows ANY namco characters?

    • Aceeeeeee**

      Y U NO PUT PAC-MAN IN THE LIST! OMNOMNOMNOM -__-

  • DarkBlueNinja

    Yesssss Megaman is in it! and so is zero! if this makes it to the states i am sooooo buying it!

  • http://Nintendo3dsblog Triforce of 3d

    No sonic

  • Oni Akuma

    Doesn’t matter if the graphics are 3d, 2d, 1d, realistic….as long as the story is bangin who cares??? And if sega does put Sonic in….should it be Sonic & Tails, or Sonic & Knuckles? Maybe Sonic & Shadow. Or they could put Vyse & Aika from SOA.

  • Tails the Foxhound

    Those of you still complaining about 2D graphics…I commend you. At least you’re consistently retarded. The rest of you who complained about Epic Mickey 3DS’ graphics but not these, please promptly kill yourselves. Hypocritical fanboy jackasses.

    • Ty

      Someone else that got what I was saying. Freaking bugged the crap out of me that some people ragged on Epic Mickey for being 2D, but not for this for being 2D.

  • roy

    I think the game would be better if Nintendo let Samus join as a hidden character.

    • http://nintendoworlds.net Turbopikachu

      This game is going to be an RPG…

      Nintendo please add Link! :D

  • Hedgy

    Too bad they didn’t add sonic, but this game is looking great! :)

    • Tailisu10

      Looks like someone didn’t read the article!

  • http://nintendoworlds.net Turbopikachu

    This crossover doesn’t interest me in the least… It can’t even touch the amount of hype I have for Capcom’s and Level 5′s crossover, Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright.

    Seriously, when will a release date for PLvsPW appear?!

  • http://nintendo.com shuly

    ps vita is much better

    • http://nintendo.com tuly

      you pathetic loser then why are you on a site about the 3ds?

    • Ty

      Whoa guys… Easy there! Chill out.

  • Spazzy Cactus

    I dont see why noone likes the graphics style…. i personally love the cell shaded look… and i think that the 3d would work very well with it due to 3d environments but a 2d play area

    • Belinni

      It’s a shame this game isn’t cel-shaded though, I think it could have had a broader audience if it was. However I’m fine with sprite graphics and I’m sure true gamers/fans will try out the game nonetheless.

  • MegabusterLegends3

    VALKYRIA CHRONICLES FTW!

  • the first guy

    first

  • animejony

    Awesome that capcom is not trolling on megaman.

  • AndWatFool

    I rather megaman Legends
    Sigh….

  • dread

    ultrasuperf**** awesome this is a must buy! I hope this reaches the west!

  • Berto

    The game looks great, super even but ewwwww…. in the Chris and Jill battle screens, the background is from DarkStalkers, the Fetus of God. That thing is disgusting.

  • Pixle

    I am disappoint.

  • Pixle

    This is Great!

  • http://www.bvoll.com Brian

    My dream game is to see Mega Man fight Sonic. No mention of Sonic yet, but I’m really hoping soon.

  • vigorousthumbz98

    2D characters with 3D settings sounds interesting, I’m not complaining at all. I just hope you’re able to move around freely and the game gets localized *crosses fingers*

  • Username

    This is the “who framed roger rabbit” of Video games. lol :p

  • den

    they just decided to go with Endless Frontier gameplay i guess.
    i won’t wonder if they even used it’s engine for project x.
    too bad, i wanted a classic srt type game :C

  • Raven The Great!

    YES! YURI!
    (also, is this a fighting game? if so, all of us called it :o)

    • ChaosInvoker

      David already confirmed it wasn’t a fighting game. I think I heard it was a JRPG somewhere. It kinda reminds me of Super Robot Taisen: OG Saga for the DS (and not because KOS-MOS happens to be in both, lol).

      The sprites look like a Super Nintendo fighting game even though it’s a JRPG.

    • Raven The Great!

      Don’t care, it looks awesome.

  • Raven The Great!

    W-wait, why am I not in here!?

    • secret turtle

      because your a bad mellee, a bad healer and a bad ranged character!

  • amtojtojboy

    My wish list now has Project X Zone.WANT.

  • http://www.nintendoworshipper.wordpress.com K00000lKyle

    Good screenshots, decent looking game.

  • SP360

    It would probaly be kickass if pokemon were in this game

  • Orcool

    anybody think there might be a chance of Sonic or Pac man appearing?…
    i mean Sonic is like Sega’s masscot and Pac man one of Namco’s most famous characters…
    *sigh* yeah i even though i hope they get to the final version i think they won’t

  • Jbluna

    OH THANK GOD YES!! they sh*t out of megaman again! :DDD

  • anon

    Given that Namco X Capcom wasn’t even localized, I’d say odds of us getting this are pretty low. Oh, and thanks to Nintendo’s anti-consumer region lock those who know Japanese won’t be able to import, and if it does get localized it needs to be released in Europe and America which is even more unlikely. Again, I can only reiterate my wish that someone cracks the region lock, because I really doubt Nintendo will see the light.

  • Flashrocket9

    I am hoping for Sonic to appear in the game

  • DarthMario

    Wait….it’s 1995 again? Did this game get delayed?