June 25th, 2012

There are over 200 characters in Project X Zone

110 Comments

Project X Zone is a simulation RPG in development by SEGA, Namco Bandai, and Capcom, and it has been revealed that the game has over two-hundred characters. This figure includes allies and enemies, but:

The “enemy” characters aren’t just generic designs. You’ll find enemies from the various franchises used for both bosses and standard foes.

It’s good to see the companies making the most of their collaboration.

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

    Should be “There ARE over 200 characters.” :p

    But anyway, excited for this game. Please be localized! Have a heart, Namco Bandai. :3

    • David

      Fixing this now. Silly me.

    • http://www.youtube.com/user/Spakiness Spakiness

      Agreed if this isn’t localized it would a darn shame.

    • Green Reuben

      what did it say before?

    • peskiest

      @Green Reuben, According to Twitter, it had been, “There IS over 200 characters”.

    • critical

      Me not excited. Looks like a DS game.

    • su

      @critical

      I laugh when someone say something reaaaally stupid without knowing how stupid it is.
      Take a look at Jump Ultimate Stars for DS, it’s probably one of the best games to compare, even though Jump Ultimate is a Fighting game, take a look at some pictures and compare.
      How stupid can you be ?

    • Pornject X Zone

      Another button masher, just what namco bandai needs! God, make a game with some skill involved for once, would ya Bandai? Till then gtfo of the gaming industry and go back to producing porn. Looks like a gay game for no one above the age of about 10-12.

    • Matt

      @critical you remind me of my friends who said the DS Castlevanias looked like the GBA ones. I laughed soooo hard.

    • MadCrain

      Obvious troll is obvious.

  • Llez

    I’m not sure I want to see a Monster Hunter related character/characters show up…it’d be more of a tease D:

  • Caius

    I hope this gets localized.

  • Nintyfan95

    SONIC!!!

    • Pbsmurderer

      WHERE!?!

    • Ricardo

      No, he means that he wants Sonic to be one of those 200 characters.

    • gamer272

      better yet shadow

  • KING Z

    Nemesis. Calling It

  • ARE YOU THREATENING ME?!

    AW YEAH

  • http://mayker.tumblr.com Mayker

    I wrote this game off way too early.

  • http://hybrilynx.net/ Hybrilynx

    it should be. it is pixels after all. and its a simple fighting game. its not like zelda or something. but im sure each character doesnt have its own data. they all probably jump the same height for example. but 200 people seems alot for a new game. unless they used people from other games or something in the past.

    • Beat

      You make me angry.
      1. IT’S NOT A FIGHTING GAME! IT’S ACTION RPG!
      2. it’s just as hard to make pixel sprites and animate them as 3d models.
      3. You don’t even know the basics about this game but now you’re saying that they will all have the same data? GAH

    • http://mayker.tumblr.com Mayker

      If I might interject…

      1. True. But it is easy to see the confusion. The limited amount of data provided seems to focus on people attacking each other at close range. Should some variation be provided, it might be less confusing. I had a similar problem before I bought The World Ends With You, one of my favorite games. Every screenshot and video showed the characters battling, and I had no idea of travelling around town, going into shops, the wonderful character interaction, etc. It’s a mistake. They happen.
      2. False. 3D models have so many more variables to consider. Still, both require a skilled hand to create quality images, and both are difficult. Fact is, 2D art is primarily chosen for games BECAUSE it is easier. HOWEVER, 2D art also takes up far less space, the rest of which can be filled up with lots more content than one might find in a 3D game. For example, the inclusion of 200 characters. Maybe even more cool content. PROBABLY more, in fact.
      3. Dude was just speculating. And the idea wasn’t that all the characters would be the same, but rather that there might be areas where they overlap. When you’re working with so many different characters, it’s only natural. Even Pokemon has overlapping.

      I think this should be a very relaxed place, where people can casually express ideas and opinions, but comments fueled by negative emotions are going to have a comparable effect.

    • ARE YOU THREATENING ME?!

      Mayker is a boss. A tip my hat to you.
      *tips hat*

    • http://hybrilynx.net/ Hybrilynx

      i dont know but after i started learning how to make games using javascript my view of games changed alot.

    • Enzo

      Hybrilynx, the fact stands that each character will have a distinctive skill set. In that sense, they all have their own data, even if characters share data. Sharing data isn’t a bad thing, it’s being resourceful.

    • http://hybrilynx.net/ Hybrilynx

      its not a bad thing. its just that games that doesnt have 200 characters, should.

  • Kuro Pit

    Wow. That’s cool. I hope Sonic, Albert Wesker, Amaterasu, and Strider Hiryu get in

    • Kirby 64

      and Viewtiful Joe :)

  • Ricardo

    I want Sonic…

    • The Fralin Boy

      I dunno, I feel like they would’ve announced Sonic in the beginning if they were to have him. Although I guess he could a big reveal at the last minute. Even though I really want him in, gameplay wise, it doesn’t really seem like a game for Sonic. But then again, what do I know :p

    • Tailisu10

      Well there’s a character from a dancing game so..

    • sean

      Nintendo waited until a couple months before SMBB came out to announce Sonic. Maybe it’s the same thing here.

    • Total911

      SMBB = Super Mario Bros. Brawl? Hah.

  • Kirby 64

    i wonder if there would be over 200 characters in the new smash bros. as well :P

    • Enzo

      That would be an overkill and people may actually not like that. lol

    • tbpb2010

      Err does Nintendo even have that many characters?

      And I mean characters that mattered to the stories of the game and left a lasting impression in the game series. A.k.a not random NPCs and useless characters…and of course they have to be able to fight (according to their game)!

      So no Deku Trees, Whispy Woods, Goombas, Slippy Toads, Navis, etc.

    • http://www.gamesradar.com GameManiac

      It’s a ton of work for just ONE character, when you think of their actions as a whole.

    • Co-Wink-Key-Dink inc

      @Enzo
      Come on man! Who on earth won’t like how there over 200 smash bros characters, That would be the BEST DAY EVER

    • SmashPlayer

      200 characters!? Mmm…..
      Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Bowser, Peach, Dr. Mario, Wario, Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Link, Toon Link, Young Link, Zelda/Sheik, Ganondorf, Kirby, King Dedede, Metaknight, Pit, Pikachu, Lucario, Mewtwo, Jigglypuff, Pichu, PKMN Trainer, Fox, Falco, Wolf, Ness, Lucas, Olimar, R.O.B., Captain Falcon, Samus/Zero Suit, Mr. Game and Watch, Snake, Sonic, Ike, Marth, Roy, Ice Climbers.

      40 Characters. How are they going to put 160 more!? I think (If we count missing melee characters) we’ll have 55 characters in the next SSB.

    • Csaw

      @smashplayer well there’s around 700 pokemon, plus all the enemies from all nintendo games so nintendo would definately have enough. The problem is then it would be quantity over quality. You thought the games were unbalanced before, just wait till metaknight is facing a goomba.

    • Captsu Ichicon

      This is a capcom sega namco game not capcom sega and ninendo so why would nintendo chars. be in here unless nintendo had input in this game?

    • Beat

      “Does Nintendo even have that many characters”

      *Looks at the now 649 Pokemon*

      :O

    • ChaosInvokerX

      @tbpb2010

      Mario: Bowser Jr., Waluigi, King Boo, Fawful
      Fire Emblem: Lyn, Hector
      Klonoa: Klonoa
      Star Fox: General Scales
      Donkey Kong: Funky Kong, King K. Rool, Rambi
      Golden Sun: Jenna, Felix
      Da Blob: Blob
      Scribblenaughts: Maxwell
      Conker’s Bad Fur Day: Conker
      Banjo Kazooie: Banjo
      Metroid: Spire

      You get the idea, I’m just rambling off a few names that come to mind, but I’m sure you could find over 200 Nintendo Characters pretty easily! I made this list in about 10 minutes, but there are several characters in these franchises that I didn’t mention that deserve a shot and several Big Nintendo franchises that I didn’t even list here (like Kirby or Zelda).

      BTW: Pokemon are too easy
      *shakes head at those looking for the easy way out

    • Aaron_m

      So many comments already…. But I just want either Boktai characters (Sabata, Django, Lucien, Aaron) More Fire emblem (favorite series from nintendo) Magnus from Kid Icarus, and yes Golden Sun characters would be cool.

    • N3DSebas

      @Csaw
      Adding 700 pokemons = Super Pokemon Bros. As Sonic would say: “That’s no good”.

      @ChaosInvokerX
      Conker and Banjo are not from Nintendo. Not anymore…”sniff”.
      Rambi is more like an assist trophy.
      Da Blob is from Nintendo? I didn´t know that.

    • ChaosInvokerX

      @N3DSebas

      Yeah, wasn’t paying enough attention. I was merely thinking of characters I’ve only seen in Nintendo games without paying attention to the copyright stuff, lol.

      I can see Rambi as a playable character. Not a likely one, but if they were trying to hit 200 playable characters then I’d say he’s got a pretty good shot!

      And just for kicks I’ll add to my somewhat decent list I made last night:

      Mario: Baby Mario & Baby Luigi, Geno, Koopa Troopa, Birdo, Kamak, Metal Mario, NES Mario, Cape Mario & Yoshi

      Kirby: Marx, Prince Fluff,

      Zelda: Midna, Toon Zelda, Darunia, Saria, Agahnim

      Metriod: Ghor, Kanden, Rundas

      Fire Emblem: Sheeda, Sigurd

      Golden Sun: Isaac, Matthew, Alex

      StarFox: General Pepper, Bill, Krystal, Leon, ROB 64

      F-Zero: Pico, Samurai Goroh

      Nintendo: Mii, Power Glove, Masahiro Sakurai

      Combine this list with the list I already started (minus a few) add the existing Smash Bros. Characters and a couple of Pokemon and your already more than half way there!

      I admit it’s tough to name 200 worthy Nintendo characters, but the point is they exist (it’s just tedious looking them all up, lol)!

    • Total911

      Still no mention of Paper Mario… tsk tsk. :\

    • N3DSebas

      @ChaosInvokerX

      You are right. Nintendo has more than 200 characters in all of their games. The main problem is the movesets. For example, I really like the idea of using Bowser Jr. because I can imagine his moveset. But a Koopa Troopa…..I guess his main attack is following you until you touch him and get hurt.

      And im not going to mention Sakurai as a playable character. That’s just weird. Imagine team Kirby against Sakurai.

    • SmashPlayer

      @Total911

      Paper Mario? As a playable character or news about the incoming game?

    • tbpb2010

      ^
      MAN SO MANY COMMENTS AND CHARACTERS!!! @_@

      Anyways I think too many pokemon would be overkill (maybe a few other generation starters and no more than 4 really cool ones) and some of the other characters mention would be interesting to see (would love to see Issac summoning a giant hand to slap Master Hand in his well..err…hand….)

      But back on topic I think this game would benefit from having 200 characters due to its RPG elements and everyone (most likely) sorta starts on the same page.

      SSB, on the other hand, has move sets and mechanics that are based on what the character uses in their series and this could leave to overpowered and underpowered movesets, heck it already has.

      A limited and well selected roster for SSB will keep the game fair (enough) for everyone. Although unlockables and secret characters are always a plus :)

  • su

    Ok, buuuuut, will it be localized ? =’(

    • Kirby 64

      i sure hope so

  • NinjaFart

    I am so exited about this game, and I don’t care that some people say it looks like Pikmin, because it seems great anyways. ;)

    • Captsu Ichicon

      How in the fuq does this look like pikmin?

    • Tailisu10

      It doesn’t even plays like Pikmin. Those people really better actually watch videos.

    • J. Severe

      Sounds like you’re talking about Project P-100. Wrong blog dude, lol.

    • NinjaFart

      oh sorry i thought it was talking about project p, now i just look like a big idiot XD

  • the psvita is better

    they should add tales of the abyss characters, guy and luke would be an excellent addition

    • Enzo

      Jade… LOL

    • KING Z

      You Have A Vita Right? A Have Some Questions For You About It.

    • xbvcb

      ^^^ terrorist!

    • the psvita is better

      of course, what is it?

    • KING Z

      You Can Watch Youtube On It Right? & Add People Like On The 3DS?

    • the psvita is better

      no there is not a youtube app on the vita yet and not necessarily, you need to make a psn account to add a psn id to the ps vita

    • KING Z

      Its Necessary For Me :/ My Computer Stoped Working, So I Have No Way To Get On My Youtube Account :[

    • Anonymous

      ^ loser

    • KING Z

      Loser That Insults People On The Internet ↑

  • xbvcb

    David remember that time when i made a comment and u replied back

    • Kamkid

      I see what ur trying to do here.

    • KING Z

      To Bad It Wont Work.

    • Ricardo

      David, remember that one time? Ya know, that one time?

      You member, member?

  • The Fralin Boy

    And know let the speculation begin!

  • Vii

    Maybe some phantasy star characters will be there

    • ZimmerRemmiz

      Ooh, maybe Ethan Waber?…

  • Captsu Ichicon

    Why in the world do people keep asking for sonic? Im not trying to offend but what can he really do in a game of this genre?

    • Tailisu10

      There’s a character from a dancing game, besides Sonic is Sega’s Mascot it would be weird for him to not appear in a big crossover game between three companies.

    • Ricardo

      @Catspu – Sonic can do a lot.

      Basically, Sonic can do just about anything, seriously.

      All they have to do is make Sonic with a bit of a darker personality and make his sprite model a bit darker to make him look more serious.

      The REAL question is…why is ULALA in it?!

    • Captsu Ichicon

      Well they could adjust him to make him fit into this game or no sonic at all

  • ZimmerRemmiz

    Frank West + Zero, it’ll be localized, lets just see how long it takes…

    • Captsu Ichicon

      That’d be funny if frank was in the game.

    • LSP

      He is. lol

    • Captsu Ichicon

      That just made this a must buy if localized

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    • mmmmmm……..error

      no.

  • clubmini123

    :\ I’d prefer 3D character models.

  • Ness

    So, any chance Capcom will keep their dirty mitts off this game? Last thing we need is on-cartridge DLC. But it’ll probably be there anyway, and Sonic – which SEGA is pretty fucking stupid for not announcing that he’s in yet, since he’d be the only character people care about in this crapheap – will be the first one available, for purchase at 599 US dollars.

    Also, sprites? Excuse me, goddamn SPRITES?! What is this, 1986? Grow some balls developer and make this a proper game with 3D models and guns and other awesome stuff.

    JESUS H. CHRIST!

  • Ttimer

    looks pretty good. :DKH
    hope to see mega man and axel and zero

    • Kirby 64

      and Bass

  • RequiredName

    Wouldn’t this only be significant if those companies combined actually HAD any recognizable characters? You know, more than one percent of their precious “200″. Maybe we can all look forward to the next lame-ass rendition of Sonic’s anachronistic boy band music and 90′s-era “xtreme”isms.

    • Enzo

      Seriously? Capcom has a good variety of recognizable characters. Sega has maybe a few (personally I don’t know), but Namco Bandai just like Capcom has a lot of characters you can recognize.

  • [V]ark

    200 characters =/= 200 playable characters

    • Enzo

      Of course it doesn’t mean that, look at the title and article. If you read it, they made it clear that they meant enemies as well.

    • [V]ark

      That’s true.
      But it makes the statement a bit lame.
      I’m sure there are plenty of other games with >200 characters.

    • Peter

      Heck Pokemon has over 649.

  • Buci

    See Sakurai: enemy character aren’t just generic designs, but are from the various franchises.

    Let me fight Goombas with Pikachu.
    Link destroying Metroids
    and Pit killing hippies.

    anyway, I can’t really be hyped for this game, as there are no plans yet to release it in EU.

  • EpicLight*

    This looks fun..

    • Kirby 64

      more like EPIC! :)

  • Bewoulf2000

    My Team: Sonic, Pacman, Megaman

  • ygor leal

    hi david

  • Flip

    Hi folks! Could you answer this form for my project? It’s simple, fast and was made at Google Docs (the link is bit.ly/formcell)

    • Nintendo Knight

      anyone who doesnt like stem cells are blind idiots

  • Adam

    cool

  • Peter

    If this doesn’t hit the states, it would be FAIL on all companies’ faults.

  • White Yoshi

    Seeings Crapcoms partly making
    There are over 200 characters in project X zone………….100 will be dlc 1.99 a piece :)

  • Lucas

    The screenshot is in english

  • BlueHawk007

    Over 200 enemies? Wow,that should make quite some variety in visuals and hopefully enemy stats

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  • Shadow3DS

    Is sonic in this? That would make it awesome :D

  • Virginia

    Can’t wait for the cartridge locked content.. and Thanks for Nintendo allowing DLC now

  • Nesyaj0

    Playing through Super Robot Taisen to get a feel for this gameplay. I must say I’m very excited. Wonder how the story is gonna go?