Obscure preventing sequence knuckles up for comeback

It’s not even been a month since we reported that obscure ’00s fighter The Rumble Fish was getting ready to make a comeback on trendy gaming platforms, and already writer 3goo is dropping the information that its equally obscure sequel, The Rumble Fish 2, can be in coaching for a long-awaited return to the ring.

Developed by Dimps and launched to Japanese arcades in 2005, The Rumble Fish 2, like its predecessor is a 2D fighter constructed on the then-popular Atomiswave arcade {hardware}. Set in opposition to the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic metropolis, devastated and rendered asunder by capitalistic greed, The Rumble Fish 2 welcomes again its forged of colourful characters, whereas including six newcomers to the trendy roster. The sequel additionally launched new preventing mechanics, however retained the unique recreation’s trademark “S.M.A.” (Clean Mannequin Animation) visible model.

You’ll be able to try the trailer for the unique recreation under.

“The Rumble Fish 2 has been a well-liked recreation in Japanese arcades for a few years, and tournaments are nonetheless sometimes organized by the group,” writes 3goo president Nicolas Di Costanzo in a press assertion. “Its longevity speaks to the good work that the developer Dimps’ has performed with the sport, due to their twenty years of expertise in preventing recreation design. We [hope] that followers of the franchise will probably be enthusiastic about a number of extra shock bulletins we can have earlier than the discharge, so keep tuned!”

The rerelease, which is able to see the preventing sequel make its official western debut, will see optimized HD visuals introduced in 16:9 widescreen format for the primary time ever. Moreover, a slew of latest options and modes are being added to the title, together with Coaching and Gallery choices. As well as, 3goo introduced that On-line Vs. will probably be powered by the rising business normal of rollback netcode, so long-time Rumble Fish gamers will have the ability to hone their expertise in opposition to worldwide opposition.

The Rumble Fish and The Rumble Fish 2 will launch later this yr on PlayStation, PC (by way of Steam), Xbox, and Nintendo Swap platforms.

Chris Moyse

Senior Editor – Chris has been enjoying video video games because the Nineteen Eighties. Former Saturday Evening Slam Grasp. Graduated from Galaxy Excessive with honors. Twitter: @ChrisxMoyse