2011 · Fighting · Ninja

Chaos Code

PlayStation console exclusive

A 2D fighting game developed by FK Digital. It was released in the arcades in Japan in 2011 and on the PlayStation Network (PS3) in North America in September 2013.

Released: 4 August 2011
Platforms: Arcade PlayStation 3
Genres: Fighting Ninja
Developers: —
Publishers: Arc System Works
Modes: Multiplayer Single-player
Themes: Action
Country: Taiwan
Age ratings: ESRB T

About

Chaos Code is a fighting game series developed by FK Digital.

Keywords

anime
character select screen

Media

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Gameplay

The game uses a standard 8-way lever and four button (weak punch, weak kick, strong punch, strong kick) system. Characters can be customized prior to the fight, such as selecting two "edit special moves" from four possibilities to go along with the character's built-in attacks. Players can also select between "run" and "step" modes, placing the focus respectively on speed and technical play.

The game makes use of a couple of systems that can quickly change the flow of battle, besides :

Reception

Metacritics scores PlayStation 3 version of Sign of Catastrophe at 61, as it is criticized for its unbalanced gameplay and the lack of online play. Ultimately, in response, remastered version, New Sign of Catastrophe receives higher metascore at 66 than its previous counterpart, as the critics praises for the inclusion of the online play and balanced gameplay.