Kamen Rider: Climax Heroes

Kamen Rider: Climax Heroes

Climax Heroes cover for the PS2
Developer(s) Fighting
Publisher(s) Bandai Namco Games
Series Kamen Rider Series
Platform(s) PlayStation 2
Release date(s)
  • JP August 6, 2009
Genre(s) Fighting game
Mode(s) Single-player
Multiplayer
Rating(s)
  • CERO: A (all ages)
Media/distribution DVD

Kamen Rider: Climax Heroes (仮面ライダー クライマックスヒーローズ Kamen Raidā Kuraimakkusu Hīrōzu?, Masked Rider: Climax Heroes) is a Bandai Namco and Eighting PlayStation 2 video game featuring the protagonists of the Heisei Kamen Rider Series. It is the first Kamen Rider fighting game to be released onto the PlayStation 2 since Kamen Rider Kabuto. The game was released as part of the 10th anniversary of the Kamen Rider Series by Toei, TV Asahi, Ishimori Productions, and Bandai.[1] The game spawned several updates for the Wii and PlayStation Portable consoles as well as an American version for the Wii based on Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight.

Contents

Gameplay

Combat in the game operates on a basic three-button system, encompassing Weak Attack, Strong Attack, and Special Attacks (such as the various Rider Kicks). In addition to this, each Rider has the ability to perform a Form Change once the Rider Gauge at the bottom of the screen fills, whether by dealing or receiving damage or by charging the meter. Form Change can be used as a counter or to extend combos. A number of Riders also have the ability to summon Strikers, such as Ryuki's Contract Monster Dragredder or Den-O's DenLiner. Also, each Rider has a unique finisher called Rider Finale. This attack can only be activated when the Rider Gauge is full and press the R2 button.

Decade Mode

In Decade Mode, the player follows Tsukasa Kadoya's journey through the nine Heisei Kamen Rider worlds as Kamen Rider Decade, fighting the other Riders and attempting to prevent the destruction of the worlds. Decade Mode differs from standard gameplay in that Decade's Form Change and Special Attacks are customizable with KamenRide Cards and Final FormRide Cards earned as the player progresses. The missions in the mode are divided by three levels, with the easiest missions can be played in Level 1 while the hardest can be found in Level 3. Level 2 and 3 can be unlocked as the player progress in Level 1.

Characters

Climax Heroes prominently features the titular heroes of the Heisei Kamen Rider Series, as well as a few secondary characters.

Playable

Playable in Decade Mode only

Non-playable characters

These characters, except for Ouja, only appear in Decade Mode as enemies.

Climax Heroes W

Kamen Rider: Climax Heroes W

Climax Heroes W cover for the Wii
Developer(s) Fighting
Publisher(s) Bandai Namco Games
Series Kamen Rider Series
Platform(s) Wii
Release date(s)
  • JP December 3, 2009
Genre(s) Fighting game
Mode(s) Single-player
Multiplayer
Rating(s)
  • CERO: A (all ages)
Media/distribution Wii Optical Disc

A version for the Nintendo Wii console titled Kamen Rider: Climax Heroes W (仮面ライダー クライマックスヒーローズＷ（ダブル） Kamen Raidā Kuraimakkusu Hīrōzu Daburu?) was announced in the October 8, 2009, issue of Weekly Famitsu for a December 3, 2009, release.[2] It features Kamen Rider Double from Kamen Rider W, which premiered after the release of the original Climax Heroes, as a playable character, as well as various kaijin such as Worms and Dopants. Although a reading for the letter "W" in the title is not given, it refers both to the new series W and the Wii platform for the game.

New playable characters in W

In addition to all of the playable characters from the original PS2 version, these characters can be used in Climax Heroes W.

The following characters were originally unique to the Decade Mode in the PS2 version.

These characters are original to Climax Heroes W.

These villainous characters appear in the Climax Mode game mode as NPC characters the player must fight. They can later be unlocked for player use. However, they do not have Rider Finales, though they still have a Special Moves and it are stronger than any of the Riders' Special Moves.

Climax Heroes OOO

Kamen Rider: Climax Heroes OOO

Climax Heroes OOO cover for the PSP
Developer(s) Eighting
Publisher(s) Bandai Namco Games
Series Kamen Rider Series
Platform(s) PSP
Wii
Release date(s)
  • JP December 2, 2010
Genre(s) Fighting
Mode(s) Single-player
Multiplayer
Rating(s)
  • CERO: A (all ages)
Media/distribution UMD
Wii Optical Disc

Kamen Rider: Climax Heroes OOO (仮面ライダー クライマックスヒーローズ オーズ Kamen Raidā Kuraimakkusu Hīrōzu Ōzu?) was announced by Famitsu on August 9, 2010, released on both the PlayStation Portable and Wii on December 2, 2010. These versions of the games introduce Kamen Rider OOO of Kamen Rider OOO as a playable character, as well as Kamen Rider Accel from Kamen Rider W, the remaining Riders from Kamen Rider Ryuki, several other Riders, and the most powerful forms of all of the previous Heisei Riders as playable characters rather than aspects of the base forms' finishing attack. Dark Decade is not available as a playable character in OOO.[3] The PSP version has a custom soundtrack feature.

New playable characters in OOO

In addition to all of the playable characters from the original Climax Heroes and Climax Heroes W, these characters can be used in Climax Heroes OOO.

Climax Heroes OOO also introduces the most powerful forms of all of the previous Heisei Riders as playable characters rather than aspects of the base forms' finishing attack.

These villainous characters, along with those introduced in Climax Heroes W, appear as NPC characters the player must fight through Ragnarok Mode. They cannot be unlocked for play.

Ragnarok Mode is based off of "Mirror World" from the Wii version of Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight, but this game has extra stages and monsters.

Climax Heroes Fourze

Kamen Rider: Climax Heroes Fourze

Climax Heroes Fourze cover for the Wii
Developer(s) Fighting
Publisher(s) Bandai Namco Games
Series Kamen Rider Series
Platform(s) PSP
Wii
Release date(s)
  • JP December 1, 2011
Genre(s) Fighting game
Mode(s) Single-player
Multiplayer
Rating(s)
  • CERO: A (all ages)
Media/distribution UMD
Wii Optical Disc

Kamen Rider: Climax Heroes Fourze (仮面ライダー クライマックスヒーローズ フォーゼ Kamen Raidā Kuraimakkusu Hīrōzu Fōze?) is set for release on both the PlayStation Portable and Wii December 1, 2011. These versions of the games introduce Kamen Rider Fourze of Kamen Rider Fourze as a playable character, as well as the Showa Era Kamen Riders to commemorate the 40th anniversary. Some new gameplay options will also be added such as tag-team battle. Auto Vajin does not return as playable, but only as Faiz's Striker and WCAX does appear in the game instead of Dark Decade who was appeared in original Climax Heroes and Climax Heroes W. A number of characters also have their sound effects improved from the previous installments of the series. Ragnarok Mode returns as Heroes Mode and has new stages and monsters.

New playable characters in Fourze

In addition to all of the playable characters from the original Climax Heroes, Climax Heroes W, and Climax Heroes OOO, these characters can be used in Climax Heroes Fourze.

New playable Forms in Fourze

Along with new Riders some new forms will be playable.

New Finishers in Fourze

Some old "incomplete" Riders will be given cutscene finishers

Playable Characters

All game's versions introduce in total 55 playable characters and more than 200 playable forms. Some forms and characters are unique for different versions of the game.

Character Climax Heroes Climax Heroes W Climax Heroes OOO Climax Heroes Fourze
Kamen Rider #1 (New) N N N Y
Kamen Rider #2 (New) N N N Y
Shocker Trooper N N N NPC Minion
Kamen Rider V3 N N N Y
Riderman N N N Striker for V3
Kamen Rider Amazon N N N Y
Kamen Rider Black N N N Y
Shadowmoon N N N Y
Kamen Rider Black RX N N N Y
Robo Rider N N N Y
Bio Rider N N N Y
Kamen Rider Kuuga Mighty Form Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Kuuga Dragon Form Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Kuuga Pegasus Form Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Kuuga Titan Form Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Kuuga Amazing Mighty Form Finisher Finisher Finisher Finisher
Kamen Rider Kuuga Ultimate Form N N Y Y
Kamen Rider Agito Ground Form Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Agito Trinity Form Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Agito Burning Form Finisher Finisher Finisher Finisher
Kamen Rider Agito Shining Form N N Y Y
Kamen Rider G3-X Y (Decade Mode) Y (Hidden) Y Y
Kamen Rider Ryuki Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Ryuki Survive Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Knight N N Y Y
Kamen Rider Knight Survive N N Y Y
Kamen Rider Scissors N N Y Y
Kamen Rider Zolda N N Y Y
Kamen Rider Raia N N Y Y
Kamen Rider Gai N N Y Y
Kamen Rider Ohja Striker for Diend Striker for Diend Y Y
Kamen Rider Tiger N N Y Y
Kamen Rider Imperer N N Y Y
Kamen Rider Femme N N Y Y
Kamen Rider Ryuga NPC Y (Hidden) Y Y
Kamen Rider Verde N N Y Y
Kamen Rider Odin N N Y Y
Gelnewt N Y (Hidden) NPC Minion NPC Minion
Kamen Rider Faiz Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Faiz Axel Form Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Faiz Blaster Form N N Y Y
Autovajin Y (Decade Mode) Y (Hidden) Y Striker for Faiz
Kamen Rider Kaixa N Y (Hidden) Y Y
Riotroopers N N NPC Minion NPC Minion
Kamen Rider Blade Ace Form Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Blade Jack Form N N Y Y
Kamen Rider Blade King Form Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Garren N N Y Y
Kamen Rider Hibiki Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Hibiki Kurenai Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Armed Hibiki N N Y Y
Kamen Rider Ibuki N N N Y
Kamen Rider Kabuto Rider Form Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Kabuto Hyper Form N N Y Y
Kamen Rider Gatack Y (Decade Mode) Y (Hidden) Y Y
Kamen Rider KickHopper N Y (Hidden) Y Y
Kamen Rider PunchHopper N Y (Hidden) Y Y
Kamen Rider Dark Kabuto NPC Y (Hidden) Y Y
Worm (Salis Worm) N Y (Hidden) NPC MInion NPC Minion
Kamen Rider Den-O Sword Form Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Den-O Rod Form Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Den-O Axe Form Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Den-O Gun Form Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Den-O Liner Form Finisher Finisher Finisher Finisher
Kamen Rider Den-O Super Climax Form N N Y Y
Kamen Rider Zeronos Altair Form Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Zeronos Vega Form Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Zeronos Zero Form Finisher Finisher Y Y
Kamen Rider Nega Den-O NPC Y (Hidden) Y Y
Kamen Rider New Den-O N N N Y
Kamen Rider Kiva Kiva Form Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Kiva Emperor Form Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Ixa Save Mode Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Ixa Burst Mode Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Decade Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Decade (Kamen Ride Forms) Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Decade Complete Form Finisher Finisher Y Y
Kamen Rider Diend Y Y Y Y
Kamen Rider Dark Decade Y Y N N
Kamen Rider Dark Decade (Kamen Ride Forms) Y Y N N
Kamen Rider W CycloneJoker N Y Y Y
Kamen Rider W HeatJoker N Y Y Y
Kamen Rider W LunaJoker N Y Y Y
Kamen Rider W HeatMetal N Y Y Y
Kamen Rider W LunaMetal N Y Y Y
Kamen Rider W CycloneMetal N Y Y Y
Kamen Rider W LunaTrigger N Y Y Y
Kamen Rider W CycloneTrigger N Y Y Y
Kamen Rider W HeatTrigger N Y Y Y
Kamen Rider W FangJoker N N Y Y
Kamen Rider W CycloneJokerXtreme N N Y Y
WCAX (Kamen Rider W CycloneAccelXtreme) N N Y N
Kamen Rider Accel N N Y Y
Kamen Rider Accel Trial N N Y Y
Magma Dopant N Y (Hidden) N N
T-Rex Dopant N Y (Hidden) N N
Masquerade Dopant N N NPC Minion NPC Minion
Kamen Rider OOO Tatoba Combo N N Y Y
Kamen Rider OOO Gatakiriba Combo N N Y Y
Kamen Rider OOO Latorartar Combo N N Y Y
Kamen Rider OOO Sagohzo Combo N N Y Y
Kamen Rider OOO Tajadol Combo N N N Y
Kamen Rider OOO Shauta Combo N N N Y
Kamen Rider OOO Putotyra Combo N N N Y
Kamen Rider OOO Burakawani Combo N N N Y
Kamen Rider OOO Random Combo Variations N N Y Y
Kamen Rider OOO Tatoba Combo (Purple Eyes) N N N Y
Kamen Rider Birth (Date Akira) N N N Y
Kamen Rider Birth (Goto Shintaro) N N N Y
Kamen Rider Birth Prototype (Date Akira) N N N Y (Birth's Tag Team only)
Kamen Rider Birth Prototype (Goto Shintaro) N N N Y (Birth's Tag Team only)
Kamen Rider Fourze Base States N N N Y
Kamen Rider Fourze Elek States N N N Y
Kamen Rider Fourze Fire States N N N Y

Theme songs

Climax Heroes & Climax Heroes W
Climax Heroes OOO
Climax Heroes Fourze

See also

Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight (Wii)

Notes

  1. ^ In Climax Heroes, Kamen Rider Gatack is called "Gatac".
  2. ^ a b c d In Climax Heroes OOO, these playable characters are also available as options for Kamen Rider Diend to summon during a match.
  3. ^ Climax Hero OOO is Kamen Rider Ouja's first appearance as a playable character; Ouja was previously available as one of Kamen Rider Diend's summons NPC in older games.
  4. ^ In Climax Heroes OOO, Double CycloneAccel Xtreme is a separate hidden character, referred to in the game as "WCAX" rather than "Kamen Rider Double".
  5. ^ In Climax Heroes Fourze, OOO Tatoba Combo (Purple Eye) is a hidden form in Climax Heroes OOO, also after selecting this form, it cannot be used as Tag Partner due being also a hidden boss character.

References

  1. ^ "平成ライダー集結！ 『仮面ライダー クライマックスヒーローズ』今夏参上！". 2009-04-24. http://news.dengeki.com/elem/000/000/154/154165/. Retrieved 2009-06-14. 
  2. ^ Weekly Famitsu, October 8, 2009
  3. ^ "『仮面ライダー クライマックスヒーローズ オーズ』がPSPとWiiで登場 [pixiv]". August 9, 2010. http://www.pixiv.net/news/topic_article.php?id=11845. Retrieved August 9, 2010. 
  4. ^ "2011.10.31 Ｗｉｉ/プレイステーション・ポータブル用ソフト『仮面ライダークライマックスヒーローズ フォーゼ』の主題歌にAstronautsが決定！". 2011-10-31. http://www.yoshiharushiina.com/news/information/%EF%BD%97%EF%BD%89%EF%BD%89%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9D%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BF%E3%83%96%E3%83%AB%E7%94%A8%E3%82%BD%E3%83%95%E3%83%88. Retrieved 2011-12-06. 

External links

 
Shōwa TV series
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Heisei TV series
Kuuga · Agito · Ryuki · 555 · Blade · Hibiki · Kabuto · Den-O · Kiva · Decade · W  · OOO · Fourze
Original films
Other visual media
Spirits · Ultraman vs. Kamen Rider · Ganbaride · Climax Heroes
American series
See also