Super Dodgeball Brawlers
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Super Dodgeball Brawlers, originally released in Japan as is a dodgeball
-based sports game
released for the Nintendo DS
.
This game marked the return of Kunio-kun characters in a dodge ball based on the characters owned by Million. It is also the first Kunio-kun game published in a mobile platform where the English language version uses Japanese character and team names. Previously, only the Neo-Geo Super Dodge Ball game (developed and published by Technos) followed such naming rules. Aksys marketed Super Dodgeball Brawlers under the 'Kunio series.' However, the game does not use any previously available Super Dodge Ball music in all region releases.
The tag combo ability from Super Dodge Ball Advance
is lost.
In addition to the regular ball throws, player can also punch and kick opponents, as well as using other weapons, to deliver extra damages. However, punching and kicking do not kill a player.
Random items appear when a player dies. Items can be thrown, or used such as the bottle.
Brawl mode (放課後クラブ活動モード), a feature introduced in the NES
version of Super Dodge Ball
under the name Bean Ball mode, is reintroduced to this game.
Also returned is the ability to equip players and building custom teams, features debuted in the SNES dodge ball game. Custom team can be built using stock team characters.
The English version of the game was reported to have faster game play.
The team ability obtained depending on burst types, which can be chosen between matches:
Dodgeball
Dodgeball is any of a variety of games in which players try to hit other players on the opposing team with balls while avoiding being hit themselves. This article is about a well-known form of team sport with modified rules that is often played in physical education classes and has been featured...
-based sports game
Sports game
A sports game is a computer or video game that simulates the practice of traditional sports. Most sports have been recreated with a game, including team sports, athletics and extreme sports. Some games emphasize actually playing the sport , whilst others emphasize strategy and organization...
released for the Nintendo DS
Nintendo DS
The is a portable game console produced by Nintendo, first released on November 21, 2004. A distinctive feature of the system is the presence of two separate LCD screens, the lower of which is a touchscreen, encompassed within a clamshell design, similar to the Game Boy Advance SP...
.
This game marked the return of Kunio-kun characters in a dodge ball based on the characters owned by Million. It is also the first Kunio-kun game published in a mobile platform where the English language version uses Japanese character and team names. Previously, only the Neo-Geo Super Dodge Ball game (developed and published by Technos) followed such naming rules. Aksys marketed Super Dodgeball Brawlers under the 'Kunio series.' However, the game does not use any previously available Super Dodge Ball music in all region releases.
Game play
Ground supershots are performed by throwing ball when dashing at 5th step.The tag combo ability from Super Dodge Ball Advance
Super Dodge Ball Advance
Super Dodge Ball Advance, released in Japan as , dodge ball game based on the Super Dodge Ball. While based on the original Super Dodge Ball series, the game does not feature the Kunio-kun characters from the original game due to copyrights issues, as developer Million did not obtain the rights to...
is lost.
In addition to the regular ball throws, player can also punch and kick opponents, as well as using other weapons, to deliver extra damages. However, punching and kicking do not kill a player.
Random items appear when a player dies. Items can be thrown, or used such as the bottle.
Brawl mode (放課後クラブ活動モード), a feature introduced in the NES
Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System is an 8-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America during 1985, in Europe during 1986 and Australia in 1987...
version of Super Dodge Ball
Super Dodge Ball
Super Dodge Ball, released in Japan as is a dodgeball-based sports game produced by Technos Japan Corp. originally released as an arcade game in...
under the name Bean Ball mode, is reintroduced to this game.
Also returned is the ability to equip players and building custom teams, features debuted in the SNES dodge ball game. Custom team can be built using stock team characters.
The English version of the game was reported to have faster game play.
Super Gauge System
For the first time in the series, a Nekketsu Burst Gauge is added, where player's can improve the teams attack and defence with a full gauge. The gauge is raised when hitting opponent or being hit, but loses when using a burst, or holding on the ball for an extended time period.The team ability obtained depending on burst types, which can be chosen between matches:
- Ultimate: All shots becomes supershots.
- Hyper Armor: Player's team only receives 1 point of damage when hit, and penetration shot effect is cancelled.
- Hi-Dash Jump: Increases players' jumping and movement.
- Super Catch Dodge: Increases ball dodging and catching time.
Game modes
- Tournament: A game where player competes against 10 other teams, with America being the last team. A team gains experience and cash by attacking opponent, with the amount depending on number of hits landed. Item can be purchased between matches. Additional items are unlocked by defeating rival teams at different difficulty levels.
- VS: Team vs Team game. Multiplayer game can be played with only 1 cartridge.
- Brawl mode: 8 player fight against each other, without borders. Multiplayer game can be played with only 1 cartridge.
- Locker room: Creates custom team. Team members can be imported from built-in teams.
Trivia
- The sprites are Edited sprites from River City RansomRiver City RansomRiver City Ransom, released as in Japan and as Street Gangs in PAL regions, is a video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System . It was developed by Technōs Japan and originally released in Japan on April 25, 1989. It is the third game in Technos' Kunio-kun series released for the console,...
. - There is a some pictures of the game are shown in River City Super Sports Challenge.