Nitroplus Blasterz releasing 12th January

Marvelous have announced that Visual Novel based 2D fighting game Nitroplus Blasterz is coming to the West for both PS3 and PS4. It is a very anime type affair so fans of Blazblue and Guilty Gear should feel at home.


Would you be interested in a fighting game based off of Japanese visual novels? Or is it just a bit much for your tastes?


Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel, already an arcade favourite and eagerly anticipated by fighting game fans, features a host of heroines from Nitroplus’ expansive and prolific character catalogue.

Players select a main character – including SUPER SONICO, who will be playable for the first time in this console release – along with two partner characters from an array of Nitroplus-related products. Between the easy-to-execute combos, cinematic cut-ins on “Lethal Blaze” attacks that run the gamut from awe-inspiring to adorable, and assist mechanics that allow for up to six onscreen characters at a time, the development team at EXAMU – best known for their work on the popular Arcana Heart series – ensures that combat stays fast and flashy. Once players master the basics, they can see how their skills stack up online against other network players, with full cross-play on offer between PlayStation ® 4 and PlayStation ® 3 users.

Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel includes the following features:

- Unleash incredible ‘Lethal Blaze’ attacks and overwhelm the opposition!
From the accessible ’Partner Blitz’ mechanic, allowing up to six characters on-screen at
a time during certain moments, to the spectacular varied combos, to the explosive cinematic flare of ‘Lethal Blaze’ attacks, the development team at EXAMU has ensured that combat is both flashy and ostentatious.

- Diverse and Wide-Ranging Selection of Characters
Featuring 14 main characters, with such iconic personalities as Nitroplus’ Super Sonico, and 20 Partner Characters featuring other iconic characters such as Akane from Psycho-Pass and Carol from Guilty Crown: Lost Christmas, there are near limitless choices for a customisable team of heroine fighters to play.

- Cross-Platform Play!
Since gamers can cross-platform play between both PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®4 versions, players can rest assured that regardless of what version of Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel they pick up, a whole host of online opponents of varied skill will await on the online battlefield!

- Powerful and Dynamic Soundtrack!
The soundtrack of Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel soundtrack accompanies the combat with fast-paced, high-octane tracks that make each fight extra exciting! Players can also use Super Sonico as a partner to summon her band and change the track’s dynamics!