Chaos Code

Chaos Code (カオスコード, Kaosu Kōdo) is a fighting game series developed by FK Digital and published by Arc System Works.[1]

Chaos Code
Developer(s)FK Digital[1]
Publisher(s)Arc System Works[1]
Artist(s)Ban
Platform(s)Arcade
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 4
Nintendo Switch
Microsoft Windows
Release(New) Sign of Catastrophe
Arcade
PlayStation 3
  • JP: April 3, 2013[2]
  • NA: September 3, 2013
  • EU: March 26, 2014
  • AU: July 2, 2014
Windows, PlayStation 4
  • JP: November 9, 2016 (PS4)
  • WW: March 15, 2017
Nintendo Switch
March 26, 2020
Genre(s)Fighting game
Mode(s)Single-player
Multiplayer
CabinetSega RingWide

The first game known as Chaos Code: Sign of Catastrophe was released for Sega's RingWide arcade system board on August 4, 2011.[1] A port for the PlayStation 3 was first released on December 19, 2012 on Hong Kong's PlayStation Network, followed by subsequent home releases in both Japan and North America in 2013 and the PAL region in 2014.[2] A remastered version, Chaos Code: New Sign of Catastrophe, was released on arcades on June 6, 2013, and on PlayStation 4 and Windows on March 15, 2017. It features a new online mode and new characters. The game was ported to the Nintendo Switch and released on March 26, 2020.[3][4][5]

An unidentified sequel title had been announced in 2018 for release in Japanese arcades. This sequel title is known as Chaos Code: Next Episode of Xtreme Tempest, which was revealed during Evo Japan 2020. FK Digital confirmed on February 9, 2020 that the sequel has been cancelled.[6]

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.[7] The game makes use of a couple of systems that can quickly change the flow of battle:[7]

  • Destruction Chaos: A high level super move that, if successfully connects, can eliminate half of the opponent's life gauge.[7]
  • Exceed Chaos: Place the character into a special status which removes limitations on combos.[7]

Prior being announced to be cancelled, the sequel Next Episode of Xtreme Tempest utilized HD sprites and 3D stages like other recent modern 2D fighting games, such as BlazBlue series. Some characters like Hermes and Kagari had been redesigned.

Characters
  • Bravo Peperoncine
  • Cait & Sith Whisker
  • Celia
  • Celia II Kai
  • Cerberus Black
  • Cthylla
  • Heihachi “Catherine” Katori
  • Hermes Gberardini
  • Hikaru Otagi
    • MG Hikaru Otagic
  • Kagari
  • Kudlak-Sin
  • Rui Mishima
  • Vein the Rakshasa
  • Lupinusa
  • Raya
  • Goub
  • Undead musician fighterb
  • Blue haired priest fighterb
^a - Added in New Sign of Catastrophe
^b - Added in Next Episode of Xtreme Tempest
^c - Hidden character

Home version

A port of the game for the PlayStation 3 included several changes for the home release, including a Training mode, a Versus mode and a Gallery mode. This version also features additional characters, balance adjustments, new game modes, and has made the arcade version's last boss, Kudlak-Sin, a playable character. This version was first released as an online download on Hong Kong's PSN in 2012, and has subsequently also been released in both Japan and North America in 2013 and Europe in 2014.[8]

References
  1. Anoop Gantayat (July 29, 2011). "Arc System Works Brings 2D Fighter Chaos Code to Arcades Next Week". Andriasang. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
  2. HGhaleon (December 19, 2012). "Arcade Smash Hit Chaos Code will be available on Playstation Store on December 19th, 2012". Playstation Store Asia. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  3. "CHAOS CODE -NEW SIGN OF CATASTROPHE-". Nintendo America. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  4. "CHAOS CODE -NEW SIGN OF CATASTROPHE-". Nintendo Europe. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  5. "カオスコード -ニューサインオブカタストロフィ-". Nintendo Japan. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  6. https://www.gematsu.com/2020/02/fk-digital-to-discontinue-development-of-new-titles-cancels-chaos-code-next-episode-of-xtreme-tempest
  7. Anoop Gantayat (July 26, 2010). "2D Fighting Game Chaos Code Now on Location Test". andriasang. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
  8. Anoop Gantayat (February 6, 2012). "What's New For Chaos Code on PlayStation 3?". andriasang. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
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