Pacific Rim: The Video Game was a fighting game developed by Yuke's.[4] Pacific Rim: The Video Game was released July 12, 2013 in conjunction with the release of Pacific Rim.
Summary[]
Pacific Rim: The Video Game takes place in the year 2025. Kaiju appear out of the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean and systematically attempt to destroy the major cities of the world, threatening mankind’s very existence. Humans decide to stand up to the massive monsters by pooling all their wisdom and resources to create humanoid fighting machines known as Jaegers.
Gameplay[]
The Pacific Rim video game was a digital downloadable title released on Xbox LIVE that recreates the epic battles between massive Jaegers and Kaiju depicted in the film. The character models to appear in the game were created from the same model data used in the film, allowing the Jaegers and Kaiju in the game to remain true to their original forms. Each Jaeger and Kaiju is unique in design, with their own weapons and fighting styles, meaning players will have to alter their tactics to account for the attributes of their character and opponent.
This may include using a plasma cannon against a flying opponent, or using speed to your advantage against a bulky giant. The game will feature a variety of landscapes, from ocean waters to city, and will also contain destructible buildings in the stages. You can do a Power Move and a Fatal Assault move for each character. Power Moves are stronger regular moves and do a lot of damage to your opponent. Fatal Assault moves instantly KO your opponent, but they leave you vulnerable while they charge up. Plus, your opponent can dodge a Fatal Assault move which leaves you vulnerable for an attack as well. The different character's Power Moves and Fatal Assault moves are listed below.
Roster[]
Jaegers[]
| Name | Mark | Attacks | Base Game | DLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gipsy Danger[5] | Mark-3 | Chain Sword, Elbow Rocket, Nuclear Reactor, I-19 Plasmacaster |
Yes | No |
| Crimson Typhoon[5] | Mark-4 | IB22 Plasmacaster, Liquid Nitrogen, Thundercloud Formation |
Yes | No |
| Cherno Alpha[5] | Mark-1 | Z-14 Tesla Fists, Incinerator Turbines |
Yes | No |
| Coyote Tango[6][7] | Mark-1 | Energy Blade, VP-1 Energy Caster, Mortar Cannons[6], Arm Cannon |
No | Yes |
| Striker Eureka[8][9] | Mark-5 | Assault Mount 3.25 Sting Blades, Anti-Kaiju Missiles Plasma Caster |
No | Yes |
Kaiju[]
| Name | Category | Attacks | Base Game | DLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leatherback[5] | Category IV | Electric Shockwave, Body Slam to Arm Crush |
Yes | No |
| Knifehead[5] | Category III | Double Claw, Slash and Stab |
Yes | No |
| Otachi[10][5] | Category IV | Acid Sack, Flying Slam |
No | Yes |
| Scunner[11][5] | Category IV | Bullrush, Sonic Ball |
No | Yes |
| Slattern[12][5] | Category V | Tail Slam, Electric Ray |
No | Yes |
| Trespasser[8] | Category Unknown | Pounce, Fireball |
No | Yes |
| Raiju[13] | Category IV | Double Ram, Toxic Gas[13] |
No | Yes |
| Mutavore[8] | Category IV | Blade Somersault, Double Blade Somersault |
No | Yes |
| Onibaba[7] | Category II | Pressurized Seawater Spray, Jumping Claw and Body Crush |
No | Yes |
Stages[]
| Name | Base Game | DLC |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Yes | No |
| Hong Kong | Yes | No |
| Pacific Ocean[7] | No | Yes |
| Sea Floor[7] | No | Yes |
| Japan[7] | No | Yes |
| USA Bay Area[7] | No | Yes |
Development[]
Pacific Rim: The Video Game was announced through the Australian Classification Board. The game was "E+10" by the board for fantasy violence.[14] Shortly thereafter screenshots from the game were leaked online by a user on NeoGaf.com[15] and some websites were requested by Yuke's to remove them[16]. Polygon.com reported that Yuke's intended to release the game on as multiplatform game[2]; platforms presumably included Windows and PlayStation Network. On July 7, 2013 Yuke's released the first teaser trailer for the Xbox 360.[17]
October 17, 2013, Anime News Network.com reported that Pacific Rim: The Video Game was available for purchase on the PlayStation Network for $9.99.[18][19]
Future Game[]
Qualcomm-sponsored E3 screening of Pacific Rim footage, del Toro expressed an interest in creating a "more fully-fledged Pacific Rim gaming experience."[20] "When you think about other mediums, the mistake Hollywood makes, I think, is to think of these things as a concept that was 1980s, which was ancillary product. In reality, however modest the multimedia thing may be, it should be trans-media. It should really be completing the world that you created in one medium in another.|Guillermo del Toro[21]
He stipulated, if the film performed well enough, that he would be involved in every aspect of the future game's development to ensure the same quality with the graphic novel, Pacific Rim: Tales From Year Zero, and the film is given for players. "If you want it to be good, you have to be on it. The game would be the same,” he said.[21]
Downloadable Content[]
Downloadable content that expanded the playing field included more Kaiju and Jaegers from the film, new battle stages, and extra missions. Additional downloadable content released periodically will give users more options for assembling and customizing their own personal Jaegers to combat the diverse fighting techniques employed by the Kaiju.[7] Players could join one of the online teams to battle against other users around the world. You could also pit one Kaiju against another to create match-ups not featured in the film.
July 24, 2013[]
| Update | Content | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Unlock Handicap 4+ | Base Game Update | 400 Microsoft points |
| 3 new boost items | Speed-Up LV 4, HP Booster LV 4, Energy Booster LV 4 |
160 Microsoft points each |
| 3 new abilities | Predator Shots LV 1, Melee Power Up LV 5, Ranged Power Up LV 5 |
160 Microsoft points each |
| 1 new Jaeger Customization set | LV 3 parts for all existing Jaeger Parts | 80 Microsoft points each[note 1] |
| 2 new Jaeger Customization sets | Extra Pattern Set 1, Extra Logo Set 1 |
160 Microsoft points each |
August 07, 2013[]
| Update | Content | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Update Package 1 | Base Game Update | Free[note 2] |
| New Jaeger #1 | Coyote Tango (Playable Character) | 320 Microsoft points |
| Tyrant LV3 Jaeger Parts | Additional Coyote Tango parts | 80 Microsoft points each[note 3] |
| New Stages #1 | USA Bay Area and Japan (Stages) | 320 Microsoft points |
| Extra Mission #1 | 8=Set Survival Missions | 160 Microsoft points |
September 11, 2013[]
| Update | Content | Points |
|---|---|---|
| New Kaiju #1 | Raiju (Playable Character) | 320 Microsoft points |
| Extra Mission #2 | 8-Set Survival Missions | 160 Microsoft points |
| Armor up Lv. 5 | Base Game Update | 160 Microsoft points |
| Attack Speed up Lv. 4 | Base Game Update | 160 Microsoft points |
| Movement Speed up Lv. 4 | Base Game Update | 160 Microsoft points |
| Fortifier Lv. 4 | Base Game Update | 160 Microsoft points |
| Sustain Energy Lv. 3 | Base Game Update | 160 Microsoft points |
| Rapidfire Lv. | Base Game Update | 160 Microsoft points |
October 9, 2013[]
| Update | Content | Points |
|---|---|---|
| New Jaeger #2 | Striker Eureka (Playable Character) | 320 Microsoft points |
| Dragoon LV3 Jaeger Prts | Additional Striker Eureka parts | 80 Microsoft points each[note 4] |
| Momentum Booster Lv. 3 | Base Game Update | 160 Microsoft points |
| Kinetic Booster Lv. 3 | Base Game Update | 160 Microsoft points |
| Diamond Booster Lv. 2 | Base Game Update | 160 Microsoft points |
| Resilience up Lv. 4 | Base Game Update | 160 Microsoft points |
| Energy Charge up Lv. 4 | Base Game Update | 160 Microsoft points |
| Max Hp Lv. 4 | Base Game Update | 160 Microsoft points |
| Extra Pattern Set 2 | Base Game Update | 160 Microsoft points |
| Extra Logo Set 2 | Base Game Update | 160 Microsoft points |
November 6, 2013[]
| Update | Content | Points |
|---|---|---|
| New Kaiju #2 | Axehead & Bladehead (Playable Characters) | 560 Microsoft points |
| Power Shield Lv. 1 | Base Game Update | 160 Mircrosoft points |
| Max Energy Up Lv. 3 | Base Game Update | 160 Mircrosoft points |
| Titan Shifter Lv. 2 | Base Game Update | 160 Microsoft points |
| Pandora Burst Lv. 2 | Base Game Update | 160 Microsoft points |
| Extra Pattern Set 3 | Base Game Update | 160 Microsoft points |
December 11, 2013[]
| Update | Content | Points |
|---|---|---|
| New Kaiju #3 | Onibaba (Playable Character) | 320 Microsoft points |
| Infuse Energy Lv. 2 | Base Game Update | 160 Mircrosoft points |
| Exp. Enhancer Lv. 3 | Base Game Update | 160 Mircrosoft points |
| Omega Booster Lv. 2 | Base Game Update | 160 Microsoft points |
| Guardian Booster Lv. 2 | Base Game Update | 160 Microsoft points |
| Extra Logo Set 3 | Base Game Update | 160 Microsoft points |
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Promotional[]
Kaiju[]
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Trivia[]
- The game (and its mobile game counterpart) is no longer available due to being delisted from the platforms in 2016.
Notes[]
References[]
- ↑ X-Box Live Arcade: Pacific Rim
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Pacific Rim coming as a downloadable multiplatform fighting game adaption
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Pacific Rim The Game
- ↑ Official Website
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 Pacific Rim: The Video Game - Characters
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Coyote Tango Gameplay (DLC)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 Pacific Rim: The Game - DLC Releases
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Pacific Rim: The Video Game US Trailer
- ↑ Pacific Rim: The Video Game: Striker Eureka Gameplay (DLC)
- ↑ Otachi Gameplay (DLC)
- ↑ Scunner Gameplay (DLC)
- ↑ Slattern Gameplay (DLC)
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Pacific Rim: The Video Game: Raiju Gameplay (DLC)
- ↑ Pacific Rim game listed on Australian Classification Board
- ↑ Pacific Rim images surface, show large-scale battler
- ↑ Screenshots From ‘Pacific Rim’ Video Game
- ↑ Pacific Rim Video Game Trailer Released
- ↑ Pacific Rim Fighting Game Now Available on PS3
- ↑ Pacific Rim (PlayStation Network)
- ↑ Pacific Rim director del Toro considers large-scale game adaptation
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 Pacific Rim director thinking about a more robust game adaptation
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