Melty Blood: Act Cadenza - PS2

Enter the moonlight and prove your strength in Melty Blood Act Cadenza on PlayStation 2! In this refined console port of the legendary arcade fighter, you’ll dive into the dark and stylish world of the Tsukihime universe. Choosing from a massive roster of vampires, executors, and supernatural high schoolers, you must master high-speed aerial combat and precise technical maneuvers to emerge victorious in the "Night of Walpurgis."

As the definitive arcade-to-home conversion, Act Cadenza brings the lightning-fast "Re-ACT" mechanics to your living room, featuring expanded character stories, balanced gameplay, and the debut of fan-favorite fighters like White Len and Neco-Arc Chaos.

Gameplay Highlights:

• Fast-Paced 2D Fighting: Master a combat system defined by rapid-fire "Magic Circuit" combos, devastating Arc Drive finishers, and fluid ground-to-air transitions.

• Shield & Tactical Defense: Utilize the unique "Shield" mechanic to parry incoming strikes and turn the tide of battle with perfectly timed counter-attacks.

• Massive Character Roster: Play as over 20 unique fighters from the Type-Moon universe, each featuring distinct fighting styles, from Shiki’s precision strikes to Arcueid’s raw power.

• Deep Narrative Modes: Explore individual character arcs in Arcade Mode, featuring dialogue and endings that expand the mysterious lore of the Melty Blood series.

• Console-Exclusive Features: Enjoy dedicated Survival and Training modes to hone your skills, along with a gallery mode to unlock beautiful illustrations and character art.

• Strategic "Heat" System: Manage your Magic Circuit meter to enter "Heat" mode for health regeneration and access to powerful EX moves and Last Arcs.

Product Details

• Platform: PlayStation 2

• Genre: 2D Fighting

• Players: 1–2 Players

• Language: Japanese

• Developer: French-Bread / Ecole Software

• Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten

• Release Year: 2006

• CERO Rating: B (Ages 12 and up) — Fantasy Violence and Suggestive Themes

This game is designed for use on Japanese PlayStation 2 consoles.