Violence Fight
Encyclopedia
, is a 1989
fighting
arcade game
developed and published by Taito
.
Violence Fight was later added to Taito Memories Vol. 2 for the PlayStation 2
, and Taito Legends 2
for the PlayStation 2, Xbox
and Windows-operated PC
s. Violence Fight was also followed by a sequel released two years later titled as Solitary Fighter (known in Japan
as ).
, heard about the Violence Fight tournament and decided to seek for the money eagerly with his manager, "Blinks", while trying to take the country's No. 1 spot.
, where the player can move in all eight directions in an arena fight. Also, there are three buttons: punch, kick and jump. However, unlike most side-scrolling fighters, the players fight in an enclosed arena space. Players can press either punch + jump or kick + jump to perform either a special punch or a special kick move. Players also can press punch + kick to duck for a short period of time. While the opponent is struggling to get up, the punch button can be used to throw him to the ground for some damage. The punch button is also used to pick up crates, barrels and other similar objects.
Each match consists of up to three rounds. The timer will initially be set at 100 seconds, or 1 minute, 40 seconds. Your objective is to get your opponent's life meter to zero to win a round. Winning two out of three rounds will win the match. Each brawler begins the round with 100 health points. Direct hits to your opponent will reduce his health gradually, based on certain factors. For each round won, you gain one point towards winning the match. If time runs out in a round, the round will end in a draw. If two of three rounds end in a draw, the brawler with only one point will be the winner. If the point totals are tied at the end of all three rounds, the match ends in a draw. If you get more points than your opponent, you'll continue on to the next gameplay round, or "stage" of the game. If your opponent has more points than you, your game is over and you'll have the option of continuing the game, at the cost of one additional quarter. If the match ends in a draw against the CPU, it will be the same as a loss, meaning you're screwed out of another quarter. If the match ends in a draw of a 2-player match, either player will have to insert another quarter to continue the single-player campaign.
, California
. As far as attributes are concerned, he is the most well-balanced and has a reputation for plenty of technique and it's sharpness. He is also known as "Bat Blue". - An African-American U.S. marine veteran from Carson City, Nevada
. His fighting style of choice is boxing
. During his U.S. marine career, he was nicknamed "Fierce Eagle", due to his speed and reflexes. His speed attribute is high, but everything else is lower than average. - A professional wrestler
from Ardmore
, Oklahoma
. His career was cut short due to mass homicide. He was kicked out of the TWF (Taito Wrestling Federation) for killing 13 opponents during sanctioned matches. He enters the tournament hoping to redeem himself of his past sins. His name's misspelled as "Lick Joe" in the game. - A mysterious Chinese
kung-fu
fighter from Miami, Florida
. Although a natural-born U.S. citizen, Lee spent many of his summers of childhood visiting China with his father, learning the skills of kung-fu. Lee enters the tournament hoping to prove his skills to thousands of fans.
who has a head that's as hard as steel. He wears a white shirt, blue jeans and red suspenders. When the player fight against him, the audience will be throwing empty beer bottles into the ring, causing unnecessary setbacks to the player's plans to win this match. - A tall New York
er who resembles Mr. T
. He'll do anything to win the match, even if it means breaking every rule in the book, like swinging a chain against his opponent. He's also the leader of the Black Will 'O gang, the organization who set up the Violence Fight tournament in the very first place.
1989 in video gaming
-Notable releases:* October 3, Brøderbund releases the Prince of Persia game, the first in a series of games, noted for its advancements in animation....
fighting
Fighting game
Fighting game is a video game genre where the player controls an on-screen character and engages in close combat with an opponent. These characters tend to be of equal power and fight matches consisting of several rounds, which take place in an arena. Players must master techniques such as...
arcade game
Arcade game
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developed and published by Taito
Taito Corporation
The is a Japanese publisher of video game software and arcade hardware wholly owned by publisher Square Enix. Taito has their headquarters in the Shinjuku Bunka Quint Building in Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo, sharing the facility with its parent company....
.
Violence Fight was later added to Taito Memories Vol. 2 for the PlayStation 2
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
, and Taito Legends 2
Taito Legends 2
Taito Legends 2 is the sequel to Taito Legends and is a follow-up collection of 39 Taito arcade games for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC....
for the PlayStation 2, Xbox
Xbox
The Xbox is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Microsoft. It was released on November 15, 2001 in North America, February 22, 2002 in Japan, and March 14, 2002 in Australia and Europe and is the predecessor to the Xbox 360. It was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console...
and Windows-operated PC
Personal computer
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s. Violence Fight was also followed by a sequel released two years later titled as Solitary Fighter (known in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
as ).
Plot
The game takes place during the early 1950s in the United States. A gambling tournament known as "Violence Fight" was in popularity among a crime syndicate, general businessmen and reckless drivers. The Violence Fight tournament was for participators to go for "No. 1 quarreler". Each participators were gathered from across the country bragging about their strength and skill. Whoever wins will earn a lot of money. At the start of the plot, a young fighter name Bad Blue (or "Bat Blue") in his hometown, Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, heard about the Violence Fight tournament and decided to seek for the money eagerly with his manager, "Blinks", while trying to take the country's No. 1 spot.
Gameplay
Violence Fight plays similarly to other beat 'em ups like Double DragonDouble Dragon
is a classic beat 'em up video game series initially developed by Technos Japan Corporation, who also developed the Kunio-kun series ....
, where the player can move in all eight directions in an arena fight. Also, there are three buttons: punch, kick and jump. However, unlike most side-scrolling fighters, the players fight in an enclosed arena space. Players can press either punch + jump or kick + jump to perform either a special punch or a special kick move. Players also can press punch + kick to duck for a short period of time. While the opponent is struggling to get up, the punch button can be used to throw him to the ground for some damage. The punch button is also used to pick up crates, barrels and other similar objects.
Each match consists of up to three rounds. The timer will initially be set at 100 seconds, or 1 minute, 40 seconds. Your objective is to get your opponent's life meter to zero to win a round. Winning two out of three rounds will win the match. Each brawler begins the round with 100 health points. Direct hits to your opponent will reduce his health gradually, based on certain factors. For each round won, you gain one point towards winning the match. If time runs out in a round, the round will end in a draw. If two of three rounds end in a draw, the brawler with only one point will be the winner. If the point totals are tied at the end of all three rounds, the match ends in a draw. If you get more points than your opponent, you'll continue on to the next gameplay round, or "stage" of the game. If your opponent has more points than you, your game is over and you'll have the option of continuing the game, at the cost of one additional quarter. If the match ends in a draw against the CPU, it will be the same as a loss, meaning you're screwed out of another quarter. If the match ends in a draw of a 2-player match, either player will have to insert another quarter to continue the single-player campaign.
Characters
There are four playable characters, and two unplayable bosses. - A yester-year street-fighting champion from Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. As far as attributes are concerned, he is the most well-balanced and has a reputation for plenty of technique and it's sharpness. He is also known as "Bat Blue". - An African-American U.S. marine veteran from Carson City, Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
. His fighting style of choice is boxing
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
. During his U.S. marine career, he was nicknamed "Fierce Eagle", due to his speed and reflexes. His speed attribute is high, but everything else is lower than average. - A professional wrestler
Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
from Ardmore
Ardmore, Oklahoma
Ardmore is a business, cultural and tourism city in and the county seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the city had a population of 24,283, while a 2007 estimate has the Ardmore micropolitan statistical area totaling 56,694 residents...
, Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
. His career was cut short due to mass homicide. He was kicked out of the TWF (Taito Wrestling Federation) for killing 13 opponents during sanctioned matches. He enters the tournament hoping to redeem himself of his past sins. His name's misspelled as "Lick Joe" in the game. - A mysterious Chinese
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
kung-fu
Chinese martial arts
Chinese martial arts, also referred to by the Mandarin Chinese term wushu and popularly as kung fu , are a number of fighting styles that have developed over the centuries in China. These fighting styles are often classified according to common traits, identified as "families" , "sects" or...
fighter from Miami, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. Although a natural-born U.S. citizen, Lee spent many of his summers of childhood visiting China with his father, learning the skills of kung-fu. Lee enters the tournament hoping to prove his skills to thousands of fans.
Bosses
- A stock farmer from TexasTexas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
who has a head that's as hard as steel. He wears a white shirt, blue jeans and red suspenders. When the player fight against him, the audience will be throwing empty beer bottles into the ring, causing unnecessary setbacks to the player's plans to win this match. - A tall New York
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
er who resembles Mr. T
Mr. T
Mr. T is an American actor known for his roles as B. A. Baracus in the 1980s television series The A-Team, as boxer Clubber Lang in the 1982 film Rocky III, and for his appearances as a professional wrestler. Mr. T is known for his trademark African Mandinka warrior hairstyle, his gold jewelry,...
. He'll do anything to win the match, even if it means breaking every rule in the book, like swinging a chain against his opponent. He's also the leader of the Black Will 'O gang, the organization who set up the Violence Fight tournament in the very first place.
External links
- Violence Fight at arcade-history