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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
'''''Waku Waku 7''''' is an obscure, hidden gem of a fighting | '''''Waku Waku 7''''' is an obscure, hidden gem of a fighting game, developed by '''Sunsoft.''' Originally released on November 21st, 1996, later being ported to the Sega Saturn, and a bevy of other systems in recent years. The game is not a sequel of any kind; rather, its name is derived from the 7 main characters and 7 Waku balls those characters seek in the game's story. | ||
The game has a lot of common features found in SNK games, like the 4 buttons scheme, the screen Zoom, etc... Waku offers a lot of unique mechanics such as the ability to launch your opponent to the side of the screen, being able to jump from the wall for certain characters and rebounding when being thrown to the wall. | The game has a lot of common features found in SNK games, like the 4 buttons scheme, the screen Zoom, etc... Waku offers a lot of unique mechanics such as the ability to launch your opponent to the side of the screen, being able to jump from the wall for certain characters and rebounding when being thrown to the wall. | ||
Revision as of 02:43, 25 March 2021
| Waku Waku 7 (WW7) | |
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| Developers |
SunSoft |
| Publishers |
Sunsoft |
| Systems |
Arcade |
| NeoGeo JP:1996 | |
| Sega Saturn JP:1997 | |
| Playstation 2 (Sunsoft Collection) JP: 2008 | |
| Virtual Wii JP:2010 | |
| Nintendo Switch WW: Match 3rd, 2017 | |
| Playstation 4 AS: March 22, 2018 US:February 28th, 2019 | |
| Xbox One WW: March 22, 2018 | |
| Online Play |
FightCade2 (PC) |
| Community Channels | |
Introduction
Waku Waku 7 is an obscure, hidden gem of a fighting game, developed by Sunsoft. Originally released on November 21st, 1996, later being ported to the Sega Saturn, and a bevy of other systems in recent years. The game is not a sequel of any kind; rather, its name is derived from the 7 main characters and 7 Waku balls those characters seek in the game's story.
The game has a lot of common features found in SNK games, like the 4 buttons scheme, the screen Zoom, etc... Waku offers a lot of unique mechanics such as the ability to launch your opponent to the side of the screen, being able to jump from the wall for certain characters and rebounding when being thrown to the wall.
The Characters
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