Underplayed Gems

Melty Blood Act Cadenza (2005)

Melty Blood Act Cadenza cover
Developer
French Bread
Publisher
Ecole Software, Ecole Software, Sega
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Genres
Fighting
Rating
4.3 of 5, 6 player ratings
Where to get it
Website

How it feels

A tight, technically demanding anime fighter where matches snap and crackle with speed, demanding precise execution and sharp reactions.

fast-pacedintensetechnicalstylishcompetitivefocusedpreciseanime-inspired

About

Melty Blood follows one year after Tsukihime and some days after of Kagetsu Tohya. In the beginning of August 2001, Shiki Tohno hears of a new series of murders in Misaki Town, similar to the ones that took place Tsukihime, in the last weeks of October 1999. Whilst searching for the murderer he meets Sion Eltnam Atlasia who initiates a fight with him, attempting to capture him. After the fight she reveals that her reason for trying to capture him is to get in contact with the "True Ancestor" (referring to Arcueid) so that she may acquire information on the "cure for vampirism". Shiki then decides to help her with this task.

What players say

A fast, technical anime fighter of juggles and chain combos born from the Tsukihime doujin scene, beloved by Type-Moon fans and respected as a legit competitive title. The PS2 port feels a bit thrown-together but rewards players who invest the time.

Screenshots

Melty Blood Act Cadenza screenshot 1

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