Capcom Database
Tag: Visual edit
(48 intermediate revisions by 17 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
[[Image:CyberbotsLogo.png|360px|center]]
+
[[File:CyberbotsLogo.png|360px|center]]
'''Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness''' is a fighting game produced by [[Capcom]] in 1994 where pilots of giant mechas battle each other. The game is a sequel to the scrolling fighter ''[[Armored Warriors]]''. It was ported to the Sony PlayStation and the Sega Saturn, which also had a Limited Edition and a Deluxe Edition. The game only had minimal distribution in arcades outside Japan, and none of the console ports were released overseas. ''[[Tech Romancer]]'' (ported to the Sega Dreamcast) is considered a spiritual sequel for this game; Jin and his BX-02 Blodia are present in it as an unlockable bonus character/mech.[[File:Sega Saturn - Cyberbots Full Metal Madness (J) Intro (HD)|thumb|right|300 px|HD Intro]]
+
'''''Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness''''', known in Japan as simply {{Nihongo|'''''Cyberbots'''''|サイバーボッツ}}, is a fighting game developed and published by [[Capcom]] in 1995. It is a spin-off of the beat 'em up game ''[[Armored Warriors]]''. ''Cyberbots'' was ported to the Sega Saturn and the PlayStation. The game only saw limited distribution in arcades outside Japan, with the exception of the untranslated PlayStation Network release, none of the console ports were released overseas. Character designs, like those of ''Armored Warriors'', were handled by artist [[Kinu Nishimura]]. Mech designs this time however, were done by Sho Sakai.
  +
  +
''[[Tech Romancer]]'' is considered a spiritual sequel for this game; Jin and his BX-02 Blodia are present in it as an unlockable bonus character/mech.[[File:Sega Saturn - Cyberbots Full Metal Madness (J) Intro (HD)|thumb|right|300 px|HD Intro]]
  +
 
== Gameplay ==
 
The premise in ''Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness'' is similar to its predecessor ''Armored Warriors'', albeit it features only a maximum of two playable characters on screen as opposed to three. ''Cyberbots'' was quite innovative at its time, attributed to its amount of selectable options, parts, and mecha (refered in-game as Variant Armor, or VA for short) that permit the player to format their play style to their preference. Similar to the ''[[w:c:armoredcore:Armored Core|Armored Core]]'' series, different legs (which affect movement abilities), arms (which affect reach and melee capabilities) and weapons can be mixed and matched between the selectable robots available to the player. The player first chooses the pilot (who is also what determines which storyline the player will see) and then the mech they'll use to fight.
  +
 
Unlike most mecha-based fighting games, the overall gameplay is quite similar to [[Capcom]]'s own 2D fighters (and "traditional" fighting games in general), with a medium-sized command list of executing various attacks available to each individual robot. When the Energy Gauge of a player is completely filled, the player is able to launch a Cyber EX super power move, or Giga Crash. Battles are a duel-formatted affair with players and the computer fighting against one another to proceed. ''Cyberbots'' also features fully voiced character acting during cutscenes, which was rare for a video game from the early 90's, this was only present in the Japanese console ports however; all versions of the CPS2 arcade release contain the same audio.
   
 
== Story ==
 
== Story ==
[[Image:CyberbotsGroup.png|360px|right|thumb|''Main Cast'']]
+
[[File:CyberbotsGroup.png|360px|right|thumb|Promotional art of the main cast, art by [[Kinu Nishimura]].]]
 
Near the end of the 21st century, Earth begins to become overpopulated, leading to many people living in man-made space colonies. The primary army of Earth called "Earth Corps", has been conducting nefarious experiments and their work, along with the actions of the playable characters, will determine Earth's future.
 
Near the end of the 21st century, Earth begins to become overpopulated, leading to many people living in man-made space colonies. The primary army of Earth called "Earth Corps", has been conducting nefarious experiments and their work, along with the actions of the playable characters, will determine Earth's future.
 
In the game, the player first chooses the pilot and then the mech (Variant Armor, or VA for short) they'll use to fight. The mechs determine the player's fighting strategies, but the pilot is what determines which storyline the player will see.
 
   
 
== Characters ==
 
== Characters ==
  +
{| class="wikitable sortable"
[[Image:CyberbotsArt.png|360px|right|thumb|''Japanese Cover Art'']]
 
  +
! Fighters
* '''[[Jin Saotome]]''' - pilots the '''BX-02 BLODIA'''.
 
  +
! Mech/Info
* '''[[Devilotte|Princess Devilotte de DeathSatan IX]]''' - pilots the '''S-008 SUPER-8'''.
 
  +
|-
* '''[[SHADE]]''' - pilots the '''UVA-02 HELION'''.
 
  +
|'''[[Jin Saotome]]'''
* '''Santana Laurence''' - He is a self-centered loner who makes a living scrounging up parts for VA's and sometimes working as a mercenary. In the past, he was the leader of the proud Mars Revolution. Santana knows SHADE and Gawaine. He's likely just an old friend of Gawaine, but he fought SHADE on Mars during the revolution. He's also a bit of a narcissist and a womanizer. He pilots the '''RF-004 REPTOS'''.
 
 
|Pilots the '''BX-02 BLODIA'''.
  +
|-
 
|'''[[Devilotte|Princess Devilotte de DeathSatan IX]]'''
  +
|Pilots the '''S-008 SUPER-8'''.
  +
|-
  +
|'''[[Shade]]'''
 
|Pilots the '''UVA-02 HELION'''.
  +
|-
  +
|'''[[Santana Laurence]]'''
  +
|Pilots the '''RF-004 REPTOS'''.
  +
|-
  +
|'''[[Mary Miyabi]]'''
  +
|Pilots the '''FZ-900J KILLER BEE'''.
  +
|-
  +
|'''[[Gawaine Murdock]]'''
  +
|Pilots the '''GP-N1 GULDIN'''.
  +
|-
  +
|'''[[Arieta]]'''
  +
|Pilots the '''FZ-100 FORDY'''.
  +
|-
  +
|'''[[Bao and Mao]]'''
  +
|Pilots the '''GP-V4 VISE'''.
  +
|-
  +
|'''[[Chiyomaru Kagura and Tessan Hagane]]'''
  +
|Pilots the '''P-10033 GAITS'''.
  +
|-
  +
|'''G.O.D.'''
 
|G.O.D. is a massive brain-like entity, with three different humanoid faces, that is bent on humanity's destruction. It mainly controls the mech '''X-0 WARLOCK''', like [[Armored Warriors|Azrael]] before it, but in other storyline paths controls the RF-027 JACKAL and the FZ-900J KILLER BEE as well. The brain also seems able to dominate Arieta temporarily. Ultimately, it ends up destroyed.
  +
|-
  +
|'''Ken Saotome'''
 
|Ken, Shade and Gawaine belonged to the same unit in Earth Force and the three were close. Ken was killed by Shade one year before the start of ''Cyberbots''. Gawaine wasn't there when it happened and it was believed to be an accident. He looked like a taller, bulkier version of Jin, except he wore green instead of white.
  +
|-
  +
|'''Emperor Death Satan'''
 
|Emperor Death Satan is the king of Heldorado and the Milky Way Express, and Devilotte's father. More importantly, he is the owner of '''[[Akuma (Forms)#Z-AKUMA|Z-AKUMA]]''', an extremely powerful mech based on the ''[[Street Fighter Series|Street Fighter]]'' [[Akuma|villain]]. His face is hidden behind a huge suit of armor, and his voice booms audibly, implying that he may not be human.
  +
|}
   
  +
==Reception==
* '''Mary Miyabi''' - She is the only female Captain of Earth Corps. When a prisoner escapes, she is sent to retrieve him/her and bring them back immediately. While pursuing the prisoner, she finds out more about Earth Corps and turns against them after meeting Arieta, Bao and Mao. Aside from a soft side for children, she is a typical soldier. She pilots the '''FZ-900J KILLER BEE'''.
 
  +
Reviewing the arcade version, a ''Next Generation'' critic summarized that the game "lacks the charm, craze - and gameplay - for which [Capcom] is known." He particularly criticized the game concept and limited number of combo moves, and added that "when the bots do attack, it looks like a bad disco contest."<ref>title=Cyberbots|journal=[[wikipedia:Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]]|issue=12|publisher=[[wikipedia:Imagine Media|Imagine Media]] |date=December 1995|page=205</ref>
 
* '''Gawaine Murdock''' - He was a captain of Earth Corps, who retired at age 63 after the deaths of his men in a training accident. He lives in seclusion from everyone, while trying to live out his final days in peace and quiet. He returns after Earth Corps begins making trouble. Gawaine was Mary's captain when she was still lieutenant, a close friend of the Saotome family and good friend to SHADE before he was turned into a cyborg. He pilots the '''GP-N1 GULDIN'''.
 
 
* '''Arieta''' - The Earth Corps kidnapped children, and used them for experiments. Arieta escaped after seeing her friends die in their labs. Without any friends to turn to for help, she runs without knowing where to go. A naturally kind-hearted person, she seems to win over anyone she meets, except for SHADE and Devilotte. She pilots the '''FZ-100 FORDY'''.
 
 
* '''Bao & Mao''' - They are siblings that have been caught by Earth Corps. They manage to escape and find a VA that's programmed for self-defense. Even though they have no piloting experience, the VA still operates fine due to the programming and sheer luck. Bao is very protective of his little sister. He doesn't know about Earth Force's dealings and doesn't care. He just wants to get away from everything safely with his sister. Together, they pilot the '''VISE'''.
 
 
* '''Chiyomaru Kagura & Tessan Hagane''' - Chiyomaru is the head of the resistance fleet while Tessan is his guardian. The resistance forces' mission is to find and destroy the doomsday weapon created by the Weapon's Brain: G.O.D. The two were once part of Earth Corps until they left to form the resistance. Chiyomaru pilots the '''P-10033 GAITS'''.
 
 
* '''G.O.D.''' - G.O.D. is a massive brain that plans to destroy humanity. It mainly controls the mech '''X-0 WARLOCK''', like [[Armored Warriors|Azrael]] before it, but in other storyline paths controls the JACKAL and KILLER BEE as well. The brain also seems able to dominate Arieta temporarily. Ultimately, it ends up destroyed.
 
 
*'''Ken Saotome''' - Ken, SHADE and Gawaine belonged to the same unit in Earth Force and the three were close. Ken was killed by SHADE one year before the start of ''Cyberbots''. Gawaine wasn't there when it happened and it was believed to be an accident. He looked like a taller, bulkier version of Jin, except he wore green instead of white.
 
 
*'''Emperor Death Satan''' - Emperor Death Satan is the king of Heldorado and the Milky Way Express, and Devilotte's father. More importantly, he is the owner of '''[[Akuma (Forms)#Z-AKUMA|Z-AKUMA]]''', an extremely powerful mech based on the ''[[Street Fighter Series|Street Fighter]]'' [[Akuma|villain]]. His face is hidden behind a huge suit of armor, and his voice booms audibly, implying that he may not be human.
 
 
== Gameplay ==
 
The premise in ''Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness'' is similar to its predecessor ''Armored Warriors'', albeit it features only a maximum of two playable characters on screen as opposed to three. ''Cyberbots'' is quite innovative, attributed to its amount of selectable options, parts, and mecha that permit the player to format their play style to their preference. Different legs (which affect movement abilities), arms (which affect reach and melee capabilities) and weapons can be mixed and matched between the selectable robots available.
 
 
Gameplay is similar to other Capcom-created fighting games, with a medium-sized command list of executing various attacks available to each individual robot. When the Energy Gauge of a player is completely filled, the player is able to launch a Cyber EX super power move, or Giga Crash. Battles are a duel-formatted affair with players and the computer fighting against one another to proceed.
 
 
== Trivia ==
 
*Character designs, like those of the previous game, were handled by artist [[Kinu Nishimura]]. Mech designs this time, however, were done by Sho Sakai.
 
*''Cyberbots'' featured fully voiced character acting during cutscenes, a rare thing for a game from the early 90's.
 
   
 
==Credits==
 
==Credits==
[[Image:Cyberbots_Kinu_Nishimura.png|right|border|420px]]
 
 
===Arcade Version [Staff]===
 
===Arcade Version [Staff]===
 
'''Game Designer''': [[Sho Sakai|Shochan]], Tobanjan, Tequila Saddy, Jun Keiba, [[Haruo Murata|Mucchi]], [[Daichan|T.Nakae [DAIchan]]], 12BW1B<br />'''Programmer:''' Kid, Stefano Komorini with T, Shaver, [[Hiroshi Nakagawa]], Dress, Garamon, Mr. Kato<br />'''Object Designer:''' Atta Kutta, [[Eiji Kuratani|Eiji]], [[Naoki Fujisawa|N.Fujisawa]], Vanira, [[Yutaka Maruno|Y.Maruno]], [[Hiroaki Yoshino|Yoshino]], [[Kei Tokunaga|K‒Tokunaga]], You‒Ten‒Kozow, Urabe Yakkyoku 8, [[Naoki Fukuda|N.Fukuda]], [[Hiroki Shibaki|H.Shibaki]], [[Hiroshi Shibata]], Shisui, Yorio, Takep, Gappa, [[Eizi Murabayashi|E.Murabayashi]], Heno Heno, Yuki<br />'''Scroll Designer:''' Fukumoyan, Nissui, Kisabon, Iwai, Go, May, Hiroko.N, Kichinosuke, Kazu, [[Akiko Ohnishi|Akiko.O]], Saru, Kuwatch, Sm, Tabu, Mago, Mr. Holland<br />'''Sound Design:''' [[Tomoyuki Kawakami|T・Kawakami "T.K,NY"]], [[Takeshi Kitamura|Moe・T]]<br />'''Sound Compose:''' [[Takayuki Iwai|Anarchy "Takapon"]], [[Akari Kaida|Akari.K ‒Lemon‒]], [[Masato Kouda|Kda Mto]], [[Naoaki Iwami|Super 8 Iwami]]<br />'''Producer:''' Iyono Pon<br />'''Special Thanks:''' [[Noritaka Funamizu|N.Funamizu [Poo]]] and Capcom All Staff<br />'''Produced by:''' [[Capcom]]
 
'''Game Designer''': [[Sho Sakai|Shochan]], Tobanjan, Tequila Saddy, Jun Keiba, [[Haruo Murata|Mucchi]], [[Daichan|T.Nakae [DAIchan]]], 12BW1B<br />'''Programmer:''' Kid, Stefano Komorini with T, Shaver, [[Hiroshi Nakagawa]], Dress, Garamon, Mr. Kato<br />'''Object Designer:''' Atta Kutta, [[Eiji Kuratani|Eiji]], [[Naoki Fujisawa|N.Fujisawa]], Vanira, [[Yutaka Maruno|Y.Maruno]], [[Hiroaki Yoshino|Yoshino]], [[Kei Tokunaga|K‒Tokunaga]], You‒Ten‒Kozow, Urabe Yakkyoku 8, [[Naoki Fukuda|N.Fukuda]], [[Hiroki Shibaki|H.Shibaki]], [[Hiroshi Shibata]], Shisui, Yorio, Takep, Gappa, [[Eizi Murabayashi|E.Murabayashi]], Heno Heno, Yuki<br />'''Scroll Designer:''' Fukumoyan, Nissui, Kisabon, Iwai, Go, May, Hiroko.N, Kichinosuke, Kazu, [[Akiko Ohnishi|Akiko.O]], Saru, Kuwatch, Sm, Tabu, Mago, Mr. Holland<br />'''Sound Design:''' [[Tomoyuki Kawakami|T・Kawakami "T.K,NY"]], [[Takeshi Kitamura|Moe・T]]<br />'''Sound Compose:''' [[Takayuki Iwai|Anarchy "Takapon"]], [[Akari Kaida|Akari.K ‒Lemon‒]], [[Masato Kouda|Kda Mto]], [[Naoaki Iwami|Super 8 Iwami]]<br />'''Producer:''' Iyono Pon<br />'''Special Thanks:''' [[Noritaka Funamizu|N.Funamizu [Poo]]] and Capcom All Staff<br />'''Produced by:''' [[Capcom]]
   
 
===Saturn and PSX Versions===
 
===Saturn and PSX Versions===
:'''Arcade Staff'''<br />
+
:'''Arcade Staff'''<br /> 
 
'''Game Designer''': [[Sho Sakai|Shochan]], Tobanjan, Tequila Saddy, Jun Keiba, [[Haruo Murata|Mucchi]], [[Daichan|T.Nakae [DAIchan]]], 12BW1B<br />'''Programmer:''' Kid, Stefano Komorini with T, Shaver, [[Hiroshi Nakagawa]], Dress, Garamon, Mr. Kato<br />'''Character Designer:''' [[Kinu Nishimura]]<br />'''Object Designer:''' Atta Kutta, [[Eiji Kuratani|Eiji]], [[Naoki Fujisawa|N.Fujisawa]], Vanira, [[Yutaka Maruno|Y.Maruno]], [[Hiroaki Yoshino|Yoshino]], [[Kei Tokunaga|K‒Tokunaga]], You‒Ten‒Kozow, Urabe Yakkyoku 8, [[Naoki Fukuda|N.Fukuda]], [[Hiroki Shibaki|H.Shibaki]], [[Hiroshi Shibata]], Shisui, Yorio, Takep, Gappa, [[Eizi Murabayashi|E.Murabayashi]], Heno Heno, Yuki<br />'''Scroll Designer:''' Fukumoyan, Nissui, Kisabon, Iwai, Go, May, Hiroko.N, Kichinosuke, Kazu, [[Akiko Ohnishi|Akiko.O]], Saru, Kuwatch, Sm, Tabu, Mago, Mr. Holland<br />'''Sound Design:''' [[Tomoyuki Kawakami|T.Kawakami "T.K,NY"]], [[Takeshi Kitamura|Moe.T,]]<br />'''Sound Compose:''' [[Takayuki Iwai|Anarchy "Takapon"]], [[Akari Kaida|Akari.K ‒Lemon‒]], [[Masato Kouda|Kda Mto]], [[Naoaki Iwami|Super 8 Iwami]]<br />'''Producer:''' Iyono Pon<br />'''Special Thanks:''' [[Noritaka Funamizu|N.Funamizu [Poo]]] and Capcom All Staff<br />
 
'''Game Designer''': [[Sho Sakai|Shochan]], Tobanjan, Tequila Saddy, Jun Keiba, [[Haruo Murata|Mucchi]], [[Daichan|T.Nakae [DAIchan]]], 12BW1B<br />'''Programmer:''' Kid, Stefano Komorini with T, Shaver, [[Hiroshi Nakagawa]], Dress, Garamon, Mr. Kato<br />'''Character Designer:''' [[Kinu Nishimura]]<br />'''Object Designer:''' Atta Kutta, [[Eiji Kuratani|Eiji]], [[Naoki Fujisawa|N.Fujisawa]], Vanira, [[Yutaka Maruno|Y.Maruno]], [[Hiroaki Yoshino|Yoshino]], [[Kei Tokunaga|K‒Tokunaga]], You‒Ten‒Kozow, Urabe Yakkyoku 8, [[Naoki Fukuda|N.Fukuda]], [[Hiroki Shibaki|H.Shibaki]], [[Hiroshi Shibata]], Shisui, Yorio, Takep, Gappa, [[Eizi Murabayashi|E.Murabayashi]], Heno Heno, Yuki<br />'''Scroll Designer:''' Fukumoyan, Nissui, Kisabon, Iwai, Go, May, Hiroko.N, Kichinosuke, Kazu, [[Akiko Ohnishi|Akiko.O]], Saru, Kuwatch, Sm, Tabu, Mago, Mr. Holland<br />'''Sound Design:''' [[Tomoyuki Kawakami|T.Kawakami "T.K,NY"]], [[Takeshi Kitamura|Moe.T,]]<br />'''Sound Compose:''' [[Takayuki Iwai|Anarchy "Takapon"]], [[Akari Kaida|Akari.K ‒Lemon‒]], [[Masato Kouda|Kda Mto]], [[Naoaki Iwami|Super 8 Iwami]]<br />'''Producer:''' Iyono Pon<br />'''Special Thanks:''' [[Noritaka Funamizu|N.Funamizu [Poo]]] and Capcom All Staff<br />
:'''Consumer Staff'''<br />
+
:'''Consumer Staff'''<br /> 
 
'''Planner''': Yasuyuki Saga, [[Haruo Murata]]<br />'''Programmer:''' [[Masatsugu Shinohara]], [[Kiyomi Kaneko|Kanekon]], Kazuhiro Komori with Drill King, Miki Okagawa, Kato Kato<br />'''Character Designer:''' [[Kinu Nishimura]]<br />'''Object Designer:''' [[Hideaki Katagiri]], Patriot Yamazou, Chie‒Fujimo, You.Ten Nakano, Sayuri Shintani 466, [[Yutaka Maruno|Y.Maruno]], [[Kei Tokunaga|K.Tokugawa]], [[Kenji Mimura|Mimura Kenji 8]], [[Naoki Fukuda]], [[Hiroaki Yoshino]]<br />'''Scroll Designer:''' Ryutaro's Mama, Takkeman, Kiyoyuki Suito, Nissui Asae, Ojiji, Takky, Nuke, Hiro<br />'''Sound ‒MA‒:''' [[Tomoyuki Kawakami|T.Kawakami "T.K,NY"]]<br />'''Sound Design:''' [[Shinji Amagishi]], [[Toshio Kajino|toshio KAJINO]], [[Nariyuki Nobuyama]]<br />'''Supervisor:''' [[Sho Sakai|Shochan]]<br />'''Producer:''' [[Tatsuya Minami|Hyper Mickey]]<br />'''Special Thanks:''' Tomohiko Saitou, Kobarn, S‒Hama, Koji Oda, Hirokazu Fujisaki, and Capcom All Staff<br />'''Produced by:''' [[Capcom]]
 
'''Planner''': Yasuyuki Saga, [[Haruo Murata]]<br />'''Programmer:''' [[Masatsugu Shinohara]], [[Kiyomi Kaneko|Kanekon]], Kazuhiro Komori with Drill King, Miki Okagawa, Kato Kato<br />'''Character Designer:''' [[Kinu Nishimura]]<br />'''Object Designer:''' [[Hideaki Katagiri]], Patriot Yamazou, Chie‒Fujimo, You.Ten Nakano, Sayuri Shintani 466, [[Yutaka Maruno|Y.Maruno]], [[Kei Tokunaga|K.Tokugawa]], [[Kenji Mimura|Mimura Kenji 8]], [[Naoki Fukuda]], [[Hiroaki Yoshino]]<br />'''Scroll Designer:''' Ryutaro's Mama, Takkeman, Kiyoyuki Suito, Nissui Asae, Ojiji, Takky, Nuke, Hiro<br />'''Sound ‒MA‒:''' [[Tomoyuki Kawakami|T.Kawakami "T.K,NY"]]<br />'''Sound Design:''' [[Shinji Amagishi]], [[Toshio Kajino|toshio KAJINO]], [[Nariyuki Nobuyama]]<br />'''Supervisor:''' [[Sho Sakai|Shochan]]<br />'''Producer:''' [[Tatsuya Minami|Hyper Mickey]]<br />'''Special Thanks:''' Tomohiko Saitou, Kobarn, S‒Hama, Koji Oda, Hirokazu Fujisaki, and Capcom All Staff<br />'''Produced by:''' [[Capcom]]
  +
 
==Trivia==
  +
*In the ''[[w:c:streetfighter:Street Fighter (TV series)|Street Fighter]]'' cartoon episode, "[[w:c:streetfighter:The Strongest Woman in the World|The Strongest Woman in the World]]", there are three robots that strike a resemblance to Gaits, Blodia, and Guldin.
  +
  +
==See also==
  +
*''[[Armored Warriors]]''
  +
*''[[Tech Romancer]]''
   
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
  +
===Official artwork===
[[Image:BlodiaAnimation.gif|right]]
 
<gallery widths="120" captionalign="left">
+
<gallery>
 
CyberbotsGOD.png|''G.O.D.''
Image:CyberbotsSantana.PNG|''Santana''
 
Image:CyberbotsReptos.png|''RF-004 REPTOS''
+
Cyberbots_X-0_WARLOCK.png|''X-0 WARLOCK''
Image:CyberbotsMary.png|''Mary Miyabi''
 
Image:Cyberbots_KILLER_BEE.png|''FZ-900J KILLER BEE''
 
Image:CyberbotsGawaine.png|''Gawaine Murdock''
 
Image:Cyberbots_GP-N1_GULDIN.png|''GP-N1 GULDIN''
 
Image:CyberbotsArieta.png|''Arieta''
 
Image:Cyberbots_FZ-100_FORDY.png|''FZ-100 FORDY''
 
Image:Cyberbots_Mao_and_Bao.png|''Mao'' and ''Bao''
 
Image:CyberbotsChiyomaru&Tessan.png|''Chiyomaru'' (below) and ''Tessan''
 
Image:Cyberbots_P-10033_GAITS.png|''P-10033 GAITS''
 
Image:CyberbotsGOD.png|''G.O.D.''
 
Image:Cyberbots_X-0_WARLOCK.png|''X-0 WARLOCK''
 
 
CyberbotsZeroAkuma.png|''Z-AKUMA''
 
CyberbotsZeroAkuma.png|''Z-AKUMA''
 
Cyberbots_Kinu_Nishimura.png|Group shot.
 
CyberbotsArt.png|Japanese cover art.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
== Box Art ==
+
=== Box Art ===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Image:CyberbotsJapanPS.png|''Japan PS''
+
CyberbotsJapanPS.png|''Japan PS''
Image:CyberbotsJapan.png|''Japan SAT''
+
CyberbotsJapan.png|''Japan SAT''
Image:CyberbotsLE.png|''Japan SAT Limited Edition''
+
Cyberbots_LE.png|''Japan SAT Limited Edition''
Image:CyberbotsJapanDeluxe.png|''Japan SAT Deluxe Edition''
+
CyberbotsJapanDeluxe.png|''Japan SAT Deluxe Edition''
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
== Merchandise and Advertisements ==
+
=== Merchandise and Advertisements ===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Image:CyberbotsArtbook.png|Gamest Mook
+
CyberbotsArtbook.png|Gamest Mook
Image:CyberbotsSecretFile.png|''Deluxe Edition'' [[Secret Files|Secret File]]
+
CyberbotsSecretFile.png|''Deluxe Edition'' [[Secret Files|Secret File]]
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
== External Link ==
+
===Sprites===
 
[[File:BlodiaAnimation.gif|Blodia in-game sprite]]
* [[Wikipedia:Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness|''Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness'' at Wikipedia]]
 
  +
  +
==References==
  +
{{Reflist}}
  +
  +
== External Links ==
 
* [[wikipedia:Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness|Wikipedia article]]
  +
  +
* [http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=7471 Killer List of Videogames page]
  +
  +
*[http://segaretro.org/Cyberbots_:_Fullmetal_Madness Sega Retro article]
 
[[Category:Games]]
 
[[Category:Games]]
 
[[Category:Fighting Games]]
 
[[Category:Fighting Games]]
[[Category:Versus Games]]
+
[[Category:Science Fiction Games]]
 
[[Category:2D Fighting Games]]
 
[[Category:Arcade Games]]
 
[[Category:Arcade Games]]
 
[[Category:Saturn Games]]
 
[[Category:Saturn Games]]
[[Category:Science Fiction Games]]
 
 
[[Category:PlayStation Games]]
 
[[Category:PlayStation Games]]
[[Category:Japan-exclusive]]
+
[[Category:1995 video games]]

Revision as of 08:48, 1 May 2021

CyberbotsLogo

Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness, known in Japan as simply Cyberbots (サイバーボッツ?), is a fighting game developed and published by Capcom in 1995. It is a spin-off of the beat 'em up game Armored Warriors. Cyberbots was ported to the Sega Saturn and the PlayStation. The game only saw limited distribution in arcades outside Japan, with the exception of the untranslated PlayStation Network release, none of the console ports were released overseas. Character designs, like those of Armored Warriors, were handled by artist Kinu Nishimura. Mech designs this time however, were done by Sho Sakai.

Tech Romancer is considered a spiritual sequel for this game; Jin and his BX-02 Blodia are present in it as an unlockable bonus character/mech.

Sega_Saturn_-_Cyberbots_Full_Metal_Madness_(J)_Intro_(HD)

Sega Saturn - Cyberbots Full Metal Madness (J) Intro (HD)

HD Intro

Gameplay

The premise in Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness is similar to its predecessor Armored Warriors, albeit it features only a maximum of two playable characters on screen as opposed to three. Cyberbots was quite innovative at its time, attributed to its amount of selectable options, parts, and mecha (refered in-game as Variant Armor, or VA for short) that permit the player to format their play style to their preference. Similar to the Armored Core series, different legs (which affect movement abilities), arms (which affect reach and melee capabilities) and weapons can be mixed and matched between the selectable robots available to the player. The player first chooses the pilot (who is also what determines which storyline the player will see) and then the mech they'll use to fight.

Unlike most mecha-based fighting games, the overall gameplay is quite similar to Capcom's own 2D fighters (and "traditional" fighting games in general), with a medium-sized command list of executing various attacks available to each individual robot. When the Energy Gauge of a player is completely filled, the player is able to launch a Cyber EX super power move, or Giga Crash. Battles are a duel-formatted affair with players and the computer fighting against one another to proceed. Cyberbots also features fully voiced character acting during cutscenes, which was rare for a video game from the early 90's, this was only present in the Japanese console ports however; all versions of the CPS2 arcade release contain the same audio.

Story

CyberbotsGroup

Promotional art of the main cast, art by Kinu Nishimura.

Near the end of the 21st century, Earth begins to become overpopulated, leading to many people living in man-made space colonies. The primary army of Earth called "Earth Corps", has been conducting nefarious experiments and their work, along with the actions of the playable characters, will determine Earth's future.

Characters

Fighters Mech/Info
Jin Saotome Pilots the BX-02 BLODIA.
Princess Devilotte de DeathSatan IX Pilots the S-008 SUPER-8.
Shade Pilots the UVA-02 HELION.
Santana Laurence Pilots the RF-004 REPTOS.
Mary Miyabi Pilots the FZ-900J KILLER BEE.
Gawaine Murdock Pilots the GP-N1 GULDIN.
Arieta Pilots the FZ-100 FORDY.
Bao and Mao Pilots the GP-V4 VISE.
Chiyomaru Kagura and Tessan Hagane Pilots the P-10033 GAITS.
G.O.D. G.O.D. is a massive brain-like entity, with three different humanoid faces, that is bent on humanity's destruction. It mainly controls the mech X-0 WARLOCK, like Azrael before it, but in other storyline paths controls the RF-027 JACKAL and the FZ-900J KILLER BEE as well. The brain also seems able to dominate Arieta temporarily. Ultimately, it ends up destroyed.
Ken Saotome Ken, Shade and Gawaine belonged to the same unit in Earth Force and the three were close. Ken was killed by Shade one year before the start of Cyberbots. Gawaine wasn't there when it happened and it was believed to be an accident. He looked like a taller, bulkier version of Jin, except he wore green instead of white.
Emperor Death Satan Emperor Death Satan is the king of Heldorado and the Milky Way Express, and Devilotte's father. More importantly, he is the owner of Z-AKUMA, an extremely powerful mech based on the Street Fighter villain. His face is hidden behind a huge suit of armor, and his voice booms audibly, implying that he may not be human.

Reception

Reviewing the arcade version, a Next Generation critic summarized that the game "lacks the charm, craze - and gameplay - for which [Capcom] is known." He particularly criticized the game concept and limited number of combo moves, and added that "when the bots do attack, it looks like a bad disco contest."[1]

Credits

Arcade Version [Staff]

Game Designer: Shochan, Tobanjan, Tequila Saddy, Jun Keiba, Mucchi, T.Nakae [DAIchan], 12BW1B
Programmer: Kid, Stefano Komorini with T, Shaver, Hiroshi Nakagawa, Dress, Garamon, Mr. Kato
Object Designer: Atta Kutta, Eiji, N.Fujisawa, Vanira, Y.Maruno, Yoshino, K‒Tokunaga, You‒Ten‒Kozow, Urabe Yakkyoku 8, N.Fukuda, H.Shibaki, Hiroshi Shibata, Shisui, Yorio, Takep, Gappa, E.Murabayashi, Heno Heno, Yuki
Scroll Designer: Fukumoyan, Nissui, Kisabon, Iwai, Go, May, Hiroko.N, Kichinosuke, Kazu, Akiko.O, Saru, Kuwatch, Sm, Tabu, Mago, Mr. Holland
Sound Design: T・Kawakami "T.K,NY", Moe・T
Sound Compose: Anarchy "Takapon", Akari.K ‒Lemon‒, Kda Mto, Super 8 Iwami
Producer: Iyono Pon
Special Thanks: N.Funamizu [Poo] and Capcom All Staff
Produced by: Capcom

Saturn and PSX Versions

Arcade Staff
 

Game Designer: Shochan, Tobanjan, Tequila Saddy, Jun Keiba, Mucchi, T.Nakae [DAIchan], 12BW1B
Programmer: Kid, Stefano Komorini with T, Shaver, Hiroshi Nakagawa, Dress, Garamon, Mr. Kato
Character Designer: Kinu Nishimura
Object Designer: Atta Kutta, Eiji, N.Fujisawa, Vanira, Y.Maruno, Yoshino, K‒Tokunaga, You‒Ten‒Kozow, Urabe Yakkyoku 8, N.Fukuda, H.Shibaki, Hiroshi Shibata, Shisui, Yorio, Takep, Gappa, E.Murabayashi, Heno Heno, Yuki
Scroll Designer: Fukumoyan, Nissui, Kisabon, Iwai, Go, May, Hiroko.N, Kichinosuke, Kazu, Akiko.O, Saru, Kuwatch, Sm, Tabu, Mago, Mr. Holland
Sound Design: T.Kawakami "T.K,NY", Moe.T,
Sound Compose: Anarchy "Takapon", Akari.K ‒Lemon‒, Kda Mto, Super 8 Iwami
Producer: Iyono Pon
Special Thanks: N.Funamizu [Poo] and Capcom All Staff

Consumer Staff
 

Planner: Yasuyuki Saga, Haruo Murata
Programmer: Masatsugu Shinohara, Kanekon, Kazuhiro Komori with Drill King, Miki Okagawa, Kato Kato
Character Designer: Kinu Nishimura
Object Designer: Hideaki Katagiri, Patriot Yamazou, Chie‒Fujimo, You.Ten Nakano, Sayuri Shintani 466, Y.Maruno, K.Tokugawa, Mimura Kenji 8, Naoki Fukuda, Hiroaki Yoshino
Scroll Designer: Ryutaro's Mama, Takkeman, Kiyoyuki Suito, Nissui Asae, Ojiji, Takky, Nuke, Hiro
Sound ‒MA‒: T.Kawakami "T.K,NY"
Sound Design: Shinji Amagishi, toshio KAJINO, Nariyuki Nobuyama
Supervisor: Shochan
Producer: Hyper Mickey
Special Thanks: Tomohiko Saitou, Kobarn, S‒Hama, Koji Oda, Hirokazu Fujisaki, and Capcom All Staff
Produced by: Capcom

Trivia

See also

Gallery

Official artwork

Box Art

Merchandise and Advertisements

Sprites

Blodia in-game sprite

References

  1. title=Cyberbots|journal=Next Generation|issue=12|publisher=Imagine Media |date=December 1995|page=205


External Links