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Waku Waku 7

Waku Waku 7 is a vibrant 2D fighting game known for its colorful anime-style visuals, eccentric character designs, and over-the-top special moves. The game follows seven unique fighters competing to win wishes from the mystical 'Waku Waku Ball' in a tournament filled with humor and chaos.

Release Date
January 1, 1996
Developer
Sunsoft
Publisher
Sunsoft
Players
1
Region
US

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Story

Synopsis "It is said that the person who collects all seven of the legendary WakuWaku balls will have their dearest wish granted. Those who find one of the balls become obsessed with the ruthless desire to obtain the others, who will be victorious in the bitter battle to become the owner of all the balls. Victory or defeat - it all lies in your hand".

Gameplay Systems

Waku Waku 7 has an irregular feature set for a fighting game of its time, and includes features common to SNK fighting games (such as four basic attacks and screens zooming). The game has a roster of nine characters (two of which were available only in the Versus mode of the console ports). Each has a significantly different playstyle and parodies a well-known character from another game. Each character has a powerful special move (referred to as the Harahara movement, or Harahara motion).

They have several factors that make them unique, including a need to be charged (during which the character concentrates, says something, strikes a pose or blows a fanfare) and being unblockable and difficult to dodge, but can be interrupted while charging; while charging, the game flashes a warning and sounds an alarm. Characters can be launched through the screen to hit the other corner, and attacked while on the ground, but can also dodge or attack while getting up.

Media Reviews

IGN
7.4692/10
Famitsu
63/100

About Waku Waku 7

Waku Waku 7 is a classic video game released for the Arcade on January 1, 1996. Developed by Sunsoft and published by Sunsoft, this title has become a beloved entry in the retro gaming library.

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