Namco X Capcom: The Game That United Developers - Region Locked feat. Dazz
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In this episode, we take a look at the first collaboration between Namco and Capcom, simply titled Namco X Capcom. The title is a strategy RPG with some unique elements that helped spawn other popular titles such as the Project X Zone series
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Brave New World(The opening song for NxC) is one of the best openings in all of video games. Take 5 minutes out of your day to listen to it. You won't be disappointed.
i know i always let the opening play every time i played it,it's really good and it's a great introduction to the game as well
@@CnTgameplays
Lmao same
Such a great theme and I just found out about namco x capcom when I was interacted in reijis and xiaomu origins. Wish they made a game about them or in general another project x zone or something
so they felt bad for us and then they gave us Project X Zone 1 and 2
And then they dropped the price to $20 both
Only because there was a large petition to localize them.
hrisace I know, right? I even have both Project X Zone and Project X Zone 2 myself!
two games i regretted buying to this day
yep, despite the fact those games flopped in Japan.
This game itself is also a spiritual successor of a previous franchise, the 25 year old Super Robot Wars franchise.
Super Robot Wars as a whole has united 90% of all mecha anime in history, allowing every kind of insane story interaction and potential possible.
Imagine if every single sci-fi series can be in a single game, or every single fighting game in a single game. SRW is one of the greatest franchises in gaming history that the West doesn't know about.
Well, it came back full circle With Super Robot Taisen OG Endless Frontier and EF Exceed, which didn't get a single shout out in this video despite being the predecessors to Project X Zone
Kaimax_61 SRW is too unknown in the West, even Cho Aniki is more well known because of AVGN and other guys, which is honestly quite sad.
and also despite having a much more fun gameplay than NxC and PxZ. Endless Frontier ftw
GuyWithAnAmazingHat I'd love to see DYKG talk about SRW, even if just for a Region Locked.
i think they made that one to make a huge crossover with the robots made by go nagai. there are some that were not made by him, but mainly go nagai characters.
however, mazinger z was pretty weak compared to the rest of the robots who came in the next generations so they wanted to buff him up. because of that, the contacted go nagai and he created mazinkaiser, which is basically the most powerful robot ever, to make up for mazinger being so weak by comparison.
Did you know? Crossover games have endless possibilities.
A FanFic reader's wet dream i say.
I see it
I see it now
Shaman X eh... debatable
@Shaman Xeed
dude, i see you everywhere.
"... In the year 20XX..."
DEFINITLEY CAPCOMS INFLUENCE
So it's the predecessor to Project X Zone? Cool!
yep
Plus all of NxC, PxZ etc is canon to the Super Robot Wars OG series with Haken and Sanger mentioning it in SRW OG: Moon Dwellers (along with Reiji, Xiaomu, Saya, KOS-MOS and T-elos already appearing in the Endless Frontier games)
Chrono_Knight now we need reiji, xiaomu, kaguya, the flatty oni dancer, etc. to appear in srw og sequels.
Yeah, I really want to see a full scale Jyaki-Gun Oh (with a hologram of Suzuka dancing in the sky or something)
Chrono_Knight with her safely on the bridge of a ship. but what would the others pilot?
This game IS complicated; I've tried multiple times to beat it and I end up getting bored at some point. But it also allowed the creation of the Project X Zone series, so I'm grateful for it.
JohanDQ The game was helova tedious and repetetive to play through
Game is boring but easy. Shame on you.
PXZ itself is pretty repetitive. I got to the endgame parts (specifically, the level with the GIANT DEMON BABY THING) before giving up and deciding to just pick up where I left off some other time.
@@Parnifia I didn't even get to that point. I gave up not long after all of the playable units became available, because the story pretty much became "go to new set piece, have generic OC's take up more screentime than the characters we actually like, play an overly large map, lather rinse repeat"
Nah it isn't really repetitive. Just a lot harder.
The year 20xx huh? *Fox intensifies*
Garret Goodson TORYAHHHH *BLIP BLIP*
dr.chef Mishon compree
*Mega Man intensifies*
*Speedrunner Mario goes berserk*
If we're looking at it intensely, Fioara is also in Project X Zone 2, making her the third playable Nintendo character. Fighting alongside Xenosaga's KOS-MOS in a truly awesome original-meets-successor moment.
All thanks to monolithsoft, the creator of all Xeno games.
Twero Produções Technically Xenogears was made by Square, but the Xeno creator left to form Monolith shortly thereafter.
I now demand Shulk and Rex working together, and Lao as their support unit.
Fiora's also in PXZ2...
Project X Zone 2 introduced me to Sakura Wars
I think they didn't mention her for the sake of Spoilers.
DarkAura19 They showed her in trailers though.
Can't wait for Project X Zone 3. Maybe Squarenix can join the fun this time.
good luck
I'm hoping more Nintendo characters are added to the roster, but with Sm4sh, I wouldn't be surprised if Square Enix threw their hat into the ring.
Chaos89P I'm thinking they should add Star Ocean or Valkyrie Profile characters.
BlackMasamune X I'll acept a Namco x Capcom remake in the meantime.
Duke Spubber a remaster you mean?
Monolith Soft, please don't stop making crossovers, and bless you.
I think PXZ3 needs to add Zelda and Mario content from the Nintendo departure, and also Arc System Works characters, especially from Guilty Gear and BlazBlue.
@@abrahamambriz892 Let's not forget characters from Konami games, SNK games and Atlus games (especially Persona) as well.
P.S.: Let's put Big Smoke too! 😆
Edit: OMG! I forgot Square Enix characters! 😱
@@irfanafendi4837 X2
@@abrahamambriz892 X2? Mega Man X2?
@@irfanafendi4837 I typed X2 as a way to say "same".
They obscure character argument bothers the crap outta me. Tatsunoko vs Capcom was released here in the west and Tatsunoko caracters are only really known in Japan, but that didn't stop it from being released.
Not all, Ken the Eagle from Gatchaman Science Ninja was a thing here. idk about the others though
Forgot to mention June the Swan, but that's still Gatchaman. You should look up the rest of Tatsunoko to see if they were in the west.
Captain Falcon #07
your just talking about one character. Unless you're a huge fan of classic anime from the 70s/80s the average joe is going to have no idea about those characters.
PSSHAW Who know about famous characters in that game like Gold Lightan The Giant golden lighter!
Tasunoko vs capcom get localized almost entirely the work of one man, seth killian, getting it pushed through the corporate pipe line. NxC just didn't have anyone THAT dedicated to making it happen.
YuukitheMighty1 that game is fun as hell, a copy of it ran me 22.49 though
Kind of disappointed that they skipped mentioning "SRT OG: Endless Frontier" and it's sequel "SRT OG: Endless Frontier Exceed", both of which were for the DS, as they had the same-ish gameplay as the cross games and even bridged the gap between "Namco X Capcom" and "Project X Zone". Heck, Reiji and Xiaomu both, along with some "Xenosaga" characters, appear there and some of the characters from "Endless Frontier", Haken and Kaguya, even jumped over to "Project X Zone" in return. The first game even actually managed to get released overseas, though "Exceed" remains a Japan only release.
Then again, it's probably not surprising as mentioning those two games might result in having to explain what "Super Robot Taisen" is...which is quite the massive and messy beast itself.
Some snippets of gameplay from "Endless Frontier Exceed" for anyone curious: ua-cam.com/video/fvLIonquUKU/v-deo.html
My first exposure to the Cross series was because of Reiji, Xiaomu, and KOS-MOS showing up in Endless Frontier and talking about the events that happened in NXC. The games that are in canon of this Cross Series.
Namco X Capcom - Japan Only (PS2)
Super Robot Wars OG Saga: Endless Frontier (DS)
Super Robot Wars OG Saga: Endless Frontier EXCEED - Japan Only (DS)
Project X Zone (3DS)
Project X Zone 2 (3DS)
This video is awesome Dazz. Thanks for giving us recognition for the translation. I was part of the TransGen team and this was a dream come true for many of us. Everybody did a great job to make this possible, specially Saito (admin) who was the one that started this.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the work you did, it was one of the earliest "big translation projects" that I could personally remember. I'm glad you liked the video!
The VG Resource Thanks for the message Dazz :) . I hope to see more content from you. Subscribed to your channel in case you upload something there!. Take care!.
now we know why the patch was shit
J Smith You mean the translation patch?. There were various versions before the final release which is the one that is better. What version did you used?.
i don't know I just remember downloading a patch rom off some website and it being crap this was years ago
it still astounds me that we never got the game outside Japan especially since we got the Sequels. (Project X Zone 1 and 2)
I'm hoping we get some sort of remastered version of it in the far-off future.
I hope for a Switch port too.
They forgot to mention that Mecha Fiora (From Xenoblade) also appearance in Project X zone 2.
ShadowFalconPictures Isn't
she a spoiler though. Then again so is Lucina......
Fire Lork Lucina can hardly be considered as a spoiler though.
Gamemaniac01 Can you please tell me who is that character in your avatar picture?
Namco and Capcom are some great developers. But I am STILL waiting for Tekken X StreetFighter
With Akuma in Tekken 7 it's more likely then ever now.
More than likely it was scrapped, and the only thing to come out of it was Akuma.
Hope you like waiting.
They are waiting for tekken 7 then they will continue work on tekken x street fighter
ActionmanFX
I'd like another Soul Calibur myself.
I was sooooo grateful when Project X Zone was announced to have a western release, with Namco X Capcom unreleased in the west I thought for sure Project X Zone would suffer the same fate, I certainly didn't expect it to come in, and I certainly didn't expect a sequel to it.
Please stop being a furry.
Mayor Milford Meanswell LMAO
give in to the yiff
Teenkitsune: The Super Robot Wars OG game did well here in the U.S., so maybe that's why Monolith Soft gave it a chance with PxZ and PxZ 2.
Or Banpresto, I could be wrong.
+Mayor Milford Meanswell Please stop being a colossal waste of space who replies to a comment that doesn't pertain to you, telling them to stop being something that, in no way, effects you whatsoever.
Crossovers are always a good thing.
tales of games were so awesome for their cameo battles too
I particularly like DS Tales of Hearts with their cameo character supports. It's 57 times better than fighting them.
Except the Kingdom Hearts cancer.
HistoricaHungarica What's wrong with KH?
+MagnuMagnus it sucks
horridly stilted platforming and combat gameplay, utter mess of a nonsensical story, boring and lifeless environments
literally the only reason it did well was because it carried the disney and final fantasy licenses, and if it had been a game with a completely original cast, it would've sold like shit and received lukewarm reviews at best
Reiji and Xiaomu were also featured in another crossover game, Super Robot Wars OG Saga: Endless Frontier, which in itself is a spinoff from one of the biggest and oldest crossover franchises, SUPER ROBOT WARS.
DYKG, please do an episode on Super Robot Wars. It's a franchise that's older than Pokemon, and it involves giant robots from multiple franchises fighting each other's enemies. They had two games localized for the GBA, and one of their characters was featured in Project X Zone 2.
Well, you wish is granted
DYKG Klonoa, m8
QuestyWesty
YES
I WANT IT SO MUCH
You seem biased...
joshy541 ?
This man knows what he's talking about...
I'M WAITING DKYG
Since every Klonoa fan got orgasmic over this comment, I guess I'll join the unition.
Too bad I only got into the series before I had a Wii to get Klonoa 1's remake and my only other option was a pretty bad pirate of Klonoa 2 PS2... I don't own any physical things related to Klonoa. :<
(although klonoa's probably the most not-obscure-obscure character in this game...)
Can you guys do one on Youkai Douchuuki? It was Namco's first 16 bit arcade game, and the character "Tarosuke" even shows up in this game, representing the original Youkai Douchuuki.
tanookitoad979 Very underrated game. Did the multiple ending thing really early.
Spanishdog17 Yeah! I wish it was more popular, its currently my favorite retro game.
tanookitoad979 One of my favorite retro games as well! The music is probably my favorite part!
theres also two other games related to these featuring the main characters of namco x capcom (reiji and xiaomu) in: super robot taisen og saga endless frontier, and super robot taisen og saga endless frontier exceed.
0:30 Is that Stahn from Tales of Destiny on the top right corner?
0:38 Yeah I think that confirms it since Rutee is also there.
This might be the closest we ever get to a DYKG episode on the Tales series...
I'm still hoping that Namco X Capcom X Sega X Nintendo will happen in someday.
Isn't that just project X zone?
ShadowFalconPictures Project X Zone and Project X Zone 2
ShadowFalconPictures nope Nintendo still not there but they did GUEST STAR in Project X Zone 2
YamiGekusu No PXZ had nothing to do with nintendo, and PXZ2 only had 4 nintendo characters in it.
I wanna a PXZ game with a huge nintendo roster.
it kind of did. Smash 4 had Pac Man, Ryu, Mario, and Sonic. not quite a full game but it's a start
Is it alright that if it came out in the west, I'd get it for the main reason it has the Klonoa franchise in it?
Ninjinfox22
Yes, it is.
you're not the only one.
The biggest disappointment for Project X Zone 1 & 2 for me was no Klonoa or Sonic.
@Guardian Why do I sometimes think that Klonoa looks similar to Sonic? Maybe it's the art style, no?
You know it the greatest crossover when you have phoenix right getting saved by Majima from nemesis
"...And can distract from the plot."
*Immediate Morrigan cameo on-screen, cleavage and all*
Mhmm, "plot"
So CapcomXNamco is a predecessor of Project X but without Nintendo and Sega characters.
Miguel92398 5th Year Anniversary or sequel after an exclusive ds crossover
Didn't the sequel have Nintendo/Sega characters? I never played the series, but I thought some were announced...
It sure looks that way.
I think Endless Frontier is sorta canon to NxC. Since it kinda bridges the gap from NxC to PxZ what with Saya being alive since she was revived in Endless Frontier (either that one or Exceed, not sure). So it's a loose connection, but still there lol
Technically, I've only played Project X Zone 2, as I've only played the demo of the first Project X Zone. I really hope there'll be a Project X Zone 3 with more Nintendo characters!
Especially Legend of Zelda content.
I still dream of someday seing Link and Zelda interact with Kogoro and Mii.
Bruce McGivern and Fong Ling from "Dead Aim"?! Way to really showcase the triple-A roster there guys..........I loved that game.
I had so much fun with this game in the past. It's one of my favorite all-time titles.
KOS-MOS was super OP though. She could pretty much solo the entire game.
Amusingly, characters from God Eater showed up in PXZ, and later, PXZ2. Then, this year, we actually wound up getting both games. Times are a changing.
I would love too play Namco X Capcom game on the 3DS, the game that started Project X Zone. I really hope that someday they decide to translate and remake it for the 3DS.
well at least this series is getting even more popular.
I took one glance at the characters in the beginning and immediately knew this was Project X Zone before it was Project X Zone.
NxC needs to get an international release tbh, the project X zones should prove that it would be popular enough.
I'm really grateful for Namco X Capcom. It introduced Reiji and Xiaomu, who became one of my new favorite video game duos.
I think this game is pretty awesome.I wouldn't care what other people think.This franchise would've been popular in the gaming charts....Every time I see this game I wanna play it so bad,I even tried to download the PS2 emulator to play it.....I hope now that this game comes out for download on PS4.
Whats funny is as a kid i probably would have only bought this because of tekken and megaman stuff in it... which is the same reason i bought project X zone
I loved Namco X Capcom. I lend a "region unlocked" PS2 from a friend and had a fan translated version of the game. Nice times!
I still have my burned disc and ISo for playing sometime again
My nephew loves this game, he almost finish it in japanese but when he got the one with the translation he spend a day play it to finish it and he did. Talking about dedication
Where and how can I get this game?
I want to play it since it seems addictive.
This was the first game I imported along with Para Para Paradise in 2005. It became part of The Besy Collection, so its price at that time's exchange rate was still around $35.
Finally it got noticed!! Took you guys a long time to notice Namco X Capcom
Namco X Capcom, ProjectXZone before Sega and Nintendo joined
Yooo! My boy Klonoa hanging out with Megaman and Roll!
PxZ is the reason I got into God Eater and Valkyria Chronicles. I took an interest in the Shining series and Resonance of Fate too. TBH it's a good way to market titles that could be considered pretty niche as well, if Smash Bros. is any indication.
I got this game at home when it was released I bought it cause I loved street fighter and tekken I didn’t know it was an rpg game until I got it and played it I beat it after 4 days after beating it I was wishing it came to the USA in English but it never did this is one of the games I wish Sony put for sale on digital ps2 on PS4 but it never happened instead they put other games plus you get trophies for playing them
Background music from the Megaman fighting games to be heard here, it's quite wonderful.
Man I wish we got this game, glad we got Project X Zone but PXJ doesn't have Klonoa damnit!!!
Although I'm not that big a fan of Namco, I was very pleased to see Valkyrie, Wonder Momo and Bravo Man in this game!
the biggest problem with the game was definitely the stage lengths. The video mentioned that stages took 30mins+ to complete. That is an understatement!! The Final stage took me over 3 hours to complete and that was just rushing through it.
The attack system was more interesting than that seen in Project X Zone tho but I was glad that they did away with the interactive defensive options.
I remember watching the opening cinematic on G4 back in the day.
I'm just blown away by the collaboration efforts between the companies
In my opinion, the Namco X Capcom and Project X Zone games are some of the best crossover games out there. While the game play is not for everyone and the games can be long it delivers on what everyone wants from a crossover, and that's character interaction. Don't get me wrong, games like MvC and Smash are better games but the X series (what I'm calling it) is just a better Crossover series than either. Now if only we could get a game that brings back the none humanoid characters like Klonoa.
Brawl did something similar with the Subspace Emissary, although the lack of dialogue definitely puts it a step below the, uhh.. "X" series, in terms of storytelling.
That's a weird name, since it's written as "X", but pronounced as "cross" =P
Chris Reyes Japan does that a lot.
Like MHX. :V
+CometX-ing I consider the Namco X Capcom / Project X Zone universe the true canon universe for all the characters. Also, I call it the Crossdimension (I played the Neptunia franchise too much XD ).
should point out that while yes Project x Zone is techinally game 4 in Reiji's story arc as Endless Frontier and EF EXCEED preceed it so the actual continunity is this NxC, EF, EF EXCEED, PxZ, PxZ2
One of a gem of a game for the PS2. Despite the language barrier, I somehow manage to finish this game
The two main characters also appear in Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier on Nintendo DS.
As someone who plays super robot wars, I was all over this game back then. Especially after the fan patch came out. My only gripe was that you couldn't pick your teams! So frustrating lol. Was a good game tho
Super Robot Taisen Original Generation Saga: Endless Frontier got me into this series. PXZ was fun and PXZ2 is insane, one of the funniest games I've played. Nice to get some backstory on how this all came about.
you should trty NXC, itr's like those games, but in my opinion, better
I want this game so bad...I don't have a computer strong enough for the rom. Thank you for info on this game! I've been so passionate about learning what I can about the characters. I have a playlist with videos about all the games with the characters used in NxC and Project X Zone series so if anyone else is curious about the characters, hopefully that helps!
15th Anniversary of Namco X Capcom (2005-2020)
One of the best RPGs I've ever played.
Reiji and Xiaomu also appears in Super Robot Wars OG Saga: Endless Frontier / Exceed
DYKG Klonoa when?
I love the trio Reiji, Xaiomu, and Saya! Did you know they were also in the Super Robot Wars (Super Robo Taisen) series? These 3 always appeared in games that also had Kos Mos in crossovers.
Says the word "plot" and Morrigan appears on screen. Good editing.
I've always wanted to play this. I love Project X Zone 1 and 2 and they reference this a lot
I lost it when Yuri and Flynn were being thrown around by segata sanshiro.
I need this game.
SeSan is from Project X Zone 2
So happy this was picked for Region Locked. I've been a fan of Namco X Capcom and the other games branching off on it. And one of the most awesome couples in video games.
I do agree, the SRPG crossover games tend to drag on. I bought X zone as soon as it came out, but stopped playing part way in.
I do admit, I like Reiji and Xioumu. They were probably my favorite pair in the SRW game on the DS
I'd like to see Region Locked episodes for Fatal Frame IV: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse, Giftpia, Kamen Rider Battride War and Tomato Adventure...maybe a special Starfy series episode about the first four games in the franchise
and boy do I wish they'd localized Namco X Capcom...my sister actually bought the strategy guide for it
Ohhhh I remember playing this like 6 YEARS AGO! Was an amazing game tho
I imported this game along time ago. Totally awesome.
I discovered Project X Zone thanks to some characters I love, but was lost in oblivion in Bandai Namco's library, appearance. It's a great crossover game! Now I'm playing the sequel and loving each new appearance and interaction with the characters! Can't wait to see the next adventure of Arisu and Xiaomu on this multiverse if Nintendo and Square joins the party for real!
I've fallen in love with the duo of Reiji and Xiaomu since the first Project X Zone, which led me to go back and play Super Robot Wars Endless Frontier on the DS before Project X Zone 2 came out just for them.
I didn't know that this was the first 'ProjectXZone' game. Also seeing King and Felicia together is just amazing, thanks for this good video :)
this attach system is going to be used in South Park the fractured but whole
I love the fact that they made a video about this game.
Always wanted to try Namco x Capcom. Good to know I can emulate a translation
I'm glad you guys finally covered this game. This was definitely a game for its time.
I want to play this game! I really enjoyed Project X Zone 1 & 2.
you can get a ps 2 emulathor and the iso and patch... I has it, took me 60 hours non consecutive on internet cafes...
but I finished it
I would love to see a Project X Zone 3 in the future with more Nintendo, Square, and Konami reps in it.
I remember when this was released, I was really excited about getting it. Then we were told no and I was filled with sadness. :( The Project X Zone games don't use the same system. I think Cross Edge might be closer, but that game suuuucks.
I always wanted to play this, and I actually found it through it's intro song. I was disappointed to hear it wouldn't be brought over, though I was so thankful the sequels were brought over. What I'd love is to see this game put on the PS Marketplace.
5:30 As much as I loved J-Stars Victory VS, that's something I'm surprised not alot of people pointed out.
When he said Namco vs Capcom I immediately thought of Marvel vs Capcom type of gameplay!!!
i played this game back in 2013 and i liked a lot, it is true what they say about the battle system, it gets old after some hours, but i really enjoyed the game.
I had already started emulated and played this game recently. uhhhhh.... I actually can't remember how I found it before this.
Still, the game introduced me to many series I didn't know of and is a great piece of history for Namco and Capcom!
I played this game back them with my pirate ps2 hahahahaha, This is were Reiji Arisu and Xiamou came from with the badass sexy Saya.
Don't you remember Kogoro and Mii against Oros Phlox?
Nice how when he says "plot" at 3:24, it cuts to Morrigan.
I have Project X Zone 2 (mainly due to Fire Emblem and Xenoblade's involvement) and would love to see more from them in the future. Shame earlier titles didn't get an official Western release, though, but it's fun to see just how many characters actually managed to stay in the series and were there from the beginning.
PXZ is so great. I didn't like the second one as much, because it felt like the same cast from the first game but with Chrom and Lucina added in. The "pair + assist" combo the games are known for SCREAMED Link/Zelda with Ganondorf as an assist (or enemy that's recruited or vice versa.) The same could be said for Sonic/Tails and Knuckles on the Sega side, but they had a ton of characters so they're off the hook. _IF_ a third is made, hopefully Nintendo will give them access to a lot more characters.
*hears that Nippon Ichi worked on Cross Edge*
Yes! Three of the best companies (and one I don't know) worked together!
You forgot Super Robot Wars Original Generation *Mugen no Frontier* games that uses this style of gameplay as well. Not to mention that *both* the two main characters of Namco x Capcom show up as characters in those games.
I love this game, I played entirely in japanese and I still loved.
- V.D.
I remember hearing about and getting excited for this game when I first heard about it in college. It's sad it never made it to the west in the end but when I saw Project X Zone advertised in Neo magazine I pre-ordered it as soon as I could!
It's become one of my favourite 3DS games and were it not for Smash Bros 3DS it probably would be my top game for that handheld. Rather fittingly, I was halfway through playing PXZ when I was in Japan!
Love the opening theme! Brave New World is gorgeous. I've wanted to play the game ever since hearing the song.