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| title = Evil Zone
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| released = {{Video game release|JP|January 14, 1999|PAL|June 1999|NA|July 21, 1999<ref>{{cite web |author=GameSpot staff |date=July 21, 1999 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-evil-zone-ships/1100-2450850/ |title=PlayStation Evil Zone Ships [date mislabeled as "April 27, 2000"] |website=[[GameSpot]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20000117034158/http://headline.gamespot.com/news/99_07/21_vg_evil/index.html |archivedate=January 17, 2000 |url-status=live |accessdate=November 12, 2020}}</ref>}}
| released = {{Video game release|JP|January 14, 1999|PAL|June 1999|NA|July 21, 1999<ref>{{cite web |author=GameSpot staff |date=July 21, 1999 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-evil-zone-ships/1100-2450850/ |title=PlayStation Evil Zone Ships [date mislabeled as "April 27, 2000"] |website=[[GameSpot]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20000117034158/http://headline.gamespot.com/news/99_07/21_vg_evil/index.html |archivedate=January 17, 2000 |url-status=live |accessdate=November 12, 2020}}</ref>}}
| genre = [[Fighting game|Fighting]]
| genre = [[Fighting game|Fighting]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]{{Efn|name="Modes"|Up to 2 players.}}
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
| platforms = [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]]
| platforms = [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]]
}}
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'''''Evil Zone'''''{{efn|{{nihongo|Known in Japan as '''''Fūjin Ryōiki Eretzvaju'''''|封神領域エルツヴァーユ|''Fūjin Ryōiki Erutsuvāyu''|Spirit Seal Area Eretzvaju|lead=yes}}}}, stylized as '''''EVIL Z♀NE''''' in the PAL region, is a [[fighting game]] developed by [[Yuke's|Yuke's Future Media Creators]] for the [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]] in 1999. The player can choose from ten characters to fight in several game modes including story mode, arcade mode, versus mode, practice and survival mode.


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'''''Evil Zone'''''{{efn|{{nihongo|Known in Japan as '''''Fūjin Ryōiki Eretzvaju'''''|封神領域エルツヴァーユ|''Fūjin Ryōiki Erutsuvāyu''|Spirit Seal Area Eretzvaju|lead=yes}}}} is a [[fighting game]] developed by [[Yuke's|Yuke's Future Media Creators]] for the [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]] in 1999. The player can choose from ten characters to fight in several game modes including story mode, arcade mode, versus mode, practice and survival mode.
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The storyline of the game tells of a powerful being known as Ihadurca, who can exist in multiple dimensions at one time. Through heavy cost, the inhabitants of the world of I-Praseru (Happy Island) were able to temporarily confine Ihadurca in a dimension known as Evil Zone. Now, a tournament is being held to select the strongest warrior throughout the dimensions to destroy Ihadurca before she can escape from Evil Zone and threaten the world once more.


== Story ==
The story mode is a unique aspect of the game that sets it apart from other fighting games. Each character has a unique story mode which progresses like an ongoing television program, complete with episode names and previews with voice acting. Gradually, the player learns more about the character's backstory and why they are fighting, which provides the incentive for playing it again with each character. Evil Zone is also one of the few games to feature a fully fleshed out story mode for its boss character.
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The story of the game tells of Ihadurca, a powerful being who exists in multiple dimensions at once. The inhabitants of the world of I-Praseru (Happy Island) were able to temporarily confine Ihadurca in a dimension known as Evil Zone. A tournament is held to select the strongest warrior throughout the dimensions. The champion will be tasked to destroy Ihadurca before she can escape the Evil Zone and threaten the world once more.

The story mode is presented as an [[anime]]. Every playable character has their own unique story, each including their unique title movie and cutscenes narrated by the playable character. The cutscenes are animated in an anime style and drawn by the animation studio [[Anime International Company|'' AIC'']].


== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
The game tries to focus on simplicity with a "pick up and play" feel that isn't daunting to new players. Fighting takes place on a 3D field and allows characters to move backward, forwards, and sidestep left and right with ease. Most of the fighting is done with range-based attacks, but it is possible to attack from a short range and use grapple moves on your opponent. The fighting system only utilizes two main buttons, attack and guard, unlike most of the popular video games belonging to the same genre.
During the game, fighting occurs on a 3D field, with characters allowed to move forwards, backward, and sidestep left and right. Most of the fighting is done with range-based attacks, but it is possible to attack a short-range and use grapple moves on your opponent. The fighting system only utilizes two main moves types: attack and guard.


Each character controls in exactly the same manner; however, each character has a set of unique attacks along with an ultra-attack that requires the player to expel Power Stocks. By holding the down direction and the attack button, a character can charge up to 3 Power Stocks. The time that it takes to fully charge a stock depends on the current health of the character; a character with more health will take longer to charge while a character with minimal health could charge all 3 stocks in a few seconds.
Each playable character has a unique move set and ultra-attack. An ultra-attack is a powerful move that requires 'Power Stocks' to perform. 'Power Stocks' are obtained by the character standing still and charging; characters can hold up to three stocks at a time. The less health a character has, the faster it takes to charge.


Many characters feature attacks that have lengthy animations, which adds a more dramatic and dynamic feel to battles. A general "dramatic" encounter can occur if both characters perform a dash attack at each other at the same time. This results in an event called a Pressure Dash where both characters must rapidly hit buttons in order to gain an advantage over the other player. The most notable animations are those used for each character's ultra-attack, which can last up to 20 seconds long. These animations can become even longer when they are used as the attack that will finish the opponent.
A 'Pressure Dash' can occur if both characters perform a dash attack, towards each other, at the same time. If a 'Pressure Dash' occurs, each player must rapidly hit buttons; the winner gains an advantage over their opponent.


== Story mode ==
== Characters ==
There are 10 playable characters in Evil Zone, including the story's antagonist, Ihadurca:{{ref|Character|b}}
The story mode is presented like distinctive anime mini series, with a unique 'series title', differing significantly according to whom the player has chosen to control. Characters give narration in their own cutscenes. The animated cutscenes for the game were done by [[Anime International Company|AIC]], whose logo can be seen in the background of Danzaiver's stage.
* '''Setsuna Saizuki''' - "The Guardian Angel"
* '''Linedwell Rainrix''' - "A Medium at Daybreak"
* '''Erel Plowse''' - "Mercenary"
* '''Gally 'Vanish' Gregman''' - "The Bounty Hunter"
* '''Keiya Tenpouin''' - "The Man in the Shadow"
* '''Midori Himeno''' - "Grappler and Passionate"
* '''Danzaiver''' - "Exceptional Inspector"
* '''Alty Al Lazel''' - "Wizard"
* '''Kakurine''' - "Priestess"
* '''Ihadurca''' - "The Absolute Existence"


== Reception ==
== Reception ==
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| CVG = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Review: Evil Zone |magazine=[[Computer and Video Games]] |publisher=[[Future plc|Future Publishing]] |issue=212 |date=July 1999}}</ref>
| CVG = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Review: Evil Zone |magazine=[[Computer and Video Games]] |publisher=[[Future plc|Future Publishing]] |issue=212 |date=July 1999}}</ref>
| EGM = 5.25/10<ref>{{cite magazine |author=EGM staff |title=Evil Zone |magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |issue=123 |date=October 1999}}</ref>
| EGM = 5.25/10<ref>{{cite magazine |author=EGM staff |title=Evil Zone |magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |issue=123 |date=October 1999}}</ref>
| Fam = 27/40<ref name="Fam">{{cite web |url=https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=18584&redirect=no |title=封神領域エルツヴァーユ [PS] |language=Japanese |website=[[Famitsu]] |publisher=[[Enterbrain]] |accessdate=November 12, 2020}}</ref>
| Fam = 27/40<ref name="Fam">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=18584&redirect=no |title=封神領域エルツヴァーユ [PS] |language=Japanese |magazine=[[Famitsu]] |publisher=[[Enterbrain]] |accessdate=November 12, 2020}}</ref>
| GI = 5/10<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Reiner |first=Andrew |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/reviews/review_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=3131 |title=Evil Zone |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |publisher=[[GameStop|FuncoLand]] |issue=78 |date=October 1999 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20000605034543/http://www.gameinformer.com/reviews/review_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=3131 |archivedate=June 5, 2000 |accessdate=November 12, 2020}}</ref>
| GI = 5/10<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Reiner |first=Andrew |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/reviews/review_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=3131 |title=Evil Zone |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |publisher=[[GameStop|FuncoLand]] |issue=78 |date=October 1999 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20000605034543/http://www.gameinformer.com/reviews/review_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=3131 |archivedate=June 5, 2000 |accessdate=November 12, 2020}}</ref>
| GameFan = 63%<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Ngo |first1=George "Eggo" |last2=Chau |first2=Anthony "Dangohead" |last3=Rodriguez |first3=Tyrone "Cerberus" |url=https://archive.org/details/Gamefan_Vol_7_Issue_09/page/n17/mode/2up |title=Evil Zone |magazine=[[GameFan]] |publisher=Shinno Media |volume=7 |issue=9 |date=September 1999 |page=16 |accessdate=November 12, 2020}}</ref>
| GameFan = 63%<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Ngo |first1=George "Eggo" |last2=Chau |first2=Anthony "Dangohead" |last3=Rodriguez |first3=Tyrone "Cerberus" |url=https://archive.org/details/Gamefan_Vol_7_Issue_09/page/n17/mode/2up |title=Evil Zone |magazine=[[GameFan]] |publisher=Shinno Media |volume=7 |issue=9 |date=September 1999 |page=16 |accessdate=November 12, 2020}}</ref>
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The game received mixed reviews according to the [[Review aggregator|review aggregation]] website [[GameRankings]].<ref name="GR"/> In Japan, ''[[Famitsu]]'' gave it a score of 27 out of 40.<ref name="Fam"/>
The game received mixed reviews according to the [[Review aggregator|review aggregation]] website [[GameRankings]].<ref name="GR"/> In Japan, ''[[Famitsu]]'' gave it a score of 27 out of 40.<ref name="Fam"/>

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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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:<sub>b.{{Note|Character}}Written as '''character''' - "Alias"</sub>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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* {{moby game|id=/evil-zone}}

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Latest revision as of 13:58, 26 May 2024

Evil Zone
Developer(s)Yuke's Future Media Creators
Publisher(s)
Platform(s)PlayStation
Release
  • JP: January 14, 1999
  • PAL: June 1999
  • NA: July 21, 1999[1]
Genre(s)Fighting
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Evil Zone[a] is a fighting game developed by Yuke's Future Media Creators for the PlayStation in 1999. The player can choose from ten characters to fight in several game modes including story mode, arcade mode, versus mode, practice and survival mode.

Story

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The story of the game tells of Ihadurca, a powerful being who exists in multiple dimensions at once. The inhabitants of the world of I-Praseru (Happy Island) were able to temporarily confine Ihadurca in a dimension known as Evil Zone. A tournament is held to select the strongest warrior throughout the dimensions. The champion will be tasked to destroy Ihadurca before she can escape the Evil Zone and threaten the world once more.

The story mode is presented as an anime. Every playable character has their own unique story, each including their unique title movie and cutscenes narrated by the playable character. The cutscenes are animated in an anime style and drawn by the animation studio AIC.

Gameplay

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During the game, fighting occurs on a 3D field, with characters allowed to move forwards, backward, and sidestep left and right. Most of the fighting is done with range-based attacks, but it is possible to attack a short-range and use grapple moves on your opponent. The fighting system only utilizes two main moves types: attack and guard.

Each playable character has a unique move set and ultra-attack. An ultra-attack is a powerful move that requires 'Power Stocks' to perform. 'Power Stocks' are obtained by the character standing still and charging; characters can hold up to three stocks at a time. The less health a character has, the faster it takes to charge.

A 'Pressure Dash' can occur if both characters perform a dash attack, towards each other, at the same time. If a 'Pressure Dash' occurs, each player must rapidly hit buttons; the winner gains an advantage over their opponent.

Characters

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There are 10 playable characters in Evil Zone, including the story's antagonist, Ihadurca:b

  • Setsuna Saizuki - "The Guardian Angel"
  • Linedwell Rainrix - "A Medium at Daybreak"
  • Erel Plowse - "Mercenary"
  • Gally 'Vanish' Gregman - "The Bounty Hunter"
  • Keiya Tenpouin - "The Man in the Shadow"
  • Midori Himeno - "Grappler and Passionate"
  • Danzaiver - "Exceptional Inspector"
  • Alty Al Lazel - "Wizard"
  • Kakurine - "Priestess"
  • Ihadurca - "The Absolute Existence"

Reception

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The game received mixed reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[2] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of 27 out of 40.[6]

Notes

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  1. ^ Known in Japan as Fūjin Ryōiki Eretzvaju (Japanese: 封神領域エルツヴァーユ, Hepburn: Fūjin Ryōiki Erutsuvāyu, Spirit Seal Area Eretzvaju)
b.^ Written as character - "Alias"

References

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  1. ^ GameSpot staff (July 21, 1999). "PlayStation Evil Zone Ships [date mislabeled as "April 27, 2000"]". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on January 17, 2000. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Evil Zone for PlayStation". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on May 1, 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  3. ^ House, Matthew. "Evil Zone - Review". AllGame. All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 16, 2014. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  4. ^ "Review: Evil Zone". Computer and Video Games. No. 212. Future Publishing. July 1999.
  5. ^ EGM staff (October 1999). "Evil Zone". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 123. Ziff Davis.
  6. ^ a b "封神領域エルツヴァーユ [PS]". Famitsu (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  7. ^ Reiner, Andrew (October 1999). "Evil Zone". Game Informer. No. 78. FuncoLand. Archived from the original on June 5, 2000. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  8. ^ Ngo, George "Eggo"; Chau, Anthony "Dangohead"; Rodriguez, Tyrone "Cerberus" (September 1999). "Evil Zone". GameFan. Vol. 7, no. 9. Shinno Media. p. 16. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  9. ^ Mielke, James (February 11, 1999). "Evil Zone Review [Japan Import] [date mislabeled as "April 28, 2000"]". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  10. ^ Cleveland, Adam (July 29, 1999). "Evil Zone". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  11. ^ Wilton, Pete (July 1999). "Evil Zone". Official UK PlayStation Magazine. No. 47. Future Publishing. p. 90. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  12. ^ Maruyama, Wataru (October 1999). "Evil Zone". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. Vol. 3, no. 1. Ziff Davis. p. 132. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
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