Konjiki no Gash Bell!! Go! Go! Mamono Fight!!

Japanese title	金色のガッシュベル!! ゴー!ゴー!魔物ファイト!! Konjiki no Gasshu Beru!! Gō! Gō! Mamono Faito!!
Developer(s)	Eighting
Publisher(s)	Bandai
Game engine
Platform(s)	PlayStation 2, GameCube
Release date(s)	JP: December 15, 2005
Genres(s)	2D Fighting
Mode(s)	Single-player, Multiplayer
Rating(s)	CERO: A

Konjiki no Gash Bell!! Go! Go! Mamono Fight!! (金色のガッシュベル!! ゴー!ゴー!魔物ファイト!! Konjiki no Gasshu Beru!! Gō! Gō! Mamono Fight!!, lit. "Golden Gash Bell!! Go! Go! Demon Fight!!") is a video game for PlayStation 2 and GameCube which was developed by Eighting and was published by Bandai on December 15, 2005. The fighting gameplay style is similar to Super Smash Bros. with four-player multiplayer, as well as few other video games like Konjiki no Gash Bell!! Unare! Yūjō no Zakeru Dream Tag Tournament.

General Information

Konjiki no Gashbell!!: Go! Go! Mamono Fight!! is a platform fighting video game for four players, where different characters from the Zatch Bell anime compete! . The fighters included were taken from the 3rd season of the anime (the Faudo stage). This title is the tenth based on this series and offers a very different way of playing than the previous ones, clearly inspired by Nintendo 's Super Smash Bros. video game.

The video game is designed so that four players can play and compete simultaneously in combat on large stages with platforms. In this game, the mamodos fight alone, although their human companions are still shown behind the scenes and their voices can be heard reciting spells and making comments throughout the battle.

The graphics used are polygonal 3D, with cel-shading style shading that gives the characters an anime look. Many character models and animations were recycled from the previous game Zatch Bell!: Mamodo Battles . The perspective used is lateral, with a classic 2D game form and automatic zooming of the screen. The game's music is completely new and maintains a similar style to its predecessor. All characters were voiced by their original voice actors, heard during the fight and in the story mode's long dialogues.

The gameplay is very simple, using only one or two buttons for the different attacks. The difficulty is well balanced and beating the computer becomes challenging and sometimes problematic, without becoming too difficult or frustrating. This game leaves out the story of the anime, and is instead about a dream tournament, organized by Dr. Riddles , that brings together the most popular characters from all seasons of the anime.

Modes

• Demonic Horror Mode: This is the mode where you fight 3 random foes, and where you can unlock secret stuff. This mode is managed by Zatch on the main menu.
• Versus Mode: As it's own name says, this mode in where you main fight your enemies, alone or in teams, and where you can set the Battle Options.It is the individual battle mode for one or up to four players. The player can choose the number of fighters and whether he wants to play all against all or in teams. You can also choose the stage and which fighters will be controlled by players or the CPU. This mode is managed by Tia on the main menu.
• Story Mode: This mode has four stories, as Tia, Kanchomé, Ponygon and Zatch, and when those are finished, a reward is given. This mode is managed by Kanchomé on the main menu.
• Card Gallery: As in previous games, an extensive gallery is included with the cards of the game Konjiki no Gashbell!!: The Card Battle . The cards included belong to the latest batch and have the characters from the final season of the series. On this occasion it is not necessary to collect cards since they are all available from the beginning. There is a total of 327 cards listed in this collection including mamodo, spell, partner, and event cards. This mode is managed by Ponygon on the main menu.
• Options: Change settings for the game including audio, video, game data, etc. This menu option is managed by Brago.

Mechanics

Konjiki no Gashbell!!: Go! Go! Mamono Fight!! is a fighting video game with side-view platforms. The player must choose one of the selectable mamodo fighters and engage in combat against other characters. The fights can be between 2, 3, or 4 depending on the game mode and the rule is all against all or battles can also be formed with teams. All battles are determined by a time limit. The player's goal is to get the best possible score within the playing time.

Points are scored by attacking the opponent and collecting items. Defeating an enemy adds a huge amount of pts. which can quickly put the player at the forefront of the fight. Likewise, being defeated subtracts a lot of pts. and we must try to avoid it. A large score bar appears at the bottom of the screen, showing the position of all the players and who has the score advantage. It is extremely useful to take a look at it frequently to know who to get off.

Fighters have a life bar that decreases when they receive damage and appears at the top of the screen. When this runs out, the character loses a life and leaves the playing field for a short time, but then returns with a new full life bar. Fighters have infinite lives, so they are never eliminated. However, losing a life subtracts many points and gives an advantage to the character who defeated the player.

Fighters have the ability to walk, run and jump freely throughout the playing field. They can use different normal blows and spells to damage the opponent or for other functions such as healing, strengthening, and paralyzing the enemy. Spells, unlike previous games, can be used freely and without limits. Characters can also take cover to take minimal damage when hit.

Scenarios

The scenarios are interactive and are made up of platforms, on which the players can move, and traps of all kinds, which hurt the characters and which must always be alert to avoid. Some stages even have traps that take away an entire life.

All stages are fixed screen and are made up of two screens, between which the fighters come and go from time to time. The only different scenario is the "Construction Zone" which consists of a long path in which the screen advances automatically and the fighters must keep up with it while fighting each other.

• Mochinoki School
• Construction Zone
• The Quarry
• White Christmas
• Moonstone

Wizard Box

This box causes whoever hits it first to receive instant help from a random assistant character who will attack all enemies.

• Big Boing: With her boing blow, she causes all nearby opponents to be stunned and still for a long time.
• Naomi: Passes her cart at full speed across the screen, running over any opponent in her path.
• Mecha Vulcan: The giant robot Mecha-Vulcan appears and fires a laser beam that covers the entire playing field and creates a rapid fire.
• Faudo: It's gigantic fist will hit the battlefield three times.

Power Cards

Cards are items that appear randomly on the playing field very frequently. They grant a special advantage to the character who grabs it and activates it. They can also be stolen, if a character has a card and is knocked down, it will drop and another can grab it. This is why it is better to use them as soon as possible.

• Red Card: Recovers the players health.
• Green Card: Turns the player giant for a while. With this, they have increased attack power and better range and are more difficult to take down, but cannot use spells.
• Silver Card: Allows you to use the powerful "Final Spell."
• Blue Card: The player goes into wild mode for a while. In this mode, they run at full speed, are invulnerable, and knock down the opponent with just a touch.
• Yellow Card: Extends the time limit by 10 seconds.

Slot Machine

The slot machine is another helpful item that appears from time to time on the playing field and shows a draw on the screen, and also grants a point bonus. The 1st slot always shows the player who hits the machine first. The 2nd slot shows one of the enemies at random, who will become the first's companion for a short time and they will not be able to hurt each other. The 3rd slot shows a punishment that is given to the two remaining enemies and they must endure this disadvantage for the duration of the machine's effect.

• Cross (X): Without effect, you gain no points or advantages.
• Drain Life: Opponents' health bar will slowly decrease.
• Shrink: Opponents will become smaller, weaker against attacks, and will not be able to use spells.
• Shield Breaker: Opponents will not be able to use defensive moves.
• Confusion: Opponents will have their controls reversed, so it will be very difficult for them to move and fight.

Playable Characters

Most of the characters in this game are already unlocked, but a rest only is unlocked by playing Demonic Horror Mode and reaching a score of 50.000 points with each character. There are a total of 16 selectable mamodos, 8 of them are selectable from the start and the other 8 must be unlocked first to be chosen.

Initial Characters

Zatch & Kiyo	Zatch Bell is the protagonist of the saga. He is a kind and brave Mamodo boy who fights in defense of friendship. He has mastery of electrical spells and can shoot powerful rays from his mouth. His final spell summons a gigantic golden dragon.
Tia & Megumi	Tia is a friendly but rude mamodo with a short temper. Her spells specialize in creating defensive shields, although she also has a slashing shot. Her final spell summons a huge sword with the face of a goddess.
Kanchomé & Folgore	Kanchomé is a strange-looking mamodo with a cowardly nature, but he does not hesitate to fight if it is for a noble cause. His spells allow him to change shape and size to confuse the enemy. With his final spell, he can multiply into an army of fighting Kanchomés.
Ponygon & Sunbeam	Ponygon is a pony-shaped mamodo, very happy and friendly. His spells grant him battle armor that increases his speed and attack power, and adds a horn for combat. His final spell turns him into a gigantic fire horse that sets all nearby enemies on fire.
Kido & Dr. Riddles	Kido is a pure-hearted little mamodo, who can use spells with robotic properties. He has the ability to shoot laser beams from his mouth and launch gigantic rocket fists. His final spell summons a huge metallic goddess.
Wonrei & Li-en	Wonrei is a mamodo kung-fu expert fighter. His spells serve to increase the speed and power in his arms and feet and deliver more powerful blows. His final spell summons a giant white tiger that falls from above.
Brago & Sherry	Brago is one of the most powerful mamodos, with a sinister appearance and a cold and aggressive personality. Their spells are based on manipulating gravity and compacting it into the form of dark spheres and crushing rays. His final spell fires a gigantic ball of concentrated gravity.
Laila & Albert	Laila is a kind and serene little Mamodo girl who carries a lunar scepter, with which she can fire her spells. Laila's powers consist of summoning large and small crescents that are fired at the enemy. His final spell calls upon a large number of moons to all together defeat the enemies.

Unlockable Characters

Ted & Jido	Ted is a small, hard-headed mamodo, very rude and quarrelsome. He fights with street boxing moves and uses his spells to level up, improving his speed and punching power with each new level gained. His final spell takes him to the maximum level of speed, where he pierces the opponent with an undodgeable blow.
Rein & Kyle	Rein is one of the largest and most physically strong mamodos, although his partner is a coward. His spells generate gigantic claws and fangs. His final spell forms a gigantic cross of claws that envelops rivals.
Victoream & Mohawk Ace	Victoream is a crazy, cocky mamodo shaped like the letter "V". With his spells, he can shoot laser beams in a "V" shape and turn his arms into slashing yo-yos. His final spell uses the energy accumulated in his spheres to fire a laser beam of colossal size.
Arth & Elly	Arth is a mamodo knight who lives by the sword. He always carries a giant triangular sword that is used for both normal attacks and his sword spells. His final spell makes gigantic swords grow from the ground.
Keith & Berun	Keith is an eccentric and very aggressive mamodo, who acts like an idiot but is smarter than he looks. He has the ability to stretch his arms like springs and with his spells he can shoot thin laser beams. His final spell fires a direct laser beam of enormous power.
Bari & Gustav	Bari is one of the strongest mamodos, he is extremely competitive and violent. His power allows him to use purple tornadoes that he combines with his physical strength to execute powerful blows. His final spell fires a gigantic vortex of wind.
Zeno & Dufort	Zeno is Zatch's brother, with a cruel and vengeful personality. He has the same electric spells, although with greater power, and a dark version of his final spell in which he summons a blue electric dragon that descends from above.
Zofis & Koko	Zofis is an extremely diabolical mamodo dressed as a woman, who has brainwashed his human companion to make her evil. His spells are based on shooting flaming and explosive energy. His final spell sends a gigantic flaming sphere to impact the playing field.

Trivia

• When the video game was released in Japan, the anime was airing episode 136 (The Resurrection of Faudo).
• The game's presentation theme is "Mienai Tsubasa" , corresponding to the 3rd opening of the anime "Zatch Bell!" .
• In the background stage of the construction site you can see the Coral Q robot in one of its transformations.
• On the Mochinoki School stage, Iwashima can be seen quickly passing by.

External links

• Official page

References

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