History VideoGame / DengekiBunkoFightingClimax

''Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax'' is a {{Fighting Game}} {{crossover}} between various light novel series published under the Creator/DengekiBunko imprint ([[MyFriendsAndZoidberg and]] [[VideoGame/ValkyriaChronicles Valkyria Chronicles]] and [[VideoGame/VirtuaFighter Virtua Fighter]]) to [[MilestoneCelebration celebrate the 20th anniversary]] of the imprint. Developed by French Bread (of ''VideoGame/MeltyBlood'' fame) and published by Creator/{{Sega}}, it was first released in Japanese arcades in March 18, 2014, with a UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita release followed on November 13, 2014.

** ''LightNovel/AccelWorld'': Kuroyukihime

** ''LightNovel/ShakuganNoShana'': Shana
** ''LightNovel/StrikeTheBlood'': Yukina Himeragi
** ''LightNovel/SwordArtOnline'': Asuna, Kirito
** ''LightNovel/{{Toradora}}'': Taiga Aisaka

** ''LightNovel/TheDevilIsAPartTimer'': Emi Yusa

** ''LightNovel/SwordArtOnline'': Yuuki ([[DownloadableContent DLC]])

** ''LightNovel/AccelWorld'': Haruyuki Arita

** ''LightNovel/TheDevilIsAPartTimer'': Sadao Mao

** ''LightNovel/ShakuganNoShana'': Wilhelmina Carmel

** ''LightNovel/StrikeTheBlood'': Koujo Akatsuki
** ''LightNovel/SwordArtOnline'': Leafa
** ''LightNovel/{{Toradora}}'': Ryuji Takasu

** ''LightNovel/SwordArtOnlineAlternativeGunGaleOnline'': LLENN ([[DownloadableContent DLC]])

** Many of the alternate colors available for the characters references characters from SEGA franchises or other anime, among other things, such as Touma having a [[Franchise/SonictheHedgehog Sonic]] alt, Enju having a Music/HatsuneMiku one, Holo having a Lawrence, from her own serie, [[Manga/SpiceAndWolf Spice and Wolf]], colored one, or Tomoka having one that looks a lot like a [[LightNovel/LoveChunibyoAndOtherDelusions Rikka]] one. Akira has a palette swap similar to his full white gi from Virtua Fighter 5. The list could go on and on for a long time. Some characters also have shout-outs to other characters related to them, such as [[Creator/RieKugimiya Taiga]] having a [[Creator/RieKugimiya Shana]] alt.

** ''LightNovel/SpiceAndWolf'': Holo

The game received a 2018/2019 successor for mobile devices called ''Dengeki Bunko Crossing Void'', a [[TurnBasedCombat turn-based]] {{RPG}} also developed by SEGA that [[NewWorkRecycledGraphics reuses assets from this game.]]

* DeathOfAThousandCuts: Kirito is fueled by this playstyle, as his attacks are very weak individually, but he hits ''a lot''. When he adds Dark Repulser into the mix with his Trump Card, this trope goes straight into UpToEleven. Asuna also follows this playstyle, although less so than Kirito.

** Invoked in the Yukina vs Kuroyukihime Dream Duel pre-battle dialogue. Yukina calls out Kuroyukihime for wearing such a [[{{Stripperiffic}} skimpy outfit]] as her avatar's costume and is appalled just by looking at it. Unfazed, Kuroyukihime then goes on to justify her avatar's outfit by saying that her costume's tight fit is for practical reasons and goes on to stoically defend further. She then turns the argument around by pointing out how impractical ''Yukina's'' short skirt is in battle and complains because Kuroyukihime keeps getting [[PantyShot a glimpse of her panties]] every time she jumps. Yukina angrily stutters in embarrassment afterwards in response.

** Invoked in the Yukina vs Kuroyukihime Dream Duel pre-battle dialogue. Yukina calls out Kuroyukihime for wearing such a [[{{Stripperiffic}} skimpy outfit]] as her avatar's costume and is appalled just by looking at it. Unfazed, Kuroyukihime then goes on to justify her avatar's outfit by saying that her costume's tight fit is for practical reasons and goes on to stoically defend further. She then turns the argument around by pointing out how impractical ''Yukina's'' [[DangerouslyShortSkirt short skirt]] is in battle and complains because Kuroyukihime keeps getting [[PantyShot a glimpse of her panties]] every time she jumps. Yukina angrily stutters in embarrassment afterwards in response.

* DeathIsCheap: Kirito makes this observation about Brain Burst compared to Sword Art Online's AllDeathsFinal scenario. Kuroyukihime acknowledges this fact, but also notes that the threat of losing the ability to Brain Burst [[NotSoDifferent isn't much different]] from the threat of dying, as in SAO.

* NotSoDifferent: Mikoto points out that Rentarou and Touma are actually very similar characters. The thought of it is enough to make Rentarou cry.

The gameplay consists of players choosing two characters from a playable and support roster, with the latter being used for various assist attacks. Each character can use weak, medium and strong attacks as well as a support button to summon the assist character. One can also utilize various Impact Skill attacks unique to each character as well as 2 Climax Arts (the Super Art and the Ranbu) for super moves. Blast Attacks can be used to escape from the opponents combos, launch an opponent allowing for more diverse combos and, when used neutrally, to power up the character and slowly gain more health and meter.

A new Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax [[UpdatedRerelease title update]] was announced for Summer 2015, titled ''Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax Ignition'', featuring new characters and updated mechanics, such as the Blast Character, a third set character that determines what kind of Blast you are able to use, as well as Ignition, a mechanic that allows you to assign a buff to one of your allies (Player, Support, or Blast) at the end of each Round.

''Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax'' is a {{Fighting Game}} {{crossover}} between various light novel series published under the Creator/DengekiBunko imprint ([[MyFriendsAndZoidberg and]] [[VideoGame/ValkyriaChronicles Valkyria Chronicles]] and [[VideoGame/VirtuaFighter Virtua Fighter]]) to [[MilestoneCelebration celebrate the 20th anniversary]] of the imprint. Developed by French Bread (of ''VideoGame/MeltyBlood'' fame) and published by Creator/{{Sega}}, it was first released in Japanese arcades in March 18, 2014, with a UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita release followed on November 13, 2014.

* [[spoiler: TheCameo: Zetsumu first appeared as the FinalBoss of ''Dengeki Gakuen RPG: Cross of Venus'']].

* MassiveMultiplayerCrossover: Obviously. Interestingly enough, the game also features stages taken from various SEGA franchises as well as playable characters from [[VideoGame/ValkyriaChronicles Valkyria Chronicles]] and [[VideoGame/VirtuaFighter Virtua Fighter]].
* [[MistakenForPedophile Mistaken For Lolicon]]: Subaru from ''Ro-Kyu-Byu!''. While he doesn't appear in person in the game itself, Kirino, in the dialogue before her Dream Duel with Tomoka, got ''really'' suspicious the moment Tomoka mentions that Subaru was a high school guy who volunteered to coach her and her elementary school-aged friends in basketball. Tomoka's vague description of him to Kirino probably didn't help his case.

* [[MistakenForPedophile Mistaken For Lolicon]]: Subaru from Ro-Kyu-Byu. While he doesn't appear in person in the game itself, Kirino, in the dialogue before her Dream Duel with Tomoka, got ''really'' suspicious the moment Tomoka mentions that Subaru was a high school guy who volunteered to coach her and her elementary school-aged friends in basketball. Tomoka's vague description of him to Kirino probably didn't help his case.

** The finishing pose of Ro-Kyu-Bu! is a recreation of the pose the team's voice actresses make when they perform live.

** If Sadao Mao is your Support, he can also use one. Both of his Support Attacks are standard rushing punches that deal weak damage. However, if two punches connect in a row, the third will summon him in [[SuperMode Demon Mode]], where he will pull off an incredibly powerful and lengthy attack depending on what type of support you call; Neutral Support summons FrickinLaserBeams, while Forward Support calls him with a {{BFS}}.

* ArtShift: Each of the characters' portrait designs are taken from the light novels themselves so you have a huge variety of art styles into one game. Ranging from {{Moe}} looking characters (like Shana, Taiga, Kirino, and Tomoka) to characters with {{Shounen}} and {{Shoujo}} designs (like Shizuo, Rentarou, Mikoto, Miyuki, and Kuroyukihime).

** Pit Taiga against Shana in a Dream Duel and witness Shana (understandably) mistake Taiga as a [[BerserkButton grade school kid]]. Keep in mind that the [[LightNovel/ShakuganNoShana light novel series]] Shana had originally come from describes her as a small girl whose body resembles that of an eleven year old's. [[Creator/RieKugimiya Bonus points for both of them being voiced by the same person]].

** All of Kirino's outfits are outfits she wore in the light novel. Claw Machine Mutiliation's SFX were also imported directly from the latest UFO Catchers, courtesy of SEGA.

** Black Lotus functions as this for Kuroyukihime and does most of the fighting for her, as she is largely incapable of actual combat, except maybe some jabs and weak attacks. Think of it as a [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure JoJo]] or VideoGame/{{Persona}} character.

** ''Zero Kara Hajimeru Mahou no Sho'': Zero

** ''LightNovel/SpiceandWolf'': Holo

The game received a 2018/2019 successor for mobile devices called ''Dengeki Bunko Crossing Void'', a TurnBasedRPG also developed by SEGA that [[NewWorkRecycledGraphics reuses assets from this game.]]

* ArtShift: Each of the characters' portrait designs are taken from the light novels themselves so you have a huge variety of art styles into one game. Ranging from {{Moe}} looking characters (like Shana, Taiga, Kirino, and Tomoka) to characters with {{Shounen}} and {{Bishoujo}} designs (like Shizuo, Rentarou, Mikoto, Miyuki, and Kuroyukihime).

** Many of the alternate colors available for the characters references characters from SEGA franchises or other anime, among other things, such as Touma having a [[Franchise/SonictheHedgehog Sonic]] alt, Enju having a [[Music/{{Vocaloid}} Hatsune Miku]] one, Holo having a Lawrence, from her own serie, [[Manga/SpiceAndWolf Spice and Wolf]], colored one, or Tomoka having one that looks a lot like a [[LightNovel/LoveChunibyoAndOtherDelusions Rikka]] one. Akira has a palette swap similar to his full white gi from Virtua Fighter 5. The list could go on and on for a long time. Some characters also have shout-outs to other characters related to them, such as [[Creator/RieKugimiya Taiga]] having a [[Creator/RieKugimiya Shana]] alt.

* ParryingBullets: When Kirito and Rentarou meet, Kirito manages to block Rentarou's bullets with his sword. When asked how he was able to do this, Kirito just explains that [[MythologyGag he had experience from a previous game.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Kirito's [[HeroesPreferSwords preference for swords]] is so strong that when he plays the VRMMO shooter ''Gun Gale Online'', he buys a [[BeamSword Photon Sword]] and uses it extensively, to the point where he can deflect bullets with it.[[/labelnote]]

''Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax'' is a {{Fighting Game}} {{crossover}} between various light novel series published under the [[Creator/DengekiBunko]] imprint ([[MyFriendsAndZoidberg and]] [[VideoGame/ValkyriaChronicles Valkyria Chronicles]] and [[VideoGame/VirtuaFighter Virtua Fighter]]) to [[MilestoneCelebration celebrate the 20th anniversary]] of the imprint. Developed by French Bread (of ''VideoGame/MeltyBlood'' fame) and published by Creator/{{Sega}}, it was first released in Japanese arcades in March 18, 2014, with a UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita release followed on November 13, 2014.

''Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax'' is a {{Fighting Game}} {{crossover}} between various light novel series published under the Dengeki Bunko imprint ([[MyFriendsAndZoidberg and]] [[VideoGame/ValkyriaChronicles Valkyria Chronicles]] and [[VideoGame/VirtuaFighter Virtua Fighter]]) to [[MilestoneCelebration celebrate the 20th anniversary]] of the imprint. Developed by French Bread (of ''VideoGame/MeltyBlood'' fame) and published by Creator/{{Sega}}, it was first released in Japanese arcades in March 18, 2014, with a UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita release followed on November 13, 2014.

* ImprobablyFemaleCast: Not as extreme as other examples of this kind, but the playable cast consists of four guys[[note]]Kirito, Shizuo, Rentaro and Akira[[/note]] and ten girls[[note]]Asuna, Shana, Kirino, Taiga, Mikoto, Tomoka, Miyuki, Yukina, Kuroyukihime and Selvaria[[/note]]. By ''Ignition'', that ratio has changed to six guys[[note]]Qwethur and Tatsuya[[/note]] and sixteen girls[[note]]Emi, Kuroko, Yuuki and Ako[[/note]]. Practically averted for the Support cast, which features seven guys ([[DemotedToExtra all of which are protagonists]]) and seventeen females, including Last Order.

** Akira's Shoryuken, Renkantai is very unique: One is for QCF+C (which bounce the opponent on the corner), while the air version has variation ranges (such as EX)).

* WouldntHitAGirl: Subverted with Shizuo: In ''LightNovel/{{Durarara}}'', he believed passionately and firmly that "hurting girls is bad", however, in this game he seems perfectly fine with fighting female adversaries and openly threatening to kick their asses. (And speaking of which, Izaya also has no problem stomping on them.}

** ''LightNovel/SwordArtOnlineAlternativeGunGaleOnline'': LLEN ([[DownloadableContent DLC]])

** ''LightNovel/SwordArtOnline'': LLEN ([[DownloadableContent DLC]])

* ShoutOut: Many of the alternate colors available for the characters references characters from SEGA franchises or other anime, among other things, such as Touma having a [[Franchise/SonictheHedgehog Sonic]] alt, Enju having a [[Music/{{Vocaloid}} Hatsune Miku]] one, Holo having a Lawrence, from her own serie, [[Manga/SpiceAndWolf Spice and Wolf]], colored one, or Tomoka having one that looks a lot like a [[LightNovel/LoveChunibyoAndOtherDelusions Rikka]] one. Akira has a palette swap similar to his full white gi from Virtua Fighter 5. The list could go on and on for a long time. Some characters also have shout-outs to other characters related to them, such as [[Creator/RieKugimiya Taiga]] having a [[Creator/RieKugimiya Shana]] alt.