History VideoGame / UnderNightInBirth

''Under Night In-Birth'' is a UsefulNotes/{{H|ighDefinition}}D 2D FightingGame made by French Bread, the makers of CultClassic, ''Videogame/MeltyBlood''. It combines fast paced, flashy combat with a unique Tug of War mechanic which rewards good defence. As of now, the roster includes twenty-one characters, with a couple of [[GuestFighter guest characters]] thrown in for good measure.

** Because of her existence, there are a few things from Eltnum that pay Homage to her ten years as a combatant in ''Melty Blood'', with her theme being the biggest one, [[BootstrappedTheme which is a remix of Blood Drain, Melty Blood Actress Again's title theme]]. [[spoiler: There is also the small fact that Eltnum [[LeaningOnTheFourthWall lives on the Forth Wall]] in story mode, having fought for ten years... she sees herself as viewing how the "next generation" stacks to herself. As such, she views her relationships with other characters as something of a SenpaiKohai relationship, especially with Hyde. [[{{Cloudcuckoolander}} Just about everyone brushes her off as insane]]]]. And [[spoiler: She is finally free of that Goddamn [[{{Franchise/Nasuverse}} Shroom]] (read one: Kinoko Nasu) in her ending.]]

*** The Ritter Schild: A brother organization to the Licht Kreis consisting of the outcasted men. Whereas the Licht Kreis devote themselves to policing the Hollow Night around the world, the Ritter Schild label themselves as an "inspection organization" that has devoted themselves to uncovering the mysteries of the Hollow Night's past, as well as dealing in reconnaissance, weapon development, and assisting the Licht Kreis Executors in combat when needed. They also do any dirty work that the Licht Kreis themselves don't feel like dealing with, either willingly, or when its passed down to them.
** Amnesia: The newest faction of In-Births based in Kanzakai, whose goal is to break the control of the Licht Kreis over the Hollow Night, which is in actuality, a front for their leader's true intentions. The textbook definition of RagtagBunchOfMisfits, Amnesia is a lot more chaotically structured, with a total of around two-hundred members acting on their own whims and motivations, and a select few higher-up "Executives" leading them on when it comes to large-scale battles. There are only three known executives; Hilda, the leader of the group, Chaos, who was promoted by former executive and co-founder Gordeau, thanks to his resourcefulness in planning and [[TheTactitian tactics]], and Uzuki, who earned a spot simply on the grounds of how [[AsskickingEqualsAuthority immensely powerful she is]]. Unlike the Licht Kreis and Ritter Schild, who interact on a more formal, work-based level, the members of Amnesia are more [[TrueCompanions tightly-knit]] and frequently engage in get-togethers and parties hosted by Hilda herself.

** Because of her existence, there are a few things from Eltnum that pay Homage to her ten years as a combatant in ''Melty Blood'', with her theme being the biggest one, [[BootstrappedTheme which is a remix of Blood Drain, Melty Blood Actress Again's title theme]]. [[spoiler: There is also the small fact that Eltnum [[LeaningOnTheFourthWall lives on the Forth Wall]] in story mode, having fought for ten years... she sees herself as viewing how the "next generation" stacks to herself. As such, she views her relationships with other characters as something of a SempaiKohai relationship, especially with Hyde. [[{{Cloudcuckoolander}} Just about everyone brushes her off as insane]]]]. And [[spoiler: She is finally free of that Goddamn [[{{Franchise/Nasuverse}} Shroom]] (read one: Kinoko Nasu) in her ending.]]

Gameplay of ''Under Night In-Birth'', despite its 'anime airdash fighter' root , is mostly focuses on fast-paced ground game with an addition of ''Assault'' universal action that let all characters do a quick leap for mobility or starts an overhead attack similar to short hopping in ''Franchise/TheKingOfFighters'', but can be done in the air as well. The game features unique resource called ''GRD (Grind Grid)'' in addition to traditional 'super gauge' found in most 2D fighting games. The GRD aims to simulate how some anime characters gather aura from surroundings to power themselves up. Both players try to fill more GRD than their opponent by making proper defense in a tug-of-war like fashion, in order to gain damage boost (called '' Vorpal'') among other character-specific benefits at the moment the GRD timer runs out in each cycle throughout the match.

* {{The Gimmick}}: The character specific Force Function.

* {{BFS}}: Yuzuriha and Hyde wield ''very'' long katanas. Likewise, Gordeau uses an ''[[UpToEleven even longer]]'' SinisterScythe, and Nanase's Zephyr is as long as she is tall.

* KnifeNut: Seth's weapons, the Eliminators, are two large knives.

* MultiColouredHair: Hyde, Seth, and Kuon. Hyde's is black and blond, Seth's is black and white, and Kuon's is brown and red.

Gameplay of ''Under Night In-Birth'' focuses on fast-paced ground game (though it has ''Assault'' command input that let every character do a quick leap/ airdash instantly for mobility or quick overhead attacks) The game features unique resource called ''GRD (Grind Grid)'' in addition to traditional 'super gauge' found in most 2D fighting games. The GRD aims to simulate how some anime characters gather aura from surroundings to power themselves up. Both players try to fill more GRD than their opponent by making proper defense in a tug-of-war like fashion, in order to gain damage boost (called '' Vorpal'') among other character-specific benefits at the moment the GRD timer runs out in each cycle throughout the match.

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[[caption-width-right:350:''[[{{Tagline}} Rule the Night.]]''[[note]]Pictured clockwise: [[LadyOfWar Orie Ballardie]], [[PintsizedPowerhouse Mika Returna]], [[BlowYouAway Nanase]], [[WhipItGood Phonon]], [[AnIcePerson Londrekia Light]], [[TheHero Hyde Kido]], [[Really700YearsOld Linne]], [[MightyGlacier Waldstein]], and [[KnightTemplar Erika Wagner]]. Not Pictured: At least another twelve characters. [[/note]]]]

* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Vatista has been shown fully nude on camera several times, with the only censorship being her RapunzelHair covering her back. And given that Hyde and Orie initially saw her as an ordinary girl, she's not missing any... "attributes."
** When Akatsuki encounters Hilda in his Arcade story, [[MistakenForProstitute he confuses her for one of those "professionals who ply their trade by night."]]
** Zohar and [[spoiler: Strix's]] costumes while working with Ogre. Rather clearly made of leather, with sizable [[CleavageWindow holes in the chest area]]. It doesn't exactly help that he made them himself.
** When Nanase searches the internet in attempt to research the Hollow Night in her Chronicle story, she ends up stumbling onto a porn site, [[HormoneAddledTeenager and gets upset when the video preview ends]].

* ZettaiRyouiki: Linne, Orie, Hilda, and Wagner.

** When Nanase searches the internet in attempt to research the Hollow Night in her Chronicle story, she ends up stumbling onto a porn site, [[HormoneAddledTeenager and gets upset when the video preview ends].

* FashionableAsymmetry: Seth and Hilda.

** Waldstein is the fighter who goes Mano a Mano with various Inbirths with his gigantic strength and grappling moves.

** Linne is the thief who is agile and fights by blitzing the opponent with her speed [[FragileSpeedster but is unable to take much punishment.]]

* FinalBoss: Hilda is normally the final opponent in most of the Arcade stories.

** Gordeau and Chaos, both are Amnesia employees under Hilda. Gordeau is a BoisterousBruiser that loves a good fight while Chaos is a BadassBookworm and prefers using his brains and tries to get out of fighting as much possible, which is ironic given his past as a street brawler. Gordeau ''looks'' sinister, but is actually one of the more down to earth characters in the entire game and while Chaos isn't a bad person per se, he has far less patience for people he considers less intelligent than him.
** Waldstein and Enkidu, both are dark skinned, white haired, older men who both share DarkIsNotEvil traits, being both physically large and imposing, but are much nicer than they appear, and they're both [[BloodKnight Blood Knights]]. However, their reasons for fighting and how they fight are vastly different. Waldstein is a raging [[TheBerserker berserker]] who fights to protect someone dear to him (Linne), while Enkidu is a stoic warrior who fights for himself, since he has no one left alive (His master) to protect. Waldstein also simply considers a fight to be a ruthless battle between two individuals to see who comes out on top, while Enkidu views battle with a more philosophical approach, believing he can find true self-acceptance in combat and he also believes that fighting goes beyond simply victory and defeat. Waldstein has [[UnskilledButStrong no tactical approach]] to battle whatsoever, with his fighting style simply having him throw his weight around, his EXS Ability is directly tied to his strength, and he fights using his Destroyers, while Enkidu has been honing and perfecting his martial arts for possibly nearly his entire life, but his EXS Ability [[WeakButSkilled leaves much to be desired]], and he uses [[BareFistedMonk no weapon to speak of]].

** Zohar and [[spoiler: Strix's]] costumes while working with Ogre. Rather clearly made of leather, with sizable [[CleavageWindow holes in the chest area]].
** When Nanase searches the internet in attempt to research the Hollow Night in her Chronicle story, she ends up stumbling onto a porn site.

* IdleAnimation: Essentially the taunt move of the game. Since the Grind Grid System will react to movement in general, standing absolutely still not only yields a character saying some lines but can be interpreted as a taunt since they're not making use of the Tug of War at all.

* KatanasAreJustBetter: Yuzuriha's got one nice katana. Hyde's sword can be thought as one, but it lacks a traditional hilt and scabbard.

* MultiColouredHair: Both Hyde and Seth. Hyde's is black and blond, while Seth's is black and white.
* NamedWeapons: Par for the course. Examples include Hyde's Insulator, Seth's Eliminators, Gordeau's Devour, and Orie's Ruler among many others.

* NoblewomansLaugh: Hilda, of course.

* ParryingBullets: Waldstein's Destroyers and Wagner's Ancile can nullify projectiles if they make contact with them. Other haracters like Enkidu and Akatsuki have their parries.
* PhlebotinumOverload: What presumably turned Merkava into what he is. Gordeau and Chaos' friend Roger shared this fate, [[spoiler: as did Waldstein.]]

* PowerDyesYourHair: Carmine's hair starts out white, but can use his Blood Spike ability to dye his hair in order to intimidate his opponents.

** Licht Kreis: A Void-hunting faction based in Germany, operating under the guise of an international philanthropy enterprise, whose operations are supported by large business conglomerates in secret. Waldstein's defection to the Night Blade caused its leader Adelheid - one of the six Re-Births in existence - to outlaw all men from ever joining, turning it into an all-female organization. Orie, Mika and Wagner all serve the group as field operatives referred to as Executors, assisted by their teammates in undercover assignments. Many of the former male members have formed a sibling group called the Ritter Schild, with whom they have an uneasy alliance with. Licht Kreis currently has 300 active members in its inner workings while thousands of employees work unbeknownst to their employer's true dealings.
** Amnesia: The newest faction of In-Births based in Kanzakai, whose goal is to break the control of the Licht Kreis over the Hollow Night. Hilda and Gordeau are among its founders; the latter abandoned his post after the death of their comrade Roger, but still works alongside them as a freelance bodyguard. Chaos and Enkidu make up part of their top brass while around 200 members work beneath them.

[-Vanishment of Void-]

[[caption-width-right:350:"Neither you or I, can return to the real world as we know it..." [[note]]Pictured clockwise: [[LadyOfWar Orie Ballardie]], [[PintsizedPowerhouse Mika Returna]], [[BlowYouAway Nanase]], [[WhipItGood Phonon]], [[AnIcePerson Londrekia Light]], [[TheHero Hyde Kido]], [[Really700YearsOld Linne]], [[MightyGlacier Waldstein]], and [[KnightTemplar Erika Wagner]]. Not Pictured: At least another twelve characters. [[/note]]]]

* BloodyMurder: Carmine utilizes his own blood to fight.

* BadassGrandpa: Waldstein has been fighting for a good two hundred plus years. His rival, Enkidu looks pretty old as well.

->''Thousand night, Recurrence night, Reverie and Invite.\\

and...[[=7days=] Immortal] Unreal BLACK THINGS.\\
The deep darkness of the hollow night. New shells of incarnation alight.\\
One swing of a sword. Sinuous white snake. Savage fangs of the beast.\\
Tonight, the deepest night. Blessing for all who confronts...\\
Last night, at the dawn. A young man shows up.\\
Hell fire burns down the surroundings. The ice coffin quietly lies.\\
So the time comes. Here, ring the bell of the dawn.\\
The dark night will soon be over...''