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A [[GameMaker MMF2]] PC action game by uepom, ''[[http://www.vector.co.jp/soft/winnt/game/se482439.html Umblade Senki]]'' (アンブレード戦記) features the frog warrior Inui on his quest to save Hikoshima island from being conquered by the Jet-Black Army. The titular Umblade held by Inui is an [[ParasolOfPain indestructible red umbrella]] not only used to attack, but to also block all kinds of projectiles and obstacles that may come his way. There are also a series of color-coded items with various functions to either attack or explore for hidden items.

''VideoGame/{{Gigadeep}}'' has a level based on this game.

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A [[GameMaker MMF2]] PC action game by uepom, ''[[http://www.vector.co.jp/soft/winnt/game/se482439.html Umblade Senki]]'' (アンブレード戦記) features the frog warrior Inui on his quest to save Hikoshima island from being conquered by the Jet-Black Army.Army led by Wareed. The titular Umblade held by Inui is an [[ParasolOfPain indestructible red umbrella]] not only used to attack, but to also block all kinds of projectiles and obstacles that may come his way. There are also a series of color-coded items with various functions to either attack or explore for hidden items.

The game [[https://uepom.itch.io/umblade can be downloaded on Itch.io]]. Also notable is that ''VideoGame/{{Gigadeep}}'' has a level based on this game.it with Wareed as its boss.
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* BodyHorror: The King of Hikoshima island (literally named "Oh", for "King") is transformed into a vine. He's [[AndIMustScream still conscious]] even as other characters happen to break through him. [[FridgeHorror By extension]], you can assume the vines you saw through the stage also used to be people.

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* BodyHorror: The King of Hikoshima island (literally named "Oh", for "King") is transformed into a vine. He's [[AndIMustScream still conscious]] even as other characters happen to break through him. [[FridgeHorror By extension]], extension, you can assume the other vines you saw through the stage also used to be people.



* CollisionDamage

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* CollisionDamageCollisionDamage: Inui takes damage on contact with enemies.



* DistressedDamsel: Princess Umi.

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* DistressedDamsel: Princess Umi.Umi is a captive of Wareed's army. You must save her to get the good ending.



* ParasolOfPain: The Umblade.

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* ParasolOfPain: The Umblade.core mechanic of the game is the titular Umblade, which is wielded as a blunt weapon and near-invincible shield.



* SpellMyNameWithAnS: The title is spelled as either Umblade or Unblade.

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* SpellMyNameWithAnS: The title is spelled as either Umblade "Umblade" or Unblade."Unblade".



* TrueFinalBoss: A final duel against Wareed as he and Inui descend through the Earth's stratosphere.

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* TrueFinalBoss: A final duel against Wareed as he and Inui descend through the Earth's stratosphere.stratosphere is unlocked if the conditions for the good ending are met.
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* SpeedRun: The game counts how many seconds you took to beat each level.

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* {{Irony}}: In stage 5 you use the Umblade to block everything from missiles to giant lasers but not really to cover from the rain.



* ShieldBash: The open Umblade blocks everything and even slowly pushes objects but can't harm enemies. However, you can use it [[PuzzleBoss to block the dolphin boss]] when it falls back to the lava pool, making it vulnerable. One member of the boss group in Stage 6 has a normal shield he will try to tackle you with.

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* ShieldBash: The open Umblade blocks everything and even slowly pushes objects but can't actually harm enemies. However, you can use it [[PuzzleBoss to block the dolphin boss]] when it falls back to the lava pool, making it vulnerable. One Also, one member of the boss group in Stage 6 has a normal shield he will try to tackle you with.



* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Umblade[=/=]Unblade.

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* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Umblade[=/=]Unblade.The title is spelled as either Umblade or Unblade.
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* SpellMyNameWithAS: Umblade[=/=]Unblade.

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* SpellMyNameWithAS: SpellMyNameWithAnS: Umblade[=/=]Unblade.
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* SpellMyNameWithAS: Umblade[=/=]Unblade.
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* BodyHorror: The King of Hikoshima island (literally named "Oh", for "King") is transformed into a vine. He's [[AndIMustScream still conscious]] even as other characters happen to break through him. [[FridgeHorror By extension]], you can assume the vines you saw through the stage also used to be people.
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* BigBad: Wareed of the Jet-Black Party.

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* BigBad: Wareed of the Jet-Black Party.Army.
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A [[GameMaker MMF2]] PC action game by uepom, ''[[http://www.vector.co.jp/soft/winnt/game/se482439.html Umblade Senki]]'' (アンブレード戦記) features the frog warrior Inui on his quest to save Hikoshima island from being conquered by the Jet-Black Party. The titular Umblade held by Inui is an [[ParasolOfPain indestructible red umbrella]] not only used to attack, but to also block all kinds of projectiles and obstacles that may come his way. There are also a series of color-coded items with various functions to either attack or explore for hidden items.

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A [[GameMaker MMF2]] PC action game by uepom, ''[[http://www.vector.co.jp/soft/winnt/game/se482439.html Umblade Senki]]'' (アンブレード戦記) features the frog warrior Inui on his quest to save Hikoshima island from being conquered by the Jet-Black Party.Army. The titular Umblade held by Inui is an [[ParasolOfPain indestructible red umbrella]] not only used to attack, but to also block all kinds of projectiles and obstacles that may come his way. There are also a series of color-coded items with various functions to either attack or explore for hidden items.

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* AndTheAdventureContinues: [[spoiler:At the end, Inui finds the island under attack [[BookEnds as it was in the beginning.]] Wareed has returned as a machine, so the hero sets out to fight him]].

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* AndTheAdventureContinues: [[spoiler:At At the end, Inui finds the island under attack [[BookEnds as it was in the beginning.]] Wareed has returned as a machine, so the hero sets out to fight him]].him.



* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: Most of your subweapons are colored orbs. The red is a planted bomb, the yellow hops foward, the purple rises, the blue launches Inui high and the green releases some health-recovering mist. The boss of Stage 4 has its own set of colored containers scrolling towards it that perform functions similar to your subweapons when they reach it or move over Inui.

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* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: Most of your subweapons are colored orbs. The red one is a planted bomb, the yellow orb hops foward, the purple one rises, the blue orb launches Inui high and the green one releases some health-recovering mist. The boss of Stage 4 has its own set of colored containers scrolling towards it that perform functions similar to your subweapons when they reach it or move over Inui.



* DefaceOfTheMoon: The first boss casually cuts the moon in half.

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* CoresAndTurretsBoss: The core of Hikoshima's Tower is straight out of a ''VideoGame/{{Gradius}}'' shmup.
* DefaceOfTheMoon: The first boss casually cuts the moon in half. Its pieces are then seen lying in the background.



* FinalBoss: [[spoiler:A final duel against Wareed as he and Inui descend through the Earth's stratosphere]].

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* FinalBoss: [[spoiler:A EvilLaugh: During the first duel against Wareed, he stops to laugh at you whenever he gets a hit.
* FreeFallFight: The
final duel battle against Wareed as he and Inui descend through over the Earth's stratosphere]]. atmosphere. There doesn't seem to be a time limit to it.



* HighAltitudeBattle: How does a free fall fight in space sound for a final fight?



* TrueFinalBoss: A final duel against Wareed as he and Inui descend through the Earth's stratosphere.



* WaveMotionGun: Seen in Stage 5. They come from the left side of the background and turn over, filling the screen. It's not clear ''what'' is shooting those things.

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* WaveMotionGun: Seen in Stage 5. They come from the left side of the background and turn over, filling the screen. It's not clear ''what'' is shooting those things.things, though it most probably is Wareed's battleship.
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* MacrossMissileMassacre: The main hazard of Stage 5 are countless missles being shot from some unseen enemy.

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* MacrossMissileMassacre: The main hazard of Stage 5 are countless missles missiles being shot from some unseen enemy.

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An [[GameMaker MMF2]] PC action game by uepom, ''[[http://www.vector.co.jp/soft/winnt/game/se482439.html Umblade Senki]]'' (アンブレード戦記) features the frog warrior Inui on his quest to save Hikoshima island from being conquered by the Jet-Black Party. The titular Umblade held by Inui is an [[ParasolOfPain indestructible red umbrella]] not only used to attack, but to also block all kinds of projectiles and obstacles that may come his way. There are also a series of color-coded items with various functions to either attack or explore for hidden items.

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An A [[GameMaker MMF2]] PC action game by uepom, ''[[http://www.vector.co.jp/soft/winnt/game/se482439.html Umblade Senki]]'' (アンブレード戦記) features the frog warrior Inui on his quest to save Hikoshima island from being conquered by the Jet-Black Party. The titular Umblade held by Inui is an [[ParasolOfPain indestructible red umbrella]] not only used to attack, but to also block all kinds of projectiles and obstacles that may come his way. There are also a series of color-coded items with various functions to either attack or explore for hidden items.



* CollectionSidequest: There are a few gems hidden in each level that improve Inui's attributes.



* InvincibilityPowerUp: The sparkle item lets you go loose at opponents for a short while.

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* InvincibilityPowerUp: The sparkle item lets you go loose at opponents for a short while. By collecting all powerups, you can have a stock of 10 sparkle items to turn the final bosses into a joke.



* LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe: What can't the Umblade block? Notably, any enemies with shields are tough but won't be able to block your blows.

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* LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe: Bullets, explosions, giant feet, massive lasers... What can't the Umblade block? Notably, any enemies with shields are tough but won't be able to block your blows.


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* MercyInvincibility: You must exploit this trope in order to collect two of the hidden gems.
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* BattleInTheRain: Stage 5 has a sky battle in the rain.
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* BigDamnHeroes: After Stage 6, Inui is trapped inside a gas chamber. Aoki arrives with a large bomb to get him out.

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* AndTheAdventureContinues: [[spoiler:At the end, Inui finds the island under attack [[BookEnds as it was in the beginning.]] Wareed has returned as a machine, so the hero sets out to fight him]].



* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: The subweapons.

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* ChekhovsGun: The massive tower in the center of Hikoshima island is the final stage of the game. Given how the tower is seen overlapping Stage 3 in the level select, obviously the locked path in that level will be revisited later.
* CollisionDamage
* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: Most of your subweapons are colored orbs. The subweapons.red is a planted bomb, the yellow hops foward, the purple rises, the blue launches Inui high and the green releases some health-recovering mist. The boss of Stage 4 has its own set of colored containers scrolling towards it that perform functions similar to your subweapons when they reach it or move over Inui.
* CoolBike: Inui arrives on the first level riding on a bike for no reason. He drives over some enemies and obstacles and jumps of a cliff, after which the bike spontaneously explodes.
* DefaceOfTheMoon: The first boss casually cuts the moon in half.



* DualBoss: Stage 6 features a group of 5 bosses who will fight you by two at a time.
* FinalBoss: [[spoiler:A final duel against Wareed as he and Inui descend through the Earth's stratosphere]].
* GiantFootOfStomping: Huge dinosaurs stomp around the first area of Stage 4. You can block them!
* GroundPound: You have one to break brown blocks, but it doesn't work on anything else. On Stage 5, pounding on Aoki is how you collect the stage's Red Gem.



* InvincibilityPowerUp: The sparkle item lets you go loose at opponents for a while.

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* InvincibilityPowerUp: The sparkle item lets you go loose at opponents for a while.short while.
* LockAndKeyPuzzle: You must collect a key hidden in the level at the end of the map screen and keep it through Stage 7 in order to free Princess Umi.
* LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe: What can't the Umblade block? Notably, any enemies with shields are tough but won't be able to block your blows.
* MacrossMissileMassacre: The main hazard of Stage 5 are countless missles being shot from some unseen enemy.



* ShieldBash: The open Umblade blocks everything and even slowly pushes objects but can't harm enemies. However, you can use it [[PuzzleBoss to block the dolphin boss]] when it falls back to the lava pool, making it vulnerable.

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* PuzzleBoss:
** Stage 2: One phase of the RecurringBoss is out of reach. Block its projectiles and let the explosions to the work for you.
** Stage 3: When the boss jumps out of the lava, follow it and bounce it on the Umblade.
** Stage 5: Let the boss get hit by the incoming missiles until it exposes its weak point.
* RatchetScrolling: The last area of Stage 6.
* ReptilesAreAbhorrent: The villains are snake people.
* SequentialBoss: You fight the last three bosses without a break to heal or get more items. You restart from where you were if you die, though.
* ShieldBash: The open Umblade blocks everything and even slowly pushes objects but can't harm enemies. However, you can use it [[PuzzleBoss to block the dolphin boss]] when it falls back to the lava pool, making it vulnerable. One member of the boss group in Stage 6 has a normal shield he will try to tackle you with.
* SmartBomb: One subweapon is a large and powerful bomb that takes a while to explode. Watch out, though - its massive screen-wide explosion must be blocked!
* SpeedRun: The game counts how many seconds you took to beat each level.
* SpikesOfDoom: Red glowing spiked balls are lethal.
* VideoGameLives: There are no 1-up items but you can increase the amount of lives you begin every level with.
* WaveMotionGun: Seen in Stage 5. They come from the left side of the background and turn over, filling the screen. It's not clear ''what'' is shooting those things.
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* ShieldBash: The open Umblade block everything and even slowly pushes objects but can't harm enemies. However, you can use it [[PuzzleBoss to block the dolphin boss]] when it falls back to the lava pool, making it vulnerable.

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* ShieldBash: The open Umblade block blocks everything and even slowly pushes objects but can't harm enemies. However, you can use it [[PuzzleBoss to block the dolphin boss]] when it falls back to the lava pool, making it vulnerable.
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* ParasolParachute: Of course.

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* ParasolParachute: Of course.course you can use the umbrella-blade to glide.
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An [[GameMaker MMF2]] PC action game by uepom, ''[[http://www.vector.co.jp/soft/winnt/game/se482439.html Umblade Senki]]'' (アンブレード戦記) features the frog warrior Inui on his quest to save Hikoshima island from being conquered by the Jet-Black Party. The titular Umblade held by Inui is an [[ParasolOfPain indestructible red umbrella]] not only used to attack, but to also block all kinds of projectiles and obstacles that may come his way. There are also a series of color-coded items with various functions to either attack or explore for hidden items.

''VideoGame/{{Gigadeep}}'' has a level based on this game.
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!!Tropes featured in this game include:
* BigBad: Wareed of the Jet-Black Party.
* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: The subweapons.
* DistressedDamsel: Princess Umi.
* HeroicMime: Inui. The bird Aoki does all the talking for him.
* InvincibilityPowerUp: The sparkle item lets you go loose at opponents for a while.
* MultipleEndings: You must collect a key hidden in the right-most level and use it to save Umi in the final level, or else [[ItsAWonderfulFailure she and Inui will die trapped in the exploding base.]]
* ParasolOfPain: The Umblade.
* ParasolParachute: Of course.
* ShieldBash: The open Umblade block everything and even slowly pushes objects but can't harm enemies. However, you can use it [[PuzzleBoss to block the dolphin boss]] when it falls back to the lava pool, making it vulnerable.
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