History YMMV / AnarchyReigns

* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: This game is notable for, much like ''Videogame/MadWorld'' before it, sporting some high quality hip-hop.
** For an example, look no further than "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIvx-fKFwVk The Days Of Old]]".
** Now listen to [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW3_FMIH5JA Unlimited Resources]].
** With some [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfNHLTsiRck Here We Go]] on the side.
** Add in [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R53aL4MW_g Soon Enough]] in the mix.
** And then there's the final boss theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEmWfkFEVLU Find You.]]
** While not a {{Leitmotif}} for any specific character, Tre-Dot's "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqPT26AH940 Ruthless]]" sets the mood for the game perfectly.

* VindicatedByHistory: While the game initially flew under the radar upon launch, it gained a notable following for pioneering gaming trends of the 2010s. In the 2010s, In the mid 2010's, the gaming industry was dominated by the craze of {{Hero Shooter}}s like ''VideoGame/{{Overwatch}}'' and ''VideoGame/{{Paladins}}''. That trend was then followed by the Battle Royale genre, which was codified by games like ''VideoGame/PlayerUnknownsBattlegrounds'', ''VideoGame/{{Fortnite}}'' and ''VideoGame/ApexLegends''. ''Anarchy Reigns'' has elements of both of these genres, being a Battle Royale game with set "hero" characters and movesets, to the point where one could argue that this game is the first example of these trends, albeit one that got ignored due to poor promotion on Sega's part.

* JustHereForGodzilla: This game was pretty much [[SugarWiki/NeedsMoreLove under the radar]] around February of 2012. But ever since ''[[VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}} her]]'' announcement, this game's finally got some attention.

* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: This game is notable for, much like ''Videogame/MadWorld'' before it, sporting some high quality hip-hop. For an example, look no further than "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIvx-fKFwVk The Days Of Old]]".

* EnsembleDarkhorse: Barbot is pretty popular with the fanbase, to the point that fans wish that he were a playable character. He also has a small MemeticBadass status thanks to upgraded, Cybrid Arts-capable versions of him making appearances as a [[DemonicSpider fearsome enemy]] in a few multiplayer modes. Looking closely at their limbs reveals them as being a different model, upgraded with parts from [[DemonicSpider Cybrid Joe]], and they fight in a similar way(but are [[BossInMookClothing a hell of a lot stronger]]).

* GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff: Too early to tell, but while ''Anarchy Reigns'' has unfortunately bombed in Japan in term of sales, it sold far better in America (despite not even having been released there yet) even though importing costs $100 in many cases. Logically, Anarchy Reigns may very well sell well in America. Unfortunately, the game got a bit of a shaft by the suddenly changing of a release date, putting it right next to big releases meaning it would go largely overlooked.
* GoodBadBugs: The lag in the game can wreak royal havoc on character balance in the game. Some characters gain little benefit while others become obscenely powerful... and then there's Baron, who can One-Hit-Kill on a particularly laggy connection.

** A new glitch technique was eventually discovered, dubbed "Twitch Canceling," which allows a character to cancel almost every normal move into another so long as they have at least one Killer Weapon bar. This effectively gives every character a loop/infinite.

* OneSceneWonder: Some people think of Garuda like this. Him and Durga ambush Leo in the third story mission of White Side. [[spoiler: Then Sasha appears to help Leo. The mercenaries aren't a match for the BPS boys and they [[KilledOffForReal get killed]]. [[DroppedABridgeOnHim Quite unceremoniously, as well]].]]
** The main reason he is a wonder is because, in the demo of the game, he was one of the playable characters for online mode. Also the most unique character in the demo, being the only robot as well as having the bike form that other players could ride.

* VindicatedByHistory: While the game initially flew under the radar upon launch, it gained a notable following for pioneering gaming trends of the 2010s. In the 2010s, In the mid 2010's, the gaming industry was dominated by the craze of HeroShooters like ''VideoGame/{{Overwatch}}'' and ''VideoGame/{{Paladins}}''. That trend was then followed by the Battle Royale genre, which was codified by games like ''VideoGame/PlayerUnknownsBattlegrounds'', ''VideoGame/{{Fortnite}}'' and ''VideoGame/ApexLegends''. ''Anarchy Reigns'' has elements of both of these genres, being a Battle Royale game with set "hero" characters and movesets, to the point where one could argue that this game is the first example of these trends, albeit one that got ignored due to poor promotion on Sega's part.

* EnsembleDarkhorse: Barbot is pretty popular with the fanbase, to the point that fans wish that he were a playable character. He also has a small MemeticBadass status thanks to upgraded, Cybrid Arts-capable versions of him making appearances as a [[DemonicSpider fearsome enemy]] in a few multiplayer modes. Looking closely at their limbs reveals them as being a different model.

* VindicatedByHistory: In the mid 2010's, a slew of Battle Royale games began to be pumped out by publishers. ''VideoGame/PlayerUnknownsBattlegrounds'', ''VideoGame/{{Fortnite}}'' and ''VideoGame/ApexLegends'' all came out within the span of two or three years, and before that the Hero Shooter craze of the early 2010's with ''VideoGame/{{Overwatch}}'' and ''VideoGame/{{Paladins}}'' had dominated the scene. ''Anarchy Reigns'' has elements of both of these genres, being a Battle Royale game with set "hero" characters and movesets, to the point where one could argue that this game is the first example of these trends, albeit one that got ignored due to poor promotion on Sega's part.

* CultClassic: Among Platinum's prestigious lineup, ''Anarchy Reigns'' is usually left by the wayside. It's hard to live up to masterpieces like ''VideoGame/Bayonetta'' or ''VideoGame/Vanquish'', and the emphasis on chaotic online play is usually viewed as a strange one, but the game had a diehard fanbase back in the day who were willing to overlook the game's flaws for its many incredible strengths and the hilariously fun gameplay.

* VindicatedByHistory: In the mid 2010's, a slew of Battle Royale games began to be pumped out by publishers. ''VideoGame/PlayerUnknownsBattlegrounds'', ''VideoGame/Fortnite'' and ''VideoGame/ApexLegends'' all came out within the span of two or three years, and before that the Hero Shooter craze of the early 2010's with ''VideoGame/Overwatch'' and ''VideoGame/Paladins'' had dominated the scene. ''Anarchy Reigns'' has elements of both of these genres, being a Battle Royale game with set "hero" characters and movesets, to the point where one could argue that this game is the first example of these trends, albeit one that got ignored due to poor promotion on Sega's part.

* CultClassic: Among Platinum's prestigious lineup, ''Anarchy Reigns'' is usually left by the wayside. It's hard to live up to masterpieces like ''Bayonetta'' or ''Vanquish'', and the emphasis on online play is usually viewed as a strange one, but the game had a die hard fanbase back in the day who were willing to overlook it's flaws for it's many incredible strengths and it's hilariously fun gameplay.

* GoodBadBugs: The lag in the game can wreak royal havoc on character balance in the game. Some characters gain little benefit while others become obscenely powerful...and then there's Baron, who can One-Hit-Kill on a particularly laggy connection.

** A new glitch technique has been discovered, dubbed "Twitch Canceling," which allows a character to cancel almost every normal move into another so long as they have at least one Killer Weapon bar. This effectively gives every character a loop/infinite.
* JustHereForGodzilla: This game was pretty much [[SugarWiki/NeedsMoreLove under the radar]] around February of 2012. But ever since ''[[VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}} her]]'' announcement, this game's finally getting some attention. Now if we could just get the main characters from [[Creator/PlatinumGames Platinum's]] [[VideoGame/{{Vanquish}} other]] [[VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance titles]]...

** The main reason he is a wonder is because, in the demo of the game, he was one of the playable characters for online mode. Also the most unique character in the demo, being the only robot as well as having the bike form.

* VindicatedByHistory: In the mid 2010's, a slew of Battle Royale games began to be pumped out by publishers. ''PUBG'', ''Fortnite'' and ''Apex Legends'' all came out within the span of two or three years, and before that the Hero Shooter craze of the early 2010's with ''Overwatch'' and ''Paladins'' had dominated the scene. ''Anarchy'' has elements of both of these genres, being a Battle Royale game with set "hero" characters and movesets, to the point where one could argue that this game is where those crazes started.

* EnsembleDarkhorse: Barbot is pretty popular with the fanbase, to the point that fans wish that he were a playable character. He also has a small MemeticBadass status thanks to upgraded, Cybrid Arts-capable versions of him making appearances as a [[DemonicSpider fearsome enemy]] in a few multiplayer modes. Looking closely at their limbs reveals them as being a diffrent model.

* EarWorm: The menu music, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK_CySs11DE Jazz House]] can seriously get stuck in your head.

* DarthWiki/MostAnnoyingSound: Oinkie, whenever he runs. "Bacon bacon bacon bacon bacon bacon bacon bacon bacon bacon bacon [[OverlyLongGag bacon bacon bacon]]."

* MostAnnoyingSound: Oinkie, whenever he runs. "Bacon bacon bacon bacon bacon bacon bacon bacon bacon bacon bacon [[OverlyLongGag bacon bacon bacon]]."

* ThatOneSidequest: "Parasite Infestion" in the second Black Side Stage. Kill 50 Parasites... while dodging the Kraken's tentacles (which hit faster than you can usually follow). Oh, and when you finish that, you have to destroy its tentacles, while being attacked by a [[DemonicSpider Mutant]], with what time you have left! Even being the first mission that plays "They Came From Underground" doesn't make it less annoying (not least because halfway through the mission the song is cut off).

* JustHereForGodzilla: This game was pretty much [[SugarWiki/NeedsMoreLove under the radar]] around February of 2012. But ever since ''[[VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}} her]]'' announcement, this game's finally getting some attention. Now if we could just get the main characters from [[PlatinumGames Platinum's]] [[VideoGame/{{Vanquish}} other]] [[VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance titles]]...

* NightmareFuel: There's a visual throwback to Madworld within Jack's story, predictably. The context for it, however, is him about to viciously murder a mentally unstable fugitive in the name of his daughter. Just as he spouts his original motto, everything goes monochrome as his eyes glow solid red, and his chainsaw a superheated orange. In one fell swoop, they manage to make the over-the-top killing within the game ''legitimately terrifying''.
--> '''"We don't help people. We KILL THEM! I'd ask you to say hi to Stella for me, but you're not going where she is!"'''

* SoOkayItsAverage: The music is amazing and some of the character designs are astounding, but combat has numerous flaws and glitches that hamper the in-game experience.

* AccidentalAesop: It's not clear if the single-player story was meant to even have an aesop, but the Black Side story seems to be trying to say that we shouldn't let emotions get in the way of our lives, and the White Side has a subtle question of whether it's better [[{{ToBeLawfulOrGood}} To Be Lawful Or Good]]. Both of these are made more explicit in the Red Side: [[spoiler: Nikolai]] let his selfishness take over his sense of justice, and was willing to follow a corrupt law instead of trying to do good.

** Add in [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R53aL4MW_g Soon Enough]] in the mix
** And then there's the final boss theme, [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEmWfkFEVLU Find You]]
** While not a {{Leitmotif}} for any specific character, Tre-Dot's ''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqPT26AH940 Ruthless]]'' sets the mood for the game perfectly.

* DemonicSpider: Cybrid Joes may as well be named Demonic Joes, what with their very powerful attacks, super armor on almost every attack, fiery whirlwind kicks that goes on forever and can kill you in a few hits, and being able to take just as much punishment as they can dish out. On top of that, attempting to grab them is futile. Fighting Cybrid Joes tests your skills (especially the dodging kind), your reflexes, if you remembered to take your rampage with you and your anger management. And if they show up during a multiplayer match, you won't even have the chance to take them on properly as someone will kill you as you try.
** Mercifully, in the Campaign, only five of them in total ever appear. Unfortunately, Leo has to deal with three of them at once in the White Side.

* EnsembleDarkhorse: See JustHereForGodzilla
** Barbot is also pretty popular with the fanbase, to the point that fans wishes that he were a playable character. He also have a small MemeticBadass status thanks to upgraded, Cybrid Arts-capable versions of him making appearances as a [[DemonicSpider fearsome enemy]] in a few multiplayer modes. Looking closely at their limbs reveals them as being a diffrent model.

* GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff: Too early to tell, but while Anarchy Reigns has unfortunately bombed in Japan in term of sales, it sold far better in America (Despite not even having been released there yet) even though importing costs 100$ in many cases. Logically, Anarchy Reigns may very well sell well in America.
** Unfortunately, the game got a bit of a shaft by the suddenly changing of a release date, putting it right next to big releases meaning it would go largely overlooked.

Back to ''VideoGame/AnarchyReigns''

* CatharsisFactor: ''Oh yeah''. Feeling in a bad mood? Perhaps go play as Big Bull and grind a load of Mooks into a fine paste. Or perhaps go and play one of Jack's free missions which involves him slaughtering everyone with an explosive rifle. There are several possibilities for catharsis in this game, as with ''Madworld'' before it.
* CrowningMusicOfAwesome: This game is notable for, much like ''Videogame/MadWorld'' before it, sporting some high quality hip-hop. For an example, look no further than "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIvx-fKFwVk The Days Of Old]]".

* [[GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff Americans Love Anarchy Reigns]]: Too early to tell, but while Anarchy Reigns has unfortunately bombed in Japan in term of sales, it sold far better in America (Despite not even having been released there yet) even though importing costs 100$ in many cases. Logically, Anarchy Reigns may very well sell well in America.
** Unfortunately, the game got a bit of a shaft by the suddenly changing of a release date, putting it right next to big releases meaning it would go largely overlooked.

* FoeYay: Jack and Leo. A lot of it from Jack's side, oddly enough.
-->'''Jack''': What's a standup guy doing in a dump like this?

* OneSceneWonder: Some people think of Garuda like this. Him and Durga ambush Leo in the third story mission of White Side. [[spoiler: Then Sasha appears to help Leo. The mercenaries aren't match for the BPS boys and they [[KilledOffForReal get killed]] [[DroppedABridgeOnHim Quite unceremoniously, as well]].]]

* JustHereForGodzilla: This game was pretty much [[NeedsMoreLove under the radar]] around February of 2012. But ever since ''[[VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}} her]]'' announcement, this game's finally getting some attention. Now if we could just get the main characters from [[PlatinumGames Platinum's]] [[VideoGame/{{Vanquish}} other]] [[VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance titles]]...