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is an action video game for the Family Computer
. The object is to acquire all of the enemies' territory and defeat the evil gang leader
s. Even though this game was only released in Japan
, the gangster
s fight without any weapons and the violence level is mild compared to later gang-related games. Its spiritual descendant is Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
due to its simulation of gang warfare.
-colored gang that does not have a leader. Consequently, all territory that belonged to leader that was killed in combat becomes neutral territory
with a number describing the strength of the "neutral gangs." These "neutral gangs" will attempt to defend their turf. In order for a gang with colors (red
, blue
, or green
) to use the land as their own, they must eliminate all the gangsters in that territory. However, invasions can be canceled before they can begin by saying "no" when asked to .
Neutral gangs, fortunately, do not have ability to invade the territories of the red, blue, or green colored gangs. There are three difficulty levels for computer opponents and games are possible with two or three colors (but never with only one color). After naming the character (using the Japanese alphabet
), the player must select his face that will represent his main gang leader. The two gang leaders involved will use a special fighting game
engine to settle their differences while individual gang members will fight each other through a special battle screen. The battle screen allows players to use special effects against the opponent like a motorcycle
, a thunderstorm
, or even a quick call to the police
's riot squad
. All brawls are timed by a timer which is never seen in the game.
That means if there is no determined winner in a certain number of time, the brawl ends with a stalemate
and no territory gains or losses are made. The brawl can be re-initiated either during the player's next turn or during the opponent's turn. There are eight different maps to choose from that depict the world in a manner similar to the board game
Risk. There are islands with land bridges and bodies of water to them. Between combat, the player can either his gang members from territory to territory or immediately end his turn. It is possible for a player to transfer all of his gang members out of a territory, turning it into a blank grey territory without a number.
using either the or the mode. With a cast of 20 (twenty) characters, it was considered to be one of largest line-ups for an 8-bit fighting game compared to Nekketsu Kakutō Densetsu with 22 (twenty-two) characters, Tenkaichi Bushi Keru Nagūru
having 16 (sixteen) characters in 1989, and Joy Mech Fight
which has 36 (thirty-six) characters. Out of the 20 (twenty) characters available for picking, the player must pick 5 (five) and the computer must do the same. When a fighter is defeated, he is eliminated and is forced to play against the next fighter. Victory is assured when the opponent's fifth fighter is defeated in combat.
Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System is an 8-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America during 1985, in Europe during 1986 and Australia in 1987...
. The object is to acquire all of the enemies' territory and defeat the evil gang leader
Leadership
Leadership has been described as the “process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task". Other in-depth definitions of leadership have also emerged.-Theories:...
s. Even though this game was only released in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, the gangster
Gangster
A gangster is a criminal who is a member of a gang. Some gangs are considered to be part of organized crime. Gangsters are also called mobsters, a term derived from mob and the suffix -ster....
s fight without any weapons and the violence level is mild compared to later gang-related games. Its spiritual descendant is Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a 2004 open world action video game developed by British games developer Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It is the third 3D game in the Grand Theft Auto video game franchise, the fifth original console release and eighth game overall...
due to its simulation of gang warfare.
Strategy
Once the main gang leader is defeated in either or mode, the remaining members of the gang switch membership to become a grayGrey
Grey or gray is an achromatic or neutral color.Complementary colors are defined to mix to grey, either additively or subtractively, and many color models place complements opposite each other in a color wheel. To produce grey in RGB displays, the R, G, and B primary light sources are combined in...
-colored gang that does not have a leader. Consequently, all territory that belonged to leader that was killed in combat becomes neutral territory
Neutral territory
A neutral territory is a territory that is not an integral part of any state , and yet is not terra nullius, but is the object of an agreement under international law between at least two parties...
with a number describing the strength of the "neutral gangs." These "neutral gangs" will attempt to defend their turf. In order for a gang with colors (red
Red
Red is any of a number of similar colors evoked by light consisting predominantly of the longest wavelengths of light discernible by the human eye, in the wavelength range of roughly 630–740 nm. Longer wavelengths than this are called infrared , and cannot be seen by the naked eye...
, blue
Blue
Blue is a colour, the perception of which is evoked by light having a spectrum dominated by energy with a wavelength of roughly 440–490 nm. It is considered one of the additive primary colours. On the HSV Colour Wheel, the complement of blue is yellow; that is, a colour corresponding to an equal...
, or green
Green
Green is a color, the perception of which is evoked by light having a spectrum dominated by energy with a wavelength of roughly 520–570 nanometres. In the subtractive color system, it is not a primary color, but is created out of a mixture of yellow and blue, or yellow and cyan; it is considered...
) to use the land as their own, they must eliminate all the gangsters in that territory. However, invasions can be canceled before they can begin by saying "no" when asked to .
Neutral gangs, fortunately, do not have ability to invade the territories of the red, blue, or green colored gangs. There are three difficulty levels for computer opponents and games are possible with two or three colors (but never with only one color). After naming the character (using the Japanese alphabet
Japanese writing system
The modern Japanese writing system uses three main scripts:*Kanji, adopted Chinese characters*Kana, a pair of syllabaries , consisting of:...
), the player must select his face that will represent his main gang leader. The two gang leaders involved will use a special fighting game
Fighting game
Fighting game is a video game genre where the player controls an on-screen character and engages in close combat with an opponent. These characters tend to be of equal power and fight matches consisting of several rounds, which take place in an arena. Players must master techniques such as...
engine to settle their differences while individual gang members will fight each other through a special battle screen. The battle screen allows players to use special effects against the opponent like a motorcycle
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
, a thunderstorm
Thunderstorm
A thunderstorm, also known as an electrical storm, a lightning storm, thundershower or simply a storm is a form of weather characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere known as thunder. The meteorologically assigned cloud type associated with the...
, or even a quick call to the police
Police
The police is a personification of the state designated to put in practice the enforced law, protect property and reduce civil disorder in civilian matters. Their powers include the legitimized use of force...
's riot squad
Riot control
Riot control refers to the measures used by police, military, or other security forces to control, disperse, and arrest civilians who are involved in a riot, demonstration, or protest. Law enforcement officers or soldiers have long used non-lethal weapons such as batons and whips to disperse crowds...
. All brawls are timed by a timer which is never seen in the game.
That means if there is no determined winner in a certain number of time, the brawl ends with a stalemate
Stalemate
Stalemate is a situation in chess where the player whose turn it is to move is not in check but has no legal moves. A stalemate ends the game in a draw. Stalemate is covered in the rules of chess....
and no territory gains or losses are made. The brawl can be re-initiated either during the player's next turn or during the opponent's turn. There are eight different maps to choose from that depict the world in a manner similar to the board game
Board game
A board game is a game which involves counters or pieces being moved on a pre-marked surface or "board", according to a set of rules. Games may be based on pure strategy, chance or a mixture of the two, and usually have a goal which a player aims to achieve...
Risk. There are islands with land bridges and bodies of water to them. Between combat, the player can either his gang members from territory to territory or immediately end his turn. It is possible for a player to transfer all of his gang members out of a territory, turning it into a blank grey territory without a number.
Fighting
In addition to the strategy mode, there is also a variation of the game that focus exclusively on street fightingStreet fighting
Street fighting is a colloquial term used to denote unsanctioned, illegal in some countries, hand-to-hand fighting in public places, between individuals or groups of people....
using either the or the mode. With a cast of 20 (twenty) characters, it was considered to be one of largest line-ups for an 8-bit fighting game compared to Nekketsu Kakutō Densetsu with 22 (twenty-two) characters, Tenkaichi Bushi Keru Nagūru
Tenkaichi Bushi Keru Naguru
is a fighting video game developed by Game Studio and published by Namco. It was released for the Famicom on July 21, 1989 only in Japan. It is one of the earliest versus fighting games with RPG elements.-External links:*...
having 16 (sixteen) characters in 1989, and Joy Mech Fight
Joy Mech Fight
, sometimes called Joy Mecha Fight, is a fighting game for the Family Computer, released only in Japan on May 21, 1993. The game was released during the generation shift between the Famicom and the newer Super Famicom, and Joy Mech Fight is counted among one of the most important late Famicom games...
which has 36 (thirty-six) characters. Out of the 20 (twenty) characters available for picking, the player must pick 5 (five) and the computer must do the same. When a fighter is defeated, he is eliminated and is forced to play against the next fighter. Victory is assured when the opponent's fifth fighter is defeated in combat.