Melty Blood: Type Lumina
"MELTY BLOOD" is a series of 2D fighting games based on TYPE-MOON's visual romance novel "Tsukihime". Since the game's original release on PC in 2002, it has also had a number of ports for arcade, PlayStation 2, and Steam. Now, at long last, the "MELTY BLOOD" series is making its way to PlayStation4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Steam on September 30, 2021 in the form of "MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA".
What it feels like
High-energy, flashy combat and vibrant character interactions carry an effervescent, delightful tone. Competitive fighting invites experimentation with combos and matchups in a mischievous spirit.
What it's about
Tsukihime's setting of supernatural magic hidden in a modern world defines the thematic backdrop. Vampires and occult supernatural elements are central to Tsukihime's lore and character roster.
How it plays
Frame-precise input chains and combo execution are the canonical core of 2D fighting game play. Stylish, expressive execution and scoring on flashy character-driven combat is central to the spectacle fighter identity. Character-specific frame data and stat differences gate execution difficulty and success.
How it looks and sounds
Japanese anime-inspired character design and visual language are definitive to the presentation. Bold anime colors and saturated character art drive the visual identity. 2D sprite-based animation evokes hand-drawn aesthetics, though not explicitly hand-animated.
How it's structured
Direct competitive 1v1 fighting between players is the primary mode and competitive focus. Story mode and single-player campaign are meaningfully present alongside multiplayer. Split-screen PvP and shared-screen local multiplayer are explicitly supported features.
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Both lean into Fighting-Game Combos, Competitive PvP, Character Action, Anime Style.
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