SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy brings together an all-star female cast based on the Japanese company’s extensive history. With this in mind, the next character joining the battle on 13th December as downloadable content is Jeanne from the World Heroes tournament.
World Heroes is another classic Neo Geo arcade fighting game you may or may not have played long ago. The series began in 1992 and is comprised of four games. ADK worked on these titles with the help of SNK until it eventually folded and the game property was then sold to SNK Playmore in 2003. The last entry was World Heroes Perfect in 1995. There was also an anthology released much later down the line, bringing together all four games on one disc.
The story is about a mad scientist who has created a time machine so he can work out who is the greatest fighter in history. Many of the characters in this series are based on real historical figures. Jeanne in particular is modelled on the french national heroine Joan of Arc. Here is SNK’s official description of the fighter:
Blessed with exceptional looks and excellent swordsmanship to boot, Jeanne hails from 15th century France. She joined the World Heroes tournament in search of adequate competition and hopefully, a strong suitor as well. Will you be able to survive her attacks on December 13?
Are you looking forward to playing as Jeanne when she arrives in SNK Heroines? Would you like to see SNK revive the World Heroes fighting games? Tell us below.
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Isn't anyone covering left field? So much is coming out of there!
Who's next, Kisarah Westfield? Oh, wait...that could actually work. I'm thinking, Kisarah doing Jealousy Bomber and her bringing in specific characters depending on who she's fighting (i.e. Andy/Mai, Robert/Yuri, K'/Kula, etc.)
I don't know her, but she's cute. So, I approve.
World Hero’s getting some recognition. Nice choice here, not a character I was expecting.
I have bought the first three add on characters and will continue to do so.
I need to get back to this and pick up Miss X.
That's an inspired choice. Now how about Mesia from Crystalis?
Now there's a fav fighter character I haven't seen in a long time.
More money coming out of my pocket! Love the samurai gear
The funny thing is, she hasn't been announced for the PlayStation version yet. I can already imagine the poor Japanese developers going through lots of English paperwork because of a sexy download character. I don't know if I should be sad or laugh about that.
To bad the game is a tad shallow when it comes to combat. It can be quite exciting if you play against a decent human player.
Just wished that the characters was more different combat wise, now I can just pick any girl and use the same moves to win.
This game really is an optimization nightmare. It runs poorly, and it's file size is actually bigger than Smash Ultimate, despite having only a fraction of that game's actual quantity of content.
I bought it on sale and still felt ripped off. Managed to sell it for more than I bought it for at least, so there's always that...
@NicolausCamp
It is, better said, a port-nightmare. I own both versions; the PS4 game runs very well and looks sharp. They could have done a better job porting it to the Switch since the graphics aren't that complex.
@Lando_ Yeah, I do hope they fare better with future games. Hoping the new Samurai Shodown makes its way to the platform, and that they can lock it to 60FPS. It uses the Unreal Engine after all, and if DBFZ is any indication, they should be able to get that running without the shortcomings of SNK Heroines.
@NicolausCamp
Yes, DBFZ is a very good port.
But: To be honest: I'd always prefer some technical hiccups (like in SNK Heroines for the Switch, Nights of Azure 2 or Atelier Lydie and Suelle) to an incomplete (censored) version. These are to expect on PS4 in the future, unfortunately, due to Sony's questionable new censorship policies. :-/
I'm glad that SNK has gotten back in the groove with deep-cut character additions in their titles.
Hopefully we'll see the crew of WH make it into KOF proper one day
@Lando_ Agree to disagree, on the sole basis that nothing that Sony has censored has bothered me in the least so far. Removing objectification and sexualization of underage girls is something I don't have any problem whatsoever with. Good riddance, I say.
@masterLEON I HOPE Kisarah will be next in the game!!!
I hope Charlotte from Samurai Shodown makes it. Surprised Blue Mary hasnt made it in the game yet. And I really hope they dont forget about Kisarah Westfield
I wish they’d add more customization options, like hairstyle and interchangeable clothing between all the girls. Either way, I’m gonna grab this dlc and as deep as this game may not be, it is fun.
I've always wondered by do Japanese had huge imagination when it comes to make a Jeanne d'Arc for their game
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