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Pacific Rim: The Video Game is a fighting game developed by Yuke's.[4] Pacific Rim: The Video Game was released July 12, 2013 in conjunction with the release of Pacific Rim.

Summary[]

Pacific Rim: The Video Game takes place in the year 2025. Kaiju appear out of the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean and systematically attempt to destroy the major cities of the world, threatening mankind’s very existence. Humans decide to stand up to the massive monsters by pooling all their wisdom and resources to create humanoid fighting machines known as Jaegers.

Gameplay[]

The Pacific Rim video game is a digital downloadable title released on Xbox LIVE that recreates the epic battles between massive Jaegers and Kaiju depicted in the film. The character models to appear in the game were created from the same model data used in the film, allowing the Jaegers and Kaiju in the game to remain true to their original forms. Each Jaeger and Kaiju is unique in design, with their own weapons and fighting styles, meaning players will have to alter their tactics to account for the attributes of their character and opponent.

This may include using a plasma cannon against a flying opponent, or using speed to your advantage against a bulky giant. The game will feature a variety of landscapes, from ocean waters to city, and will also contain destructible buildings in the stages. You can do a Power Move and a Fatal Assault move for each character. Power Moves are stronger regular moves and do a lot of damage to your opponent. Fatal Assault moves instantly KO your opponent, but they leave you vulnerable while they charge up. Plus, your opponent can dodge a Fatal Assault move which leaves you vulnerable for an attack as well. The different character's Power Moves and Fatal Assault moves are listed below.

Roster[]

Jaegers[]

Name Mark Attacks Base Game DLC
Gipsy Danger[5] Mark-3 Chain Sword,
Elbow Rocket,
Nuclear Reactor,
I-19 Plasmacaster
Yes No
Crimson Typhoon[5] Mark-4 IB22 Plasmacaster,
Liquid Nitrogen,
Thundercloud Formation
Yes No
Cherno Alpha[5] Mark-1 Z-14 Tesla Fists,
Incinerator Turbines
Yes No
Coyote Tango[6][7] Mark-1 Energy Blade,
VP-1 Energy Caster,
Mortar Cannons[6],
Arm Cannon
No Yes
Striker Eureka[8][9] Mark-5 Assault Mount 3.25 Sting Blades,
Anti-Kaiju Missiles
Plasma Caster
No Yes

Kaiju[]

Name Category Attacks Base Game DLC
Leatherback[5] Category IV Electric Shockwave,
Body Slam to Arm Crush
Yes No
Knifehead[5] Category III Double Claw,
Slash and Stab
Yes No
Otachi[10][5] Category IV Acid Sack,
Flying Slam
No Yes
Scunner[11][5] Category IV Bullrush,
Sonic Ball
No Yes
Slattern[12][5] Category V Tail Slam,
Electric Ray
No Yes
Trespasser[8] Category Unknown Pounce,
Fireball
No Yes
Raiju[13] Category IV Double Ram,
Toxic Gas[13]
No Yes
Mutavore[8] Category IV Blade Somersault,
Double Blade Somersault
No Yes
Onibaba[7] Category II Pressurized Seawater Spray,
Jumping Claw and Body Crush
No Yes

Stages[]

Name Base Game DLC
Alaska Yes No
Hong Kong Yes No
Pacific Ocean[7] No Yes
Sea Floor[7] No Yes
Japan[7] No Yes
USA Bay Area[7] No Yes

Development[]

Pacific Rim: The Video Game was announced through the Australian Classification Board. The game was "E+10" by the board for fantasy violence.[14] Shortly thereafter screenshots from the game were leaked online by a user on NeoGaf.com[15] and some websites were requested by Yuke's to remove them[16]. Polygon.com reported that Yuke's intended to release the game on as multiplatform game[2]; platforms presumably included Windows and PlayStation Network. On July 7, 2013 Yuke's released the first teaser trailer for the Xbox 360.[17]

October 17, 2013, Anime News Network.com reported that Pacific Rim: The Video Game was available for purchase on the PlayStation Network for $9.99.[18][19]

Future Game[]

Qualcomm-sponsored E3 screening of Pacific Rim footage, del Toro expressed an interest in creating a "more fully-fledged Pacific Rim gaming experience."[20] "When you think about other mediums, the mistake Hollywood makes, I think, is to think of these things as a concept that was 1980s, which was ancillary product. In reality, however modest the multimedia thing may be, it should be trans-media. It should really be completing the world that you created in one medium in another.|Guillermo del Toro[21]

He stipulated, if the film performed well enough, that he would be involved in every aspect of the future game's development to ensure the same quality with the graphic novel, Pacific Rim: Tales From Year Zero, and the film is given for players. "If you want it to be good, you have to be on it. The game would be the same,” he said.[21]

Downloadable Content[]

Downloadable content that expands the playing field will be released, including more Kaiju and Jaegers from the film, new battle stages, and extra missions. Additional downloadable content released periodically will give users more options for assembling and customizing their own personal Jaegers to combat the diverse fighting techniques employed by the Kaiju.[7] Players can join one of the online teams to battle against other users around the world. You can also pit one Kaiju against another to create match-ups not featured in the film.

July 24, 2013[]

Update Content Points
Unlock Handicap 4+ Base Game Update 400 Microsoft points
3 new boost items Speed-Up LV 4, HP Booster LV 4,
Energy Booster LV 4
160 Microsoft points each
3 new abilities Predator Shots LV 1,
Melee Power Up LV 5,
Ranged Power Up LV 5
160 Microsoft points each
1 new Jaeger Customization set LV 3 parts for all existing Jaeger Parts 80 Microsoft points each[note 1]
2 new Jaeger Customization sets Extra Pattern Set 1,
Extra Logo Set 1
160 Microsoft points each

August 07, 2013[]

Update Content Points
Update Package 1 Base Game Update Free[note 2]
New Jaeger #1 Coyote Tango (Playable Character) 320 Microsoft points
Tyrant LV3 Jaeger Parts Additional Coyote Tango parts 80 Microsoft points each[note 3]
New Stages #1 USA Bay Area and Japan (Stages) 320 Microsoft points
Extra Mission #1 8=Set Survival Missions 160 Microsoft points

September 11, 2013[]

Update Content Points
New Kaiju #1 Raiju (Playable Character) 320 Microsoft points
Extra Mission #2 8-Set Survival Missions 160 Microsoft points
Armor up Lv. 5 Base Game Update 160 Microsoft points
Attack Speed up Lv. 4 Base Game Update 160 Microsoft points
Movement Speed up Lv. 4 Base Game Update 160 Microsoft points
Fortifier Lv. 4 Base Game Update 160 Microsoft points
Sustain Energy Lv. 3 Base Game Update 160 Microsoft points
Rapidfire Lv. Base Game Update 160 Microsoft points

October 9, 2013[]

Update Content Points
New Jaeger #2 Striker Eureka (Playable Character) 320 Microsoft points
Dragoon LV3 Jaeger Prts Additional Striker Eureka parts 80 Microsoft points each[note 4]
Momentum Booster Lv. 3 Base Game Update 160 Microsoft points
Kinetic Booster Lv. 3 Base Game Update 160 Microsoft points
Diamond Booster Lv. 2 Base Game Update 160 Microsoft points
Resilience up Lv. 4 Base Game Update 160 Microsoft points
Energy Charge up Lv. 4 Base Game Update 160 Microsoft points
Max Hp Lv. 4 Base Game Update 160 Microsoft points
Extra Pattern Set 2 Base Game Update 160 Microsoft points
Extra Logo Set 2 Base Game Update 160 Microsoft points

November 6, 2013[]

Update Content Points
New Kaiju #2 Axehead & Bladehead (Playable Characters) 560 Microsoft points
Power Shield Lv. 1 Base Game Update 160 Mircrosoft points
Max Energy Up Lv. 3 Base Game Update 160 Mircrosoft points
Titan Shifter Lv. 2 Base Game Update 160 Microsoft points
Pandora Burst Lv. 2 Base Game Update 160 Microsoft points
Extra Pattern Set 3 Base Game Update 160 Microsoft points

December 11, 2013[]

Update Content Points
New Kaiju #3 Onibaba (Playable Character) 320 Microsoft points
Infuse Energy Lv. 2 Base Game Update 160 Mircrosoft points
Exp. Enhancer Lv. 3 Base Game Update 160 Mircrosoft points
Omega Booster Lv. 2 Base Game Update 160 Microsoft points
Guardian Booster Lv. 2 Base Game Update 160 Microsoft points
Extra Logo Set 3 Base Game Update 160 Microsoft points

Videos[]

Trailers[]

Gameplay[]

Gallery[]

Promotional[]

Kaiju[]

Screenshots[]

Notes[]

  1. The full set of a Jaeger's LV 3 parts can be bought for 400 Microsoft points each set instead
  2. This is required to use new DLC
  3. the full set can be bought for 400 Microsoft points instead
  4. The full set can be bought for 400 Microsoft points instead

References[]

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