The secret (?) of the new playable characters "Hisui & Kohaku" of "MELTY BLOOD: TL" has been revealed!

Introducing character color customization!

Updated at 16:15 on August 06, 2021

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Project LUMINA (Notes/Aniplex/Delightworks) is a new playable character in the 2D fighting game "MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA", which is based on the legendary visual novel "Tsukihime". ” (Hisui & Amber) announced their participation. This work will be released on September 30, 2021.

"Hisui & Kohaku" is a character that operates "Hisui" and "Kohaku" as one playable character, and it is a special character that fights while switching between the two during the battle.

Jade (left) & Amber (right)

In addition, information on character color customization has been released, so please check it out as well.

Below, the release is quoted

Hisui & Kohaku join the battle as playable characters!

In the "STORY" mode, in addition to the event stories of the single characters "Hisui" and "Kohaku", you can also enjoy the event story of "Hisui & Kohaku"! "Shiki Tohno" and "Akiha Tohno" of the Tohno family, who they serve as servants, disappeared from the mansion, and they decided to go out into the town at night...

Introducing battle features!

A tricky type that attacks opponents with a variety of projectiles and support attacks while alternating jade and amber.

Since you can switch between two characters, "Jade" and "Amber", and change the character you operate, you can flexibly respond to any situation. A variety of powerful attacks, such as sandwiching the opponent and launching a wave attack that makes full use of the installation technique. By switching between characters according to the distance and situation, it is possible to develop battles unique to tags!

When using "Jade": "Jade" is a speed type suitable for close-range battles. In addition to the linear "Jade" attack, by combining support attacks such as "Amber" air bombing, you can set up follow-up and pincer attacks, and tricky techniques will accent your offense. Also, if you water the plants that appear in "Sisters' Bonds: Basic Edition" with a watering can, the plants will evolve! The power of controlling the screen and the visual impact are both worth seeing.

When operating "Amber": "Amber" is a medium to long-range type with a long attack reach. In addition to his own attacks, he can also attack distant opponents with support attacks such as "Jade"'s rush attack and "Moon Skill" furniture throwing, making long-distance battles even stronger. "Sister's Bond: Fuuun Arc", which is a support attack when operating "Kohaku", is powerful because it can attack from the front and back of the opponent if you put it in the opponent's position, making it easier to break the guard.

If the timing is wrong, you can create a gap, but if you do it at the timing when the opponent guards the support attack, you can safely enter the heat state. During the heat state, you can get powerful benefits such as recovering physical strength and increasing attack power.

Jade's Arc Drive "Dark Jade Fist" becomes a "Blowback Edge"* version by pressing and holding the button when entering the command, and the damage is increased at the expense of delay. Aim for great damage while interfering with your opponent's actions with "Hisui" installation techniques and "Amber" support attacks!　Kohaku's Arc Drive "Kaihi Kishi Kohakukyaku" also turns into a "Blowback Edge" version by pressing and holding the button, transforming it into an unblockable throw technique. Attack with a mix of regular strikes and blowback edge throws to shake your opponent's guard! * Blowback Edge: By holding down the target's attack button when entering a command for a specific technique, a system that changes the performance of each technique, such as increasing the power of each technique or changing to an unblockable technique.

Introducing how to fight in different situations!

For characters like "Arcueid Brunestud" who are good at close-range combat, you can use "Amber", who is good at medium-to-long-range combat, as the main character to keep the opponent from approaching you. is recommended. While chasing away the opponent with Kohaku's installation technique and long-reach draw sword attacks, Jade's support attacks such as rushes and projectiles will not allow an easy approach!

For characters like "Ciel" who are good at long-distance combat, use "Jade"'s quick movements to disrupt them, and use the Moon Skill "Sisters' Bonds - Basic Edition" to attack your opponent. "Kohaku" throws Molotov cocktails from the sky to hinder the opponent's actions, while "Jade" can attack. If you can get close to it, attack your opponent with "Jade"'s speedy rush attack!

"Hisui & Kohaku" character introduction video released!

We have released a character introduction video for "Hisui & Kohaku". There is a lot of first-ever public information such as the movements during battle, the production of techniques, and the voices in the game! The video can be viewed on the "CHARACTER" page of the official website of this work, or from the "[Official] TYPEMOON GAMES" channel on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIUAqMyfMMM

Details of color customization released!

In the "COLOR CUSTOMIZE" mode, you can customize the color of your character during battle according to your preferences! In addition to the base color, 10 different colors and designs are available for each of the 5 parts.

Up to 3 customized colors can be saved and used during battle. Customize your favorite character with your favorite color!

Default color "Shiki Tohno"

Example of color customization for Shiki Tohno

Depending on the character, there may be costume designs and variations of the clothes they wear. "Arcueid Brunestud" usually wears tights, but you can customize it to wear spats and knee-high socks!

Characters whose costumes change at the beginning of the battle or during the production of techniques will also change the color of their costumes during some productions! By changing the pose after setting the color, you can check the color of the costume during the production.

Title: "MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA" Genre: 2D Fighting Production/Sales: Delight Works Development: French Bread Original: Kinoko Nasu/TYPE-MOON Platform: PlayStation 4/Nintendo Switch/Xbox One/PC (Steam) *Cross-platform battles are not supported. Release date: September 30, 2021 Price: Regular version: 7480 yen (package version / download version) Limited version: 11,880 yen (package version / download version) Number of players: 1 to 2 CERO: C (15 years old) above)

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