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Black Rock Shooter: The Game

Black Rock Shooter: The Game (ブラック★ロックシューター THE GAME, Burakku ★ Rokku Shūtā Za Gēmu) is an action role-playing game developed by Imageepoch for the PlayStation Portable. It is based on the Black Rock Shooter franchise created by Huke. The game was released in Japan on August 25, 2011. NIS America published the game digitally on the PlayStation Store in the United States and Europe in April 2013, respectively.

Black Rock Shooter: The Game
Japanese box art featuring White Rock Shooter, Black Rock Shooter and Nana Gray
Developer(s)Imageepoch
Publisher(s)
Writer(s)Kazushige Nojima
Composer(s)Manabu Namiki
SeriesBlack Rock Shooter
Platform(s)PlayStation Portable
Release
  • JP: August 25, 2011
  • US: April 23, 2013
  • EU: April 25, 2013
Genre(s)Action RPG
Mode(s)Single-player

Gameplay

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Black Rock Shooter: The Game is an action RPG in which players take on the role of the eponymous Black Rock Shooter (BRS for short). The game is divided up into several missions in which the player must clear objectives to progress.

On the main overworld, BRS can explore the available areas and look for certain items. Battle begins when the player comes into contact with an enemy on the overworld.

During battle, BRS can aim and shoot with her rock cannon at enemies, block against attacks and sidestep to avoid them completely. If the player fires the rock cannon or uses the sidestep too much in a short time, the system will overheat, leaving the player vulnerable to attack until it cools down.

Throughout the game, players can earn abilities that can be equipped to BRS and used in battle, each with their own cooldown periods. These include offensive attacks such as a powerful blast, a sniper rifle, or support abilities that can increase BRS' stats such as her attack or defense. Certain sections will also see BRS ride a motorcycle, in which she can attack enemies on either side of her or use weapons to fire in front of enemies.

Plot

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See also: List of Black Rock Shooter characters

In the year 2032, Earth suddenly comes under attack from a group of aliens, turning the planet into a warzone. Nineteen years later in 2051, the last twelve humans alive awaken Black Rock Shooter to help battle against the aliens. However, there is more to BRS' existence than being a mere weapon.

Development and release

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Black Rock Shooter: The Game was first announced on August 15, 2010[1] and was released on August 25, 2011. It features animated cut scenes by Ufotable.[2] The game's opening theme is "No Scared" by One Ok Rock.[3]

A limited edition Premium Box of the game was released in Japan, bundled with a Figma figurine of the game's antagonist, White Rock Shooter.[4] The game was published in the United States and Europe by NIS America in April 2013 respectively via the PlayStation Store. The game is not available in Canada, Mexico and other European countries for legal reasons.[5][6][7][8][9]

A manga adaptation of the game illustrated by TNSK was serialized between September 2011 and September 2012 issues of Kadokawa Shoten's Comptiq.[10] The first volume of The Game was published on February 10, 2012, with the second volume released on September 26, 2012.

Reception

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Black Rock Shooter: The Game received "average" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[11] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of one nine and three eights for a total of 33 out of 40.[12]

References

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  3. ^ Loo, Egan (June 9, 2011). "Black Rock Shooter, Legend of Heroes, Class of Heroes Videos". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on April 27, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  4. ^ Manry, Gia (February 7, 2011). "Daily Video: Black Rock Shooter PSP Game Promo". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on November 9, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  5. ^ Samual (December 2, 2010). "Black Rock Shooter The Game Given US/EU Green Light". We Are Arcade. Archived from the original on February 15, 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2011.
  6. ^ Loo, Egan (August 24, 2011). "NIS America Confirms Black Rock Shooter the Game License". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on June 2, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  7. ^ Yip, Spencer (September 16, 2012). "Black Rock Shooter: The Game Re-appears In Europe's Video Game Rating Boards". Siliconera. Gamurs. Archived from the original on August 28, 2017. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  8. ^ Yip, Spencer (August 19, 2012). "Black Rock Shooter: The Game Still On Track For Digital Release In The West". Siliconera. Gamurs. Archived from the original on April 4, 2016. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
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  16. ^ Highfield, Vaughn (May 8, 2013). "Black Rock Shooter: The Game". Pocket Gamer. Steel Media Ltd. Archived from the original on May 2, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  17. ^ Welhouse, Zach (August 23, 2013). "Black Rock Shooter: The Game - Review". RPGamer. CraveOnline. Archived from the original on September 10, 2013. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  18. ^ Tucker, John (May 6, 2013). "Black Rock Shooter: The Game". RPGFan. Emerald Shield Media LLC. Archived from the original on May 1, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  19. ^ Hudson, Stephen (May 30, 2013). "Black Rock Shooter The Game". The Digital Fix. Poisonous Monkey. Archived from the original on October 23, 2015. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
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