Battle Fantasia for Xbox 360 (Product Code: XBA-00001) is the Japanese NTSC-J release of a 2.5D fantasy-themed fighting game developed by Arc System Works, the creators of the Guilty Gear and BlazBlue series. Released in 2007, Battle Fantasia was designed to appeal to both beginners and hardcore fighting game fans, with an anime-style visual flair and RPG-inspired elements.

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🕹️ Game Overview

• Title: Battle Fantasia

• Platform: Xbox 360

• Product Code: XBA-00001

• Developer: Arc System Works

• Publisher (Japan): Arc System Works

• Release Date (Japan): May 29, 2008

• Genre: Fighting / Fantasy / 2.5D Fighter

• Modes: Single-player, Versus, Xbox Live Multiplayer

• Region: NTSC-J (Japan)

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🎮 Key Features

• 2.5D Fighting Gameplay:

  • Traditional 2D fighting mechanics rendered with 3D character models and backgrounds.

• Fantasy-RPG Aesthetic:

  • Characters and stages are themed around a lighthearted fantasy universe.

• Simple Controls, Deep Mechanics:

  • Easy to pick up, with unique systems like “GACHI” (parry) and “Heat Up” (power mode).

• Story Mode:

  • RPG-style branching narratives with unique endings and voiced dialogue.

• Online Play:

  • Xbox Live versus mode (ranked/unranked).

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🌐 Region & Language Info

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📦 Summary Table

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🧙 Character & Style Highlights

• 12 Playable Characters, each with a unique fighting style:

  • Cedric the magician, Watson the rabbit inventor, Donvalve the sumo king, and more.

• Fantasy Storybook Aesthetic:

  • Bright colors, fairy tale environments, and a whimsical soundtrack.

• Notable Systems:

  • GACHI Drive: Parry/counter mechanic.

  • Heat Up Mode: Temporarily powers up your character.

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📝 Collector’s Notes

• This title is a cult classic among fans of Arc System Works due to its distinct setting and clean fighting mechanics.

• Though not as popular as Guilty Gear, Battle Fantasia laid the groundwork for the studio's later success with BlazBlue.

• The Japanese version includes exclusive artwork and may differ slightly in voice script and UI styling from international releases.