Project.... lets fight! (Project Justice (DC))

Member Name: Supermetroid

Product:	Project Justice (DC)
Date:	24/10/08 (12 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Fun, addictive gameplay, dazzling specials, Experiment with moves!

Disadvantages: Some graphics a bit weak

Background:

Project Justice is the sequel to Rival Schools on the PS1, and was one of the last games released for the now defunct Dreamcast. Unique to these series of fighting games is the 3 on 3 action, where 'fighers' from different schools take on each other - to prove who is the best. By 3 on 3 - I mean 2 characters are on screen at any one time, but you can swap or team up to pull off special specials! After all isn't that what fighting games are all about?

The Game:

Although the game is not in the same vein as Soul Calibur, it is simply pure fun, fast paced and frantic.

As eluded earlier this is a 3 on 3 fighter. Like all other games you have a 'free mode' aka arcade, and a story mode.
The free modes allows you to choose any 3 characters (mixed) from the different schools, whereas story mode confines you to choosing one school only. To spice things up, different paths are available which are dependent on how you fight, and how you finish the fight. excited? you should be! the possibilities are endless! (not strictly speaking).

I've split the game further into its different components:

Graphics:

As a package, this is the worst part of the game. Although the backgrounds are detailed and pleasing to the eye, the characters themselves feel a little bland. I would assume that this was to ensure that the game did get released on the DC rather than it being canned.

That said, the special moves are stunning and will keep you wanting to carry them out as often as possible. Again these are not confined to one special, but rather multiple.. so get experimenting!


Sound:
The voice acting is in japanese, which gives the game its niche feel. The music is decent at best, but the sound effects drown it out. It could be better, and there are a couple of tracks that really get the battle going.

Control and Gameplay

As one would expect from a fighter developed by Capcom, its quality through and through. The button layout is very intuitive for e.g. the shoulder buttons to side step.

This makes the game, and the gameplay is, classic. I would describe it as street fighter 2 on steroids in other words.
As one would expect there are counters, combos and being a 3 on 3 fighter - different team up special moves!

While I've been straight to the point with this review, this is an overlooked game. Try it, and be assured you will enjoy it.
Here's hoping that Capcom release a sequel on the Wii!

Recommended 8/10

Summary: One of the last games on the DC and one of the best fighters in recent times... dont miss out!