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Review of Asuka 120% Special Burning Fest on PlayStation

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Mar 1996
Cover image of Asuka 120% Special Burning Fest on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 29 Mar 1996
Genre: Fighting game, Bishōjo game
Developer: Fill-in-Cafe
Publisher: FamilySoft

Introduction

Welcome to the absurdity of Asuka 120% Special Burning Fest, where girls in school uniforms solve their problems the old-fashioned way: by beating each other senseless. Ah, Japan—where animated high schoolers juggle pyrotechnics with more punches than in a Bruce Lee movie on a sugar high. If you're ready for a grudge match of epic proportions that includes lots of questionable dialogue and a smidgen of bishōjo art, you’ve come to the right place!

Gameplay

The gameplay is a colorful mash-up of charm and chaos set in the esteemed halls of Ryōran Private School for Women. Here, every school club—yes, even the Chemistry Club—has its own fighting techniques, and boy, oh boy, do they make for quite the show! It’s not about mastering martial arts; it’s about wielding the power of friendship, competitive spirit, and a healthy dose of high school melodrama. At its core, Asuka is your standard 1v1 fighter, but with its own twist. Think Street Fighter II with school idols! Each character has their own unique style, and their special moves are as varied as the clubs they represent. From throwing chemical-filled beakers to using rhythmic gymnastics ribbons as weapons, prepare for an explosive gameplay experience that would make any parent question your life choices! And, contrary to your normal fighting games, here, hitting each other doesn’t always result in damage due to the new clash system. Oh, the thrill! What's that? You want to know about the infamous '120%' meter? Well, not only does it sound ridiculously optimistic, but it also serves a purpose! It fills up faster than your snack stash during a Netflix binge and lets you wreak havoc using super moves that could register on the Richter scale! And just when you think you’ve mastered the art of throwing punches, your opponent’s power meter decides it wants to play the infinite game of surprise and chaos. So grab your orange juice (or energy drink) and get ready to knock someone into high school drama heaven!

Graphics

Now let's talk about graphics! Picture yourself in a world where vibrant colors clash in the color wheel showdown while characters zoom around like they just drank an energy drink the size of a toddler. The art is provided by renowned manga artist, Aoi Nanase, known for illustrating girls cuter than a basket of kittens. Expect to see smooth animations mixed with some kind of visual overload that would make even a visual novel artist cringe. It’s like manga came to life in a fight-off complete with exaggerated expressions! Sure, the aesthetics are a little retro, but the charm transcends time like that annoying 90’s TV show theme you can’t get out of your head.

Conclusion

So, should you dive into the fanciful, fluffy brawl that is Asuka 120% Special Burning Fest? If you enjoy exaggerated schoolgirl antics, thrillingly ridiculous combat mechanics, and want to add a dash of bewildering dialogue to your gaming repertoire, then this game might just be worth your time. While it may not have the polish or technical prowess of more well-known fighting franchises, it oozes charm and hilarity that keeps you coming back for more. It’s like an all-you-can-eat buffet of absurdity, and who wouldn’t want a taste? If nothing else, the innocence of using chemistry as a weapon might make you appreciate how far gaming has come. So grab your controller, find someone who’s willing to humor you with a side of light-hearted smackdown, and enjoy a retro experience that feels a bit like jamming out to an old mixtape. With a score of 7 out of 10, it's definitely not perfect, but it's a nostalgic trip wrapped in an absurdly entertaining package. Now go out there and unleash your inner schoolgirl fighter!

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