![]() Crass characters aren't the only concern with Anarchy Reigns, however. An African American pimp, he's another character returning from Mad World, and while he's in possession of what's arguably the game's greatest asset – his prime means of offence, the Super Sexy Fists of Fire – it's not enough to prevent a nasty aftertaste from forming. And then there's The Blacker Baron, a character who's drawn from, shall we say, a particularly unsavory worldview. Others return from Mad World – Mathilda adds to the S&M vibe, especially with her one special move that sees her high-heel her way up a player's back as they lie prone on their hands and knees before gleefully stamping on them. He's been put through Anarchy Reign's own filter, though, and now sports two chainsaws and a more aggressive look. First there's Jack, who makes the journey from the Wii exclusive's monochrome universe. Unsurprisingly, given its status as spiritual successor to Mad World, there are more than a handful of familiar faces that help anchor it all. It's another layer to what's already a heady and intoxicating mix. They threaten to fundamentally alter the way fights are conducted too: one of them sees an outbreak of mutants that gradually grows in numbers and power, forcing players to fight together as they struggle for survival. ATEs range from raging tsunamis that consume whole portions of the stage to black holes that crop up and suck players in, and they're all in the realm of the catastrophic. Blend in the Action Trigger Events – or ATEs as they're referred to – and you've some idea of how truly crazy it all is. Think along the lines of PowerStone and you'll be a small way towards understanding how Anarchy Reigns plays out – throw in Platinum's eccentric aesthetic and the picture becomes that little clearer. Some of them simply buff the player, while another – intriguingly – pulls two players into a separate arena where they face off one-on-one. Power-ups lend the action an added edge of unpredictability. Combos are wrought from a simple set-up that sees normal and heavy attacks mixed up with a grab button, and to keep everything in check there's a lock-on function too. When players fight the combat looks like being a halfway house between the blunt theatrics of Mad World and the rich complexity of Bayonetta. The vertical nature of it has its own upsides too: at one point someone flings themselves off a tall building into the middle of a full-on brawl, using their heads to break the sizeable fall. Eight players contest across what looks like a surprisingly large map, one that's not only set across several tiers but also several small districts. Play First up there's Battle Royale, which – as the name suggests – is one almighty free-for-all. ![]()
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