After my somewhat sour impressions of the game coming out of E3 2011, I realize now that I may have been looking at this game all wrong. This isn't a character action game. This isn't a fighting game. And after seeing the three newly announced characters for Anarchy Reigns, I think I finally know what Platinum Games is making.

Tell me if this sounds like any other Sega game you've played before. 4 player matches in big multi-tiered arenas? Arenas that are actively trying to kill unsuspecting players? Crates and chests filled with a large variety of balance breaking weapons best used to cherry-pick unsuspecting players? A crazy cast of characters that look and play very differently from any other fighter? The ability to power up and go into your "ZOMGIMGOINGTOKILLEVERYONE" form? Got it yet? Now look at these new characters below.

A large transforming robot fighter? A dude that fights using his gun leg? A roly poly fat man that has a giant alligator form? That's right. I'm getting really strong Power Stone vibes from this game.

NOW GIVE ME BAYONETTA!!!!

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    Alabzam
    12 years, 8 months ago

    It looks like Garuda and Zero will be my mains for this game, when it's released.

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    DalishCassassin
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Woah! Okay.
    I didn't know much about this game but seeing these, I'm pretty excited!
    From these vids alone you can tell these characters have a lot of personality.

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    Ookra
    12 years, 8 months ago

    So Oinkie is some form of pig-Bain-Killer Croc hybrid... OMG YES!

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    J52
    12 years, 8 months ago

    God these characters are so crazy. I was kind of worried they didn't have many ideas with the inclusion of the The Baron and the boar guy from Mad World.

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    GON
    12 years, 8 months ago

    I'm looking forward to this. Those new character trailers are pretty awesome, but I'm really excited to see Jack Cayman again. However, if Bayonetta makes it in, we have ourselves a winner!

    Definitely reminds me of Power Stone, which is always a good thing. I think I'll be picking this up for sure now. Thanks Brad!

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    Miggins
    12 years, 8 months ago

    I love the cast of characters, Each seem to have their own personality and very unique from the others. They look awesome and I will probably get this game now.

    Garuda's jet form reminds me of Ark from FF9.

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    RedAmarillo131
    12 years, 8 months ago

    That was so awesome!!! The trailers satisfied so many things for me. 1. Garuda made the cyberpunk fan in me happy 2. Durga surprised the shit out me. and 3. Oinkie uses kung fu, AND I LOVE KUNG FU! oooooooh the excitement is burning up!!!!

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    TheGrimHeaper
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Oinkie and Durga look unique and sweet as hell!

    I still think I'll be sticking with Blacker Baron, but I do like how all of the characters are drastically different.

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    J4g3r
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Durga looks amazing.

    As stated, WE NEED BAYONETTA!

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    Fodie
    12 years, 8 months ago

    This got me interested. I really dig Durga and Oinkie so far.

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    Sammonoske
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Durga and Zero for sure.

    Also.. we do NOT need Bayonetta.

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    Bombader
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Looks sweet.

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    Yodaral
    12 years, 8 months ago

    I like crazy action, the crazier the better. Also, seeing "I’m getting really strong Power Stone vibes from this game." comments always get my attention. I loved playing Power Stone 2 for hours on end back on my Dreamcast. The crazy weapons/items were just as important as the fighters though.

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    Dafishies
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Holy shit, your absolutely right about that Brad. This definitely looks like a Power Stone game! HELL, did u even notice how "Garuda" sounds suspiciously similar to "Galuda"? Galuda being a character from the original whose power mode or whatever turns him into a sort of robot. THATS INSANE!

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    Muddy_Donuts
    12 years, 8 months ago

    MAN I hope this game is good. Brad seemed pretty disappointed with the game when he gave his impressions on it. :/

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    Kakashi1090
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Okay the mech guy is whatevs. Then you reach the guy with a knee gun, wtf? BUT NOTHING compares to Onkie! Best character by far!

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    EchoOddity
    12 years, 8 months ago

    I'll be usin g Durga and Zero, Bayonetta would be too powerful but I think Sam from Vanquish would be a nice addition but it would be difficult to incorperate him in the environment.

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    Rawkmaster
    12 years, 8 months ago

    If I ever lose a leg I will probably replace it with whatever it was Durga had.

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    WingZero
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Looks like a crazy game.

    However, I don't think I'll be buying this game. Don't get me wrong, it looks pretty cool, but it's not really my type of game.

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    lemith
    12 years, 8 months ago

    I really cant wait to try out Zero, this games gunna be fun!!

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    OlMuttonchops
    12 years, 8 months ago

    This game is going to be so good. I can't express in words how good it will be, only with this interpretive dance. Do you understand now?

    Also Durga and Blacker Baron are my 2 fave picks so far, followed by Oinkie. I think it's Blacker Baron's music that makes him so cool.

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    Sideshowshayne
    12 years, 8 months ago

    I really like Gurran Lagann, and Pig'a Gator, Bit I want Sam from Vanquished, Bayonetea, and Oddly Sonic the Hedgehog.

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    Comradebearjew
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Easily the two best characters in fighting game history

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    CaptainCorona
    12 years, 8 months ago

    looks like a very interesting video game

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    Citrus
    12 years, 8 months ago

    God the soundtrack for this game is so fucking good already.

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    CocoPanda
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Definitely want this game!

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    Dellago
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Lizardmen? been there done that. Pigmen? Booooring~

    Fuck it, splice dat shit together and make a Lizard-Pigman. BRILLIANT.

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    Rendrak
    12 years, 8 months ago

    A Power Stone game developed by Platinum Games? TAKE MY MONEY SEGA

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    zzman305
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Hello tournament fighter with characters from games I've never played

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    FullDarkGear
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Looks crazy. Also been looking for a solid Power Stone replacement.

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    MrFawkes16
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Looks pretty intense , can't wait to try it out.

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    Lazysitter
    12 years, 8 months ago

    MUST.............HAVE,...........