Darkstalkers,known in Japan asVampire(ヴァンパイア),is afighting gameseries and media franchise created byCapcom.The series is set in apastichegothic fictionuniverse with characters based on monsters from international folklore, and features a stylized 2D graphic style. Its first game,Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors,was released in arcades in 1994 and its third and final main game isDarkstalkers 3,released in 1997.Darkstalkersintroduced gameplay concepts used in later Capcom fighting games, including theStreet Fighter AlphaandMarvel vs. Capcomseries.
| Darkstalkers | |
|---|---|
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| Genre(s) | Fighting |
| Developer(s) | Capcom Iron Galaxy Studios(Resurrection) |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom |
| Creator(s) | Junichi Ohno(planner)[1] Alex Jimenez(concept)[2][3] |
| Platform(s) | Arcade,Dreamcast,Nintendo Switch,Microsoft Windows,PlayStation,PlayStation 2,PlayStation 3,PlayStation 4,PlayStation Portable,Sega Saturn,Xbox 360,Xbox One |
| First release | Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors July 12, 1994 |
| Latest release | Capcom Fighting Collection June 24, 2022 |
Besides video games, theDarkstalkersmedia franchise also includes ananime miniseries,an Americananimated series,a Canadiancomic book series,and many books of various kinds and other media released only in Japan. Some individual characters, such asMorrigan AenslandandFelicia,appeared in later Capcom games, as well as in a few crossover games released by other companies.
Video games
editOriginal arcade games
editTheDarkstalkersseries is composed of five arcade games and the home ports and compilations of those games.
| Release | Title | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors •Vampire: The Night WarriorsJP |
Arcade,PlayStation | |
| 1995 | Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge •Vampire Hunter: Darkstalkers' RevengeJP |
Arcade,Sega Saturn | |
| 1997 | Vampire Savior •Vampire Savior: The Lord of VampireJP •Darkstalkers 3(PS) •Vampire Savior: EX Edition(PS)JP |
Arcade, Sega SaturnJP,PlayStation | Sega Saturn port includes additional characters fromVampire Savior 2.PlayStation port includes all characters fromVampire Savior,Vampire Savior 2,andVampire Hunter 2(all characters in the franchise). |
| Vampire Hunter 2: Darkstalkers' RevengeJP | ArcadeJP | Modified version ofVampire Saviorwhich uses the character roster fromVampire Hunter | |
| Vampire Savior 2: The Lord of VampireJP | ArcadeJP | Modified version ofVampire Saviorthat removes J. Talbain, Sasquatch, and Rikuo and replaces them with Donovan, Huitzil, and Pyron. |
Ports, remasters, and compilations
edit| Release | Title | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Vampire Chronicle for Matching ServiceJP •Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower(PSP) •Vampire Chronicle: The Chaos Tower(PSP)JP |
DreamcastJP,PSP | Modified version ofVampire Saviorthat includes all franchise characters and allows the player to select game-specific variants of each character like the character version selection inHyper Street Fighter II.Dreamcast version included online play. PSP port includes additional game modes. |
| 2005 | Vampire: Darkstalkers CollectionJP | PlayStation 2JP | Compilation of all five arcade releases. |
| 2013 | Darkstalkers Resurrection •Vampire ResurrectionJP |
PlayStation 3,Xbox 360 | High-definition update ofVampire HunterandVampire Saviorwith online play. |
| 2022 | Capcom Fighting Collection | PlayStation 4,Xbox One,Switch,Windows | Includes ten Capcom fighting games, including all fiveDarkstalkersarcade games. Includes online play, and is the first time thatVampire Hunter 2andVampire Savior 2are released outside Japan.[4]Secret endings were not included.[5] |
Future
editCapcom producerYoshinori Onosaid in 2007: "Personally, I'd love to make a newMarvel vs. Capcom,and I'd also like to see the triumphant return ofDarkstalkersto a new generation of technology. It would be an interesting challenge withDarkstalkers,because in the old games you'd see a lot of really interesting animations as characters would morph into different forms. That would be tricky to do with this 3D engine, but not impossible. In two or three years, if I got the chance to resurrect that series, I'd like to shock Hollywood with how good the graphics would look ".[6]In August 2010, Ono stated during an interview aboutStreet Fighter X Tekkenthat a new installment to the series would be his "ultimate dream", but only fan demand would cause it to happen. He went on to say that it would take one million requests beforeKeiji Inafune,then head of research and development at Capcom, would comply. At that point, Capcom had received 5,000 requests.[7][8]By March 2011, Ono reported that Capcom had received over 100,000 requests. He later expressed during an interview at aNintendo 3DSlaunch in London that "one day, if it goes half a million, Capcom may raise its eyebrow a little bit and I could do what I did in London in 2007 when I announced the comeback ofStreet Fighter.In the near future, with your help, it may become true. It's on its way, because we're pretty much where we were withStreet Fightera few years back. So keep it up ".[9]
At the 2011San Diego Comic-Con,Ono revealed during theStreet Fighter X Tekkenpanel that while a newDarkstalkerstitle had not been approved, he reassured the series' fans that "Darkstalkersis not dead ". He then proceeded to take a photo of the attendees at the panel holding up their money to send to decision makers at Capcom to show support for the game.[10]Later the following year in June, a message "Darkstalkers are not dead" appeared in a trailer for thePlayStation Vitaversion ofStreet Fighter X Tekken;when asked about it, Ono wrote on hisTwitter:"I can't announce aboutDarkstalkersyet ".[11]Ono later teased the presence ofDarkstalkersat a panel forStreet Fighter's 25th Anniversary Celebration at San Diego Comic-Con in July. Instead of taking a photo to send proof of demand to Capcom's upper management like he had done in the past, he stated: "This year, you don't have to do that, and it's not necessarily bad news!", but refrained himself from saying anything else.[12]
Following the announcement ofDarkstalkers Resurrectionat 2012New York Comic Conin October, a concept trailer was shown during Capcom'sStreet Fighter25th Anniversary panel.Darkstalkers Resurrectionproducer Derek Neal and Yoshinori Ono told interviewers that the re-release bundle was the first step towards revitalizing the franchise.[13][14][15]Neal also claimed that Capcom is usingDarkstalkers Resurrectionas a test to gauge audience interest in a newDarkstalkersinstallment.[14]In April 2013, Capcom senior vice president Christian Svensson wrote: "We've not given up. But I'm disappointed in the opening sales response relative to any other fighting title we've put out on the same platforms given the frequency and urgency of requests we've had here over the last several years and the quality of the execution. It is the most fully featured and probably best project of this type we've done. And before people jump to the wrong conclusions, I'm not blaming fans who did buy it and supported the brand. I'm very thankful for those guys (thank you, to all of you). I'm more disappointed by my misread of the information in this particular case".[16][17]There was no "Darkstalkers are not dead" line at San Diego Comic-Con in 2013. Matt Dahlgren, Capcom's new fighting game manager, said that because "Darkstalkers Resurrectiondid not perform as well as we would have liked. You never know what the future may hold, butStreet Fighteris definitely not dead. There is nothingDarkstalkerson the immediate horizon for sure ".[18][19]
Plot
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TheDarkstalkersgames take place on the planet Earth that is in the process of merging with a realm known as Makai. The reason for this merger varies depending on the continuity, but a continuing theme is that the union of realms brings the arrival of the Darkstalkers to the human world, the term being a catch-all for the various creatures of legend. The greatest of these supernatural creatures, and the greatest among those who hunt them, meet in battle to determine who will rule the night.
In the original game and the sequel,Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge,an alien overlord named Pyron returns to Earth after being away for many years. His quest to conquer the world using an army of robots brings the Darkstalkers out of hiding to oppose his rule over humanity and the supernatural. A second sequel,Darkstalkers 3,saw the debut of Jedah, previously one of the nobles of Makai, who decides that the only way to save the realm is to take control of it by force. Accordingly, he lures the Darkstalkers into a trap to use their collective souls to remake the realm and control both humanity and the supernatural.
Darkstalkerscharacters are either based on various iconic literary and cinematic monsters, or inspired by internationalmythologyandfairy tales.The 1997 anime miniseriesNight Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge,which was based on the first two titles, was faithful to the characters' in-game personalities. The 1995 American-produced cartoon series, simply titledDarkstalkers,dropped the backstory of the games altogether in favor of a standard good-versus-evil plot, altering certain characters' storylines in the process.
Introduced inDarkstalkers: The Night Warriors
edit| Name | Voiced by | Description | Other major appearances |
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| Anakaris | Kan Tokumaru | Anakaris(アナカリス,Anakarisu)was once thepharaohof a powerful empire. After being revived by Pyron as amummy,he seeks to regain his rule. At the end ofDarkstalkers,he travels back in time to restore his empire, and later after he learns its destruction is unavoidable, he transports his kingdom to a new dimension to keep it safe. | Marvel vs Capcom 2 Capcom Fighting Evolution |
| Bishamon | Kan Tokumaru | Bishamon(ビシャモン,Bishamon)is a ghostly samurai inhabiting a cursed suit of armor called "Hannya", which drives him into a blood frenzy. After Pyron's defeat, the curse is broken, and the freed Bishamon and his wife become priests. InDarkstalkers 3,the armor revives itself by gathering souls, but is sealed again by Bishamon. An alternate version of Bishamon, "Oboro Bishamon", is a playable secret character in certain iterations ofDarkstalkers 3,depicted as Bishamon dominating the cursed armor and sword tandem Hannya and Kien, instead of being enslaved by it. | |
| Demitri | Nobuyuki Hiyama | Demitri Maximoff(デミトリ・マキシモフ,Demitori Makishimofu)is often considered the series' protagonist,[20][21]and organized the first fighting tournament between the character. A vampire lord formerly living in the demon world Makai, he was banished after attempting acoup.[21]After defeating and consuming Pyron, he seeks to subjugate his rivalMorrigan. | SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos Capcom Fighting Evolution Namco × Capcom Cross Edge Project X Zone Project X Zone 2 |
| Felicia | Kae Araki(1994–2008) Kana Asumi(2009–present) |
ThecatgirlFelicia(フェリシア,Ferishia)dreams of being a famous singer and dancer inLas Vegas.She eventually runs an orphanage, as a nun. She has since appeared in a multitude of games developed by Capcom. Felicia was originally envisioned by Alex Jimenez to be a woman fromAfricawith short hair that could transform into a panther.[3] | |
| Huitzil | Juurouta Kosugi | Huitzil, called Phobos(フォボス,Fobosu)in Japan, are a series of robots meant to serve Pyron. After causing the extinction of the dinosaurs, they remained dormant until unearthed byMayanswho utilized them as guardians. When Pyron returns to conquer earth centuries later, he revives them to serve him again, where they act as an unplayablebossin the firstDarkstalkersgame. InDarkstalker 3,a Huitzil becomes the guardian of a young boy, Cecil, after he falls into the ruins where they lie dormant. | Namco × Capcom |
| Jon Talbain | Yūji Ueda | Jon Talbain, called Gallon(ガロン,Garon)in Japan, is aBritishwerewolf andkaratemaster seeking to escape his curse. He utilizesnunchuk-based martial arts. An alternate version of Talbain, "Dark Talbain", is a playable secret character in certain iterations ofDarkstalkers 3,depicted as his malevolent doppelganger. Talbain proved significantly more popular in the West than in Japan.[21] | |
| Lord Raptor | Yūji Ueda | Lord Raptor, called Zabel Zarock(ザベル・ザロック,Zaberu Zarokku)in Japan, is anAustralianrock and roll musician revived as a zombie by his lord Ozumu after sacrificing himself and his audience. He travels with La Malta, a creature assigned by Ozumu to spy on the overly-ambitious Raptor. | Namco × Capcom Project X Zone Project X Zone 2 |
| Morrigan | Yayoi Jinguji(1994–2010) Rie Tanaka(2011–present) |
Morrigan Aensland(モリガン・アーンスランド,Morigan Ānsurando),considered the most popularDarkstalkerscharacter amongst fans of the series, is Demitri Maximoff's rival. A powerful succubus, she is the adopted daughter of Belial Aensland, ruler of the demon world Makai. She has little interest in assuming responsibility however, and is instead a carefree layabout. She merges with her sister self, Lilith, at the end ofDarkstalkers 3and gains more power.[21]Morrigan has since gone on to appear in manyCapcomtitles. | Expand
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| Pyron | Nobuyuki Hiyama | Pyron(パイロン,Pairon)is an alien that resembles living fire, seeking to conquer Earth as a prize. He acts as the main antagonist, and is an unplayable boss in the firstDarkstalkerstitle. | Capcom Fighting Evolution Project X Zone 2 |
| Rikuo | Yūji Ueda | Rikuo, called Aulbath(オルバス,Orubasu)in Japan, is a merman who believes himself the sole survivor of his race after an Earthquake in the Amazon caused by Pyron devastates his kingdom. After discovering survivors, he has a son, who he rescues inDarkstalkers 3only to discover another race of merfolk. The name Rikuo is derived from actorRicou Browning,who played the titular creature inThe Creature from the Black Lagoon.[3] | |
| Sasquatch | Kan Tokumaru | Sasquatch(サスカッチ,Sasukatchi)is a rotundYetiwho travels fromCanadato investigate Pyron after the alien's arrival. Upon returning home inDarkstalkers 3,he discovers his people have been kidnapped, and tries to rescue them. | |
| Victor | Kan Tokumaru | Victor von Gerdenheim(ビクトル・フォン・ゲルデンハイム,Bikutoru fon Gerudenhaimu)is a largeGermanhumanoid modeled afterFrankenstein's Monster.Seeking to fight Pyron to prove to his creator that he is the strongest in the world, he returns home, where his is informed by his "sister", ahomonculusnamed Emily, that their creator was already dead. InDarkstalkers 3,after Emily starts to malfunction, he sacrifices himself to revive her. |
Introduced inNight Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge
editNight Warriorsis an upgraded version of the previous game, with the same story and returning cast. In addition, several new characters were added to the game, and the boss characters Pyron and Huitzil were made playable.
| Name | Voiced by | Description | Other major appearances |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anita | Kyoko Hikami | Anita(アニタ,Anita)is a small, young girl that travels with Donovan, emotionless and mute after a tragedy befell her family. After Donovan is consumed by the evil of those he's killed, she recovers, and as an adult wonders what became of him. | Marvel Super Heroes |
| Donovan | Nobuyuki Hiyama Jurota Kosugi(Darkstalkers 3) |
Donovan Baine(ドノヴァン・バイン,Donovan Bain)is adhampirmonster hunter with a massive sword with a curved end. Acting as abuddhist monk,he does so to atone for his own "cursed" blood. However the evil of those he kills infects him and drives him insane. | Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo |
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Hsien-Ko, called Lei-Lei(レイレイ,Rei-Rei)in Japan, is ajiangshi,with her sister Mei-Ling (known in Japan as Lin-Lin(リンリン,Rin-Rin)) acting as a seal to help keep her powers in check. Seeking to free their mother's soul from a powerful curse, they succeed, and are reincarnated as a pair of young girls. They are pulled into Jedah's domain during the events ofDarkstalkers 3,where they can assume their previous forms, and eventually return home. |
Introduced inDarkstalkers 3
editDarkstalkers 3was the first actual sequel title, introducing several new characters and a new storyline. While originally Pyron, Donovan and Huitzil did not return, variations of the game were released that did, includingVampire Hunter 2andVampire Savior 2.The PlayStation port included the cast as a whole, with new story mode endings provided for the originally cut trio. Years laterVampire: Darkstalkers Collectionincluded a special version ofDarkstalkers 3with one more additional character, Dee.
| Name | Voiced by | Description | Other major appearances |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Bonnie Hood | Miyuki Matsushita | Baby Bonnie Hood, known as Bulleta(バレッタ,Baretta)in Japan, is a young girl armed with anuziand several explosives. Dressed similarly toLittle Red Riding Hood,she travels with her dog Harry and hunts monsters for money. She is intended to personify everything dark and depraved in the human spirit.[20] | |
| Dee | Jurota Kosugi | A corrupted version of Donovan, wearing an outfit that resembles Dimitri's while using his original sword. Originally intended to appear inDarkstalkers 3,Dee suffers from short-term memory loss, and will rapidly forget events as they transpire. In his ending, he is put to rest finally by a now-adult Anita. | |
| Jedah Dohma | Isshin Chiba[22] David Kaye(MvC Infinite)[23] Travis Willingham(Cross Edge) |
Jedah Dohma(ジェダ・ドーマ,Jeda Dōma)is the main antagonist ofDarkstalkers 3.Anoblemandemon in Makai, he was originally destroyed, but was later resurrected. Finding that Makai has devolved into chaos, he seeks to combine all the souls into one singular being, luring the other character to his domain.[24]Jedah's body is able to shapeshift and recover quickly from self-maiming, allowing him to weaponize his own blood.[25]In early drafts of the game, he was originally intended to be Morrigan's brother.[26] | Capcom Fighting Evolution Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite Cross Edge Project X Zone |
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Lilith(リリス,Ririsu)is a fragment of Morrigan's soul separated from her as an infant to keep her power in check. Jedah later discovers this fragment, and after giving it a form resembling a younger Morrigan with pink short hair, tasks her with luring worthy souls to his domain. Meanwhile, Lilith seeks to reunite and take control of Morrigan's body, which she sees as rightfully hers. Lilith was originally designed to be androgynous, with her gender officially listed as "Unknown".[27] | |
| Marionette | None | A secret character, Marionette can be played in some versions ofDarkstalkers 3by inputting a special code at the character select screen. When chosen, it will take the form of its opponent, causing a mirror match. | |
| Q-Bee | Miyuki Matsushita Arisa Nishiguchi(Project X Zone) |
Q-Bee(キュービィ,Kyū Bī),short for "Queen Bee", is from a race of humanoid insects called Soul Bees that at one time served Jedah. Driven near extinction after his initial death, they now seek to consume and breed rapidly. | Namco x Capcom Project X Zone Project X Zone 2 |
| Shadow | None | A secret character, Shadow can be played in some versions ofDarkstalkers 3by inputting a special code at the character select screen. When chosen, the player will be assigned a random character, and will play as the character they last defeated as they progress through the game's story mode. |
Related media
editJapanese animated series
editNight Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge(originally titledVampire Hunter: The Animated Series(ヴァンパイアハンター THE ANIMATED SERIES)in Japan) is a four-episodeOriginal Video Animationanimeseries byMadhouseunder license from Capcom, directed by Masashi Ikeda and originally released in 1997–1998.
American animated series
editDarkstalkers(also known asDarkstalkers: The Animated Series) is an American children's animated TV series produced byGraz Entertainmentand aired inbroadcast syndicationfrom September to December 1995. It was only loosely based on the games and ran for one season of thirteen episodes.
Comic books
editDarkstalkersis a Canadian comic book series created byUDONand originally published throughDevil's Due Publishing.
Manga books
editThere are manyDarkstalkersmangabooks and series (includingyonkomaparodies). A few of them were also published in North America:
- A manga adaptation authored by Run Ishida and published in Japan byASCIIin 1996.[28]This manga was adapted byViz Mediaunder the title ofNight Warriors: The Comic Seriesand published in 1998 as a six-issue comic book which were later collected in a singletrade paperbackvolume.[29]
- A one-shotRed Earthcrossover mangaDarkstalkers / Red Earth: Maleficarumauthored by Mami Itou in 1997. It was released in English by UDON Comics in 2010.[30][31]
Other books
editMultiple other books (guide books, art books, illustrated books, and novels) were published as well, mostly in Japan only. However, some of them were also published in North America:
- In 2008, UDON released theDarkstalkers Graphic File,a collection of screenshots, storyboards and concept art from the series.[32]
- In 2009, UDON released a 15th anniversary art bookDarkstalkers Tribute.It consists of submitted artwork from fans of the series, along with artwork from some of UDON and Capcom's own artists and several famous manga artists such asYasuhiro Nightow.[33]The book was first available in August at several anime conventions before being widely released the following September.
- In 2014, UDON released a 20th anniversary art bookDarkstalkers Official Complete Worksthat "collects the artwork of everyDarkstalkersgame, including key visuals, character illustrations, promotional artwork, rough concepts, and creator commentary ", as well as" multiple new interviews with the creators behind the series, plus all-new tribute pin-ups "from Capcom artists.[34][35]
Soundtracks
editSoundtrack CDs forDarkstalkersgames were released in Japan under different record labels includingSony Records,SuleputerandVictor Entertainment.A collection of original tracks from the games, previously included as a part ofVampire Sound Boxin Japan,[36]was released digitally bySumthing Distributionin 2014.[37][38]
Pachislo
editVampire(ヴァンパイア) is apachislogame using the series' license was announced on May 12, 2009 and released on July 6, 2009. The game was released by the Capcom subsidiary, Enterrise (エンターライズ, Entarāizu)[39][40]featuring the cast of the originalDarkstalkers: The Night Warriors,although the game's website utilized artwork fromDarkstalkers 3along with new secondary characters exclusive to only this title.[41]
Reception
edit| Game | Metacritic |
|---|---|
| Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower | 74/100[42] |
| Darkstalkers Resurrection | 82/10 (X360)[43] 80/100 (PS3)[44] |
Despite its limited commercial success,Darkstalkerswas very well received by critics and acquired a sizable cult following.Destructoid's Kyle Mac Gregor described it as "beloved",[45]andIGN's Richard George described it as both "obscure and beloved".[46]According toMTV,althoughDarkstalkers"has developed a loyal fanbase over the years, it was never enough for the developer/publisher to give the series much attention".[47]IncludingDarkstalkersin their list of video game franchises "founded on boobs",GamesRadarUS called it "second only toFinal Fantasyas an object of Japanophiliccosplayfigurine collector worship. While the character design in immensely cool, some of thefan artis downright disturbing ".[48]Keith Stuart ofThe Guardianranked the series fourth in his 2012 top list of vampiric video games, citing its "beautiful visuals and superb animation".[49]
The cast of characters for the franchise has been credited with making the games "a standout among the fighting games of the era", as instead of "conventional cast of martial artists with the occasional odd creature, Darkstalkers was a gallery of monsters".[50]Hardcore Gaming 101stated that the game's colorful cast earned the game acult following,despite its relative lack of recognition.[21]
GamesRadar's Lucas Sullivan rankedDarkstalkersfirst on his 2012 list of "obscure" fighting games deserving an HD remake, opining it "offers just as much 2D fighting goodness as the venerableStreet Fighterseries, but it's never gotten the same kind of respect... and that just ain't right ".[51]UGO.comincludedDarkstalkerson their 2010 list of the games that need sequels.[52]Complexwriters putDarkstalkersat number 40 in their 2012 ranking of best video game franchises, adding that they would "love to see a modern incarnation",[53]and listed a hypotheticalDarkstalkers 4among the 15 games they wished would be announced atE3 2011.[54]The magazine's Andrew Hayward rankedDarkstalkersfirst on his 2011 list of most missed fighting franchises, stating that "every time Capcom announces a new fighting game, the hardcore community gets whipped up aboutDarkstalkers'continual absence, and demands a modern iteration. The supernatural 2D franchise wasn't a big hit, but fervent fans have kept its name alive and seem unwilling to let it fade away ".[55]
One attack from the game's cast, "Midnight Bliss", has also received significant praise on its own. A move where Demitri will charge forward and temporarily transform the opponent into a girl before draining their blood,[56]it has been described by Chris Hoffman ofGamesRadar+as one of Capcom's greatest contributions to gaming history.[57]Writer Zoran Iovanovici in an article forGame Developerobserved how fans took to the concept, citing it as a mini-genre of a "gender swap" genre among fan artists,crossplayers,and custom fighting game communities such as those built aroundM.U.G.E.N.[58]The transformed state ofKing of FighterscharacterGoenitz,a priest serving the villainOrochi,proved extremely popular. Appearing as a nun, the fandom dubbed the character "Goeniko" and fleshed her out as a full character for M.U.G.E.N, albeit with a more sexualized design. This later resulted in her appearing in commercialmobile gametitleThe King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Battle OL,[59]as well as inThe King of Fighters All Staras "Lady Goenitz" and with a different appearance.[60]
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