Friday, July 9, 2010

Inazuma Eleven

Inazuma Eleven (イナズマイレブン, Inazuma Irebun?) is a role-playing and sports video game for the Nintendo DS developed and published by Level-5. It was released on August 22, 2008 in Japan.



A direct sequel to the game titled Inazuma Eleven 2 Kyoui no Shinryakusha has been announced for the Nintendo DS, as well as a console version of the game titled Inazuma Eleven Break.[1][2] A manga based on the game began serialization in CoroCoro Comic on May 15, 2008, while an anime based on the game produced by OLM started airing on August 22, 2008. Mitsui has also made plans for a Collectible card game tie-in.[3][4] The game serves as the debut of a pop Idol group Twe'lv.



Gameplay
Plot
The main character, Endou Mamoru, is a very talented goalkeeper and the grandson of one of the strongest goalkeepers in Japan, who died before he was born. Even though his skills are incredible his school lacks a real soccer club as the 6 other members don't appear very interested even in training. But as soon as a mysterious forward called Gouenji moves to Endou's town, the young goalkeeper sets out to find and recruit members for his soccer team. There are nearly 1000 playable characters with varying skills that will determine the success of the team.
Match mode
The game is split into two parts: one resembles a RPG, featuring various location that Endou and his team have to explore in order to get new items, face several other players in short casual battles or to advance further in the story. Most of the goals of this part are indicated by a giant purple arrow; the second part is the actual match: using the stylus, the player moves the soccer team around against another team. The player can dodge opponent's attacks, slide tackle to take the ball away, or use a special ability available to the characters they recruited. The result of any of his players actions are determined by seven skills, the player's affinity, and the total number of players participating in an action. Special abilities can only be stopped with other abilities, meaning that they will always win against basic tactics. Super shots and Super keeps however play simultaneously, which means that unlike defending the ball they always consume the Ability bar and at the beginning are determined by the player affinity only
Anime
The main character, Endou Mamoru, is a very talented goalkeeper and the grandson of one of the strongest goalkeepers in Japan, who died before he was born. Even though his skills are incredible his school lacks a real soccer club as the 6 other members don't appear very interested even in training. But as soon as a mysterious forward called Gouenji moves to Endou's town, the young goalkeeper sets out to find and recruit members for his soccer team. From there, Endou meets players from all around as he and his team play their own soccer.
Characters
• Mamoru Endō (円堂 守?) (Mark Evans) (Captain, Goal Keeper) - Mamoru is decribed as a soccer loving, cheerful goalkeeper. He is the type of person who never gives up. Mamoru always think of others before himself. He also shows great admiration toward his grandfather, Daisuke. People around him call him a soccer maniac due to his love for soccer. Because of his positive personality, he attracts people even if they're enemy or ally. It was because of this that he was able to gather new members. His teammates benefit from his mental strength and encouragement. They also respect him despite his carefree attitude. He trains harder than anyone else to get stronger. The reason for doing so is that he wishes to face stronger opponents. Though he may be at disadvantage, he always find a way to bring his teammates to victory.
• Shūya Goenji (豪炎寺 修也?) (Axel Blaze) (Forward) - He is the ace striker and voice of reason of the team. His sister, Yuka is in a coma because of Kageyama's interference to stop him from play against Teikoku Academy. He keeps an amulet made by his sister, and makes a promise with her to stop playing soccer, but when he sees that his passion for the game is strong, he changes that promise to become the champion of the Soccer Frontier. Later, Yuka wakes up from a coma, and he begans to play soccer more freely with his teammates. Goenji joins up with the others to play against teams around the world. He becomes close friends with Endou and Kido as the story progresses.
• Yūto Kidō (鬼道 有人?) (Jude Sharp) (Midfielder) - He wears goggles and a red cape. Originally from Teikoku. The reason why he plays for Teikoku is for his sister, Haruna Otonashi. He was forced to win 3 constructive soccer championships in order to be with her again, so he decided not to contact her for 6 years, leading Otonashi to believe she gets in his way. After seeing Kageyama's wrongdoings, he and the rest of Teikoku quit. Eventually, Kidou joins Endou's team, changing his cape to blue. He is mostly the strategist of the team. In Raimon Middle School, he is close friends with Endou and Goenji.
• Ichirōta Kazemaru (風丸 一郎太?) (Nathan Swift) (Defender) - Originally a member of the track club team, Kazemaru is convinced by Endou of becoming player of the soccer team, because the team needed 4 more players for their match against Teikoku; if Endou couldn't get them the soccer club would be closed. Kazemaru is finally convinced by the promise of fighting a lot of stronger players, altogether with Endou fighting spirit.
• Heigoro Kabeyama (壁山 塀吾郎?) (Defender) - Despite his height is a really shy person, sometimes even disappearing before a match, with the excuse of going to the bathroom. Most of the times Endou has to help him overcome his fears. He respect Endou very much.
• Ryūgo Someoka (染岡 竜吾?) (Forward) - Self-proclaimed ace striker of the team, he had troubles with Goenji for that position. Later, accepts Goenji and acquired new techniques.
• Asuka Domon (土門 飛鳥?) (Defender) - He used to live in America with Aki, but he didn't care for soccer because of an accident involving one of his best friends. He used to be in Teikoku until he came to Raimon to spy, and saw everyone working hard. He then decided to join the Raimon Soccer Club. With Endo, he feels that he can keep up with him, unlike his friend, Ichinose. He quits being a spy when Fuyukai, the coach and another spy from Teikoku, planned to blow up the bus they were using. Later, he and Ichinose joins a different team but maintain close relatioship with the teammembers of the Raimons.
• Ichinose (Mid-Fielder)- Ichinose is childhood friends with Domon and Aki. He loves soccer and became a member of Endou's team. Aki describes Ichinose similar to Endou. Later though, he and Domon leaves hoping to play against Endou.
• Aki Kino (木野 秋?) (Manager) - Aki is the team manager. She used to play soccer but stops after experiencing a horrible trauma. She has a crush on Endou Mamoru.
• Haruna Otonashi (音無 春奈?) (Manager) - Originally from the school paper, after seeing Raimon play against Teikoku, she became a big fan and decided to be a manager. She is the sister of Yuuto Kido, however, has not had any contact with him for 6 years.
• Natsumi Raimon (雷門 夏未?) (Manager) - She is the daughter of the chairman of the school and is the student body council presidant. She becomes a manager because of Endou's passion for soccer. She is shown to have a romantic interest in Endou and strongly believes that he is the best goalkeeper around.
• Shirou Fubuki (士郎 吹雪?) (Forward)-Fubuki Shirou is the captain of Hakuren Junior High School's Soccer club in Hokkaido. He is both an excellent defender as well as the team's ace striker. He joins the Raimon Eleven from episode 33.
• Shourinji Ayumu (少林寺 歩?) (Defender)-Another of Endo's teammates, usually plays as defender.
• Daisuke Endo (円堂大介?) (Supporting)-Endou's grandfather and the original Inazuma Eleven's coach. He is admired by Endou Mamoru.
• Shinichi Handa (真一 半田?) (Defender)-Another of Endou's teammates, he usually plays as a defender but sometimes he goes to being forward.
Reception
Inazuma Eleven received a high 36 out of 40 by Famitsu magazine.[5] It was the third best-selling game in Japan the week of its release at 41,000 copies.[6] The game sold 29,000 copies its second week and 14,000 copies its third week.
References
1. ^ IGN staff (September 24, 2008). "Level-5 Announces New RPGs". IGN.com. http://ds.ign.com/articles/913/913001p1.html. Retrieved 2009-05-25.
2. ^ Tanaka, John (September 26, 2008). "Inazuma Eleven Break Detailed". IGN.com. http://wii.ign.com/articles/913/913918p1.html. Retrieved 2009-05-25.
3. ^ "Manga, Anime, Cards Announced for Inazuma 11 Videogame". AnimeNewsNetwork.com. May 15, 2008. http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-05-14/manga-anime-cards-announced-for-inazuma-11-videogame. Retrieved 2009-05-25.
4. ^ Tanaka, John (May 14, 2008). "Level-5 Announces Console Title". IGN.com. http://ds.ign.com/articles/873/873875p1.html. Retrieved 2009-05-25.
5. ^ "Famitsu - review scores". GoNintendo.com. August 6th, 2008. http://gonintendo.com/?p=51711. Retrieved 2009-05-25.
6. ^ Jenkins, David (August 28, 2008). "Japanese Charts: Soccer Releases Dominate In Slow Week". Gamasutra.com. http://gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=20017. Retrieved 2009-05-25.
7. ^ Jenkins, David (September 4, 2008). "Japanese Charts: Nintendo Back In Number One Rhythm". Gamasutra.com. http://gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=20096. Retrieved 2009-05-25.
8. ^ Jenkins, David (September 11, 2008). "Japanese Charts: Rhythm Slows To A Crawl In Sluggish Week". Gamasutra.com. http://gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=20189

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