When was Namco × Capcom released?
Namco × Capcom was released in 2005. The full soundtrack album was released by Capcom's music label Suleputer on the 31st of August 2005.
Questions about Namco × Capcom
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who directed and wrote the story for Namco × Capcom?
Soichiro Morizumi directed and wrote the story for Namco × Capcom. He is a veteran of the Super Robot Wars franchise who led a team including former Square employees and Banpresto staff.
How many playable characters are in Namco × Capcom?
Namco × Capcom features a roster of around 100 playable characters from two different universes. This scale was far larger than any previous crossover attempt and required immense development effort.
Who designed the characters for Namco × Capcom?
Takuji Kawano from the Soulcalibur series handled the character redesigns for Namco and Capcom characters. Kazue Saito designed the original characters and sprite graphics, while Kazunori Haruyama designed the conversation portraits.
What is the main plot of Namco × Capcom?
The narrative follows Reiji Arisu and his kitsune mentor Xiaomu as they fight interdimensional rifts and the opposing group Ouma. Ouma attempts to resurrect a dark deity dubbed 99 by merging multiple realities, which Reiji and his allies ultimately defeat.
Who composed the music for Namco × Capcom?
Yasunori Mitsuda is the only credited arranger for the soundtrack, while Yuzo Koshiro composed the opening and ending themes. Koshiro wrote the vocal themes for the first time, with lyrics written by Morizumi and performed by Flair.