When was Namco × Capcom released in Japan?
Namco × Capcom released in Japan on the 26th of May 2005 without an international launch. Several outlets cited the large amount of text as a primary reason for skipping global distribution.
Questions about Namco × Capcom
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who developed the game Namco × Capcom and when did development start?
Monolith Soft had been developing the title since 2003 as an internal project for Namco's 50th anniversary. The team initially planned to use only characters from their own library before contacting Capcom directly.
What is the main story conflict involving Ouma and Reiji Arisu in Namco × Capcom?
Ouma serves as the primary antagonist group dedicated to creating disorder by resurrecting a dark deity dubbed 99 through merging multiple realities. Reiji Arisu prepares to sacrifice himself to stop this event while allies return from other realities to combine powers and destroy 99 permanently.
How many playable characters are included in the roster for Namco × Capcom?
The roster included around 100 playable characters split between pairs and solo units. Examples include Klonoa paired with Guntz from their respective series alongside solo units ranging from Waya-Hime to Strider Hiryu.
When was the full soundtrack album for Namco × Capcom released by Suleputer?
Capcom released a full soundtrack album through their label Suleputer on the 31st of August 2005. That disc included an extended version of Brave New World plus karaoke versions of both main songs.