VISCO began development in 1993 on Tenrin no Syo Chicago (Crystal Legacy), which later evolved into Breakers, a fighting game released in 1996 on Neo Geo MVS. Console versions followed on Neo Geo AES, Neo Geo CD, and eventually Dreamcast.
The most popular entry in the series, released in 1998. This enhanced sequel updates the original with new character artwork, balance adjustments, additional color variations, and redesigned stages. It also introduces a new character, Saizo.
In 2023, QUByte Interactive released a compilation of both Breakers games, featuring modern additions such as rollback netcode with cross‑platform play, ranked matches, global leaderboards, an expanded training mode, an art gallery, and a new Team Battle mode.
A 2024 upgraded EXA‑Arcadia release featuring new artwork, colors, training mode, new soundtrack, and all stage versions. Bai‑Hu is playable, and the game includes three modes: Classic (Revenge), Extra (Neo Geo CD), and Chicago (short hop and balance changes).
Breakers is mostly played on a square button layout:
Throws are performed with Forward or Back + C. They’re strong due to the absence of throw‑teching and can also break close jump‑in combos. Certain characters have additional throw inputs, including air throws.
Breakers features numerous cancel options supported by a generous input buffer, along with several ways to use Supers. Every action builds a three‑bar meter, and each Super costs one bar.
After a non-super hit, press 3 buttons while knocked down to do a back-roll. This can help you defend against strong okizeme setups.
All characters (except for Condor) can dash by tapping forward or back twice. Some characters have backdash invincibility and dash‑cancels, giving them enhanced mobility options.
Taking repeated hits will leave you dizzy. While stunned, mash directions and buttons to recover faster. The recovery animation grants a brief window of invincibility.
Blocking inflicts chip damage, which can lead to a KO. Use special moves to secure chip finishes, as Supers deal very little chip damage.
Interrupt combos with a throw or an invincible move. It works best against jump‑ins combos. Use breakable combos for more damage when the opponent isn’t ready, and unbreakable combos when you want a safer, guaranteed option.
Refers to comebacks mechanics :
🔺 ATK+DEF boost under 2/3 life. The healthier player takes more damage until both life bars are equal.
🔺 DMG boost by waiting, up to double damage on your next hit.
🔺 Winner takes extra DMG, loser gains DEF boost. These effects stack with each win.
You need a Fightcade setup, install the client, create a Fightcade account, and have the Breakers Revenge ROM placed in your ROMs folder.
2 ways to enter training mode:
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