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| '''Medarot 8''' is the eighth main installment in the Medarot series, released on August 28, 2014 for the Nintendo 3DS. | | '''Medarot 8''' is an upcoming Medarot RPG for the Nintendo 3DS, set to be released in Japan on August 28, 2014. |
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| The game features a new cast of characters and over 200 Medarots to collect. Like previous games, it was released in Kabuto and Kuwagata versions where the player starts with [[Metabee]] or [[Rokusho]], respectively. | | The game will feature a new cast of characters and over 200 Medarots to collect. Like previous games, it will be released in Kabuto and Kuwagata versions where the player starts with [[Metabee]] or [[Rokusho]], respectively. |
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| The story follows a new protagonist named [[Salt]] and his adventures as part of the [[Laurel Detective Bureau]], which investigates Medarot-related crimes. | | The story follows a new protagonist named Salt ({{r|ソルト|Soruto}}) and his adventures as part of the Laurel Detective Agency, which investigates Medarot-related crimes. |
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| == Battle system changes ==
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| The battle system has undergone several major changes in Medarot 8:
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| * The players now choose which Medarot to target when attacking or using a support action.
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| * When attacked, the player can choose which part to defend/evade with, giving them control over which parts are destroyed first.
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| * The team's leader Medarot is not revealed until their head part has been damaged.
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| * The mechanics for existing attacks/actions have been changed.
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| ==Characters==
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| ===Main===
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| *[[Salt]]
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| **Metabee / Rokusho
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| *[[Anise]]
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| **[[Noel]]
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| *[[Sage]]
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| **[[Greed]]
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| ===Laurel Detective Agency===
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| *[[Laurel]]
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| *[[Mary]]
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| ===Thieves===
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| *[[Phantom Thief Jill]]
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| *[[Pasilla]]
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| *[[Cayenne]]
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| *[[Trinidad]]
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| ===RoboRobo Gang===
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| *[[Cresson]]
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| *[[Taisan]]
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| ===Select Corps===
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| *[[Oregano]]
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| *[[Erica]]
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| ===Others===
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| *[[Chicory]]
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| == Fan-made Medarot contest == | | == Fan-made Medarot contest == |
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| A contest for fans to create their own original Medarot (or "Ori-Meda") for Medarot 8 was held prior to the game's release on Niconico Seiga. The contest was open for 2 months and received over 2000 entries. The three grand prize winners, to be added to the game as DLC at a later date, were [[Haikara-Mate]] (a schoolgirl type), [[Kimengar]] (an oni gargoyle type), and [[Time Faller]] (a clock type). There were also 10 runners up who received prizes but did not make it into the game. | | A contest for fans to create their own original Medarot (or "OriMeda") for Medarot 8 is currently being held on Niconico Seiga (more information [http://info.nicovideo.jp/seiga/medarot8/ here]). The top three winning designs will be added to the game as downloadable content. As an extra incentive, everyone who enters will also receive a Star Medal and a downloadable battle music track (Medarot 2's "Strike Enemy") in the game after it is released. The deadline for the contest is August 3, 2014. |
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| As a reward for entering, everyone who submitted a Medarot design also received an in-game password for a downloadable battle music track ([[Medarot 2]]'s "Strike Enemy") and a [[Star Medal]] (otherwise unobtainable). | |
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| The password for the star medal and a theme from M2, Strike Enemy - Q5TUDXF0C4D1 and the password for a theme from M3, Beat Up - 4BGQ7WWDDNB3. | |
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| == Pre-order bonus == | | == Pre-order bonus == |
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| Players who pre-ordered the game received a soundtrack CD featuring the new music tracks used in Medarot 8. The two versions received different soundtrack CDs, featuring completely different music tracks and artwork. | | Players who pre-order the game will receive a soundtrack CD featuring new music tracks used in Medarot 8. The soundtracks will feature completely different tracklists and artwork depending on the version. |
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| == Box art ==
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| <gallery widths=160 heights=160>
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| File:Medarot 8 Kabuto Box.jpg|Kabuto version
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| File:Medarot 8 Kuwagata Box.jpg|Kuwagata version
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| </gallery>
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| == See also == | | == Links == |
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| * [http://www.medarotsha.jp/meda8/ Official website] | | * [http://www.medarotsha.jp/meda8/ Official website] |
| * [http://www.famitsu.com/news/201405/29053934.html First info from Famitsu] | | * [http://www.famitsu.com/news/201405/29053934.html First info from Famitsu] |
| * [http://info.nicovideo.jp/seiga/medarot8/ Ori-Meda contest results on Niconico Seiga]
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| * [[Medarot 8 (manga)]]
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| {{game list links|Medarot 8|Medaforces|Medalias|Leg abilities|DLC}}
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| {{Navbox-Game}} | | {{Navbox-Game}} |