Custom Beat Battle: Draglade

Game Details:

"Custom Beat Battle: Draglade" is an innovative action rhythm fighting game developed by Dimps and published by Namco Bandai on the NDS platform, released in 2007. The game is set in a future world where "Sound Strike" energy technology is widespread, and the protagonists embark on a journey to become the strongest "Fighters."

Its uniqueness lies in the combination of music rhythm and action fighting: in battles, players not only need to control characters to attack but also release Beat Combo skills according to the rhythm bar to increase damage and flamboyance. In addition, players can customize "Beat Combo" cards to set their favorite combo combinations. Characters have rich skills and growth systems, the story mode provides multiple character lines to play, supports wireless battles, practice mode, and so on, with very rich content.

Editor's Recommendation:

Players who love rhythm games and fighting gameplay should not miss "Custom Beat Battle: Draglade" On the basis of the traditional side-scrolling fighting game, it incorporates a rhythm bar combo system, bringing unprecedented impact and audiovisual experience. Especially the custom Beat Combo system allows you to arrange moves like arranging music, making each battle like a musical note concerto. In addition, the game story is light and fun, and different protagonists have their own independent story lines and growth paths, which is very suitable for repeated play and challenging oneself to build the strongest combo. Players interested in music, combat, and personalized combinations are strongly recommended to give it a try!

Game Guide:

I. Basic Operations

• A button: Normal attack
• B button: Jump
• X/Y button: Skill or item
• Directional key combination + rhythm strike: Release Beat Combo
• L button: Start rhythm mode, enter "rhythm bar release state"

II. Beat Combo System Explained

1. After the rhythm bar starts, rhythm points (like music games) will appear, and you must click the corresponding buttons according to the rhythm. Each successful hit will release a combo attack.
2. Perfect timing can increase damage and the power bar, while failure may interrupt the combo or even backfire.
3. Combo card combination:
1. Each card represents an attack action (such as slash, thrust, rising dragon, etc.)
2. Players can arrange up to 8 cards in the menu to determine the rhythm and order of the combo
3. With a suitable card set, you can perform fancy combos such as "aerial combo → advance → multi-stage pursuit"

III. Character Growth Suggestions

• Each character has different attribute biases (strength type, speed type, skill type)
• It is recommended to give priority to upgrading "rhythm combo release speed" and "Beat Power increase"
• Skill-type characters such as "Guy" are more suitable for precise rhythm control with a high number of combos

IV. Combat Skills

• Predicting the enemy's jump or attack landing point, starting the rhythm bar can perform a suppression combo
• Rhythm bar attacks cannot be blocked by general defense, which is a weapon to break defense
• In combat, it is recommended to "first use normal attacks to force out defense → start rhythm → seamless combo harvest"

V. Recommended Rhythm Combinations for Battles (Suitable for Beginners)

1. 【Thrust → Uppercut → Downward Chop → Whirlwind Slash】(High stability)
2. 【Flying Kick → Side Kick → Rising Dragon Slash → Spinning Fist】(Air Combo)