[Dimps] Demolish Fist

Publisher: Sammy
2003
Atomiswave arcade
1-5 players, depending on the dip switch settings, defaults on 2

Your characters:
Leoneed is the balanced type, has high stats, but none maxed.
Vanessa is the speed type. low power, high technique.
Enzo is the power type. Low speed, high technique.
Undead is all technique. low power, high speed
(makes you wonder how 5 player works)


^Undead surrounded by enemies.

Controls:
Button 1 - guard
Button 2 - strike
Button 3 - jump
hold 2, release when glowing - strong attack
1, direction & 2 - various attacks depending on which way your character faces
1 & 2 - pick up object, drop said object. When your character is holding an object, you no longer have a guard, and button 2 is needed to attack with it.
1, 2/1 & 2 while close to an enemy, but not an object - grab(former way is probably safest)
grab, 2 - strike combo
grab, direction - throw
3, 2 - jump attack
1, 2, & 3 simultaneously - Vertigo(you need to hammer on button 2 afterward)
double tap in any direction - dash
dash, 2 - dash attack

Any direction with that double tapping, being 3D you can attack upward and downward as well. So enzo can take enemies out in fewer hits, in fact the initial enemy you encounter goes down in 1 shot for him, where they would take a few from the others. Vanessa moves quick. It may take her more hits, but she still might defeat enemies just as quickly as Enzo anyway. Undead has an interesting combination of speed and reach, with the longest dash. His throw is a unique one as well. Leoneed is about what you'd expect.

When you pick up an object, jumping will auotomatically dispatch it, while making it disappear. That's not a good thing if you have a crate, because however you destroy it, throwing it at an enemy or just attack it, it usually leaves something useful, like a health restoration item behind.

Be careful with the strong attack, you don't want to be surrounded by enemies and taking the time to charge a move, even if it charges quickly. It's also why you may want to throw enemies quickly if you find yourself fighting many. May not even be worth going for a grab if many are around.

So to explain the Vertigo, a meter underneath the health bar fills up with every strike, the screen will prompt you every time you have it. Once you press all 3 buttons, your character builds up a blue aura, then the game tells you to mash the attack button. Upon doing you, your characters moves to every enemy unil they are taken out, for as long as it lasts. It's probably best saved for crowds, but could help with boss battles as well. Enzo has the biggest disadvantage toward building it up, since he drops enemies in fewer hits, while Vanessa has the biggest advantage and will most likely build it up quicker than everyone else.