As the player's units deal damage, the player's Cross Power (XP) gauge fills up and can be used for special attacks and defensive moves on the map. Also, the player can trigger Critical Hits by connecting their next attack just before the target hits the ground after the first. Additional gameplay elements include Support Attack, which allows the player to call in a nearby ally for assistance, and Cross Hit, which freezes the target in place during simultaneous attacks from multiple units. The battle system is called the Cross Active Battle System, wherein pressing the A button in combination with the Circle Pad performs up to five basic attack combos. Unlike Namco × Capcom, units can move freely within their range on the field map, with no penalty for accessing treasure chests or destructible objects prior to attacking. Each friendly unit is made up of two characters (thus referred to as a Pair Unit), though a third character (or 'Solo Unit') can be added for once-per-battle assistance.

Stages in Project X Zone take place in grid-based locations from the game's many crossover titles. The game received mixed to positive reviews on release praise went towards the game's cast, combat system, and presentation, but criticism was directed at its repetitive gameplay and confusing storyline.Ī sequel, Project X Zone 2, was released in Japan in November 2015 and in North America and Europe in February 2016. The game was released on Octoin Japan Jin North America and Jin Europe. The game is a follow up to the 2005 video game Namco × Capcom and features characters from Namco Bandai, Capcom, and Sega. Project X Zone (pronounced as 'Project Cross Zone') is a crossover tactical role-playing game for the Nintendo 3DS developed by Monolith Soft with assistance from Capcom and Red Entertainment and published by Namco Bandai Games.

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