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Apocalypse Zero (Kakugo no Susume) is a manga series written and illustrated by Takayuki Yamaguchi. The manga was adapted into a two-part original video animation in 1996. Kakugo and Harara are siblings trained to fight the monsters roaming in post-apocalyptic Tokyo. 21st century. To aid them,...

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Developer
TOMY

Released on
1997

Size
1–2 Players

Version
PlayStation

Requirements
Sony Playstation

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Fighting

Publisher
Tomy

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Apocalypse Zero (Kakugo no Susume) is a manga series written and illustrated by Takayuki Yamaguchi. The manga was adapted into a two-part original video animation in 1996.

Kakugo and Harara are siblings trained to fight the monsters roaming in post-apocalyptic Tokyo. 21st century. To aid them, Kakugo and Harara were entrusted with “Fortified Armor Shells”, exoskeletons forged from the souls of deceased warriors. After Harara succumbs to the evil within the armor, it is up to Kakugo to defeat his sibling.

Kakugo Hagakure: The main protagonist of the series, he received the Zero armor. Unlike Harara, Kakugo stuck to his duty to protect innocent citizens in trouble. This leads to several encounters with the monsters that inhabit the city and finally Harara, herself.

The OVA was released between October 23, 1996 and December 18, 1996. It was co-produced by Victor Entertainment, Tomy and Big West Advertising.

The Playstation game is a fighting game in which the player to advance through each level have to defeat the enemy. There are a vs mode up to 2 human players to play ot againts the computer, and the story mode that in the easiest level can be easily completed since the opponent doesn’t react.

Kakugo no Susume

Overview & History: Released in 1997 by Bandai, Kakugo no Susume (known internationally as Apocalypse Zero) is a gritty fighting game based on the ultraviolent manga by Takayuki Yamaguchi. Set in a ruined, post-apocalyptic Tokyo, the narrative follows Kakugo Hagakure, a warrior destined to fight monstrous "Tactical Ghouls" and his own mutated sibling, Harara. Armed with the bio-organic "Zero" reinforced exoskeleton, Kakugo brings relentless martial arts action to the screen. Though primarily released on home consoles, the title perfectly captures the high-intensity, quarter-clearing energy of classic late-90s arcade combat systems.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

The combat in Kakugo no Susume centers on the unique properties of the characters' living armor. Players engage in fast-paced 2D battles where managing the integrity of your Exoskeleton is vital; taking heavy damage can break pieces of armor off, leaving fighters highly vulnerable to incoming attacks but granting them a significant boost in movement speed. Players can execute complex command chains to unleash Kakugo's signature Hagakure-ryu techniques, including the devastating "Shinra Shousha" (Nirvana Strike). Combat is further deepened by a specialized spirit gauge that governs super moves, forcing a balance between aggressive rushes and defensive positioning.

Keyboard Controls

Arrow Keys / D-Pad: Move / Crouch / Jump
Action Keys: Attack / Jump (Z/X/C Keys for Punches, Kicks, and Armor Specials)
Enter: Start / Pause