Cross Serpent 3: Tag Attack

Cross Serpent 3: Tag Attack is a 3D fighting video game developed and published by Gamesoft. It is the third game in the Cross Serpent series, but it is the first to abandon its beat 'em up roots of the previous games.It was released for the Sega Naomi system on May 2007 before being ported to the PlayStation 2 and the Nintendo GameCube in September 2007. It was the last game to be released for the latter console, following Madden NFL 08. In 2008, a port for the Wii titled Cross Serpent 3 RX was released, which included bonus content not seen in the original version.

Gameplay
Cross Serpent 3 takes its gameplay inspiration from the Rival Schools and The King of Fighters series. Utilizing the same four-button layout used in SNK's fighting games, players choose a team of two characters to fight against another two-fighter tag team. A third character in a team can be selected as an assist character, much like the Strikers in The King of Fighters games used from '99 to 2001.

Players have four gauges to memorize: the health gauge seen at the top of the screen, as well as two different gauges at the bottom, the Super gauge used to super combos and special attacks, and the Assist gauge which gets refilled after using an assist character one time. Also underneath the health gauge is the Cross gauge which has the player summon their Crossbeast (formerly Crossgene beast) for a period of time. When the Super gauge has reached maximum level, the player can use a powerful Super move known as the Cross Special, which allows them to summon their Crossbeast for a significant amount of damage.

Players can also perform air combos, with each character having universal low and high launchers.

Plot
Two years since the events of Victory Burst have passed. The Virus Blitz having once again disbanded, Kato is starting to adjust living outside of his isolated space and into a small Japanese town, as suggested by Jessica herself. That is when he is encountered by a boy and a girl, who also have their own Crossbeasts (the Crossgene beasts have had their viruses removed since the events of Victory Burst, becoming pure and healthy monsters as a result). After Kato showed them his new Dragoon Viper in a display of strength, they witness the announcement of a fighting tournament around the world. News of this tournament spread through every form of media throughout the world. Kato, who believed that he could see his old teammates again, enlists in the tournament alongside Hikaru and Naomi, the teenagers who encountered him.

But unbeknownst to the fighters, remnants of BIOMIND have arrived and start planning behind the scenes, even enlisting their own fighters for their dark schemes...

Neo Virus Blitz (Japan)

 * Kato Aoki (Dragoon Viper)
 * Hikaru Denjimaru: An 18 year old young man who, despite his friendly appearance and mannerisms, is a very keen fighter who wishes to prove how good he is. He encounters Kato, who he happens to idolize at some point, and challenges him to a quick battle before losing to him. Since the tournament announcement, Kato became a mentor to him and his friend Naomi, thus inspiring Hikaru to bring out the best of his abilities. Hikaru can summon the electric Crossbeast, Denji Dragon.
 * Naomi Saionji: A young lady who is of the same age as Hikaru. Unlike her friend, she never holds back in any battle she faces, even claiming that she won against Hikaru a few times. She also encountered Kato, who was settling in after his years of isolation, and challenged him to a fight, although she barely won against him. With the tournament announcement, she and Hikaru became pupils for Kato. Naomi can summon the earthly Crossbeast, Ancient Guardian, which resembles a komainu.

Blazing Fist (China)

 * Li Fon (Storm Tiger)
 * Huang Lau (Blazing Lion)
 * Huang Mao (Star Lynx)
 * Zhang Yaolin (Wooden Bear)
 * Feng Dong (Jade Monkey)

Freedom Stars (America)

 * Kidd Baxton (Marble Tortoise)
 * Tony Summers (Triumph Eagle)
 * Julia Garnet (Clay Gator)
 * William Jordan (Dunk Scorpio)
 * Mike Brawn: A boxer who grew up in a low-tier neighborhood, where everyone had to struggle to make a decent life for themselves. Mike chose the life of boxing, and entering the tournament was one way to set an example. When he was brought in to replace Joe, who had suffered an injury from a football game, he felt that working with a partner was unnecessary to win battles, until Kidd was able to convince him otherwise. Rick is a bull-like heavyweight boxer, and his Crossbeast, Stone Buffalo, fully reflects that.

Strike Force (Russia)

 * Dai Andou (Scorching Phoenix)
 * Yuri Talanov (Blizzard Werewolf)
 * Larion Kuznetsov (Slayer Falcon)
 * Sergei Nikitovich (Crasher Whale)
 * Ivan Yegorov (Missile Wyvern)

Myth Revolvers (Australia)

 * Kane Duncan: The son of scientists who was entrusted him with three strange "creatures" they found during their research. Two of them scattered to the other ends of the Earth, while one was left behind. With the tournament's announcement, he went to find the other two and formed a team with them, hoping to learn more about these monsters his parents left him. Kane's Crossbeast is Reaper Jackal, which resembles the mythical Anubis.
 * Eloise Altman: A Canadian woman who had an interest in Crossbeasts since the Crossgene pandemic from years ago. She always wanted to learn more about the monsters and what capabilities they possessed. When a Crossbeast appeared in front of her, as well as two other people with their own. When she was told about the tournament, she found it best to form a team with them. Eloise's Crossbeast is Dark Crow, which resembles the mythical Yatagarasu.
 * Nikos Moliades: A muscular Greek wrestler who was considered the top strongest of his home country. Even he heard of the upcoming tournament what was recently announced, but he had to search for teammates in order to qualify. That was when he encountered Kane and Eloise with their Crossbeasts, and then he found himself facing the Crossbeast that will eventually be his, thus making him a member of the team. Nikos' Crossbeast is Mighty Centaur.

MacBeth Squadron (Europe)

 * Carl

Lady Fighters (Italy)

 * Micha Martino
 * Rui Amamiya
 * Mary Welcome
 * Lola Gardener