Delta Cross 5

Delta Cross 5 (デルタクロス5), styled as ΔX5, is a 3D fighting game developed and published by Multisoft. It is the sequel to Delta Cros 4, as well as the fifth installment of the Delta Cross series. It was released in 2015 for Arcades and then ported to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The game later received an update in 2016 titled Delta Cross 5 Absolute, which added new characters and stages, rebalanced certain characters and gave them new unlockable outfits and G-Weapons for customization. It was also ported to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, GigaCom and PC as either paid DLC or physical copies, as well as the Nintendo Switch the following year.

Gameplay
The gameplay still remains as it has the previous installments, but with certain changes. The Delta Rave system has been revamped, now with the inclusion of “Delta Bursts,” very powerful cinematic attacks that can only be used when the player is in a Delta Rave. Upon usage, the Delta Burst attack will also act as a Delta Rave ender, leading to massive damage.

Another new introduction is the addition of “Battle Orbs”. Each player begin with 3 battle orbs per match, which can then be used for special abilities that can be performed during the battle. However, players cannot replenish battle orbs until the next match, so players have to spend their Battle Orbs wisely.

New mechanics that require the use of Battle Orbs include “Fierce Enders,” special attacks that are meant to act as juggle finishing attacks, and “Rescue Parries” which allow players to perform parries during attacks instead of before, but can only be performed on the ground, therefore they are unable to perform Rescue Parries airborne.

The G-Weapons from the previous game are also given an update, where after they are equipped, players are given the option to “level up” their G-Weapons. This would then lead to more powerful Level 2 special attacks.

Story
During the end of the fourth tournament, Leviathan had defeated Experion and won as a result. However, he ignored the cheers of various people as he rushes off to the Spade Million building to find Midnight Shade again.

After taking down a swarm of Spade Million’s guards once again, Leviathan broke into Midnight Shade’s office so he could put an end to his world-ending schemes.

Upon encountering Midnight Shade in his office, Leviathan went face-to-face with the CEO. That was when Midnight revealed his latest plan: he is currently working on a secret project alongside four other collaborators. The only thing he can reveal about the project is that it will be used to conquer the galaxy as he wishes, and he will control everything.

Leviathan was shocked about this “project” Midnight is working on. He even wondered if this project could be what led to the creation of the apocalyptic future he came from. While he was pondering this theory, Midnight ordered his guards to escort him out of the building, where Dave and Kits were waiting after the end of the tournament. Under the request of Dave, Leviathan now serves the FAZE Federation alongside Fuyuko, Judy, Kenny, and Koji. While it is true he has to prevent the world from becoming the future he is from, he has lived his life of peace.

Meanwhile, Spade Million ended up fading to obscurity. While the company alone still stood, they mostly became docile, and were no longer as scandalous as the previous few times. Many claim that Spade Million is secretly planning something sinister behind the curtains, while others claimed that they were filing for bankruptcy. But no one truly knows what is happening with them.

…At least, until one fateful day.

On that day, another series of assaults took place in several places around the galaxy, all of which involved Spade Million, originally believed to be long gone. Rumors regarding these attacks trickled once again, some claiming that it was part of their “fighting weapon” project, while others claimed that it was a different project altogether. But one thing was confirmed: Spade Million was definitely planning on something.

Realizing that it was the perfect time, Spade Million announces the fifth Delta Cross tournament. With the promise of a much bigger prize than ever, the tournament attracted lots and lots of participants, and interest in Spade Million skyrocketed once again. In addition, Midnight Shade himself is revealed to be the final adversary that the participants would face, which increased the hype even more.

To most of the FAZE Federation, this was the golden opportunity that they have all been waiting for; the chance to finally put an end to Spade Million. Thus, Koji, Fuyuko, Judy, Kenny, and Leviathan are all sent to the tournament: Koji was eager to exact payback for the death of his mentor Gallus, while Leviathan plans to finally kill Midnight Shade and end his schemes.

Veterans
Koji Nagare Albert Stuart Yoritaka Phyllida Ingram Judy Autumn Goda Yagi Mr. FRX Ricky Jay Joey Kim Smith Inkster Benson Elve Magnos Fuyuko Tachibana Magna Ogre Dawn De Vil Victor Banderas Ring Gal Lobo Mighty Storm Lady Storm Kamie & H1-10 Dr. Rush Jiro Nagare Rusty Graham Pond Dasher Leviathan Kits Dave Griffith Martin Brass Kenny Kamiya Club Stacy Starling
 * G-Weapon: Cobalt Eagle
 * Voice Actor: Kappei Yamaguchi (JP), Dave Wittenberg (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Golden Hound
 * Voice Actor: Nobuo Tobita (JP), Crispin Freeman (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Burning Manta
 * Voice Actor: Akio Otsuka (JP), Ed Cunningham (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Dark Crow
 * Voice Actor: Michie Tomizawa (JP), Karen Strassman (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Snow Tiger
 * Voice Actor: Sakura Tange (JP), Eden Riegel (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Wild Bull
 * Voice Actor: Hisao Egawa (JP), Bryce Papenbrook (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Big Meteor
 * Voice Actor: Joji Nakata (JP), Patrick Seitz (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Micro Lion
 * Voice Actor: Ryo Horikawa (JP), Charles Clausmeyker (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Angry Bat
 * CV: None
 * G-Weapon: Mega Note
 * Voice Actor: Maaya Sakamoto (JP), Ali Hillis (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Sharp Tusk
 * Voice Actor: Koji Tsujitani (JP, Troy Baker (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Atom Jay
 * Voice Actor: Nobuyuki Hiyama (JP), Roger Craig Smith (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Purple Turtle
 * Voice Actor: None
 * G-Weapon: Hot Lilac
 * Voice Actor: Sakiko Tamaguwa (JP), Cynthia Holloway (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Big Club
 * Voice Actor: Banjo Ginga (JP), Richard Epcar (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Fatal Phantom
 * Voice Actor: Yayoi Jinguji (JP), Wendee Lee (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Orange Toucan
 * Voice Actor: Tetsu Inada (JP), Grant George (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Ultra Basher
 * Voice Actor: Yukari Tamura (JP), Erika Lenhart (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Galaxy Bass
 * Voice Actor: Kenji Nojima (JP), Yuri Lowenthal (EN)
 * G-Weapon: King Whale
 * Voice Actor: Yuichi Nagashima (JP), Dan Worren (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Queen Whale
 * Voice Actor: Rumi Ochiai (JP), Carrie Savage (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Gemini Wand
 * Voice Actor(s): Rie Tanaka & Aya Hisakawa (JP), Kate Higgins & Michelle Ruff (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Berserk Bear
 * Voice Actor: Isshin Chiba (JP), Brad Swaile (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Virus Monster
 * Voice Actor: Kappei Yamaguchi (JP), Paul St. Peter (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Nocturnal Rain
 * Voice Actor: Hidekatsu Shibata (JP), D.C. Douglas (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Sky Rabbit
 * Voice Actor: Fumiko Orikasa (JP), G.K. Bowes (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Prism Leviathan
 * Voice Actor: Hiroki Takahashi (JP), Steve Blum (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Great Tempest
 * Voice Actor: Hiroshi Naka (JP), Chris Rickabaugh (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Extreme Cyclone
 * Voice Actor: Takayuki Fujimoto (JP), Michael McConnohie (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Savage Warthog
 * Voice Actor: Tomoyuki Shimura (JP), Jamieson Price (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Smart Axolotl
 * Voice Actor: Isshin Chiba (JP), Kaiji Tang (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Magic Dove
 * Voice Actor: Natsuko Kuwatani (JP), Tara Platt (EN)
 * G-Weapon: Destiny Starling
 * Voice Actor: Nana Mizuki (JP), Melissa Fahn (EN)

Stages

 * Traditional Park
 * Junction
 * Clip Oval
 * Hydro Factory
 * Blast Ship
 * Box Rink
 * Caterpillar Road
 * Slip Highway
 * Mist Flow
 * Ogre Cave
 * Honeycomb Cyberspace
 * Flower Garden
 * Wreckage Unit
 * Peak Jump/Abyss Drop
 * Robotic Elevator
 * Endgame Arena

Absolute Additions

 * Comet Track
 * Test Area

Trivia

 * Due to Chikao Ohtsuka's unfortunate passing, Hidekatsu Shibata replaces his role as Rusty Graham.
 * Multisoft announced that the game would receive potential DLC such as extra characters or stages.
 * Delta Cross 5 was the first of Multisoft's fighting games to receive the support of tournaments, appearing the following year before Delta Cross 5: Absolute's release on major tournaments.