Review: Chaos Code: Sign Of Catastrophe (PlayStation 4)

Rating: 7.6
Author: Jim Smale

by Jim Smale · Published March 16, 2017 · Updated March 28, 2017

CHAOS CODE -NEW SIGN OF CATASTROPHE-_20170208112141

Simple yet highly flexible hi-speed 2D Fighting game, where players can enjoy the thrill of fighting with all the flashy moves.

Pros:

Anime influenced graphics.
2.69GB download size.
Platinum trophy.
Seven game modes- Arcade, VS, Survival, Practice, Mission, Score attack and Online.
Custom colour section so you can change every part of your fighters outfits and make them unique.
Collections-View unlocked images and end movies.
Earn Chaos coins in the game modes and spend them to purchase unlocks like concept art.
Full stats/record screen covering all modes in the game.
Display-Original or wide screen options, Move the bars around the screen to your liking. The original screen option has a list of your moves on the sides within the borders.
Can rebind buttons.
EX option can be unlocked.
Every character has a story and ending movie.
How to play pop up text area.
Offline two player support. Can play VS and practice modes.
Match options- Difficulty 1-8, Win count 1-5 and timer-60,99 or infinite.
17 characters to choose from.
Every fighter gets 4 bonus skills and you can select two before a match.
Japanese audio.
2D fighting game.
Combo counter.
Fast paced gameplay.
Autosaves frequently.
Chaos gauge-Fill this by doing damage to your opponent, Once filled you can perform EX special moves or unleash ultimate chaos.
Stun gauge to show how close you are to seeing stars.
Some awesome backdrops.
Surprisingly accessible even to non fighting game fans.
Soundtrack is a mash of techno and hardcore beats.

Cons:

Same tune on loop on the menu and its only a short tune.
Online is very much a veterans playground.
Character stories are not that engaging and may offer more to fans of the series.
No English dub.
No music select option.
You have a lot of playing to do just to unlock new modes.

The Numbers:

8/10

Graphics - 8/10
7/10

Sound - 7/10
8/10

Accessability - 8/10
8/10

Length - 8/10
7/10

Fun Factor - 7/10

7.6/10

Summary

I must admit I am not a huge fighting fan but I gave this a shot. I found myself surprised at how easy it was to chain combos together and make it look like I was the second coming of fighting gods. Yes the stories are a throw away experience but that doesn’t stop the game being fun, I had a lot of enjoyment from the many many modes on offer. I only dabbled in the online a bit but the offline got a lot of airtime. So regardless if you know the series you can still get a lot out of this very generous offering.