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| Developer(s) | Marvelous Inc. |
| Director(s) | Shingo Dote |
| Producer(s) | Tatsuya Yokoyama |
| Release | July 18, 2019 |
| Genre(s) | Rhythm game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer (1-4 players) |
| Arcade system | ALLS HX |
Wacca (ワッカ in Japanese, stylized in all caps) is an arcade rhythm game developed and distributed by Marvelous Inc. in collaboration with Japanese music record HARDCORE TANO*C. Originally released in Japan, the cabinet features a 360-degree touch panel which surrounds a circular display.[1]
Gameplay
editAfter playing a song, leveling up, or clearing stages, players earn WP (WACCA points)
Online and local play
editWACCA supports online and local play with nearby arcade cabinets. Players can tap an Aime, Banapassport, or any IC Amusement compatible cards on the machine's card reader to access online services such as online leaderboards and unlock extra content like game levels. From the game's official website, players can manage user statistics, add or remove friends, and change settings.
Versions
editGameplay and user interface differences
editDevelopment
editAround 2016, Marvelous Development Producer Tatsuya Yokoyama had made a proposal to HARDCORE TANO*C, who he'd been a fan of for a long time, to make a rhythm game together.[2] During an interview with ASCII Media Works, he noted "at the time we launched our project [WACCA], our division was only creating products for kids, which had been our specialty until then." However, Yokoyama said "I personally liked rhythm games, so I thought that if I did it with HARDCORE TANO*C, I would definitely have fun."[3] Shingo Dote, Deputy General Manager of the Amusement Division and General Manager of the Mechatronics Development Department said there were many problems creating the curved touch panel, stating trouble finding a supplier and great "trial and error" creating a prototype suitable for the target age range.[4]
At Shibuya DAIA in October 2018, the machine was shown to the public. Yokoyama explained the design of WACCA "was made so that anyone could understand the controls at a glance". Following gameplay presentations and live music performances, it was also announced that the public would be able to play on WACCA machines before the release date of July 18, 2019. From October 29 to November 4, Marvelous held multiple location tests for WACCA in numerous locations nationwide in Japan.[5]
Western introduction
editAlthough an English localization for WACCA is not available, many of the game cabinets have been imported to multiple countries. On May 14, 2019, Round One Corporation announced original WACCA cabinets alongside multiple other popular rhythm games, such as Konami's Dance Dance Revolution A20 Gold cabinets, would be coming to Round1 arcades across the US.[6][7] Around late August 2019, WACCA cabinets began appearing in Round1 locations, the first sighting attributed to the location at Puente Hills Mall in Industry, California.[8]
Music and collaborations
editAs more versions released, the song selection expanded and included more genres ranging from J-pop to Vocaloid.[9] To expand song selection, collabs with other rhythm games like D4DJ Groovy Mix, Azur Lane
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When the game was first released, the first original soundtrack CD was distributed to select IC Amusement card users between July 18 to August 18;[10] a standard practice for the release of each successive version of WACCA.
WACCA (original)
editWACCA launch songs
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WACCA S
editOn January 23, 2020
WACCA S launch songs
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WACCA Lily
editWACCA Lily launch songs
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WACCA Lily R
editOn March 11, 2021, Marvelous began distributing WACCA Lily R cabinets including new music and introducing new game mechanics, such as a friend function.[11] The launch included a collaboration event with mobile rhythm game Lanota, introducing 5 new songs and unlockable in-game items.[12]
WACCA Lily R launch songs
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WACCA Reverse
editWACCA Reverse cabinets are the latest version to play available from August 10th, 2021. In this version, 21 new songs were added, including songs obtained within an in-game event with another mobile rhythm game, Arcaea.[13]
WACCA Reverse launch songs
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Discography
editVarious artists; Jul 18, 2019 – WACCA Original Soundtrack Vol.1, CD format (Promo, not for sale)
Various artists; Jan 23, 2020 – WACCA S Original Soundtrack Vol.2, CD format (Promo, not for sale)
References
edit- ^ Alistair, Wong (2018-10-05). "Marvelous Reveals WACCA, A New 360° Touch Panel Rhythm Game". Siliconera. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
- ^ "360度全面タッチパネルによる極上の没入感！ マーベラス×HARDCORE TANO*Cによるアーケード向け新作リズムゲーム『WACCA』発表". インサイド (in Japanese). 2018-10-05. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- ^ "『WACCA S』は遊びやすさとやりこみを両立！ 横山プロデューサーにこの半年とアップデートについて質問". 電撃オンライン (in Japanese). January 24, 2020. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- ^ "360度タッチパネルが生むアケゲーならでは体験--マーベラスのリズムゲーム「WACCA」". CNET Japan (in Japanese). 2019-07-13. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- ^ 紅葉つかさ (2018-10-05). "最上もがが実機プレイ！ "HARDCORE TANO*C"がDJを披露したマーベラスの新作リズムゲーム『WACCA』の発表会をリポート". ファミ通.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- ^ Johnston, Lachlan (2019-05-14). "Golden DDR Cabs, New Rhythm Games, Fighting Games, & More Coming to Round1 USA". OTAQUEST. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- ^ "Newsbytes: DDR A20 In The US; Strikers 2020; Ride The Wave; New Games Shown In China & More". Arcade Heroes. 2019-05-18. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- ^ Johnston, Lachlan (2019-08-28). "MARVELOUS' Incredible New Rhythm Game 'WACCA' Has Begun Appearing in US Arcades". OTAQUEST. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- ^ "「WACCA Reverse」公式Webサイト │ さあ、ぼくと遊ぼうか". 「WACCA Reverse」公式Webサイト │ さあ、ぼくと遊ぼうか (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-05-20.
- ^ 株式会社インプレス (2019-07-18). "AC用リズムゲーム「WACCA(ワッカ)」の稼働開始！ 2.5次元ミュージカルなど、マーベラスならではの楽曲も多数収録 「オリジナルサントラCD」プレゼントキャンペーンも開催中". GAME Watch (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-05-16.
- ^ "アーケードリズムゲーム『WACCA Lily R』本日（3月11日）稼動開始。アニメ・POPを中心とした楽曲20曲や新規ノーツ"Rノーツ"などが追加 | ゲーム・エンタメ最新情報のファミ通.com". famitsu.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-05-16.
- ^ Prasek, Corey (2021-03-02). "Lanota Collaboration Coming to WACCA Lily R on 11 March 2021". OTAQUEST. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
- ^ "「WACCA」，新シリーズ"WACCA Reverse"の稼働開始を記念したキャンペーンが開催中". 4Gamer.net (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-05-16.