Magica Wars: Zanbatsu is an extension of the Magica Wars series which focuses on 47 magical girls that represent the 47 prefectures in Japan. In Zanbatsu you play as Amane Sakaki (left) who has lost her memories aside . Yamada (middle) travels with her and Maki Inada (right), a magical girl, holds the key to the story. Maki realizes that Amane is a magical girl, gives Amane her name and the from her mission to defeat the Magatsuhi.
The story unfolds with the standard visual novel-esque presentation you would see in a strategy RPG or even Code of Princess. That’s an apt comparison because Magica Wars: Zanbatsu is a 2.5D action game where you control Amane and cut down monsters. The D-pad moves Amane, square is for attacking, and X is for jump. Completing missions fills up the heart meter and when it’s full you will meet a new magical girl.
Each magical girl has their own personality and you can give them presents to build up your relationship with them.
Magica Wars: Zanbatsu is a free to play game for PlayStation Vita. It’s available now if you have a Japan region PSN account.
