Beyblade Evolution

Beyblade Evolution (Japanese: Metal Fight Beyblade 4DxZero-G: Ultimate Tournament) is a Beyblade handheld video game for the Nintendo 3DS developed as a joint effort between intergrow and sims, published by intergrow, Rising Star Games and D3 Publisher and licensed by d-rights, Hasbro and Nelvana. It was first announced on April 25, 2013 via Rising Star Games’ twitter account. It was released on October 29, 2013 in the United States and released on December 19, 2013 in Japan. Through the in-game Beybattles, gamers will launch their Beyblades through gyro and motion sensors.

The Nintendo 3DS’ unique Augmented Reality camera can be controlled and adjusted for better angles and such. Beybattles are played on short Beystadiums with three walls and three exits for possible knockouts. Like previous games, a Beyblade’s “health” is determined from its Stamina or “Endurance”. While the 3DS’ top screen showcases the battle in progress, the bottom reveals a “Spirit” gimmick. Via Face Bolt designs, a Spirit meter measures the strength of its corresponding Beyblade Spirit. How these will be utilized has yet to be seen.

Beyblade: Evolution will feature characters and Beyblades from the Metal Saga. It should also “tie-up loose ends” left from the Saga, whilst a German source claims it “bridges the gap” from the aforementioned and Beyblade: Shogun Steel. The main story is set in “Bey Story Mode” and centers around the player aiming to became the world champion. The World Championship opens up on the “50th turn” which leaves the player with time to train for it. This turn is achieved through a series of challenges/tournaments.

Two versions are available: “4D Mode” which includes characters like Gingka Hagane and Ryuga and “Zero-G Mode” featuring characters such as Zyro Kurogane and Shinobu Hiryuin. After choosing their name, Blader DJ welcomes them to Beyblade: Evolution. He explains the World Championship and how it is unlocked. He wants the player to make friends and rivals in the Beybattles and Minigames available, alongside other tournaments. He tells them to head to the Park where a tournament is beginning.