DC vs SNK

 What If: DC vs SNK

Imagine an alternate universe where SNK Corporation collaborates with DC Comics to create a crossover fighting game, akin to Marvel vs. Capcom. Here, the parallels are striking: Marvel and DC are iconic comic book publishers from America, while Capcom and SNK are renowned video game developers from Japan, each a formidable rival in their respective arenas. This concept is my own creation, envisioned without the involvement of Warner Bros Interactive or Netherrealm Studios, but with a DC Comics employee or writer serving as the story consultant for the game. DC boasts a roster of legendary characters like Superman, Batman, Robin, Flash, and Wonder Woman, while SNK is home to beloved IPs including Fatal Fury, Samurai Shodown, King of Fighters, and World Heroes. The gameplay and mechanics would draw inspiration from Marvel vs. Capcom, Injustice, and Street Fighter X Tekken, with a narrative framework similar to Marvel vs. Capcom 3, all brought to life with both realistic and anime-style graphics through Unreal Engine 4. Consider the potential of such a crossover fighting game, pitting DC's heroes against SNK's champions, crafted to delight a diverse fanbase.

Synopsis:

The game is set in a combined universe where the DC Universe and the SNK Multiverse have been brought together by the Anti-Monitor through an artifact known as the Gemini Orb. Heroes and villains from both dimensions must unite to vanquish him and save their worlds from annihilation.

Characters:

DC:

Team Trinity:

Superman

Batman

Wonder Woman

Team Justice:

Flash

Aquaman

Green Arrow

Team Birds of Prey:

Black Canary

Vixen

Hawkgirl

Team Green Lantern:

Hal Jordan

John Stewart

Jessica Cruz

Team Titans:

Nightwing

Starfire

Cyborg

Team Outsiders:

Geo Force

Katana

Black Lightning

Team Suicide Squad:

Harley Quinn

King Shark

Captain Boomerang

Team Injustice:

Reverse Flash

Black Adam

Black Manta

Team Doom:

Lex Luthor

Joker

Cheetah

SNK:

Team Garou:

Terry Bogard

Andy Bogard

Joe Higashi

 

Team Kyokugenryu:

Ryo Sakazaki

Robert Garcia

Yuri Sakazaki

 

Team Woman Fighters:

Mai Shiranui

King

Blue Mary

 

Team Ikari:

Leona

Ralf Jones

Clark Still

 

Team Sacred Treasures:

Kyo Kusanagi

Iori Yagami

Chizuru Kagura

 

Team Ronin:

Haohmaru

Genjuro Kibagami

Nakoruru

 

Team k:

K

Kula Diamond

Maxima

 

Team Kim:

Kim Kaphwan

Luong

Gang-Li

 

Team Nemesis:

Geese Howard

Rugal Bernstein

Wolfgang Krauser

 

Team Henchmen:

Billy Kane

Hein

Ryuji Yamazaki

Boss:

Anti-Monitor

 

DLC:

DC:

Team New God:

Orion

Big Barda

Mister Miracle

 

Team Dark League:

John Constantine

Zatanna Zatara

Etirgan

 

Team Unlimited:

Supergirl

Kid Flash

Aqualad

 

Team Legion:

Lightning Lad

Cosmic Boy

Saturn Girl

 

SNK:

Team Maximum Impact

Team Psycho:

Athena Asamiya

Sie Kensou

Chin Genstai

 

Team Masters

Saisyu Kusanagi

Heidern

Takuma Sakazaki

 

Team World Heroes

Hanzo

Fuuma Kotaro

Jeanne D’Arc

 

Move lists:

DC Characters

Team Trinity:

• Superman:  Heat Vision Blast, Super Breath, and the iconic Super Punch.
• Batman:  Batarang Throw, Smoke Bomb, and Grapple Hook Attack.
• Wonder Woman: Lasso Grab, Shield Bash, and Amazonian Uppercut.

Team Justice:

• Flash:  Lightning Punch, Speed Tornado, and Time Shift.
• Aquaman: Trident Thrust, Water Shield, and Summon Sea Creatures.
• Green Arrow:  Explosive Arrow, Ice Arrow, and Rapid Fire.

Team Birds of Prey:

• Black Canary:  Sonic Scream, Canary Kick, and Sonic Boom.
• Vixen:Gorilla Strength, Eagle Flight, and Cheetah Speed.
• Hawkgirl:  Mace Slam, Winged Assault, and Aerial Dive.

SNK Characters

Team Garou:

• Terry Bogard:  Power Wave, Burn Knuckle, and Rising Tackle.
• Andy Bogard: Shoryudan, Zaneiken, and Hishouken.
• Joe Higashi: Hurricane Upper, Slash Kick, and Tiger Kick.

Team Kyokugenryu:

• Ryo Sakazaki:  Ko’ou Ken, Zanretsu Ken, and Haoh Shoukou Ken.
• Robert Garcia:  Ryuu Geki Ken, Hien Shippuu Kyaku, and Ryuuko Ranbu.
• Yuri Sakazaki: Ko’ou Ken, Raiou Ken, and Hien Hou’ou Kyaku.

Team Woman Fighters:

• Mai Shiranui: Kachou Sen, Ryuuenbu, and Musasabi no Mai.
• King: Venom Strike, Tornado Kick, and Surprise Rose.
• Blue Mary: Mary Typhoon, Straight Slicer, and M. Spider.

DC Characters

Team Green Lantern:

• Hal Jordan: Energy Beam, Construct Shield, and Ring Slam.
• John Stewart:  Construct Rifle, Energy Grenade, and Power Armor.
• Jessica Cruz: Energy Whip, Construct Barrier, and Fearless Charge.

Team Titans:

• Nightwing:  Escrima Strike, Acrobat Flip, and Electric Shock.
• Starfire: Starbolt, Solar Flare, and Flight Dash.
• Cyborg:  Sonic Cannon, Rocket Punch, and Tech Shield.

Team Outsiders:

• Geo Force:  Lava Burst, Earthquake Stomp, and Rock Shield.
• Katana: Soul Slash, Blade Dance, and Spirit Strike.
• Black Lightning:  Lightning Bolt, Electric Shield, and Thunder Clap.

Team Suicide Squad:

• Harley Quinn:  Mallet Smash, Acrobat Flip, and Joker’s Surprise.
• King Shark:  Shark Bite, Water Surge, and Frenzy Attack.
• Captain Boomerang:  Explosive Boomerang, Ricochet Throw, and Boomerang Barrage.

Team Injustice:

• Reverse Flash:Speed Punch, Time Warp, and Speed Mirage.
• Black Adam: Lightning Strike, Magic Blast, and Thunder Clap.
• Black Manta: Laser Beam, Harpoon Shot, and Jet Pack Dash.

Team Doom:

• Lex Luthor: Energy Blast, Force Field, and Power Punch.
• Joker:  Joker Gas, Explosive Teeth, and Joy Buzzer.
• Cheetah: Claw Slash, Pounce Attack, and Feral Roar.

SNK Characters

Team Ikari:

• Leona: Moon Slasher, Baltic Launcher, and V-Slasher.
• Ralf Jones: Vulcan Punch, Galactica Phantom, and Ralf Kick.
• Clark Still:  Argentine Backbreaker, Napalm Stretch, and Rolling Cradle.

Team Sacred Treasures:

• Kyo Kusanagi:  Orochinagi, 182 Shiki, and 108 Shiki.
• Iori Yagami: Ya Otome, 127 Shiki, and 212 Shiki.
• Chizuru Kagura:  Reigi no Ishizue, Reigi no Mai, and Reigi no Yami.

Team Ronin:

• Haohmaru:  Senpuu Retsuzan, Kogetsuzan, and Ougi Tenha Fujinzan.
• Genjuro Kibagami:  Sanren Satsu, Gokou Zan, and Ouka Zan.
• Nakoruru:  Kamui Mutsube, Rera Mutsube, and Mamahaha Attack.

Team K:

• K:  Heat Drive, Crow Bite, and Eins Trigger.
• Kula Diamond: Diamond Edge, Freeze Execution, and Counter Shell.
• Maxima:  Vapor Cannon, Maxima Press, and Bunker Buster.

Team Kim:

• Kim Kaphwan:  Hienzan, Hou’ou Kyaku, and Hangetsuzan.
• Luong:  Mieu Reppa, Mieu Shougeki, and Mieu Kyaku.
• Gang-Li:  Hienzan, Hou’ou Kyaku, and Hangetsuzan.

Team Nemesis:

• Geese Howard: Reppuken, Raging Storm, and Deadly Rave.
• Rugal Bernstein: Reppuken, Kaiser Wave, and Genocide Cutter.
• Wolfgang Krauser:  Blitz Ball, Kaiser Wave, and Gigantic Cyclone.

Team Henchmen:

• Billy Kane: Senpuu Kon, Dai Senpuu Kon, and Chou Kaen Senpuu Kon.
• Hein:  Bishop,Rook,Knight,Queen,King,Domination
• Ryuji Yamazaki: Bakudan Pachiki,Bai Gaeshi,Drill,Guillotine

DC DLC Characters

Team New God:

• Orion: Astro Force Blast, Astro Glider Charge, and Rage of the New Gods.
• Big Barda:  Mega Rod Strike, Apokoliptian Slam, and Boom Tube Teleport.
• Mister Miracle:  Aero Discs, Mother Box Manipulation, and Miracle Escape.

Team Dark League:

• John Constantine:  Hellfire Blast, Demon Summon, and Protective Sigil.
• Zatanna Zatara:  Mystical Blast(Tsalb Lacitsym), Teleportation(Noitatropelet), and Elemental Control(Lortnoc Latnemele).
• Etrigan: Hellfire Breath, Demonic Slash, and Infernal Charge.

Team Unlimited:

• Supergirl: Sun of Rao, Ice of Cythonna, and Fist of Mordo.
• Kid Flash:  Lightning Punch, Speed Tornado, and Time Shift.
• Aqualad:  Water Blades, Tidal Wave, and Summon Sea Creatures.

Team Legion:

• Lightning Lad: Lightning Bolt, Electric Shield, and Thunder Clap.
• Cosmic Boy: Magnetic Blast, Metal Manipulation, and Magnetic Shield.
• Saturn Girl:  Psychic Blast, Mind Control, and Telepathic Shield.

SNK DLC Characters

Team Maximum Impact:

• Alba Meira:  Heat Drive, Crow Bite, and Eins Trigger.
• Soiree Meira: Tornado Kick, Spin Attack, and Dance of Fury.
• Mignon Beart: Magic Blast, Spell Shield, and Enchanted Strike.

Team Psycho:

• Athena Asamiya: Psycho Ball, Phoenix Arrow, and Psycho Sword.
• Sie Kensou:  Dragon Punch, Psychic Blast, and Dragon Kick.
• Chin Gentsai: Drunken Fist, Psychic Breath, and Rolling Attack.

Team Masters:

• Saisyu Kusanagi: Orochinagi, 182 Shiki, and 108 Shiki.
• Heidern: Moon Slasher, Storm Bringer, and Cross Cutter.
• Takuma Sakazaki: Ko’ou Ken, Zanretsu Ken, and Haoh Shoukou Ken.

Team World Heroes:

• Hanzo: Senpuu Retsuzan, Kogetsuzan, and Ougi Tenha Fujinzan.
• Fuuma Kotaro: Sanren Satsu, Gokou Zan, and Ouka Zan.
• Jeanne D’Arc:  Holy Strike, Divine Shield, and Sacred Slash.

Gameplay:

- The game will showcase a hybrid of 2D and 3D fighting mechanics, merging the distinct styles of DC and SNK. It combines the 3v3 team-based gameplay of King of Fighters XV with the one-on-one battles of Injustice 2.

- Each character will possess unique abilities and special moves, reflecting their origins in their respective universes.

- The game will feature an extensive roster of 50 characters, with an equal split of 25 from DC and 25 from SNK.

- A "Alliance System" will be introduced, allowing players to pair two characters from different universes to create a team, unlocking unique synergies and combination moves.

- The game will include stages from both universes, complete with interactive elements and dynamic stage transitions.

- Various game modes will be available, including Story Mode, Versus Mode, and Online Mode.

Modes:

Story Mode: Engage in an epic narrative featuring cutscenes and battles.

Versus Mode: Engage in classic one-on-one matches.

Alliance Mode: Team up for 3v3 battles with unique alliances.

Online Mode: Compete in matches with advanced rollback netcode.

Practice Mode: Train characters at the Art of Fighting's Kyokugenryu Dojo and Central City's S.T.A.R. Labs.

Music: Enjoy a soundtrack featuring songs from both DC and SNK characters and stages.

Store: Purchase costumes, items, DLC content, SNK game box art, and DC comic book covers.

Stages:

The game would feature iconic locations from both universes, such as the Daily Planet, the Batcave, and the streets of Metropolis from the DC side, and the streets of Southtown, the King of Fighters arena, and the Terry Bogard's dojo from the SNK side.

This crossover game would be a dream come true for fans of both DC and SNK, offering a unique and exciting experience that combines the best of both worlds.

DC vs SNK