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{{GameInfobox
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|title = Waku Waku 7
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<center>[[Image:wakuwaku7t.gif]]</center>
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|image = File:Wak_uwaku.png
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|caption = Japanese arcade flyer
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|developer = Sunsoft, D4 Enterprise <small>(Wii Virtual Console)</small>, Hamster Corporation <small>(Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One)</small>
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|publisher = SNK, Sunsoft, D4 Enterprise, Hamster Corporation
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| US Title:
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|release = {{Collapsible text
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| Waku Waku 7
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|header = '''Arcade'''<br />{{vgrelease|World|JP|November 21, 1996}}<br />{{vgrelease|World|NA|November 20, 1996}}
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|content = '''Neo Geo'''<br />{{vgrelease|World|JP|November 21, 1996}}<br />'''Sega Saturn'''<br />{{vgrelease|World|JP|June 20, 1997}}<br />'''Wii Virtual Console'''<br />{{vgrelease|World|JP|April 27, 2010}}<br />'''Nintendo Switch'''<br />{{vgrelease|World|WW|March 3, 2017}}<br />'''PlayStation 4'''<br />{{Vgrelease|World|AS|March 22, 2018}}<br />{{Vgrelease|World|US|February 28, 2019}}<br />{{Vgrelease|World|EU|March 17, 2020}}<br />'''Xbox One'''<br />{{Vgrelease|World|WW|March 22, 2018}}}}
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| Japanese Title:
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|genre = Versus fighting game
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| Waku Waku 7
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|mode = Up to 2 players simultaneously
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|platform = Arcade, [[Neo Geo]], Sega Saturn, Wii Virtual Console, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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}}'''Waku Waku 7''' (わくわく7) is a fighting game developed by Sunsoft and initially released as an arcade game for the MVS / Neo Geo system on November 21, 1996. It was later ported to the Sega Saturn. An arcade-perfect port is included in the 2008 PlayStation 2 release, [[Sunsoft Collection]]. The game is not a sequel; it is instead named after its seven main characters.
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| Size:
 
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| 259 Megs
 
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| NGH#:
 
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| 225
 
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| MVS Release?
 
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| 11/21/1996
 
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| JPN Home Release?
 
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| 12/27/1996
 
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| US Home Release?
 
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| No
 
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| CD Release?
 
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| No
 
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== Gameplay Screenshots ==
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==Plot==
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"It is said that the person who collects all sevens of the legendary WakuWaku balls will have their dearest wish granted. Those who find one of the balls become obsessed with the ruthless desire to obtain the others, who will be victorious in the bitter battle to become the owner of all the balls. Victory or defeat - it all lies in your hand."
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File:Waku waku 7-2.gif
 
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</gallery>
 
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== Cartridge/CD Shots ==
 
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<gallery>
 
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File:Ww7-jpn.jpg
 
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File:Wakuwaku7.jpg
 
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</gallery>
 
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== Story ==
 
  
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== Characters ==
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==Gameplay==
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*[[Arina]]
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Waku Waku 7 has an irregular feature set for a fighting game of its time, and includes features common to SNK fighting games (four basic attacks, screens zooming, etc.).
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*[[Bonus Kun]]
 
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*[[Dandy J]]
 
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*[[Makaitaitei Fernandez]]
 
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*[[Mauru]]
 
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*[[Politank Z]]
 
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*[[Rai]]
 
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*[[Slash]]
 
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*[[Tesse]]
 
  
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==FAQs==
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* The game has a roster of nine characters (Two of which were available only in the Versus mode of the console ports). Each has a significantly different playstyle and parodies a well-known character from another game.
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[[Waku Waku 7 FAQ]]
 
  
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==Reviews==
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* Each character has a powerful special move (Referred to as the Harahara movement, or Harahara motion). They had several factors that made them unique, including:
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[[Waku Waku 7 review by Bobak!]]<br />
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** They were easy to execute;
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[[Waku Waku 7 review by Robi15]]
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** They needed to be charged. (during which the character concentrates, says something, strikes a pose or blows a fanfare)
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** They were unblockable and difficult to dodge, but could be interrupted while charging.
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** While charging, the game flashes a warning and sounds an alarm.
  
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== Trivia ==
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* Characters could be launched through the screen to hit the other corner, and attacked while on the ground; but could also dodge or attack while getting up.
  
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== Soundtrack ==
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==Characters==
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<tabber>
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Official Roster=
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<div style="-moz-column-count:2; column-count:2;">
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* [[Rai]]
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* [[Arina]]
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* [[Marurun]] (travels with [[Mugi]])
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* [[Politank Z]] (piloted by [[Chojuro]] and [[Hamusuke]])
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* [[Dandy-J]] (travels with [[Natsumi]] and [[Ranpoo]])
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* [[Tesse]]
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* [[Slash]]
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</div>
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|-|Bosses=
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<div style="-moz-column-count:2; column-count:2;">
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* [[Bonus-kun]]
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* [[Fernandez]]
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</div>
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</tabber>
  
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[http://vgmdb.net/album/335 Waku Waku 7](PCCB-00215) 8/21/1996 from Pony Canyon/Scitron
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==Stages==
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<gallery spacing="small" widths="150" bordersize="none" captionalign="center" orientation="landscape">
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Ww7arina1bglite.gif|Arina's Stage 1
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Ww7arina2bglite.gif|Arina's Stage 2
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Ww7dandyj1bglite.gif|Dandy-J's Stage 1
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Ww7dandyj2bglite.gif|Dandy-J's Stage 2
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Ww7dandyj3bglite.gif|Dandy-J's Stage 3
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Ww7marurun1bglite.gif|Marurun's Stage 1
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Ww7marurun2bglite.gif|Marurun's Stage 2
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Ww7marurun3bglite.gif|Marurun's Stage 3
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Ww7politankz1bglite.gif|Politank-Z's Stage 1
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Ww7politankz2bglite.gif|Politank-Z's Stage 2
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Ww7politankz3bglite.gif|Politank-Z's Stage 3
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Ww7rai1bglite.gif|Rai's Stage 1
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Ww7rai2bglite.gif|Rai's Stage 2
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Ww7rai3bglite.gif|Rai's Stage 3
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Ww7slash1bglite.gif|Slash's Stage 1
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Ww7slash2bglite.gif|Slash's Stage 2
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Ww7slash3bglite.gif|Slash's Stage 3
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Ww7tesse1bglite.gif|Tesse's Stage 1
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Ww7tesse2bglite.gif|Tesse's Stage 2
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Ww7tesse3bglite.gif|Tesse's Stage 3
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Ww7fairy1bglite.gif|Fairy's Stage 1
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Ww7fairy2bglite.gif|Fairy's Stage 2
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Ww7fairy3bglite.gif|Fairy's Stage 3
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Ww7fairy4bglite.gif|Fairy's Stage 4
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Ww7fairy5bglite.gif|Fairy's Stage 5
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Ww7fernandez1bglite.gif|Fernandez's Stage 1
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Ww7fernandez2bglite.gif|Fernandez's Stage 2
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Ww7fernandez3bglite.gif|Fernandez's Stage 3
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</gallery>
  
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== Game Connections ==
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{{Wikipedia|Waku Waku 7}}
  
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== Game Versions / Ports ==
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[[es:Waku Waku 7]]
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[[Waku Waku 7 for the Sega Saturn]]<br />
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[[Category: Games]]
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[[Waku Waku 7 for the Sony PS2]]<br />
 
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[[Waku Waku 7 for the WiiVC]]<br />
 

Latest revision as of 15:58, 2 June 2021

Template:GameInfoboxWaku Waku 7 (わくわく7) is a fighting game developed by Sunsoft and initially released as an arcade game for the MVS / Neo Geo system on November 21, 1996. It was later ported to the Sega Saturn. An arcade-perfect port is included in the 2008 PlayStation 2 release, Sunsoft Collection. The game is not a sequel; it is instead named after its seven main characters.

Plot

"It is said that the person who collects all sevens of the legendary WakuWaku balls will have their dearest wish granted. Those who find one of the balls become obsessed with the ruthless desire to obtain the others, who will be victorious in the bitter battle to become the owner of all the balls. Victory or defeat - it all lies in your hand."

Gameplay

Waku Waku 7 has an irregular feature set for a fighting game of its time, and includes features common to SNK fighting games (four basic attacks, screens zooming, etc.).

  • The game has a roster of nine characters (Two of which were available only in the Versus mode of the console ports). Each has a significantly different playstyle and parodies a well-known character from another game.
  • Each character has a powerful special move (Referred to as the Harahara movement, or Harahara motion). They had several factors that made them unique, including:
    • They were easy to execute;
    • They needed to be charged. (during which the character concentrates, says something, strikes a pose or blows a fanfare)
    • They were unblockable and difficult to dodge, but could be interrupted while charging.
    • While charging, the game flashes a warning and sounds an alarm.
  • Characters could be launched through the screen to hit the other corner, and attacked while on the ground; but could also dodge or attack while getting up.

Characters

<tabber> Official Roster=

|-|Bosses=

</tabber>

Stages

  • Ww7arina1bglite.gif

    Arina's Stage 1

  • Ww7arina2bglite.gif

    Arina's Stage 2

  • Ww7dandyj1bglite.gif

    Dandy-J's Stage 1

  • Ww7dandyj2bglite.gif

    Dandy-J's Stage 2

  • Ww7dandyj3bglite.gif

    Dandy-J's Stage 3

  • Ww7marurun1bglite.gif

    Marurun's Stage 1

  • Ww7marurun2bglite.gif

    Marurun's Stage 2

  • Ww7marurun3bglite.gif

    Marurun's Stage 3

  • Ww7politankz1bglite.gif

    Politank-Z's Stage 1

  • Ww7politankz2bglite.gif

    Politank-Z's Stage 2

  • Ww7politankz3bglite.gif

    Politank-Z's Stage 3

  • Ww7rai1bglite.gif

    Rai's Stage 1

  • Ww7rai2bglite.gif

    Rai's Stage 2

  • Ww7rai3bglite.gif

    Rai's Stage 3

  • Ww7slash1bglite.gif

    Slash's Stage 1

  • Ww7slash2bglite.gif

    Slash's Stage 2

  • Ww7slash3bglite.gif

    Slash's Stage 3

  • Ww7tesse1bglite.gif

    Tesse's Stage 1

  • Ww7tesse2bglite.gif

    Tesse's Stage 2

  • Ww7tesse3bglite.gif

    Tesse's Stage 3

  • Ww7fairy1bglite.gif

    Fairy's Stage 1

  • Ww7fairy2bglite.gif

    Fairy's Stage 2

  • Ww7fairy3bglite.gif

    Fairy's Stage 3

  • Ww7fairy4bglite.gif

    Fairy's Stage 4

  • Ww7fairy5bglite.gif

    Fairy's Stage 5

  • Ww7fernandez1bglite.gif

    Fernandez's Stage 1

  • Ww7fernandez2bglite.gif

    Fernandez's Stage 2

  • Ww7fernandez3bglite.gif

    Fernandez's Stage 3

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