Player characters can also gather energy from fighting mobs throughout the levels in order to activate special finishing moves that transform the character into their more powerful Final Form known as the "Strongest Final Form" in the later games for limited periods of time.
The Kamen Rider: Battride War series made itself unique in that the player can change their characters' forms during battle, mimicking how the protagonists can change forms in Kamen Rideras well as allowing the player to traverse the stage on their motorcycles or other methods of transportation. The game features boss fights against powerful foes from the various Kamen Rider series, as well as their underlings which make up the majority of enemies in the game. The player chooses a Kamen Rider protagonist and fights various mobs through levels in the form of a beat 'em up hack and slash game. The gameplay is similar those of Dynasty Warriors series. The two work together to save the Kamen Riders and restore the original timeline so Kamen Riders live to protect the world. The only ones unaffected are Kamen Rider Ghost, as he is already dead, and Kamen Rider Den-O, who has the Den-Liner that can travel through time and preventing his history as a Kamen Rider from being rewritten. He starts off with Kamen Rider 1and with his death, the history of all Kamen Riders is rewritten. The game features an original story where the evil Shadow Moonrival of Kamen Rider Black makes the first monsters each Kamen Rider has faced much stronger, killing him and other Kamen Riders before they truly have a chance to become heroes. Players have the option of setting up custom song playlists for the game's various characters.Ī series of downloadable content campaigns were run for the game, featuring various new characters introduced during the broadcast of Kamen Rider Gaimsuch as Kamen Rider Zangetsu Shin and Kamen Rider Gaim Kiwami Arms. Many original cast members return for this game, including several new characters. Kamen Rider Girls performed the game's theme song "Break the shell". The game was announced on February 6, in the Dengeki PlayStation magazine.
As with the original game, a limited edition version with the theme songs from the TV series and films was also released. The game's theme song is "Go get 'em" by the Kamen Rider Girls.
It is up to Wizard to break free and restore the Heisei Riders' memories. Only Wizard who manage to survive the seal and alteration thanks to an entity known as Canaria voiced by Miyuki Sawashirowho also voiced Kiva-la. The game's story mode known as "Chronicle Mode" ultimately pits the Kamen Riders against their mortal enemies in a final showdown. Showa-era Kamen Riders were originally meant to be released as downloadable content, but only two alternate versions of characters were released instead.