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Z.H.P. Unlosing Ranger vs Darkdeath Evilman

Z.H.P. Unlosing Ranger VS Darkdeath Evilman is a tactical role-playing roguelite video game developed and published by Nippon Ichi Software.

Role-playing (RPG)StrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)Tactical

Space needed: About 572 MB
Time to beat: about 26.7 hours
Plays offline: Yes

Overview

Z.H.P. Unlosing Ranger VS Darkdeath Evilman is a tactical role-playing roguelite video game developed and published by Nippon Ichi Software. It was first released for PlayStation Portable on March 11, 2010 in Japan, October 26 in North America, and November 3 in Europe. The game was later released for Nintendo Switch in Japan on March 31, 2022, and as part of the Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 2 compilation (alongside Makai Kingdom) worldwide on May 10. On the latter date a standalone Windows version was also released.

The story, heavily inspired by tokusatsu, follows the exploits of the Main Character, an everyman silent protagonist who inherits the title of the superhero Absolute Victory Unlosing Ranger after the previous one, Pirohiko Ichimonji, is killed in a freak car accident. The new Unlosing Ranger must train to become strong enough to defeat Demon General Darkdeath Evilman and rescue Super Baby, the world’s prophesied savior, with the help of the instructor Etranger. Z.H.P. received positive reviews from critics, citing its enjoyable story and innovative gameplay.