“Ripple Warrior” Joseph Joestar joins the battle. Experience the new characters of "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Last Survivor"

"JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Last Survivor" (hereinafter referred to as "Last Survivor"), which Bandai Namco Amusement started operating in 2019, is scheduled for the latest update on September 4, 2024. This time, Adolescent Joseph Joestar from the anime ``JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Battle Trends'' will be added.

In this article, in addition to the play feel of young Joseph, we will also present an interview with Producer Chiaki Masami and Director Tetsuya Agatsuma. We asked Joseph to answer questions about the circumstances surrounding his participation in the game, as well as balance adjustments that current players are concerned about.

“Gauge reservoir” expresses ripple breathing

A new character whose calm input leads to strength

The game genre is called "Stand Battle Royale", and a variety of stand (Yuhamon) users are participating in the game, but the new character is not a stand, but a young Joseph Joe who fights by making full use of Ripple Breath It's a star. Therefore, Joseph's operation type is classified as the first "ripple type".
Furthermore, the operating difficulty level is "★★☆" probably because there is a unique system only for Joseph.

●Joseph Joestar skills

・Ripple breathing: L2 button (long press)

Joseph uses the L2 button, which traditional characters use to turn on their stand (appear), to perform ripple breathing.
When you press the L2 button, a ripple gauge will appear in the center of the screen, so if you keep pressing it and release the button at a specific position, the ripples will accumulate. When the ripples accumulate to the maximum, Cracker Boomerang's attack power increases (250 → 290), and a knockback effect is also added on hit.

・Cracker Boomerang: R2 button (can be pressed repeatedly)

The main means of attack is that if you hit it repeatedly, it becomes like a short-range type rush. The reach of the cracker is said to be "between Bucciarati and Polnareff" (Director Agatsuma).
The attack power is normally 250, but increases to 290 when the ripple is at its maximum. Furthermore, the damage will be added to the vampire DIO (normal/highest version) whose weakness is ripples.

・Ripple hair attack: R1 button

A skill that creates a ripple barrier in front of Joseph. Although the barrier can prevent enemy attacks, it has no effect on the attacks of Joseph's companions, giving him an advantage in close to medium-range combat.
Also, although the amount of damage is low, the barrier itself has an attack judgment, and like Cracker Boomerang, the damage increases against vampires.

・Escape: Passive skill

A passive skill that increases dash speed for a certain period of time when receiving damage. Joseph's movement speed is high when Ripple's breathing is in order, so he will be able to gain distance to restore the situation after activating his skill.
The difference from Hol Horse's escape is the amount of damage required to meet the activation conditions. It does not activate immediately when receiving damage like Hol Horse.

・Ripple sprint (overdrive): L1 button/Ultimate skill

Joseph's ultimate skill that strengthens himself by sending ripple energy throughout his entire body. While active, attack power, defense power, and movement speed increase, and jump landing stiffness is reduced. In addition, mental power and ripples are maxed out.
What is especially noticeable is the improvement in mobility. In addition to being able to dash at speeds that most characters can't keep up with, you can also make a big jump by holding down the A button. One of its strengths is that it can be used up to three times in one match.

Additionally, this update also includes a challenge event "Battle Trend" and a campaign. All of them have items related to Joseph, so if you're a ``Joseph fan'' player, be sure to check the official website for details.

At the in-game challenge event "Battle Trend", you can get Joseph's color variations (left), profile cards (right), chips, etc.

If you apply for the campaign, you can win an acrylic stand (left), a smartphone tab (right), and an acrylic keychain by lottery

Interview with producer Chiaki Masami and director Tetsuya Agatsuma

4Gamer：
thank you.
First of all, please tell us why you decided to add Joseph, a young man who has not yet discovered his Stand ability.

Mr. Masamichi:
At the beginning of the game, we wanted people to enjoy the battles between stand users, so we selected characters from Stardust Crusaders, but as the game has been updated for over three years and the number of characters has increased, I think I was able to cover the stand battles to a certain extent.

Furthermore, I wanted to expand the range of characters, so I chose Joseph, who is in the period when he fights with ripples.
Of all the Hamon Warriors, I'm wondering why Joseph, but rather than fighting head-on, Las Sabah is a game where you use your head while also using your hands, so I think Joseph is the best match. hey.

Mr. Chiaki Masami (right), Mr. Tetsuya Agatsuma (left)

4Gamer：
Your choice of skills is maniac. I couldn't imagine that hair attack was a barrier. Actually, I was thinking, "Maybe they'll attack me with a machine gun?"

Mr. Agatsuma:
If you say I'm a maniac, you're right. The hair attack was a technique used during the fight against Santana by tearing out Stroheim's hair. Please note that Joseph's own hair is used in Las Sabah (lol).

Mr. Masamichi:
A machine gun was also an option, but that would have made it an FPS instead of a ripple type (lol).

4Gamer：
The ripple breathing specifications were interesting. The gauge fills up smoothly while you're moving, but when you get into battle, your breathing becomes irregular, and before you know it, the gauge is running low, which is a perfect recreation of the original work.

Mr. Agatsuma:
It's not that difficult to move Joseph. However, since the way the L2 button is used is different from previous characters, we have created a new "ripple type" operation type. I think this is a character that you can fight comfortably if you can be conscious of maintaining the ripples.

Mr. Masamichi:
Players who have been playing Last Saba for a long time may need to get used to using the L2 button.

Mr. Agatsuma:
It would be nice to be able to judge by the sound effects instead of just following the gauges with your eyes.



4Gamer：
　ジョセフの性能について，もう少し教えてもらえますか。

我妻氏：
　クラッカー・ブーメランが面白いと思います。波紋が最大の状態であれば近距離タイプのような攻撃力がありますし，ヒット時にノックバックする効果もほかのキャラクターにはない強みです。高い場所にいる敵にクラッカーを当てて地面に落とす……といった使い方もできますから。

4Gamer：
　ノックバックする距離や攻撃力は，波紋の溜まり具合によって変化しますか。

我妻氏：
　いいえ，クラッカー・ブーメランの性能がアップするのは，波紋が最大の状態のときだけです。ただし，ノックバックしないほうがいい状況もありますので，序盤はあえて80～90％程度に留めておくのもアリだと思います。

正路氏：
　強みというほどではないかもしれませんが，波紋による攻撃は吸血鬼相手だと与えるダメージが増えます。いまのところ，吸血鬼はDIO（通常/最高にハイVer.）だけですが。

4Gamer：
　原作再現ですね。

我妻氏：
　原作と絡めた小ネタとしては，ジョセフがコロッセオステージの地下に降りると特殊なセリフをしゃべります。コロッセオは「黄金の風」のモチーフとして作ったものですが，「戦闘潮流」で柱の男たちを見つけたのがコロッセオの地下深くだったということで，ジョセフにもちょっとしたリアクションがあります。

4Gamer：
　なるほど。
　ペア戦についても聞きたいのですが，ジョセフと組んだときにシナジーが生まれるキャラクターは誰でしょう。

我妻氏：
　どのキャラクターとも合うと思いますが，波紋ヘア・アタックのバリアを有効に使えるキャラクターと相性がいいでしょうね。バリアの後方から攻撃できる射撃系のキャラクターはオススメです。
　ジョセフはかなり足が速いので，徐倫のような機動力のあるキャラクターも相性がいいと思います。ちなみに，開発チームでは「ジョセフ＆ジョセフ」のペアが最もシナジーがあるのでは，と話題になっています（笑）。

4Gamer：
　とても使いやすい新キャラクターということですね（笑）。
　アップデートでは既存のキャラクターに調整が入ると思いますが，注目のキャラクターを教えてください。

我妻氏：
　岸辺露伴とリゾットですね。
　露伴はメモリー・リーク（再起不能になったキャラクターから記憶を読み取り，パワーアップする）を使い，試合終盤に向かって強くなっていくコンセプトだったのですが，序盤がつらいということで仕様を変えています。アップデートにより攻撃力は最初から最大状態にして，精神力のみメモリー・リークで育てていく形になります。これで序盤から戦えるキャラクターになったと思います。
　一方，リゾットはペア戦で使いやすくなります。基本的にダウンしてしまうと，相手に与えたデバフ効果は切れてしまうのですが，リゾットがダウンしてもアルティメットスキルの効果が残るようにしました。捨て身でアルティメットスキルを当ててから，パートナーにとどめを刺してもらうことも可能でしょう。

正路氏：
　今回は共通システムにも手を入れていますね。

我妻氏：
　ジョセフのような攻撃力が変動するキャラクターが加わったこともあり，敵に与えたダメージの数値を表示するようにしました。ペア戦の場合，仲間が与えたダメージも見えるので連携が取りやすくなったと思います。
　また，スリップダメージは効果が切れるまで，ずっとダメージが表示されます。つまり，フーゴやアヴドゥル，リゾットのスキルを当てると，遠くからでもしばらくは敵の位置を把握できるようになります。こうしたキャラクターは強化を受けたキャラクターと言えますね。

4Gamer：
　今回，新たに「波紋タイプ」が追加されたということは，「戦闘潮流」だけでなく「ファントムブラッド」からもキャラクターの参戦を期待していいのでしょうか。個人的には，ジョセフに髪の毛をむしり取られるドイツ軍人の活躍を見てみたいのですが……。

正路氏：
　シュトロハイムは波紋タイプでもないんですけどね（笑）。今後の波紋戦士の参戦は期待してもらっていいですよ。

4Gamer：
　楽しみにしたいと思います。ありがとうございました。

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