I started drawing this in March, but by the time I was done all the cherry blossoms had already fallen……

Destruction is a big part of the game, so now we're working on making tons of background graphics and destroyable objects. We're eager to show you all what it looks like in action, so we're working on it everyday.

As the weather is starting to get warm, things are heating up in development too! Hope you look forward to it!

"See you, Scramble Vice!!"

An independent AI created by the late professor Eleanor Stoneman, who was known for her unconventional approach to AI research. Created with "Beliefs from Lore" embedded in its core, Viper grew into a character with an obsession for aesthetics. Its principles and behaviour center around one rule: To be cool. Viper believes itself to be the last hero left in this mad world.

Using stolen Rumble Gear to save the weak and eat the rich, Viper targets corrupt politicians and mobs to steal from, with the purpose to distribute wealth to the poor and charitable organizations.

Surprisingly, Viper is quite aware that its actions and values are too good to be true, and that good and bad can never be black and white. Nevertheless, this does not sway Viper, because "living up to one's own beliefs is the coolest thing to do."

In the 2nd episode, “The Great Outcast,” Officer Sakuragi comes in contact with Viper on an illegal gambling boat. Will Viper be her friend or foe……?

"See you, Scramble Vice!!"

"Rumble Gear" is the term used to call the two-legged exoskeletons in Scramble Vice.

Originally, they were manufactured as robot suits to help foot soldiers seize control of war zones , but during the 21st century, after a global treaty restricted use of middle to long-range missiles, they gained wider recognition for military use because of their high mobility, ability to carry heavy weapons and short-range guided missiles.

The world has been relatively calm after the Northern Conflict, which lasted 5 years…… Yet big corporations in the robotics industry are thriving, and older generation exoskeletons are now either discarded, or traded on the black market to be used by terrorists.

With time, pilots coined the term "Rumble Gear," partly sardonically, knowing that even the most advanced technology is ultimately nothing more than a disposable tool used for fighting.

"See you, Scramble Vice!!"

We had warm weather till the end of October in Japan, but now we've had a sudden shift to winter. Where did autumn go? Take care, everyone.

"See you, Scramble Vice!!"

Scramble Vice is a single player action game, but to create the effect of being on a team, we're creating a "Wingman" system where support characters may come and help. Each team member of the 9th unit will ride a wingman machine with its own unique characteristics.

Allow me to introduce a few.

"Johnny"
Used by the unit leader "Jōtarō Jingūji". It specializes in rescue operations in hazardous situations. Its strength lies in its capability to move through rough footing, making it the perfect companion to Sakuragi after she's destroyed the roads during her missions. It's a reliable machine, but may fall short in speed and is not as suitable for combat.

"Betty"
The unit used by "Professor", a defiant old man who originally worked for Public Security. It has large rocket thrusters installed in lieu of legs, allowing it to elevate itself to reach high areas easily. However, its airborne functions consume a lot of fuel, so it rarely gets called on site. Also, because of its thrusters, it cannot have large artillery installed for stability reasons.

As you can see, every machine of the 9th mobility unit has its own strengths and weaknesses. We hope that's something you'll look forward to!

"See you, Scramble Vice!!"

Our previous game ”Shinobi non Grata" was created to work like an arcade game, and we were quite particular about it. It paid off, and we were able to make the gameplay fast-paced the way a ninja game should be. For "Scramble Vice" we're trying to focus on destruction instead of speed as the element of fun.

There are several named "Wanted Criminals" in Scramble Vice that have absolutely nothing to do with the 12 chapter main story. Finding them is a part of the fun. Why are they wanted? What kind of machines do they ride, and how do they fight?

I'll tell you a little bit about one such criminal, dubbed "Snake Eyes".
He owns an illegal casino on a ship, is a gambler himself, and a veteran pilot that fought in the Northern War. He wears an exoskeleton and finds excitement in betting his life on each fight he gets himself into, survival being his ultimate prize.

Having lost his eyes in a previous fight, he currently wears AI prosthetics that have the pupils colored red. Hence his name, Snake Eyes, which is a gambling term meaning a roll of two 1s on a pair of six-sided dice. He's a wanted criminal for his illegal gambling business and several murder charges.

"See you, Scramble Vice!!"