Battle High: San Bruno

About

Battle High San Bruno is a 2D fighting game set in a California high school where students wield elemental abilities. You pick from eight characters caught in a conflict between a bullying gang called The Rivals and those fighting back. Combat blends quick strikes and special moves tied to fire water earth or air. The single player mode follows rivalries and alliances while online or local multiplayer lets you test skills directly. The game stands out for its blend of schoolyard drama and supernatural brawls. The Rivals gang led by Shinji Ozawa creates a tense backdrop where power struggles feel personal. With fast matches and distinct fighter playstyles it carved a niche in 2011 fighting game circles. Though lesser known it still draws praise from retro fighter communities for its punchy mechanics and quirky setting.

Storyline

There came a time, when suddenly, people all around the world began exhibiting elemental powers. Naturally, children and teenagers have the toughest time attempting to control their powers. Thus, special schools were installed to help instruct them on control as well as the basic educational fundamentals. San Bruno High School in California is one of those. Just as any other students, San Bruno students are full of hopes and dreams, wishes and thoughts, fears and anxieties... and of course, trouble. Foremost is The Rivals, a gang operating within the school that seems to slip by faculty notice. Shinji Ozawa leads this band of thugs, and his elder brother Jiro feels the need to put him in his place. However, Shinji and Jiro's feud is not the only altercation on the grounds...