Project X Zone

About

Project X Zone is a tactical RPG that mixes grid-based strategy with crossover characters from multiple game franchises. Players build teams of Pair Units, each combining two fighters from companies like Namco, Capcom, and Sega. Movement is free within set ranges, letting you explore maps for loot or hazards before locking in attacks. Solo Units act as one-time reinforcements to tip battles. The gameplay balances planning with quick decisions, as positioning and unit abilities shape outcomes in real time. The game stands out for its chaotic blend of franchises and flexible combat. Over 30 characters appear, including series staples reimagined for strategy mechanics. The story follows a detective tracking a stolen relic linked to interdimensional rifts, tying together action, mystery, and sci-fi. While the 3DS version’s visual style and portability drew praise from fans of tactical games, the crossover appeal remains its strongest hook. Simple controls let you focus on the action, making it a quick but varied pick for strategy fans.

Storyline

The year is 20XX AD. The world is in the middle of a quiet chaos. Shadows lurk behind the unchanging peacefulness of everyday life. Twisted beings writhe unseen in the darkness. Mysterious dimensional portals connect the real world to others more fantastic. But with the passage of time, people eventually have come to understand and even accept these things as part of their daily lives. All without knowing of the existence of the people and organizations fighting the true evil. The Kouryuji Estate------ There is a certain family that has worked in secrecy behind the scenes throughout history. This story begins with the theft of a treasure known as the "Portalstone" that this family has been protecting over the ages. Mii Kouryuji has enlisted the help of private detective Kogoro Tenzai in order to locate the stone. Who stole the stone? And for what purpose? The thoughts and ambitions of various people, organizations, and mythical beings mingle and eventually the case becomes a chaos of a grand scale. The worlds of the past, future, and even dimensions become involved. Thus, our heroes' long journey is about to begin.