Gainax's card-battling game Battle Skin Panic is available in English on PC through MangaGamer. Originally released for the PC-8801 in 1990 and later ported to the PC-9821 in 1993, the title is currently on offer for $10.75.
Quick Facts
- Platform: PC
- Developer: Gainax
- Director: Nao Minda
- Price: $10.75 via MangaGamer
- Source Material: Based on a 2023 translation previously hosted on DLSite and itch.io
Gameplay and Features
In Battle Skin Panic, a selection of characters engage in undressing battles utilizing the fictional ancient kung-fu technique Rasin-Kassatsu-Ken. The game's premise centers on the mechanic where exposing more skin produces more powerful energy for the martial art. The story segments unfold in an adventure format, while the combat sequences utilize a card battle system.
The PC-9821 version of the game includes balance adjustments and voiced battle shouts. The current MangaGamer distribution incorporates a translation originally released in 2023.