There aren't too many 2D sprite-based
fighters on PSN (Xbox Live Arcade is a different story thanks to strong
support from SNK Playmore). Recom will be providing some relief for
PlayStation 3 combatants through the upcoming Dark Awake.
This 2D team-based fighter appears to be Taito's
2004 Type X fighter Chaos Breaker, operating under its pre-release
name. Recom apparently acquired the rights to the game and has decided
to bring to to PS3 owners in download form.

Developed by Korean developer Eolith, Dark Awake
has a fantasy theme, giving you access to a cast of 22 fighters that
includes barbarians, dwarves and trolls. Players form a team from three
characters and pick up weapons and items while facing off against an
opponent.

The PSN version includes
an arcade mode that mathces the arcade version, an online mode with
ranking and friend match options, and a practice mode that lets you
practice as your favorite character. Recom is also equipping the game
with voice chat, Trophies, and the ability to directly register people
you've fought as your friends.

Dark
Awake will see PSN release this Summer at ¥2000.