GUILTY GEAR Xrd -REVELATOR-
I played Sign for 6 months, and when I mean by play, I mean grind combos in the training room and doing nothing else as Millia. So, when revelator came out, I was super excited. Unlike Street fighter V’s launch (Sorry Capcom fans please don’t hate me) Revelator’s launch went exteremly smoothly for me.
So, let’s take a look at what the game does well:
+Netcode- HOLY MOTHER OF GOD THE NETCODE IS AMAZING. On average, I get 2-4 frames of delay and it feels like I’m playing on a console offline. Granted, this assuming you have anti-aliasing and post-effects off, but even with everything on, you’ll get 5 frames at the max. The only netcode that can top Guilty Gear’s is Killer Instinct.
– Real player with 1376.6 hrs in game
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This piece of sh*t of a game actually made me go out and buy a fight stick just so I could get better with it lol. I have tried out a bunch of fighting games before, but nothing came close to this. GUILTY GEAR Xrd -REVELATOR- is the best fighting game I’ve played so far, and possibly one of the best game I’ve played in general, and that’s saying a lot, because I’ve never been into fighting games that much in the past.
The Positives:
- Complex but satisfying fighting system: The game is indeed hard to learn at first, as there are lots of mechanics to understand, but even at the beginner level, you can still pull off some cool stuff and look awesome while doing it. Once you start getting better, things like Romance Cancels and Burst will be easier to get into and you will be able to use them correctly at no time. And although combos are pretty tough to perform, I think one of the way to learn them is to watch videos and tutorial on the internet and try to copy the combo in practice mode, then slowly apply them in real matches, and sooner or later you will be able to do it. To me, that feeling of learning new moves and combos, then successfully doing them against real opponents is what makes this game so great and memorable.
– Real player with 813.4 hrs in game
BlazBlue Centralfiction
I was actually planning to do this after I complete arcade mode with all the characters but I probably won’t even be doing that anytime soon so I might as well review this game now. BlazBlue has done a lot for me throughout the 2 years that I have been playing the series and I hope others will be able to experience something similar to what I did.
I’ll point this out now so that it’s clear: BlazBlue isn’t for absolutely everyone. I’ll just lay out the points that I think define the game.
– Real player with 511.2 hrs in game
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We lived in the darkeness for WAY TOO LONG… BUT NOT ANYMORE MY BROTHERS, TODAY WE WALK INTO THE LIGHT, AND FINALLY BE FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
– Real player with 394.9 hrs in game
BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend
Thanks ASW/H2 for the great port.
Pros:
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Latest BB available on consoles, now on PC. for cheap. (BBCF is still only on JPN arcades atm)
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Online mode works. Yes, a working online mode. In 2016. Isn’t that amazing?
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One of the best, if not the best, netcode.
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DirectInput Support.
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Single player content. TONS of them. (Arcade, Story mode, Challenge, Abyss, Score Attack, Unlimited Mars, Challenge, Training, an extra story mode, and a couple of stuff for newcomers)
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Tutorial will show you the ropes and Challenge mode can make you master some complex combos.
– Real player with 252.1 hrs in game
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Ever since the final game in the series CentralFiction pissed me off to a full degree, I’ve pretty much boycotted the franchise.
But I figured that’s not really fair on this game, considering how much of an advancement it is.
You can now temporarily power up your character in the midst of a fight by pressing all four attack buttons. Each character powers up differently. Ragna absorbs more health with his drive attacks, Makoto’s punches will constantly be at full power and Hazama conjures up that goddamn barrier that drove me insane in the previous game.
– Real player with 97.9 hrs in game
GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-
After a Dozen Years comes now the next new Installment of Guilty Gear.
Developed with the Unreal Engine 3, the Game features now real 3D Chars (No HD Sprites) alongside some few Cinematics during Play which gives the Feel of Immersive 3D. The Game itself is still played in 2D (Arenas are tough 3D Maps with Impression giving 2D).
You can choose over 16 Characters (some New alongside some Old Ones) each with his own Challenge Course for learning BnB Combos. The Story Mode is now a Movie (estimated 4 hours) without some Interaction, so you can sit back and press only the Text Screens away during Talking between Characters.
– Real player with 272.5 hrs in game
+Fantastic art direction/art style
+Rockin OST
+There is an English dub for those who want it. Overall quality is hit or miss; there are issues with delivery, voice clip editing, audio balancing, etc. I find it worthy enough to be a positive
+Very solid gameplay
~The input buffer is slightly finicky; this is my opinion, and it’s listed here as an observation, and not a review point
-This game was played entirely on a keyboard, and using the button configuration menu was a hassle
-The menus use their own fixed button configuration for navigation, and you can’t change it
– Real player with 245.5 hrs in game
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend
I wrote a review previously for this game a month ago but complained about one major thing that was missing from the port: the inability to view opponents' connections. You’d have to experiment with different rooms and players to see who has a playable connection with you and who does not. There was also no way to stop laggy people from joining your room either.
However, the recent online patch has fixed this issue. What really makes me happy though is not that it’s finally fixed, but rather that the publisher, H2, was actually kind enough to release a patch.
– Real player with 290.7 hrs in game
As an introduction, I am a veteran player of Guility Gear and Blazblue series. I’ve won numerous tournaments in all versions of Blazblue and held the rank #1 spot for several characters on Xbox live. As i write this review I will be as neutral as possible.
Blazbue is a very unique fighting game franchise, many call it the sister of Guility Gear. Blazblue is an air dasher, high speed, combo heavy fighting game. The game is very visually satisfying and has one hell of a soundtrack. People who have a history in Street figher, SoulCaibur, DOA, Tekken, etc. Tend to somewhat stray away from Blazblue. The game sets itself apart by its core engine mechanics and unforgivable mistakes.
– Real player with 83.2 hrs in game
DRAGON BALL FighterZ
First Fighting game I’ve played. Very balanced at its current state, I hope it get a sequel or a big update to keep the game fresh,
– Real player with 1205.1 hrs in game
If you’re into masochism and you like Dragon Ball then this game is for you.
Now jokes aside this game is really good, the artstyle is stunning, the music is amazing, the roster is big and pretty balanced… but the fighting system is a bit of a pain in the ass, especially for the new players. You need to constantly make new combos if you want to get better at this game, and spend thousands of hours on Arcade Mode and training to even have a chance of being semi-good and develop game sense.
Overall I recommend it to anyone who’s into that sort of thing.
– Real player with 103.8 hrs in game
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4
Amazing graphics, great gameplay, fun game overall. 10/10 if you have friends coming over and an extra controller to play with them :D
– Real player with 77.4 hrs in game
amazing game i loved the shit out of this game cause you can keep fighting for hours apon hours at a time and keep trying new combos
– Real player with 76.3 hrs in game
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 Full Burst HD
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst is perhaps the most extreme example yet of Namco Bandai’s attempt to appeal to the converted and only to the converted. Here’s a game not simply for any old Naruto fan, but for Naruto fans who are completely up to date with the story and characters as they currently exist in the anime/manga episodes and are seeking a new way of experiencing previously explored plotlines. If you’re not up to date, then not only are you going to struggle enormously with the story as depicted in the game’s early stages, but you’re going to ruin what you’ve not yet seen of the TV series. Unfortunately, due to gameplay that is as unwieldy and bloated as its title, Full Burst is not an acceptable way to get yourself up to date with this franchise.
– Real player with 1017.0 hrs in game
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 Full Burst
I’m really amazed with how good this game is and it totally worth a shot, even if you are not watching Naruto Shippuden, the game itself it totally awesome and i am sure you will get a little bit curious about the Anime/Manga serie ( I’d recommend you to watch some episodes to get into the story of the game and make it more enjoyable) , the story mode start out after the battle against Pain (The Leader of The Akatsuki) following the anime/manga story untill the 4th great ninja war.
– Real player with 666.0 hrs in game
Arcana Heart 3 LOVE MAX!!!!!
This game is quick to dismiss for its price tag and its initial presentation of anime-heavy content but it’s actually fun to pick up as a fighting game and let’s be honest we could all use some extra cuteness brighten a bad day.
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Mechanics are what you will enjoy here because everyone is capable of dashing/canceling very easily. It’s not as “on-point” demanding like in Guilty Gear or others that require (Roman) canceling to be done only with certain moves with very specific frames of attack.
– Real player with 214.3 hrs in game
Pretty great fighter, although it will take some time to get used to it. If you can put aside the theme (take my word for it, it’s tolerable in game), you are in for a treat.
There are three main reasons the game sticks out as a 2D fighter:
- Homing button
You can use it to jet yourself towards the opponent, delay your attack, fly around projectiles, extend your combo, dodge attacks. No other fighter allows you to be this mobile in the air. It’s something that you will keep finding ways to exploit, it’s pretty great.
– Real player with 22.4 hrs in game
DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE
March 7th: The review has been updated. Check the bottom of the review for more details
Have beaten the game a few days ago. Now, if you are looking for a review with some details, and if you are still not sure whether you should buy this game or not, then read on.
First, many people seem to be talking about the whole connection issues, and yes, it appears you need to be connected to the Xenoverse server in order to even play offline. But do you get disconnected so often that, it is almost unplayable? Not really. Most of the time, the offline mode works without any issues. But usually the online mode is off, and you most likely will end up seeing the message stating that the Xenoverse online is currently off. But yes, this game basically requires you to level up and all anyway (Unfortunately I have not done the online mode yet, so I might add some more to this review when I get my hands on it), so in the end, you should have no problem playing the game, at least the offline mode. And I will explain why the game is made like an MMORPG later in the review.
– Real player with 256.5 hrs in game
TLDR: The biggest problem with the game right now is the servers. There are some drawbacks in the gameplay department but the pros outweigh the cons. If you’re a fan of the Dragonball series and the world that Akira Toriyama has created then this game is a must buy. If you don’t really care for Dragonball but are interested in the gameplay it is a solid game but packed with fan service that will probably go over your head. You will also probably be less forgiving of its flaws and may not get enough enjoyment out of the story and the Dragonball world to offset them. Character customization is definatley the high point of the game, everything from looks to stats to skills is up to the player.
– Real player with 104.2 hrs in game