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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
Released On: Dec 14, 2023
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6.6
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 28 Critic Reviews
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89% Positive
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 28 Critic Reviews
82
89% Positive
25 Reviews
25 Reviews
11% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
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There is a lot to love about Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising. From its excellent story mode, simple yet complex combat that's made accessible to every type of player. But what steels the show is the extremely fun Grand Brute mode. There is a lot to love about Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising, and it's easily the sleeper-hit fighting game this year.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is presented as a triumphant rebirth for the series. From technical enhancements to the expansion of content and innovation in the online mode, Rising delivers a solid and compelling proposition for loyal fans and those looking to enter the Granblue Fantasy universe. Despite some potential challenges, this title demonstrates a continued commitment to the quality and evolution of the franchise.
It's not the best fighting game of the year (there's too many great rivals), but it sure is a safe bet for those who want a great looking, accessible game.
Rising is the game that the original Granblue Fantasy Versus should have been, and while it's a bit cheeky that players are being asked to pay for it all over again — with yet more DLC characters incoming — it's hard to argue with the overall package. This is a gorgeous fighter that feels great to play.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is a fantastic 2.5D fighting game that, despite some of its flaws, provides players an almost perfect and complete package that most Granblue fans will likely be proud of.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising does what any good sequel should do, and that's take what works in the first game and amplifies its strengths while also fixing some of its shortcomings. The addition of new moves involving a special meter deepen the overall fighting mechanics, but it still retains the simpler control scheme for newcomers and as a comprehensive training system to help genre rookies get acclimated to the overall Arc System way of fighting. The character roster feels much more substantial and in line with what's expected from a modern-day fighting game, while the rollback netcode gives people more confidence in entering online bouts without fear of most network conditions creating an unplayable experience. If you can shake off the fact that a good chunk of the game is directly lifted from the first title, you'll greatly enjoy Rising.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is a title that is safe, accessible, but lacking in challenge. It provides a story-mode that players will likely love or hate, a narrative that is safe but predictable, combat that is impactful but inconsistent, and controls that are accessible and intuitive. For fans of the series or players that struggle with other fighting games, this is a fine title to jump into. However, for those more experienced in the genre and are looking for something new, this is not the one to pick up.
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Summary This 2D fighting game based on the hit mobile RPG from Cygames was an ambitious title that set out to expand the boundaries of the genre. Since 2020, events and tournaments have been held worldwide with the loving support of players and fans alike. And now... the next version of GBVS, revamped with all-new features, has arrived: Granb...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- PC
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date: Dec 14, 2023
Developer:
- Arc System Works
Publisher: Cygames
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