Citsade

Id first like to stay the critic reviews for this game are too meh and somewhat unfair due to their need to compare to other games. Having spent some time within the various modes of this game and online play, I would have to say hands down this is the most approachable, newbie friendly fighting game I have played. Theres no complex joystick commands. There's no complex character assists and tag outs. Its pure 1on1 fighting with a 4 button configuration with shoulder buttons for mixed inputs for throws, ex moves, super, etc. The tutorial and training mode do a good job of introducing you to the games mechanics and some combos you can pull off. For the more expert fighter theres still plenty of combo juggling available as well. Some reviews mention the game doesnt reinvent fighters. Thats true. How would it? But it has its own great components such as counters, specials, ex specials, and so on. Its not so simplistic that it deserves to be put down for its lack of originality. the 14 characters play differently enough with some characters feeling more similar and some totally different - but they all have their role as close combat, mid range or ranged fighters. Online play has been mostly smooth with one actual disconnect over 30 games or so. League (ranked) play shows a persons disconnect percentage. Getting online games has been easy on US servers. I play arcade or training and get pulled into matches like other fighting games have. Story mode is bizarre and mostly pointless but you can quickly skip cutscenes and this mode is a good way to play each character while unlocking skins and such. Graphics are acceptable. I cant disagree the characters themselves look a little less than perfect (compared to DBZ or BlazBlue) but its not enough of a distraction to matter. I hope this game does well, better than a ranking of a 7, as it deserves it. Watch some game videos if you're on the fence.

Critic reviews completely off base. Game was hard at first but with some time you figure out the mechanics and nuances and it becomes incredibly enjoyable and addictive. Have spent 50 hours with the game and still discovering tricks especially as you unlock items/spells. There is a component of RNG but that makes each run different based on what items/spells you pick up, and has not held me back from now clearing up to the 8th (final) map before unlocking the second set of heroes. Belongs in a Switch game library. Easy to pick up/play and saves progress immediately if you go play something else. Critics need to re-visit this game and give developers their due.