Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code

 PC
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. CD-Action
    Jul 21, 2016
    95
    If I had to choose just one game to play for the rest of my life, it would be Melty Blood. [07/2016, p.74]
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  2. GameSpew
    May 5, 2016
    90
    Actress Again Current Code is an obvious passion project from Arc System Works.
  3. TheSixthAxis
    Jun 23, 2016
    80
    Despite a lackluster package surrounding the awe-inspiring gameplay, it’s a game that has stood the test of time and people who are passionate about fighting games owe it to themselves to pay it a visit.
  5. Vandal
    May 18, 2016
    80
    We're really happy to have a game like this in the West, particularly when it a title as solid as this one. It's a great fighting game, but if you also know the universe it's based on, you want to give MBAACC a try.
  6. Destructoid
    May 8, 2016
    80
    Nearly 14 years after first bursting onto the scene, Melty Blood has aged to the point of near-perfection. While a few aspects of the package leave something to be desired, the fact remains that, at its core, this is a supreme fighter with a diverse roster and deep, compelling mechanics that merit your attention.
  7. Gaming Nexus
    May 4, 2016
    80
    The release and quick subsequent patches show that ECOLE and French-Bread are intent on seeing Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code has a long lasting presence in the minds of American fighting game fans.
  8. ZTGD
    May 2, 2016
    75
    Despite its age, Melty Blood is a deep and engrossing fighter with a lot to offer. Whether it’ll have a lasting place in this ever shifting anime fighters market is unclear but I’m glad to see it finally released in the States all the same.
  9. Everyeye.it
    Jun 3, 2016
    70
    Quotation forthcoming.
  10. GameCrate
    May 5, 2016
    65
    Melty Blood: Actress Again Current Code feels like a game that came out five years too late. It’s fun and interesting to play for a while, but French Bread has better games that you can play right now for a similar price.
  11. COGconnected
    May 1, 2016
    60
    Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code should be a much better game than it is, as the base game is very solid. It’s disappointing to see a strong base and nothing supporting it.

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 38
  3. Negative: 3 out of 38
  1. Shimmeywill
    Feb 19, 2020
    8
    Fun and fluid fighting game with good combo system and great selection of anime characters.
  2. smilzoboboz
    Jul 2, 2017
    8
    To be fair I already played this game for quite some time 10 or so years ago so I may have a nostalgic/unbiased opinion on this game.
    Anyway    To be fair I already played this game for quite some time 10 or so years ago so I may have a nostalgic/unbiased opinion on this game.
    Anyway the key elements of this game are unique and complex mechanics, combat fairness, strangely unique background music and Type-Moon characters/lore.

    Game's graphics are old and cheap, even if well animated, but that's not why you're buying this game, since that would be mechanics.
    The game is definitely not user friendly: there's no proper tutorial, the combat system is cryptic and because of its own complexity I cannot recommend this game to casual players (unless you're playing with friends, casual players too). On the other hand if you're willing to study and learn from external resources things like moon stances, bnb (bread'n'butter in fighting game slang) and general attack strings of all characters, frame times, etc you will enjoy the deepness of Melty Blood combat system and the game as a whole.

    Melty Blood is one of the best fighting games (thinking eSport wise) of the past decade(s) and in my opinion should be on any fighting game enthusiast's library.

    TL;DR: You're buying this game because of its great/complex combat system and because of Type-Moon, not really targeted to casual players (read above for further explanations)    … Full Review »
  3. chesaro
    Jul 24, 2016
    9
    Great game, i played one of the previous versions, and i have to say, it was more than improved. And to add shiki from kara no kyoukai (gardenGreat game, i played one of the previous versions, and i have to say, it was more than improved. And to add shiki from kara no kyoukai (garden of sinners) was a great plus for the game.… Full Review »
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