Dissidia: Final Fantasy NT

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  1. Mijdax
    Jan 31, 2018
    10
    Old fans rage about the changes but refuse to look at the reasons they did it. This is NOT a single player focused game so they had to do much balancing here and there. The original games on PSP would not work online.

    While they did a remarkable job at balancing, its kind of sad that the netcode is the only true flaw I see in this game. If one player has lags, all will have lags and    Old fans rage about the changes but refuse to look at the reasons they did it. This is NOT a single player focused game so they had to do much balancing here and there. The original games on PSP would not work online.

    While they did a remarkable job at balancing, its kind of sad that the netcode is the only true flaw I see in this game. If one player has lags, all will have lags and thats nowadays not the best way to implement an online system.

    The gameplay is great though and you can jump in and and play a few matches and stop. Also the lootbox system is extremely cool since it can only be purchased with ingame gil. No real money required.

    Something that has improved greatly from the original games is that every character has a unique twist and mechanics that makes the gameplay refreshing. Bratz for instance has to master his moves during battle, which gives him buffs and stronger attacks, tidus is based on dash attacks, firion is a very strong ground fighter that can combine his combos as he likes but in the air he is very weak, Y'shtola puts out traps and debuffs enemies, zidane steals power from enemies, noctis is designed around his warp attacks, Warrior of Light is a more tanky style character with shields and super armor, Squal can trigger his gunblade during combos to greatly increase damage output and he can pull pretty strong combos by default, Sephiroth can dash cancel after a combo to quickly follow up, lightning can switch paradigms to fit the situation and onion knight can switch between ninja and priest in order to have long range or close range attacks to name a few.

    They respected the original games the characters come from and have put together a pretty decent fighting game with a pretty unique system that make this game one of its kind on the market.    … Expand
  2. vgmkyle
    Jan 30, 2018
    9
    Dissidia has a weird way of doing things, but how is it not like the original? Big landscapes, slow moves that are satisfying to pull off , a huge cast of characters coupled with fantastic graphics and soundtrack. I think the fanboys that are saying "this isn't dissidia" are the same fanboys that just want another RPG right now so they are using this game as a platform to complain.
  3. igaiotto
    Feb 19, 2023
    10
    Um dos poucos jogos que eu conseguiria passar o resto da vida jogando, e a cada vez me divertindo mais!! Excelente game!
  4. a11
    Feb 3, 2018
    8
    I Enjoyed It. Pretty Good.

    + New Characters
    + Decent Gameplay
    + Nice Fighting System

    - Average Story
    - Lack of Content
    - Plot Holes
  5. FanboysKillMe
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    This is the best Dissidia in terms of battle system and character balance. The teamwork is essential, all characters have unique abilities. If you want a unique and balanced fighting game that is not about skill only but also about using your head in order to win then this game is definetely for you,

    The bravery system finally works as intended, there is also no boring grind. I don't    This is the best Dissidia in terms of battle system and character balance. The teamwork is essential, all characters have unique abilities. If you want a unique and balanced fighting game that is not about skill only but also about using your head in order to win then this game is definetely for you,

    The bravery system finally works as intended, there is also no boring grind. I don't get why ppl liked wasting their time on boring dungeons and mediocre campaigns so much in previous games.

    The amount of hate this game gets for nothing is ridiculous. It is a different game: it is not about PvE grinding fest where is no one using Bravery Attacks cuz they already have 9000+ bravery thanks to their gear. It is a different concept: it is all about fighting and teamplay, learning your character and using his unique abilities in the right way in order to win.    … Expand
  6. JoelyBeans
    Feb 5, 2018
    8
    This game is a blast, I feel that people who have played the original PSP games are giving the game a hard time as they come in expecting the same game from all those years ago. Final Fantasy Dissidia NT is a much more traditional arcade-style fighting game as it is based on the Japanese arcade game.

    Final Fantasy Dissidia NT is a welcome addition to the Dissidia series. It has its    This game is a blast, I feel that people who have played the original PSP games are giving the game a hard time as they come in expecting the same game from all those years ago. Final Fantasy Dissidia NT is a much more traditional arcade-style fighting game as it is based on the Japanese arcade game.

    Final Fantasy Dissidia NT is a welcome addition to the Dissidia series. It has its flaws as every game, for example, The fact you have to go in and out of game modes to access the story content really can kill the passing of the story mode itself and the base game as it stands for the price may be considered a little steep.

    However the pros far outway the cons. Its got great depth in its gameplay that rewards teamwork and practice, Its got fantastic visuals and the Soundtrack are to die for if you are a Final Fantasy fan or a fan of great music.

    Final Fantasy Dissidia NT is a flawed game. But what we have here is a great foundation that can only improve from here, with the inclusion of more game modes, Characters, maps and story content. If you are a Final Fantasy fan or want a unique and worthwhile fighting game experience, you should definitely pick up Dissidia NT.    … Expand
  7. Nibiruhero
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    Dissidia NT is an amazing game that is filled with Final Fantasy characters that compete in a battle for supremacy. Apart from its predecessors the game trims the fat of unnecessary features that the original games had such as spamming and allowing a my character is better than your character scenario. It also allows itself to be more competitive by allowing 3v3 battles in the field thatDissidia NT is an amazing game that is filled with Final Fantasy characters that compete in a battle for supremacy. Apart from its predecessors the game trims the fat of unnecessary features that the original games had such as spamming and allowing a my character is better than your character scenario. It also allows itself to be more competitive by allowing 3v3 battles in the field that way characters won't have a disadvantage that could be created in a 1v1 scenario

    This game has
    3v3 battles
    Amazing stages
    A variety of music from the original games
    A variety of battle modes even more than the PSP games
    Excellent and fixed mechanics that allow fair battles
    Story that unfolds any way and any mode you want
    Actual boss battles
    No need for button spamming
    Allows strategy in battles
    Profile and appearance customization    … Expand
  8. UnrealResults
    Feb 21, 2018
    9
    This game deserves no hate, it is incredibly fun and enjoyable. I love it and you should two.
  9. Boagrious
    Feb 7, 2018
    10
    A lot of previous fans are downvoting this game because it's different than the previous games. It's like saying WoW Legion sucks because it isn't Vanilla WoW. Keep that in mind if you are new to the game.

    With that said, there are a number of issues with the game: - The online is quite laggy due to terrible p2p networking. It is mostly unplayable, thus further shrinking it's    A lot of previous fans are downvoting this game because it's different than the previous games. It's like saying WoW Legion sucks because it isn't Vanilla WoW. Keep that in mind if you are new to the game.

    With that said, there are a number of issues with the game:
    - The online is quite laggy due to terrible p2p networking. It is mostly unplayable, thus further shrinking it's playerbase.
    -The queues are long at higher ranked matches and often paired with bots. Online is the main bulk of the game.
    - Lack of story mode content, with all of it having to be unlocked through Gauntlet mode/Online mode.
    - No local multiplayer, so this makes the game hard to be an e-Sport.
    - No sufficient practice mode.

    The only real pros are the aesthetics and gameplay is subjective. I personally like it.    … Expand
  10. blocky658
    Feb 14, 2018
    10
    Everyone needs to stop hating on this game just because "it's not like other dissidias" not only is this supposed to be a fighting game but it is also supposed to be a competitive. I keep seeing people complain about the lack of story or offline modes and thats because its supposed to be a "competitive fighter" and because of that its important for them to focus more on gameplay andEveryone needs to stop hating on this game just because "it's not like other dissidias" not only is this supposed to be a fighting game but it is also supposed to be a competitive. I keep seeing people complain about the lack of story or offline modes and thats because its supposed to be a "competitive fighter" and because of that its important for them to focus more on gameplay and character balance. This game actually has a balance where as the past games did not and the gameplay changes and pre set bravery attacks were made because otherwise it would be to difficult to balance like in the last games. This game is great so stop comparing it to past games and look at it for what it is a competitive fighting experience that requires teamwork and strategy, i 100% recommend this game to final fantasy fans and arena fighting game fans… Expand
  11. DarkBahamutFFX
    Feb 22, 2018
    10
    The game is amazing. It is not the average fighting game where one can spam ranged moves at all times. Knowing the complex but not challenging controls is what one has to master in order to improve in game plus teamwork is the key for long combos. Square Enix demostrated that it will not forget the game any time soon since they will add a new FFT map soon. Just like FFXV it still has manyThe game is amazing. It is not the average fighting game where one can spam ranged moves at all times. Knowing the complex but not challenging controls is what one has to master in order to improve in game plus teamwork is the key for long combos. Square Enix demostrated that it will not forget the game any time soon since they will add a new FFT map soon. Just like FFXV it still has many new things to be added.

    The only thing that they could've handled better is the Story and how this is played. You are forced to play online or offline battles in order to unlock cutscenes. The AI for the story is sucks at first since you have to play several offline fights in order to improve offline ranks and with this get smarter AI partners. Both of this issues are easily solved by farming offline battles with a Marsksman (such as Y'shtola, Terra or Ace) and play the mode that requieres one to destroy the enemy's crystal.

    The story is short as well, several characters lack screentime and the ones that do get some screentime are the franchise's favorites. Other than that they manage to keep track of the fanservice that such game is supposed to do. You should buy it at a reduced price but do not take long to buy it since it highly depends in online and like other online games it might get empty after some time.    … Expand
  12. niddlesworth
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    Don't mind me, I'm just here to balance out these false negative reviews from these scumbag Duodecim virgins.
  13. Bendario
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    Man, the amount of people willing to outright lie about this game just to bash it is staggering. The PSP games had equipment and a longer, more tedious story mode, and that is it. Nobody really liked the forced board game, right? Other than that NT’s actual battle system is outright objectively better than the originals. Not to mention the stuff like battling summons as bosses, theMan, the amount of people willing to outright lie about this game just to bash it is staggering. The PSP games had equipment and a longer, more tedious story mode, and that is it. Nobody really liked the forced board game, right? Other than that NT’s actual battle system is outright objectively better than the originals. Not to mention the stuff like battling summons as bosses, the variable different gauntlet modes, and having the core battle as a different type of gameplay entirely.

    Assists obliterated 012's battle system, and made an already slow, safe, campy, spammy game even more painfully slow. Brave to HP link attacks were objectively better in all regards to other HP attacks, and spamming them and HP attacks were the only way to play at high levels, since unless you outgeared your opponent (which is a really lame way to play) brave attacks were just too weak to matter. The chase system was awful, air dodges were far too strong, and EX mode was basically just given to whoever happened to be closest to the core when it randomly appeared. Running away and endless dodging were common because there was no downside to it. Guard was only a parry, so people would never use attacks that could get stuffed by it. And EX bursts were just long, drawn out free brave and HP damage, and were really just guaranteed finishers if the players were even slightly competent.

    Now, HP attacks aren’t just better than brave attacks, and must be selected based on the player’s preferred playstyle. They are a commitment that dictates how one plays. Brave attacks are far stronger and more varied, while also bring more balanced so there aren’t any that are outright useless compared to others. Summons and the new cores are a bit overwhelming at first, but can be played around, and offer stage control first and foremost, rather than just using the best summon to get free brave like before. The cores must be attacked and defended from enemy attack, and summoning is a team effort that benefits the team. The game is focused around protecting allies, combining attacks with them for that amazingly satisfying feeling of comboing brave attacks to break and then an HP attack to seal the deal with your fellow players. Blocking protects you from brave attacks on all sides and can give you a much needed escape from pressure. The new EX system makes everyone’s skill more unique instead of being a generic super mode, and gives you two attacks/buffs/debuffs that you can decide to take with you to fit how you want to help the team. And the best part of all this teamplay is that the Final Fantasy series has always been based on teamwork since the original game, and we finally see that in a competitive real time game.

    Oh, and fyi, you CAN play 1v1 or 2v2.    … Expand
  14. nickolas040
    Jan 31, 2018
    8
    Ok, so there is a lot to talk about this game. first of all if you are one of those guys who played any or both of the previous dissidia titles and the things you enjoyed in these games are the rpg elements they had and the 1v1 combat you might be disappointed cause almost every rpg (e.g. weapons armour accesories) are removed and the combat is only 3v3 oriented (even though you can stillOk, so there is a lot to talk about this game. first of all if you are one of those guys who played any or both of the previous dissidia titles and the things you enjoyed in these games are the rpg elements they had and the 1v1 combat you might be disappointed cause almost every rpg (e.g. weapons armour accesories) are removed and the combat is only 3v3 oriented (even though you can still have 1v1 battles). But if you like the idea of a 3v3 arena type game then this game does this job pretty damn well. lets go look over the pros and cons.
    pros:
    1) insanely good visuals and really good fps
    2) the music is awesome
    3) it has many appearence and weapon skins and everything is unlockable through game grinding (no real money required)
    4) the combat is nice, there is a variety of moves and ex skills and offers some good improvements over the previous dissidia's combat mechanics (still some things like the new dash could have ben better)
    5) from what little online play i had the characters seem well balanced
    6) overall the 3v3 experience is really enjoyable after you played the game for a little while (in the beggining the battlefield may seem chaotic as there are so many things to look out for and do)

    cons:
    1) if you dislike the idea of 3v3 battles and you expected a dissidia game like the old ones you may get disappointed
    2) the story mode is worse than the story mode of the previous games and you have to grind in an ofline arcade type mode in order to unlock parts of the story mode
    3) the offline modes generally feel repetitive and can be boring after a while so unless you have PSplus and some friends that also have the game to form a team with and play together online you will not get full value out of this game
    4) its a bit overpriced given that there are many conditions to fully enjoy the game    … Expand
  15. CuttyFlam
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    This game is super fun a fast paced people complain about it not being like the other , yeah they had a way way better story but gameplay wise this is leagues above it. Unlike the psp games this actually has fighting game depth and strategies involved.
  16. iamjonnylaw
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    Great game. Heavily based off of the Dissidia Arcade machines in Japan. Videos and gameplay for that has been out for a LONG time, but people are still complaining and want SQEX to change what's been established as a successful game already? Those who complain and want change for the sake of their "nostalgia" are the reason we don't get more ports.
  17. Highskill64
    Feb 1, 2018
    8
    Dissidia NT is Squares newest entry into the Dissidia series, and as an entry it is both good and completely different. This game is not intended to be anything like Dissidia 012, if you want a game with a long story mode and RPG/equipment mechanics then I would suggest looking elsewhere.

    NT allows for 3v3 battles where each player picks a character from the Final Fantasy roster and    Dissidia NT is Squares newest entry into the Dissidia series, and as an entry it is both good and completely different. This game is not intended to be anything like Dissidia 012, if you want a game with a long story mode and RPG/equipment mechanics then I would suggest looking elsewhere.

    NT allows for 3v3 battles where each player picks a character from the Final Fantasy roster and fights it out. The Bravery/HP system from previous Dissidia's returns and works as you'd imagine, you have attacks that deal bravery damage (Lowering an enemies bravery and increasing your own) and attacks that deal your bravery damage to their HP, resetting your bravery to 0 afterwards. The combat works and is very enjoyable when each player knows what they're doing, but it can be frustrating when a few players hold up the team.

    The gameplay does have its faults but those faults are generally not regarding the gameplay directly. Online modes use Peer 2 Peer connection which can cause some unstable matches. Matchmaking is also questionable and can either take a minute or 10 minutes. Luckily both of these issues have been noted by Square, if they'll improve is another matter.

    Looking at offline this game has a decent if limited selection of offline modes. The story is rather short and honestly very poor. The interactions between characters is as amazing as ever and it makes the story worthwhile. Summon Battles are an offline exclusive mode that while very fun, is over very quick. Gauntlets are the final offline mode which pits you against 6-7 fights of increasing difficulty while you have to manage your own score. This mode is actually a lot more replayable than you might first think, as maximising your score can be very difficult (Unless you employ a cheese tactic).

    All in All Dissida NT should have avoided calling itself Dissidia. The game is an absolutely solid fighter but it does not appeal to the Dissidia crowd. I love the game, I think it is very fun and works. But the game lacks offline modes and the story is a side thought. If you want an online experience then pick up the game, if you want an offline experience then I'd suggest looking elsewhere.    … Expand
  18. LegendaryBlade
    Feb 3, 2018
    8
    Dissidia is not just a fun and exciting fighting game, it's probably the first Arena Fighter (Let alone 3v3) to ever feel competitive. The balancing is fantastic enough that every character feels viable and the net code, when you get a room with good connections, rivals that of many modern fighting games. Which was a pleasant surprise after the netcode of the beta.

    If you're a highly    Dissidia is not just a fun and exciting fighting game, it's probably the first Arena Fighter (Let alone 3v3) to ever feel competitive. The balancing is fantastic enough that every character feels viable and the net code, when you get a room with good connections, rivals that of many modern fighting games. Which was a pleasant surprise after the netcode of the beta.

    If you're a highly technical fighter like me you may want to pick up Squall(My main) or Sephiroth as both have low frame timings that make them high tier such as Squall's link combos called triggers based on his game, and Sephiroth's dash cancelling after combos. If you're more of a zoner, you might want to pick up Terra or Emperor who can control the field by laying protective traps and then flooding the field with orbs or Kefka who can change up his timings to keep you from predicting patterns.

    All of this makes a fantastic fighting game, but unfortunately I think for the target audience of Square not that great of an RPG. There is a story mode, kind of. You unlock cutscenes by playing the game and there are only a handful of story fights. Some of which, like Odin, i think will frustrate casual players who wont take the time to learn the game's more complex mechanics.

    I didn't lower my score to an 8 though due to it's lack of casual appeal, infact I enjoy games that are unafraid to focus on devoted and highly skilled players. Rather there is one major flaw in the game worthy of the two point drop to me: Summons. You'll see two unskippable summons a match and you'll get sick of them faster than any super spam in any fighting game. They're long, intrusive, and over 15 minutes of play you'll probably have seen Shiva 7 or 8 times because in high MMR matches she's the only one anyone picks unless they're running a premade team and know how to use the others. If this game had a summons off mode it would be an easy 10/10 and maybe an early competitor for game of the year, but as it is now? Still buy it new, it's a lot of fun and very competitive.    … Expand
  19. Weaselheart
    Feb 1, 2018
    10
    Dissidia NT offers Innovative gameplay in a landscape jampacked with 1v1 sidescrolling fighting games. While it may have less customization than previous entries, its probably mostly for the sake of balance. Lets not forget this is a port of an arcade game that noone ever complained about for a reason, it was great as it was, not more no less.
  20. SionFox
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    El juego esta brutal, los combtates son adictivos, no tiene casi nada de offline, pero ¿QUIEN QUIERE OFFLINE en un juego como este que practicamente? Quien se compra un FIFA por el OFFLINE? En serio este juego tienes HORAS y HORAS de diversion, cada personaje tiene su propio nivel que debes subir para desbloquear sus ataques especiales... ¿Que mas quieren? Un saludo
  21. Orokimaru
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    Awesome game, its true, its focused on the online game, but just need a time, square enix is follow the same example of street fighter V, enjoy the game and stop this hate
  22. Olivertesubs
    Jan 31, 2018
    10
    Great game besides having that nostalgia to control all the characters of final fantasy 8
  23. crimsonclinton2
    Feb 18, 2018
    10
    Dissidia NT is much better than it's predecessors, especially for e-Sports.
  24. Amleida
    Feb 10, 2018
    10
    Every character's skills and special abilities can be viewed here: http://www.jp.square-enix.com/dffnt/event_command/english/

    To start with, I think it's necessary to point out that a substantial amount of the exclusively negative user reviews for this game suggest that the reviewer didn't actually give the game a chance. I do wish there'd been more single player content and a proper,    Every character's skills and special abilities can be viewed here: http://www.jp.square-enix.com/dffnt/event_command/english/

    To start with, I think it's necessary to point out that a substantial amount of the exclusively negative user reviews for this game suggest that the reviewer didn't actually give the game a chance. I do wish there'd been more single player content and a proper, more streamlined story mode that didn't involve grinding through 3v3 battles for tokens., that in turn unlock videos and battles in story mode, which in turn unlock additional game modes outside of story mode.

    It's an odd design, and I've noticed that many of these 0 score reviewers didn't even play through this part of the game. I think this site would've been far more credible if one actually had to play a game for a set period of time before being allowed to review it. That would likely result in more accurate user scores.

    Anyways, the gameplay itself is unique and I personally find it very enjoyable, although it didn't appeal to me initially. The battle system may seem simple at first, but it has a steep learning curve, and it won't appeal to everyone. My main gripe with this game would be that I wish it had offered more variety in game modes. It does have a few different features, but the core gameplay doesn't have a lot of diversity beyond It's deceptively deep combat system, that offers a high skill roof and a wide roster of different characters to master. If you don't like the combat and you're not willing to learn how it works, then chances are slim that you'll find any enjoyment in the rest of the game. It's hit or miss, in that respect.

    Personally, I'm not a fan of the boss battles in story mode, which basically have you dodging projectiles and AoE attacks while sequentially attacking a meat tank "summon". I can see how some people would enjoy these battles, but the lack of intelligence in the AI bots made this particular part of the game slightly frustrating for me, as they would ignore the fragile lightning nodes that empowered a certain boss, and at times they would simply be useless as team mates. Then again, I suppose the purpose of that challenge would've been lost if the bots would've actually helped get rid of them. Both friendly and enemy bots can be quite frustrating with their irrational actions sometimes, but if you enjoy the combat in this game, chances are you'll probably spend most of your time testing your ability against other players online.

    I imagine the gap between skilled players and the not so skilled players will fend off interest from more casual players, as players get more accustomed to the battle system. If you put in the time and effort to get good with some of the more complex characters in Dissidia NT, you'll hardly face any resistance from the vast majority of players online. It just doesn't have that Call of Duty, FIFA-esque casual appeal and it won't hold your hand if you're unable to improve. The combinations of skills in the game are fairly simple and easy to remember, but when to use them and the general timing of your actions is key to winning. Like I mentioned before, the combat system is deceptively deep and even if you master a character's move set, you'll struggle against more experienced players if you don't know how and when to use specific abilities.

    I refuse to believe that anyone who's bashing the combat system actually took the time and effort to figure out how it works. I was originally going to rate Dissidia NT with an 8, which I think is a fair score despite it's flaws. However, I'm giving it a 10 to offset the army of people who think the game is awful because it simply isn't similar enough to it's PSP counterparts. If you cannot rate a game objectively, don't rate it at all. If you still insist on rating it, at least play the game long enough to warrant a fair review.    … Expand
  25. suzuki
    Jan 30, 2018
    10
    Ótimo jogo além de ter aquela nostalgia de controlar todos os personagens de final fantasy 7
  26. techtronics
    Feb 1, 2018
    10
    The biggest strength of Dissidia is its explosive, breathtaking battles in the sky and on land. Each character has their own unique set of moves and mastering each of them gives the game replay value. Purchasing accessories, weapons and items adds depth and gives you something to work towards. The games' weaknesses stem from an uninteresting plot and painful dialogue that is filled withThe biggest strength of Dissidia is its explosive, breathtaking battles in the sky and on land. Each character has their own unique set of moves and mastering each of them gives the game replay value. Purchasing accessories, weapons and items adds depth and gives you something to work towards. The games' weaknesses stem from an uninteresting plot and painful dialogue that is filled with empty angst and the recycled use of the words dreams, friends and hope. This game will obviously appeal more to FF fans but I think anyone can appreciate the most innovative fight mechanics on the PS4.… Expand
  27. Onlyfinrear
    Feb 6, 2018
    8
    Firstly, let me address the longtime fans of the older Dissidia games hoping that the latest entry will be similar with an HD coat of paint: This is an arcade game ported over that is designed for a multiplayer experience rather than the endlessly customizable content found in the original or 012. While I think it is a good game, it just isn't what Dissidia used to be and going into itFirstly, let me address the longtime fans of the older Dissidia games hoping that the latest entry will be similar with an HD coat of paint: This is an arcade game ported over that is designed for a multiplayer experience rather than the endlessly customizable content found in the original or 012. While I think it is a good game, it just isn't what Dissidia used to be and going into it hoping for more of the same will only lead to disappointment.

    On the other end of the spectrum, however, people that have never played the previous titles or aren't fans of the Final Fantasy series won't know what they're getting into. And without a demo to practice on, one would need to rent or borrow a copy to know if they can get along with the battle system, but unfortunately there is no such demo to be found making the $60 dollar price tag for the base game a hard pill to swallow unless you fit the middle chunk of fans of the old that are fine with a streamlined version of the game.

    To make matters worse, there isn't a whole lot of content for the money, not at first anyway. Starting out you get An online mode and an offline mode. There are more options but they don't become relevant until you've played a few hours. The story mode is locked behind profile progression, unlocking short cutscenes and NPC battles everytime you level up. And other game modes in single player are unlocked via progressing in story mode.

    Which is unfortunate as the same unique gameplay that could alienate newcomers is also a wonderfully chaotic experience. Matches are quick, great for killing a few minutes each and have enough variety to not get stale after hours of matches. What will get old, quick, is the wait between matches.

    It can sometimes take upward of five minutes to get a group together if you go into online alone. With no way to keep the team you're own, that means a lot of waiting for not a lot of gameplay. To make matters worse, the robust cast of nostalgic characters and the handful of customization options make trying new characters a bit tedious if you need a few matches to get a feel for them. At least there are the offline modes to try, but that's a poor consolation for an online-focused game.

    The problems don't end there. Sometimes, not too often, the game starts to chugs on online matches. The entire match turns into a slideshow of characters jumping around as you mash buttons to try and make some sort of progress. While better than having people jump around from lag or getting frozen to take a beating, it is a frustrating way to end a decent streak.

    Most people seem to consider this a fighting game, but I just don't see it. Sure, there's fighting in it but the manic map crossing and the 3v3 games lean it to feeling more like Overwatch only with a deathmatch win state rather than a point capturing one. You're constantly switching targets to either avoid fighters you're getting pummeled by or to do some pummeling yourself leading to lots of chaotic fun. The name of the game here is teamwork, and while you can win some matches with everyone pairing off with one opponent, the real fun is when everyone is clustered together, constantly switching up who they're attacking and being attacked by.

    The comparisons don't stop there, both being online focused experiences locked behind a $60 price tag. Dissidia even has loot boxes, but they are fortunately all earned in-game only with no microtransactions. Should the server and matchmaking issues ever be resolved, then I think this can become a multiplayer powerhouse. But as stands, it's hard to recommend for the price unless you're already familiar with the previous titles.

    However.

    While I can't say for certain if it's worth you're money, I can absolutely say it's worth your time. With so many characters and playstyles to tinker with and a unique 3v3 fighting system. It might be a little overwhelming for newcomers, but if you can rent or borrow the game, do it.

    PS. I've you've read this far then thank you! I hope this review as helpful. I'm bumping up the score a little bit to try and counter a few of the unfairly negative reviews. Thank you for your time and I hope you understand the lie.

    PPS. If you're still on the fence, and who can blame you with the spectrum of reviews here, try out the free mobile game. It's turn based instead of action, but it is a fun time and gives an idea of how the bravery system works.    … Expand
  28. openupyourmiind
    Feb 8, 2018
    10
    It's way better than it's predecessors. Duodecim nerds don't understand the difference between an RPG and a Fighting game.
  29. Vincent_edenel
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    the gameplay is revolusioner for fighting game, instead of attacking hp mindlessly you have to build up your brave before finishing enemy hp, much more fun that classing fighting game
  30. lkobus
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    Eu jogo esse jogo desde de o lançamento 2018, a fila ranqueada no brasil não funciona pela falta de jogadores, mas existem salas privadas que você consegue jogar com as comunidades no discord sem lag e tudo mais.

    Tenho mais de 2000hrs no game e ainda continuo aprender coisas, ele nao possui o sistema de grind e level dos FFs antigos, mas para quem curte a pegada treino, e-sports, pvp,    Eu jogo esse jogo desde de o lançamento 2018, a fila ranqueada no brasil não funciona pela falta de jogadores, mas existem salas privadas que você consegue jogar com as comunidades no discord sem lag e tudo mais.

    Tenho mais de 2000hrs no game e ainda continuo aprender coisas, ele nao possui o sistema de grind e level dos FFs antigos, mas para quem curte a pegada treino, e-sports, pvp, combos em equipes, sinergias é um prato cheio!

    O game não está morto! O que foi desligado é os servidores do ARCADE e não o NT que roda na PSN, ele não possui servidor no play então a conexão é diretamente com os jogadores, o jogo não roda bem com wifi e internets fracas e com pessoas que moram muito longe vai aumentar o lag.

    Recomendo esta comunidade para quem esta no brasil: https://www.youtube.com/@dissidiabr/about    … Expand
  31. ShadowKat69
    Mar 9, 2019
    8
    This is my first Dissidia game fyi.
    I have fun playing Dissidia and enjoy it quite a lot but I wish that when you picked a character and they are about to fight the other team there's more meaning to their lines, like they acknowledge one another which they don't do at all.
    It's just some words that have nothing to do with who they are going up against and that kinda makes it less    This is my first Dissidia game fyi.
    I have fun playing Dissidia and enjoy it quite a lot but I wish that when you picked a character and they are about to fight the other team there's more meaning to their lines, like they acknowledge one another which they don't do at all.
    It's just some words that have nothing to do with who they are going up against and that kinda makes it less interesting to me so I tend to zone out when it plays and zone back when it's time to fight.
    Though I enjoy the story mode, I just wish I didn't need to get those coin things or whatever they are in order to play it.    … Expand
  32. sneppi
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    it's nice video game, when I saw dissidia in the store, and the negative review on metacritic, I said what trash I'm buying, but no, on twenty hours tI'm still having fun playing with, other game I get bored at six, eight hours. however, it is not without flaws, it has many defects, example among many, the multiplayer is slow, some pesronaggios are too fast in the movements like earth,it's nice video game, when I saw dissidia in the store, and the negative review on metacritic, I said what trash I'm buying, but no, on twenty hours tI'm still having fun playing with, other game I get bored at six, eight hours. however, it is not without flaws, it has many defects, example among many, the multiplayer is slow, some pesronaggios are too fast in the movements like earth, tidus, making them impossible to hit for those who have the sword, many characters have very few combat moves like jecht, maps too big for too fast charater, short history, but fights with summon boss are fun. this game also has many positive sides, I love the summon, the way of fighting is really fluid like in nier automata, the camera is excellent and the graphics are pleasant, the music is amazing. if square enix had cared a little more about this video game, without always respecting the traditions of final fantasy, at least adding more combo to the characters, the possibility of immediately reaching the enemy so as not to have to chase it for half an hour with 90% of attacks failed because of dodges and escapes, a true masterpiece would have come out… Expand
  33. Omnislasher420
    Apr 28, 2020
    8
    This game is so fun! Combos and fun battle gameplay make it great. The few complaints I have is that it has too much dlc! Why couldn’t they put them in the base game! Other than that it’s fun to play and has a wide range of the FF battle ost. I recommend for fans of the whole series.
  34. juniortiger
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    This game awesome and feedback audio control ps5 and story amazing and graphic amazing and lot action game and good day
  35. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this spin off game in the series.
  36. UmNoobQualquer
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Jogo muito bem pensado e organizado.
    Personagens marcantes e cheios de vida.
    Se jogado de forma correta, trás muita diversão
  37. Reiren
    Feb 19, 2023
    10
    A proposta do jogo envolve equipe, no caso, trios. Existe a possibilidade de 2v2 ou 1v1, mas a melhor experiência é com trios. Demanda um processo de aprendizado longo, mas, uma vez aprendido, conseguimos perceber todo o potencial. Cada partida é uma experiência única e isso faz com que o jogo não se torne cansativo. É um ótimo desafio.

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67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 66 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 46 out of 66
  3. Negative: 0 out of 66
  1. Riot Pixels
    Apr 30, 2018
    60
    A chaotic, pretty much useless crossover of Final Fantasy worlds. I’m surprised that this game was made by Team Ninja.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Apr 4, 2018
    60
    A cumbersome and confusing fighter that's hard to penetrate, Dissidia NT can be rewarding for Final Fantasy fans once you get your head around the mechanics. [Apr 2018, p.94]
  3. games(TM)
    Mar 22, 2018
    60
    Thrilling and fun, but deeply online-focused. [Issue#198, p.76]
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