Granblue Fantasy: Versus

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  • Summary: In a world where adventurers roam the skies on airships, and the floating islands of the Skydoms lead their way, the Grandcypheran airship of massive proportionssets out on a magnificent journey, traveling the islands, and picking up a veritable army of sellswords, knights, and mages alongIn a world where adventurers roam the skies on airships, and the floating islands of the Skydoms lead their way, the Grandcypheran airship of massive proportionssets out on a magnificent journey, traveling the islands, and picking up a veritable army of sellswords, knights, and mages along the way However, these heroes of the sky will soon embark on a brand-new adventure, where battle and glory await!

    An international mobile game hit, Granblue Fantasy has topped the charts, charming players across the globe with a plethora of lovable characters and story-driven mechanics. Now, legendary fighting game studio Arc System Works and Cygames are teaming up to bring the universe to home console in an action-packed head-to-head fighter. Featuring a colorful cast of their most popular "crewmembers," each with a unique fighting style that is easy to learn but hard to master, Granblue Fantasy: Versus is sure to appeal to fans of Granblue lore and fighting games alike.

    KEY FEATURES

    * An Anime Fighter for Players of All Levels!
    Arc System Works, the team behind critically-acclaimed fighting series BlazBlue, Guilty Gear, and Dragon Ball FighterZ, and Cygames, the people behind the international mobile phenomenon Granblue Fantasy, usher in a new era of fighting games with a rich and accessible battle system suitable for beginners and veterans alike.

    * Fight as Your Favorite Granblue Characters!
    A balanced and varied cast of combatants are ready to duke it out, each with their own individual fighting styles and dazzling skills. Whether it's the well-rounded Katalina, the long-range specialist Ferry, or the dual blade wielder Lancelot, there is a character and style to suit almost anyone's tastes.

    * A Gorgeous 2.5D Style World, Accompanied by Memorable Melodies!
    High production values recreate the well-known locales of the Granblue Fantasy universe in vivid 2.5D, bringing these environments to life as crewmembers cheer in the background, all accompanied by Stelle Magna's stirring soundtrack.

    * Captivating Visuals, Designed by a Fantasy Expert!
    Hideo Minaba of Final Fantasy series fame contributes as art director, lending his extraordinary talents and unforgettable character and world designs to the Granblue Fantasy universe!    … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 54
  3. Negative: 1 out of 54
  1. GameCrate
    Mar 3, 2020
    95
    Granblue Fantasy Versus is a fantastic game and an early pick for fighting game of the year. It has a lot to offer regardless of your skill level, and appeals to almost any fan. Are you a casual fighting game player? Buy GBVS. A EVO tournament pro? Buy GBVS. An RPG fan who has never played a fighting game a day in their life? Buy GBVS!!! This is a fighting game for everyone, and everyone should play it.
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Mar 12, 2020
    90
    Tie-in games can be a shot in the dark, but it’s only blue skies here. The mix of approachable-yet- deep mechanics and a strong co-op story make this a fight worth having. [Issue#173, p.81]
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  3. GamingTrend
    Mar 6, 2020
    85
    As the west’s first peek into the Granblue universe’s gaming side, Granblue Fantasy Versus is a fighter that can stand alongside its peers in terms of depth, but in addition offers a simplistic control scheme that even those less familiar to the genre can get to grips with quickly and easily. RPG mode is a unique way to to learn the basics of fighting, even if this and other modes could have been a bit more fleshed out.
  4. Shacknews
    Mar 3, 2020
    80
    Even with its issues, Granblue Fantasy Versus is still hands-down one of the most beautiful and accessible fighters I’ve played in years, and with its prominent place on the mainstage at EVO 2020 and other major fighting game tournaments, I can’t wait to see how Cygames and Arc System Works support it throughout the year.
  5. COGconnected
    Mar 2, 2020
    78
    For anyone wanting more out of these characters, there's almost nothing better. The voice acting and the dialogue are excellent at giving them life, while the RPG mode gives you a deeper look at these people and their personalities. Ultimately, my heart belongs to the battlefield. I'd rather be sharpening my skills and busting my thumbs than diving into back stories and prime motivations. The accessible move sets, the gorgeous character designs, and the distant skill ceiling mean that I'll be absorbed in this task for quite a while yet. If you're fishing for an anime fighter that will keep you at your seat's edge, look no further than Granblue Fantasy: Versus. ‎
  6. IGN Italia
    Mar 25, 2020
    75
    Granblue Fantasy Versus is an interesting experiment, that can bring new users into the fighting game community… unless they’re interested in the single player side: the built-in RPG does not offer a real challenge.
  7. Gamer.nl
    Apr 9, 2020
    40
    It looks nice, but that's it. This is a bland fighting game that disappoints in both single player and multiplayer mode.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 24
  3. Negative: 5 out of 24
  1. Huntergate475
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    Es un juegazo realmente entretenido, para todo el mundo ,con unos personajes muy bien diseñados y una banda sonora brutal
  2. FGD3355
    Mar 5, 2020
    9
    This is a really fun fighter! Each character is unique and is a joy to use. The rpg mode is more in depth then most fighting game storiesThis is a really fun fighter! Each character is unique and is a joy to use. The rpg mode is more in depth then most fighting game stories but suffers from long loading times. Looking forward to seeing how it evolves over time.… Expand
  4. auliflower
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Great way to start learning fighting games, gameplay is top notch, music is amazing, graphics are what you would expect over an arsys game.Great way to start learning fighting games, gameplay is top notch, music is amazing, graphics are what you would expect over an arsys game. Wish it had better netcode, but I have a blast playing it with friends.… Expand
  5. iCyanRyu_
    Aug 9, 2020
    7
    I love Granblue fantasy but I'm honestly not a fan of Fighting games. It feels slow as I tab the buttons way too fast so its frustrating. ButI love Granblue fantasy but I'm honestly not a fan of Fighting games. It feels slow as I tab the buttons way too fast so its frustrating. But anyways I played RPG mode and loved it. Ttird versus and arcade modes too. Everything looks normal; nothing special. I'm really disappointed to see more characters come as DLCs. That's just a sign of greed since each character is like $8. So as I said.. I'm a fan of the series but I honestly hate fighting games. I'm giving it a 7. It's good but not that great.… Expand
  6. Kinokee
    Aug 9, 2020
    6
    Game can be laggy, even offline. It's caused me to drop combos or input wrong commands but it even lags in cutscenes and loot box openGame can be laggy, even offline. It's caused me to drop combos or input wrong commands but it even lags in cutscenes and loot box open animations.

    The cooldowns and stuff feel like a nice concept but I really didn't enjoy it in the end because I didn't have a good enough sense of when things were on cooldown.

    I do really like the character designs, and I thought the background on the stages were very nice and thematic but liking character designs doesn't go far enough when I don't like the playstyle of the characters. The feel somewhat sluggish at times or can't connect combos off a hit at all times unless they're within closer ranges which happens very often.

    RPG mode was okay for what it was and the AI was incredibly useful, but there's no one playing online anymore. They would have had to had a better drop in drop out system I guess. It's also probable people don't want to re-watch all the story elements every time they rerun a map. The raid bosses were usually pretty fun to play. Except the last boss. That felt aligned with fighting game last boss BS.    … Expand
  7. Tintler
    Jun 24, 2023
    5
    Güzel bir dövüş oyunu olmuş, özellikle rpg öğelerini campaingde harmanlaması eğlenceli ve sürekleyici bir deneyim sunmuş. Bir oturuştaGüzel bir dövüş oyunu olmuş, özellikle rpg öğelerini campaingde harmanlaması eğlenceli ve sürekleyici bir deneyim sunmuş. Bir oturuşta bitirdim.… Expand
  8. Komiu
    Mar 20, 2020
    0
    11 character with 2 season passes annonced in december 2019 before the game was finished an extreme case of cut content that some people are11 character with 2 season passes annonced in december 2019 before the game was finished an extreme case of cut content that some people are willing to overlook because " I like the series and want to support the devs" yeah support the people that are taking you for a dumbass money-cow. Cuckeryat its finest… Expand

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