Granblue Fantasy: Versus

 PlayStation 4
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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 88 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 88
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 88
  3. Negative: 24 out of 88
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  1. buzzardslicer
    Mar 3, 2020
    8
    A great fighting engine with fantastic Arc Sys visuals, but more characters should have been available at launch or there should have been a slightly lower price. Doesn't stop this from being one of the most exciting new fighters in a while
  2. Mjw7502
    Mar 5, 2020
    8
    I love the rpg mode. All of the raid bosses near the end are super fun and remind me of a lot of the things I've seen in recent FFXIV content. The netcode is rough like any arcsys game and its what keeps it from being a 10
  3. 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
  4. Beefcake21
    Mar 3, 2020
    10
    Fantastic fighting game for newcomers and veterans alike! Extremely easy to pick up and hard to put down
  5. SHL
    Mar 4, 2020
    10
    Amazing game from ArcSys, being respectful with the original lore. All new players to fighting games can learn quickly as it's great to start, and veteran will love its mechanics. A must-buy if you like Fighting games
  6. ShadowPeter
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    Granblue Fantasy is a series that was born in 2014 by Cygames. The first game came out for Android and iOS mobile devices, and for the most curious, it is a turn-based RPG. And in 2017 an anime based on the franchise came out. After that, Cygames announced two assets that could make the series even more famous. In late 2017, it announced Granblue Fantasy: Relink, an action RPG that had theGranblue Fantasy is a series that was born in 2014 by Cygames. The first game came out for Android and iOS mobile devices, and for the most curious, it is a turn-based RPG. And in 2017 an anime based on the franchise came out. After that, Cygames announced two assets that could make the series even more famous. In late 2017, it announced Granblue Fantasy: Relink, an action RPG that had the help of Platinum Games, and in 2018, it revealed this Granblue Fantasy: Versus, which was developed by Arc System Works.

    Granblue Fantasy: Versus, as the name implies, is a fighting game. It isn't the first time that Arc System Works has developed a fighting game thinking “out of the box” from its two usual Guilty Gear and BlazBlue series. Fist of the North Star, Persona and Dragon Ball have already been in the hands of this studio. But calm down that Granblue Fantasy: Versus also has an RPG (story) mode. Well… RPG with Streets of Rage vibes.

    In the story mode of the game, the objective is, unsurprisingly, to defeat all enemies, but not only. Bosses are also included in this mode to make things more interesting. When we do Quest Clear we can earn rewards, which include weapons, rupies or skill shards, and which vary depending on our performance, without forgetting that we earn experience points for our characters. We have several weapons that can be of these 6 types: Fire, water, earth, wind, light and darkness.

    If, for example, a mission recommends a weapon of the wind type, it is advisable to use that type of weapon because it does more damage to our enemies. Level up, uncap, skill upgrade are things that we will use to make our weapons better. We have lots of support skills that tip the scales in our favor during battles. We have the Sierokarte shop, where we can buy weapons, support skills, forge weapons and buy color variations for our characters. Since this RPG mode has little Streets of Rage, it can also be played in cooperative mode (CPU, offline or online). Regarding the story itself, I admit that in this type of games I am undemanding. It is simply acceptable. It could be better, but there is not much to invent. I also thought that there is one or another quest that only serves to fill chorizo. I consider this RPG mode as a simple complement to add something to the game. Although it was also a small breath of fresh air compared to the other fighting games from Arc System Works. Yes, the game also has cutscenes, but there are few.

    In the base game, we have a total of 11 characters: Gran, Ferry, Lancelot, Katalina, Percival, Metera, Ladiva, Charlotta, Zeta, Vaseraga and Lowain. I confess that I was disappointed with the initial range because there are so few characters. Even more, if we take into account that they had already announced Character Pass 1 & 2 even before the game was released in Japan. In addition to being able to change the color of our character, we can also change our weapon.

    Visually, I don't even have words for the quality of Arc System Works' work, especially with the typical Granblue Fantasy style, which in itself is very good. As well as the background scenarios and the Skybound Arts and the Super Skybound Arts (including the reactions of the characters when they lead with these techniques). Yes, I know it's a bit weird, but I confess that it impressed me more than Dragon Ball FighterZ. Yes, I also have to be aware that GBF:V doesn't have DBFZ's Destructive Finish’s and Dramatic Finish’s. About the gameplay itself, another chapter in which Arc System Works cannot disappoint. Super fluid as always and easy to execute. It is true that we can execute Skybound Arts and Super Skybound Arts in the most difficult way (with such double 45 degrees), but fortunately they can also be performed in a simpler way. Seemingly not, but some attacks in this Versus make references to the game for mobile devices, just as most of the characters' poses make reference to certain images.

    In addition to the RPG mode, we have the usual modes in a fighting game: Versus, Arcade, Free Training, Mission training (Basic Mission, Skill Practice, Combo Practice, Match-Ups and Glossary) and online. Speaking of the latter, you remember very well how Dragon Ball FighterZ and BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle online lobby’s, right? Well, that is also present in this GBF:V, only this time we will be on board the Grandcipher. However, the same problems that DBFZ and BB: CTB had, are present here. It sucks that we have to put a password in our room and not include a button to invite our friends to play friendly matches.

    It is true that this detail may be of little interest, but I still admire quotes and victory quotes with all the characters, even with their “doppelgängers”. And by the way, a round of applause for those who made Lowain's quotes and victory quotes. It can be said that it is a Deadpool from the GBF. And the soundtrack is fantastic too. in short, GBF:V is a verygood fighting game.    … Expand
  7. 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 stories but suffers from long loading times. Looking forward to seeing how it evolves over time.
  8. aswwsas
    Mar 26, 2020
    9
    Good action. Easy to learn. Bad rpg mode and story. Best fighting game for beginners.
  9. MarkusCreed
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Una formula abbastanza bilanciata e alcuni difetti fanno di Granblue Fantasy Versus un esperimento coraggioso, teso ad arruolare nuove e vecchie leve tra gli appassionati dei picchiaduro. Si tratta di un titolo non eccezionale, lontano dall’essere un capolavoro, ma è sicuramente un prodotto godibile che può svezzare i giocatori e portarli verso altri lidi del genere ben più complessi. DiUna formula abbastanza bilanciata e alcuni difetti fanno di Granblue Fantasy Versus un esperimento coraggioso, teso ad arruolare nuove e vecchie leve tra gli appassionati dei picchiaduro. Si tratta di un titolo non eccezionale, lontano dall’essere un capolavoro, ma è sicuramente un prodotto godibile che può svezzare i giocatori e portarli verso altri lidi del genere ben più complessi. Di conseguenza, è un prodotto altamente consigliabile per tutta quell’utenza che non ha mai giocato un picchiaduro in vita sua. Il titolo di Cygames e Arc System potrebbe essere proprio l’esperienza adatta come battesimo del fuoco, regalando un’esperienza dalla lunga longevità. Allo stesso modo tutti gli esperti di picchiaduro, non fermandosi alle apparenze, potranno godere di un prodotto in grado di saziare quella voglia di varietà e classicismo messe assieme.… Expand
  10. Teaman
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Very solid fighting game that is actually beginner-friendly. This is a good game to start a fighting game .
  11. 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. Wish it had better netcode, but I have a blast playing it with friends.

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 54
  3. Negative: 1 out of 54
  1. Finger Guns
    Aug 10, 2020
    90
    It really is a beautiful game. As I’ve said, Arc System Works have only continued to hone their craft and have offered this stunning, smooth and fast-paced fighter as a testament to that. I don’t think it’ll have as big an audience as other genre mainstays, but if you’re a fan of Guilty Gear or Dragonball FighterZ, this is well worth checking out.
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  2. GameCritics
    Jun 15, 2020
    75
    Despite this slightly middling RPG addition, there’s not much to knock Granblue Fantasy Versus for. Purists may scoff at the low barrier to entry, and there’s not many characters to choose from without dipping into the DLC offerings, but it’s still a beautifully-presented fighter that holds its own. It’s just a shame there’s not more of it.
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  3. Gamer Escape
    Jun 10, 2020
    70
    These presentation issues definitely temper my excitement for what is easily one of the more accessible fighting games I’ve had the opportunity to play. Then again, that feeling of accessibility likely comes from the fact that I’ve mostly focused on the single-player mode here – a mode that everyone, not just fighting gamers, can enjoy. Would I recommend picking the game up just for the RPG Mode alone? No, definitely not, but it does make Versus more tempting for gamers looking to start their journey into fighting games.
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