Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid

 PlayStation 4
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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16
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  1. HypeInstall
    Dec 2, 2019
    10
    The history of the fighting game is a long one, full of stories, legends, and heroes. When you get the heroes of those legends behind the helm of their own fighting game you see pure fighting game magic such as that displayed in Battle for the Grid. Every nuance of the system is brilliant, clearly standing out in a way only fighting game aficionados like Clockwork and Shady K could haveThe history of the fighting game is a long one, full of stories, legends, and heroes. When you get the heroes of those legends behind the helm of their own fighting game you see pure fighting game magic such as that displayed in Battle for the Grid. Every nuance of the system is brilliant, clearly standing out in a way only fighting game aficionados like Clockwork and Shady K could have come up with.

    Taking the format of the team game seen many times before, we're presented with a fighter with a refreshing simplicity in control, allowing my casual friends to feel like the divide between our experience is dimmed. With the ease of execution being an appealing factor towards learning this game I've managed to convince a bunch of friends with no interest in fighting games at all to learn combos for the first time in our friendships, it's so very exciting to see.
    But where it truly stands out is the incredibly assist system, a formula so few team games are willing to experiment with. The delayed assist takeover system is a game changer, allowing the already frantic team game dynamic to be dialed up higher than ever before, with character assists sending them to the opponents flank and swapping to them in an instant creating mix ups the likes of which we've never seen.

    I think too much revolving around the circumstances of a games release influence the scores it receives from reviewers online, and for a small developer like nWay behind a game like this that can spell their doom. If a new player comes in search of information the only reviews they'll find reflect a game very different to the one they can play today. Battle for the Grid has come a long way since it's release in April and I'd say it deserves credit for the dedication shown by the developers.    … Expand
  2. SliceNDiceXD
    Apr 2, 2019
    5
    So, for starters, the core game seems relatively solid. This is, quite possibly, one of the best implementations of a simplified control scheme. I feel like it is very intuitive and a lot of people who struggle with traditional fighting games would probably find this one to be far less intimidating. However, nearly every other element is woefully lacking. The roster is tiny, there is noSo, for starters, the core game seems relatively solid. This is, quite possibly, one of the best implementations of a simplified control scheme. I feel like it is very intuitive and a lot of people who struggle with traditional fighting games would probably find this one to be far less intimidating. However, nearly every other element is woefully lacking. The roster is tiny, there is no real voice acting, so the game is very oddly quiet, the "story" in the arcade mode is literally just a one line exchange between two characters (once again, not voiced). Hell, when the battle ends, your character doesn't have an animation for exiting the screen, they just pop out of existence. There was clearly some love here. I think some of the people working on Battle for the Grid cared a lot and put some real effort into it. As a direct result, the core game has some genuinely positive attributes. Unfortunately, everything else is so dismal that it is hard to give it a confident recommendation. On the plus side, the game is priced extremely well. So, if you are still curious, and if you think you can ignore the problems it has, you can still give it a go and you won't be throwing away too much of your hard earned money. Collapse… Expand
  3. NeroDeAngelo
    May 29, 2021
    8
    This game is a loveletter to Power Rangers, and also has a Story Mode that is based on the Comics Shattered Grid Storyline! The gameplay is easy to get into, but has actually a lot of depth and the developers are keep adjusting the game even so long after release. It's initial roster might have been low, but with the DLC's it has quite a nice amount to choose from now, and many charactersThis game is a loveletter to Power Rangers, and also has a Story Mode that is based on the Comics Shattered Grid Storyline! The gameplay is easy to get into, but has actually a lot of depth and the developers are keep adjusting the game even so long after release. It's initial roster might have been low, but with the DLC's it has quite a nice amount to choose from now, and many characters have their own special quirks that make them very unique! The story is nothing too special (like many story modes based on other media, it lacks certain things from the source material to give more Context to things) but it is still nice and anjoyable, and a blast to play through! Arcade mode is there too and for most of the characters it has a little bit of Story with the last couple fights too, but some of the newer characters got their own full story in arcade mode to play through!
    Versus mode against either another player or the CPU is also there, so you can make your own matches against an enemy team you select as well! Online works very well and it has Crossplay between ALL Platforms! Yes, even PS4!!!
    If you love Power Rangers then you will most likely like this game, if you are a fan of fighting games you will like it too, as well as a fan of the capcom versus Series!
    I can absolutely recommend this game =)    … Expand
  4. ty92
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    When a was a little kid I loved Power Rangers. I loved the 1995 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers movie. So I wish this game just had those characters. A lot of the characters in this game I dont know. I got this game for 10 dollars so Im not mad. But I would give this game a higher rating if I didn't have to pay for DLC characters. Tommie as the White and Gold Ranger is cool. But that skin isWhen a was a little kid I loved Power Rangers. I loved the 1995 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers movie. So I wish this game just had those characters. A lot of the characters in this game I dont know. I got this game for 10 dollars so Im not mad. But I would give this game a higher rating if I didn't have to pay for DLC characters. Tommie as the White and Gold Ranger is cool. But that skin is DLC.. Lord Zedd is cool but he's DLC.. At least the Red Ranger is here. I love his character. The game looks really good for a Power Rangers fighting game. But it's not a great fighting game in general. If you love Power Rangers it's worth buying on sale. It's worth 20-30 dollars. But try to get it for cheaper if you want dlc content.… Expand
  5. Karlosophy
    Jul 25, 2020
    0
    Bought the game for ps4 with actual money but approximately 40% of the characters are behind further paywall and expansion packs. Feel ripped off. I wanted to play this with my son and he cant understand why nearly half of the characters are locked. Its 2020 and greed ruins yet another game.
  6. cogdotnet
    Apr 23, 2019
    7
    I found Battle for the Grid‘s gameplay to be a blast when playing locally with a friend. The easy inputs help new players get into the action quickly without having to overcome a huge learning curve. Power Rangers fans will love this game if they have someone they can consistently play with. The gameplay is smooth and the action is fine-tuned to allow for fast-paced combos. Sadly,I found Battle for the Grid‘s gameplay to be a blast when playing locally with a friend. The easy inputs help new players get into the action quickly without having to overcome a huge learning curve. Power Rangers fans will love this game if they have someone they can consistently play with. The gameplay is smooth and the action is fine-tuned to allow for fast-paced combos. Sadly, everything else about this game makes it painfully clear that this was a budget title.
    Battle for the Grid is fun because of nWay’s devotion to creating an approachable fighting game with nods to its many predecessors. Other than that, I would not recommend Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, especially if you’re looking for a game with a good amount of content and decent netcode.
    CultureOfGaming.com is your source for great review, news, podcasts, op-eds and more! Also, be sure to check out my other reviews of my interview with Black Panther’s voice actor James Mathis III or Shades of Magic author V.E. Schwab.    … Expand
  7. DarK222
    May 6, 2022
    10
    Fun game for playing with friends and very nostalgic nice story and nice gameplay
  8. Demostenez
    May 10, 2023
    6
    Played it for free on PS Plus, so I may be being a little more generous than I would be if I had paid for it. I only played the story mode because I enjoyed the Shattered Grid comics. Overall, the gameplay is fine, but the lack of a combo breaker is very annoying. The switching of characters between battles was a little disorienting. One battle would be Jason vs Goldar, then the next wouldPlayed it for free on PS Plus, so I may be being a little more generous than I would be if I had paid for it. I only played the story mode because I enjoyed the Shattered Grid comics. Overall, the gameplay is fine, but the lack of a combo breaker is very annoying. The switching of characters between battles was a little disorienting. One battle would be Jason vs Goldar, then the next would flip it, which was unexpected.

    The story mode overall felt a little unpolished. There are a lot of characters locked behind pay walls, which is also annoying and makes the roster feel pretty small. It was a fun distraction for a couple days, but it wasn't free for PS Premium members, I likely wouldn't have paid for it.    … Expand

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65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Gaming Age
    Feb 18, 2020
    91
    Still, for the initial purchase price of $20, Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid is a really great fighting game, and can easily hold it’s own with other popular 2D style fighters on the market. Even if you don’t have a great deal of love for Power Rangers as a franchise, like myself, I think you can still appreciate how solid the mechanics are here. The season passes are also reasonably priced for the amount of characters they provide, and again the netcode for online play has been near flawless for me so far. So if you haven’t checked out the game yet, I’d absolutely urge you to do so.
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  2. COGconnected
    May 6, 2019
    73
    While Grid doesn’t exactly break the mould with its gameplay, they utilize their button configuration and game mechanics to make a very enjoyable and fun smash em up.
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  3. The Digital Fix
    Apr 29, 2019
    50
    Fun, nostalgic and easy to pick up, but its lack of variety make it feel rushed and unfinished. This game has the potential to be the Power Rangers, but for now, it has ended up being Bulk and Skull.
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