Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st]

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  • Summary: The best parts of Street Fighter and BlazBlue combine in this epic 2D fighter! Easy to pick up but filled with tactical depth that will have you playing for years, Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] is the frantic new fighter from the maker of cult-classic Melty Blood -- and the hitThe best parts of Street Fighter and BlazBlue combine in this epic 2D fighter! Easy to pick up but filled with tactical depth that will have you playing for years, Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] is the frantic new fighter from the maker of cult-classic Melty Blood -- and the hit underground Japanese brawler that has captured both the imagination and hearts of the fighting game community.

    FEATURES:

    * PlayStation's Hottest New Fighter: Discover the stunning Under Night In-Birth universe in this complete edition of the celebrated four-button fighter.

    * An Amazing Contemporary Cast: Wield swords, daggers, whips, scythes and even killer hair braids with a colourful roster of 20 unique and audacious fighters.

    * Accessible, Tactical Combat: The easy-to-understand 'Grind Grid' mechanic rewards smart offensive play but punishes sloppy and negative tactics to encourage considered tactics.

    * An Epic Story Campaign: Immerse yourself in the epic battle between In-Births and Voids with the story-rich Chronicle Mode.

    * The Fighting Genre's Best-Kept Secret: The developer of cult-classic Melty Blood finally returns to the genre by popular demand!    … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. ZTGD
    Feb 20, 2018
    90
    When it’s all said and done Under Night as a whole is a great fighting game. Although, I d have a small issues with the $49.99 price tag when the previous version was only half of that. With the [st] version out with new fighters, new mechanics, and a much needed full tutorial with challenge modes it makes this the best version yet. I highly suggest checking this game out for hardcore fans of the fighting game genre. It’s fast, fun, complex, and very stylish. If you’re not that big into fighting games, you may want to look elsewhere. This has the potential to be an easy to learn game, but it will take a lot of patience and practice to hold your own online.
  2. Meristation
    Feb 7, 2018
    87
    This title improves where it predecessor failed, including new game modes that teach the fundamental mechanics and movements to learn to play and improving playability with new techniques making the title quite accessible from newbies to veterans. With four new characters, reaching 20 in total, and quite extras and game modes to play, this title becomes an interesting option in the genre.
  3. GameCrate
    Feb 7, 2018
    85
    Under Night In-Birth EXE: Late{st} is a fighting game that deserves to be played but will inevitably be overshadowed by its competition. It’s a shame because its $50 price tag is worth it for the tutorial alone.
  4. IGN Italia
    Feb 7, 2018
    79
    Under Night In-Birth Exe Night: Late[st] is a fighting game based on a solid gameplay and able to offer a great challenge. Despite the fact that it provides a good support to newcomers, the game only offers its best if you can fully master the intense and excited rhythms of the combat system. 2D graphic and the typical Japanese character design are an added value or a minor flaw, depending on your taste. In any case, we're facing a carefully, crafted game, which certainly deserves a chance if you're a fan of the genre.
  5. IGN Spain
    Jan 9, 2018
    77
    Good fighting game that may be too ugly for a 2018 fighter, but manages to entertain during a substantial amount of time.
  6. New Game Network
    Feb 8, 2018
    71
    Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] should satisfy fans of the fighting genre, if they are willing to look past its flaws and spend time perfecting the art of combat for the game's sometimes shaky online mode. As a single player experience, it is well-suited for a couple of friends to pass the time thanks to being fun and accessible.
  7. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Feb 7, 2018
    65
    Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late[st] is an excellent fighting game, but if you’ve already played through Exe: Late on the PS3, there’s not much here to entice you to upgrade. The new Chronicles Mode is ultimately a disappointing slog. While there are two new characters to learn and master, with the current fighting game climate, there’s likely not many people you’ll be able to try them out against. It’s a shame, because Exe: Late[st] is a fine fighting game in its own right, but will inevitably be lost in the shuffle.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. 00wolf
    Jun 29, 2019
    10
    One of best fighters I've played in the past 10 years. French Bread really knocked it out of the park with this one. The game has great systemOne of best fighters I've played in the past 10 years. French Bread really knocked it out of the park with this one. The game has great system mechanics, a well rounded and fun to play roster, amazing music and visual aesthetic, and one of the best tutorial systems ever created for fighting games. Definitely a worthy follow up to Melty Blood.… Expand
  2. thegreatreviw
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    The best 2D fighting game you will ever play. Beautiful 2D sprites, simple but complex and deep fighting mechanics. Incredible tutorial thatThe best 2D fighting game you will ever play. Beautiful 2D sprites, simple but complex and deep fighting mechanics. Incredible tutorial that will literally teach you from absolute beginner to advanced fighting game pro. The game is full of content and totally underappreciated and overlooked - buy it, play it, love it.… Expand
  4. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  5. novahyou
    May 28, 2018
    9
    UNIEL[st] is mainly an update that adds four new characters to the previous game plus a new story mode & rebalancing of the cast. It's made byUNIEL[st] is mainly an update that adds four new characters to the previous game plus a new story mode & rebalancing of the cast. It's made by the same company who did the Melty Blood fighting games and it clearly shows: beautiful animation, solid mechanics and a really nice balance between accesibility & complexity: if you want to just have fun and play casually, most characters are easy to pick up and perform nice, flashy combos...but if you want to really dedicate time in training mode and achieve all kinds of insane mix-ups, you will discover how deep & rewarding this game can be. While the characters are distinct-looking and original, you will have no problem finding an archetype that suits your playstyle. In summary, a very old-school fighting game with enough visual flair & personality to appeal to every fighting game enthusiast.… Expand
  6. Siome
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Great game, good mechanics, cool characters. This game is addictive and awesome. One of the best fighting games.
  7. ItcRandomperson
    Oct 3, 2018
    9
    Under Night In-Birth Exe Late[st], or UNIst for short, is the latest entry in French Bread's Under Night In-Birth series of fighting games.Under Night In-Birth Exe Late[st], or UNIst for short, is the latest entry in French Bread's Under Night In-Birth series of fighting games. The game itself is essentially an "Extend" version, to compare it to Blazblue, to Exe Late. In addition to balance changes, UNIst adds 4 new characters (Phonon, Mika, Wagner, and Enkidu), one of the most in-depth tutorials I have seen in any game period, the obligatory combo challenge mode, and a visual novel styled Chronicle Mode that details the characters' backstories and does some much needed world building. This is sadly weakened by a translation with a fair number of errors, like lines being repeated and a couple typos here and there. That being said, most people are here for the fighting, and luckily, the fighting is really solid.

    It manages to seamlessly blend traditional fighters like Street Fighter or KoF's emphasis on neutral and spacing with the flashiness and style anime fighters are known for. Under Night's most notable system is the GRD meter, sandwiched right between both players' super meters. It functions as a sort of "tug of war" that leans more in favor of a given player when they get a hit in, shield attacks, or move forward. Winning a GRD cycle gives a player a small damage buff that can be given up to do something similar to a Guilty Gear Roman Cancel while also giving a bit of meter. This tool manages to be useful in offense, defense, and neutral, with several matchups having players wanting to win the GRD war entirely to deny this mechanic to their opponents. The balancing is really good too, to the point where the only consistency in people's tier lists are Seth is at the top and Enkidu is at the bottom. Even then, there was an Enkidu in top 3 at the EVO side tourney for this game, so it isn't like Enkidu is unusable low tier garbage.    … Expand
  8. ElCaptain
    Jul 20, 2020
    6
    It's no guilty gear or blazblue and the art style is odd but it is still a good game

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#83 Best PS4 Game of 2018