DNF Duel

 PlayStation 5
User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 5 out of 15
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  1. Jt0429
    Jun 29, 2022
    8
    Good-
    Outstanding graphics and audio across the board. Fun and diverse roster of characters. The survival mode is incredibly addictive.
    Bad- Almost no customization hurts the experience. Not as deep or complex as many hardcore 2D fighting fans would like. Thoughts- With remarkably digestible combat for the genre and more unrestricted approach to where and when you can land your    Good-
    Outstanding graphics and audio across the board. Fun and diverse roster of characters. The survival mode is incredibly addictive.

    Bad-
    Almost no customization hurts the experience. Not as deep or complex as many hardcore 2D fighting fans would like.

    Thoughts-
    With remarkably digestible combat for the genre and more unrestricted approach to where and when you can land your attacks than most of its contemporaries, DNF Duel could prove to be somewhat divisive, especially down the road once all of its nooks and crannies have been thoroughly explored by the masses. But as with any fighting game, it really comes down to the variety, personality, and execution of its ideas – old hat or not. DNF Duel walks that dangerous tightrope between accessibility and longevity extremely well, and while that might not be a balancing act some fighting fans are even interested in, it certainly is a space worth exploring, especially if it’s going to be done this well.    … Expand

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#32 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. PLAY
    Aug 1, 2022
    80
    A masterclass in onboarding new players to fighting games, its basic archetypes and 8 simpler package than Guilty Gear may struggle to win hearts. [Issue#17, p.84]
  2. IGN Italia
    Jul 18, 2022
    75
    DNF Duel is a surprisingly deep fighting game, that doesn't require a whole lot of learning to be enjoyed. Mechanically interesting and with a very diverse cast of fighters, this videogame has the potential to entertain both new players and old fans of this genre.
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  3. Screen Rant
    Jul 13, 2022
    70
    All in all, DNF Duel is a raucously enjoyable fighter in spite of its seemingly haphazard design.
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