The Rumble Fish 2

 PlayStation 5
User Score
4.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 3 out of 5

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  1. xiaolinstyle
    Dec 19, 2022
    2
    Very good Dimps fighting game almost completely ruined by a lazy and greedy port.

    This game has a cult following for it's combat, art, and music that is well deserved. Combo system is well tuned and has many elements that modem fighters use. Problem is that 3goo and Dimps when making this put almost zero effort into it and made some very critical errors. The Rumble Fish 2 was originally a    Very good Dimps fighting game almost completely ruined by a lazy and greedy port.

    This game has a cult following for it's combat, art, and music that is well deserved. Combo system is well tuned and has many elements that modem fighters use. Problem is that 3goo and Dimps when making this put almost zero effort into it and made some very critical errors. The Rumble Fish 2 was originally a 4:3 aspect game that they've changed to a 16:9 but did not rework any of the mechanics to compensate so a number of combos no longer work and there is no option to switch back to 4:3. Then there is the broken training mode where the dummy doesn't block properly. The online HAS NO REMATCH OPTION AND KICKS YOU BACK TO THE MAIN MENU. Also no lobbies, no ranked just casual and no ability to tell how bad your connection is to the person its matching you to before you commit to fighting and have to kill the game to back out. The lack of QoL in this port is just astonishing but wait, it gets worse. The arcade version had 3 characters that unlocked after a certain period of time each of these are now DLC ONLY @ $4 a pop! So the game is actually $42 total NOT $30 and it's a very bad port. I can't say just how utterly disappointing that Dimps would release something like this. DO NOT BUY.    … Expand
  2. GamerSection
    Dec 12, 2022
    1
    This port is all-around bad. The gameplay is stagnant along with how bad the online structure is.

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Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. PLAY
    Dec 14, 2022
    70
    Blunt, limited, and lacking deeper features, this remains a curiosity rather than essential. But for diehard fight fans this makes Dimps’ brawler all the more endearing. [Issue#22, p.87]
  2. Destructoid
    Dec 13, 2022
    50
    Almost 20 years on from its initial arrival, The Rumble Fish 2 still packs a punch as a spunky fighter that dared to hold its own in a crowded market, powered by a fun cast, a unique look, and solid gameplay. Unfortunately, this expensive release fails to capitalize on its grand comeback, offering barebones features, lacking rudimentary options, and greedily locking characters behind paywalls. That this long-lost fighter would receive such a half-hearted presentation is hugely disappointing.
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  3. Push Square
    Dec 11, 2022
    60
    The core arcade fighting, with its persistent clothing damage and blend of vivid 2D and 3D visuals, makes it a compelling curio for fighting game faithfuls. But the package as a whole falls short of expectations, and will either need major updates or a chunky price drop moving forwards.
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