ACA NeoGeo: Waku Waku 7

 Switch
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Apr 6, 2017
    80
    Don’t let the small character roster fool you – Waku Waku 7 was one of the best fighting games on the Neo Geo, and western Switch owners are lucky to have the chance to try this one out. The game’s pastel colour scheme and gently paced gameplay is a breath of fresh air compared to the tournament minded design of King of Fighters or World Heroes Perfect. Fans of fighting games would be giving themselves a disservice to overlook Waku Waku 7.
  2. Cubed3
    Mar 27, 2017
    80
    Overall, Waku Waku 7 is an almost perfect port, which more than successfully transmits the spirit of the original arcade hit. While it does lack an extra layer of effort, which would elevate this piece of content amongst some of the best on the eShop today, this is still a captivating and unique experience that is well worth checking out regardless of experience with the genre. Avid fighter fans will find something nostalgic and refreshing about it, even today, and those with no prior experience will still find something unique and memorable at the heart of this retro beat-em-up. This is definitely one of the more exciting offerings from the ACA NeoGeo range.
  3. Nintendo Life
    Mar 24, 2017
    80
    Waku Waku 7 is just the tonic for those of you who are disenchanted with the abundance of thematically-similar fighting games on the Neo Geo. While the roster of combatants is admittedly small, this cast is arguably more vibrant and entertaining than any that Street Fighter or King of Fighters can muster, and the gloriously kinetic feel of the action makes it stand apart from other examples of the genre. Even if you're not particularly sold on one-on-one brawlers, Waku Waku 7 is well worth investigating.

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 5 out of 20
  1. KhalidStarlight
    Mar 4, 2019
    10
    Se extrañan estos juegos brillantes y llenos de magia! sentido del humor y buena energìa! Waku Waku 7 es un juego divertido! lleno de color ySe extrañan estos juegos brillantes y llenos de magia! sentido del humor y buena energìa! Waku Waku 7 es un juego divertido! lleno de color y personajes vibrantes! Son pocos los juegos que enamoran de primera vista! Waku Waku 7 es uno de ellos!

    Este juego tiene mecánicas simples a primera vista... pero como los buenos juegos de peleas vas descubriendo poco a poco mas y mas tècnicas! estos juegos son para obtener meastrìa... no son tanto para jugadores casuales aunque tambièn resulta divertido en partidas con tus amigos en duelos de noobs!

    Los personajes son un encanto! Es de las franquicias de un solo juego mas memorables que conozco!

    Ojalà que Sunsoft se anime a realizar una secuela! 100% Recomendable! Si te gustan los juegos retro de peleas y el anime!    … Full Review »
  2. JJTX
    Apr 28, 2019
    8
    Waku Waku 7 owes a lot to Dragon Ball -- in fact, it could easily be a decent Dragon Ball arcade fighter with a roster and stage makeover. ButWaku Waku 7 owes a lot to Dragon Ball -- in fact, it could easily be a decent Dragon Ball arcade fighter with a roster and stage makeover. But it's a lot of fun just the way it is, with a zany roster and some genuinely funny dialogue that accentuates the charm and personality of every fighter. It's a pity Sunsoft never saw fit to create any sequels, as there's a lot of untapped potential here. Check it out!… Full Review »
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