Battle Fantasia

 Xbox 360
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. 360 Gamer Magazine UK
    80
    A sublime blend of old and new, Battle Fantasia has both the hardcore mechanics and depth to attract devout beat-’em-up fanatics and the style, polish and approachability to rope in the less devoted gamer. It could use a few more characters and perhaps a little more substance but still, BF is easily one of the better fighting games to grace the current generation of consoles so far. [JPN Import]
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  2. Impulsegamer
    80
    It's pure fighting from the get go that gives the gamer a ton of variety.
  3. TeamXbox
    76
    There are only a few fighters that are more lighthearted and pick-up-and-play-enjoyable than Battle Fantasia, but such whimsy and simplicity come at a premium price in the land of fighting games.
  5. Cheat Code Central
    76
    Battle Fantasia grabs hold of a player, there's no telling how many hours of enjoyment it's good for.
  6. Game Informer
    75
    Considering this game hails from the same company that created the insanity that is Guilty Gear, you might expect Battle Fantasia to play as fast as the Flash with a caffeine buzz. While it offers up a fair amount of craziness, BF turns out to be a slightly slower, more technical fighter.
  7. Gaming Age
    75
    Still, while Battle Fantasia's mechanics seem to work well enough, it's also a little barebones for today's fighting market.
  8. Everyeye.it
    75
    Battle Fantasia is a solid Beat'em Up, an exemplar new IP. Great characters and deep gameplay mechanics, supported by an unusual variety, make Arc System title an hidden gem. Unfortunately, the game reaches PAL market a few years after its original release, and that means that graphic engine isn't excellent. With more game modes (and a budget price), the title could have been a must buy.
  9. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    75
    A fantastic old-fashioned fighter that's maybe a little too...safe. [Mar 2009, p.78]
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#92 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 3 out of 9
  1. jimpy
    Nov 7, 2010
    8
    The final boss can be beaten on the hardest difficulty by spamming the same move the entire match, i think that was supposed to be in yourThe final boss can be beaten on the hardest difficulty by spamming the same move the entire match, i think that was supposed to be in your review of SF4.… Full Review »
  2. MikeRiley
    Oct 27, 2008
    7
    This fighter is definitely aimed at the less experienced audience. The final boss can be beaten on the hardest difficulty by spamming theThis fighter is definitely aimed at the less experienced audience. The final boss can be beaten on the hardest difficulty by spamming the same move the entire match. The art style is enjoyable and the story adds a lot to the experience. A solid casual fighter overall. Try before buying though.… Full Review »
  3. MegWhiteley
    Mar 16, 2012
    10
    Amazing this title, is funny, atractive, addictive, the graphics are great, the story is very interesting, the characters are ingenious, andAmazing this title, is funny, atractive, addictive, the graphics are great, the story is very interesting, the characters are ingenious, and the rest of the game is fabulous, I love Battle Fantasia.… Full Review »
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