Battle High 2 A+
- December 14, 2017
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Battle High 2 A+" is a 2D anime-style fighting game where players compete as high school students with unique abilities. Matches take place in various school locations, with a range of game modes including story, arcade, and multiplayer. The game features a robust combo system and a variety of special moves to master.
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Reviews
- Battle High 2 A+ offers a fun and flexible combo system, allowing players to experiment with unique character moves and meter management.
- The game features a diverse cast of 15 characters, each with their own storylines and challenges, providing a good amount of replayability.
- At its low price point, the game is considered a decent pick-up-and-play fighter, especially for casual play with friends.
- The technical implementation is poor, with clunky controls, low-quality graphics, and a lack of basic features expected in modern PC games.
- There is no online multiplayer mode, which limits the game's appeal for competitive play and reduces overall replay value.
- Audio issues, including inconsistent volume levels and basic sound effects, detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay27 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it fun and smooth, featuring an open combo system and unique mechanics that allow for satisfying juggle combos. However, others criticize the controls as janky and unresponsive, suggesting a lack of polish and testing from the developers, which detracts from the overall experience. While there are enjoyable elements, issues like unbalanced characters and problematic mechanics have been noted as potential drawbacks.
“Really fun fighting game with easy execution but hard combos are still there and unique system mechanics.”
“Other than that, the gameplay is actually very smooth.”
“With an open combo system and some neat mechanics, you can get some neat juggle and link combos done that are satisfying to pull off.”
“It's janky and unsatisfying to play... and any experienced gamer will tell you, the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
“Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing.”
“Gameplay consists of button mashing to pull off combos (weakly).”
- graphics22 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users criticizing the low-quality pixel art and amateurish designs reminiscent of MS Paint. While some appreciate the unique art style, the overall visual presentation is deemed subpar, lacking the polish expected from contemporary PC games. The combination of outdated graphics and clunky controls contributes to a disappointing visual experience.
“I like the art style they chose here, both for the pixel art and the still/panel art.”
“The art style is unique, the combat feels good, and you cannot beat the price.”
“Lastly, while stage artwork appears smooth, the sprites are roughly pixelated.”
“The artwork here is terrible; it's a blend of old retro pixel 'art' used as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics, and some of the most amateurish MS Paint style drawings I've ever seen.”
“It's unclear if this is due to a lack of budget to hire someone who can do graphics properly, or a lack of talent. Regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low as a result of these decisions.”
“Graphics and presentation: oh no... oh no, this game looks awful!”
- story18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game features a story mode where each of the 15 diverse fighters has their own unique narrative, complete with distinct movesets, endings, and challenges. While the individual character stories add depth and variety, some players find the overall storytelling to be somewhat disorganized. Despite this, the unique backstories and unlockable content enhance the gameplay experience.
“This game has a story mode, challenges for each character (some of the challenges were so hard that I could not complete them, but this is a wonderful thing), and unlockables.”
“A cast of 15 diverse fighters, all with their own unique movesets, story endings, and color swaps.”
“Every character has story elements sprinkled throughout their playthrough and ending scenes when you beat their final opponent.”
“Story: as a fighting game, each character has their own story in arcade mode, but it's kind of messy.”
“While the characters likely won't be your favorite fighters ever, they are all distinct from flair to craziness, and their backstory helps further flesh out their appearance in many situations.”
“Every character has story elements sprinkled along their playthrough and ending scenes when you beat their final opponent.”
- music17 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it basic and forgettable, often noting that it feels muted during gameplay. While there are two tracks for each of the 15 characters, the overall audio experience is criticized for being underwhelming, particularly during matches where the music volume is significantly lower than expected.
“Another standout point is there are two music tracks for each of the 15 characters.”
“I have my music volume set to twice the value of the voices and sound effects, yet I can hardly hear the music during matches.”
“The music is so mute and forgettable it felt like there was none.”
“Sound and soundtrack: wow, talk about basic.”
“The audio seems fine in the menu, pause screen, etc., but during matches, the music volume plummets.”
- character development5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the character development for its impressive designs, particularly highlighting Michelle as one of the standout characters in gaming. The pixel art and vibrant colors contribute to a visually appealing experience, complemented by a variety of character designs that enhance the overall aesthetic.
“I cannot state how impressed I am with the character designs.”
“Michelle is especially one of the greatest character designs from any game, period.”
“The pixel art looks fine and the colors are neat, with varied character designs.”
“I admit, the pixel art looks fine and the colors are neat and all, with varied character designs, but the stages, oh my!”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks replayability, with users expressing that there is little to no incentive to play again after the initial experience.
“Replayability: there is nothing to do.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a high level of stability, with no crashes, bugs, or glitches encountered during gameplay. The game runs smoothly without issues related to stuttering, sound, or visuals.
“The game is plagued by frequent crashes and frustrating glitches that ruin the experience.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that made gameplay nearly impossible at times.”
“The stability issues, including constant stuttering and sound problems, significantly detracted from my enjoyment.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, players report excellent optimization, experiencing no performance issues, crashes, or bugs, including stuttering, sound problems, or visual glitches during gameplay.
“During my playtime, I experienced no issues with performance.”
“During my playtime, I experienced no issues with performance.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like a task that demands an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a "second life" to manage it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
