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Reviews
- The game has a strong foundation with beautiful art and character designs inspired by Filipino culture.
- Combat is fun and accessible, with a varied combo system that allows for creative expression.
- There is a lot of potential for growth and improvement, and the community is supportive of the developers.
- The game has been in early access for a long time with minimal updates, leading to concerns about abandonment.
- There are significant issues with AI behavior, graphics quality, and sound effects that need to be addressed.
- The character roster is limited, and the lack of a story mode or online multiplayer detracts from the overall experience.
- graphics28 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the art style and character animations, while others criticize the overall quality, describing it as unpolished and reminiscent of older console graphics. Many users express a desire for improvements, particularly favoring a 2D aesthetic over the current 2.5D or 3D approach. Overall, while there are signs of progress since earlier versions, significant enhancements are still needed to meet player expectations.
“I'm looking forward to seeing the game get better - I also enjoy the art style.”
“I tried this game out in ESGS 2018 (Esports and Gaming Summit in the Philippines) and in comparison they've definitely improved in terms of graphics and gameplay.”
“- Character animations are good, graphics and art style are great!”
“I would forgive the terrible voice acting, the low quality sound effects, the minimal character selection, and the fuzzy 'HD' graphics.”
“Art style is not to my taste and the background feels like it came from a PS2 game like Rumble Fish.”
“Unpolished animations and graphics; sound effects might sound weak despite the beatdown you're unleashing.”
- music14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the rock-inspired soundtrack while others find it distracting and not up to par. Players have noted that the music can feel like a low-quality radio recording, leading some to mute it entirely during gameplay. Overall, while the sound effects are well-received, the music may not appeal to everyone.
“The one thing that I could give applause to is the rock-ish soundtrack, though it might not live up to everyone's standards.”
“It's like you're listening to a song that's been recorded on a radio.”
“- Sound effects and soundtracks are lit!”
“Music isn't really good tbh.”
“While I was in the training mode, I found the music overly distracting.”
“The one thing that I could give applause is the rock-ish soundtrack though it might not live up to everyone's standards.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, particularly for fighting game community veterans, and has seen improvements since its earlier iterations. However, there are significant concerns regarding the need for an overhaul of game mechanics and AI, as well as issues with character interactions and invisible walls during combat. Overall, while the fighting mechanics are praised, further refinement is necessary for a more polished experience.
“Gameplay is fun and feels right at home for FGC veterans that are tired of whatever Capcom's doing with their modern 2D fighters.”
“I tried this game out in ESGS 2018 (Esports and Gaming Summit in the Philippines) and in comparison, they've definitely improved in terms of graphics and gameplay.”
“The gameplay is fun and interesting, but there are attacks that throw the characters then hitting on invisible walls.”
“Game mechanics and AI need a massive overhaul.”
- story8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Users express a strong desire for a dedicated story mode and additional characters in the game, highlighting the absence of a narrative in the current arcade mode as a significant drawback. Many hope that future updates will introduce engaging storylines to enhance the overall experience.
“Again, storylines would be great.”
“Beautifully made, just needs a story mode and more characters.”
“Just downloaded the game, so far I'm kinda liking the gameplay, but my only concern is that there is no storyline in the arcade mode. I hope they'll add it in the beta release, and also, devs, can you please add more characters?”
“I hope this will progress fast in the future with storylines.”
- character development6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the character designs unappealing and lacking a distinctive flair. While the action gameplay is praised, the character aesthetics are often compared unfavorably to older titles, leading to a sense of discordance in color combinations and overall design.
“The character design is a meh for me; I don't find it appealing and has no wow factor.”
“The game is similar to Street Fighter, and the character designs are somehow reminiscent of that X-Men game I played on a NES console way back.”
“The character design is a meh for me; I don't find it appealing and has no wow factor.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, user feedback on optimization is mixed; while some players report a smooth experience and good optimization on their systems, others feel that the game requires additional support for improved performance.
“The game is smooth and optimized on my machine.”
“The game needs more support for better optimization.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game currently faces some limitations and bugs, but players remain optimistic about its potential and future improvements. Overall, while stability issues are present, the core experience is still appreciated.
“The game is plagued by bugs and stability issues that significantly detract from the overall experience.”
“Frequent crashes and glitches make it hard to enjoy the game, leaving players frustrated.”
“The lack of stability in the game leads to a lot of interruptions, making it difficult to stay immersed.”
