Fight Angel
- December 21, 2019
- Red Fox
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Fight Angel Special Edition" is a girl fighting game with a classic control system, inspired by games like King of Fighters and Street Fighter. It features a gorgeous combo and skill system, and allows for full customization of characters, including body proportions and clothing. The game also boasts realistic breast physics and clothing damage.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The character customization is extensive and allows for a lot of creativity in designing unique fighters.
- The game features a fun arcade mode where players can select difficulty and fight against AI opponents.
- The graphics and character models are visually appealing, with good attention to detail in the design.
- The fighting mechanics are simple and unpolished, leading to a lack of depth in gameplay.
- The game frequently crashes, especially in the customization and store menus, making it frustrating to play.
- The story mode is tedious with poorly translated dialogue, detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay93 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its simplicity and clunky mechanics, which detract from the overall experience. While the character customization is praised and adds enjoyment, the fighting mechanics are often described as basic, unpolished, and sometimes frustrating due to bugs and balance issues. Overall, it seems to serve more as a character creator with fighting elements rather than a fully realized fighting game.
“All in all a very satisfying purchase with deep customization and fun gameplay.”
“Good fighting mechanics, not overly simplified, easy to play and harder to master.”
“A fun game, mostly because of the great customization, although the fighting mechanics aren't bad either.”
“The gameplay is clunky, and there are a lot of control and interface bugs.”
“The gameplay could have been okay if the animations were touched up, but because the animations are so bad, it makes gameplay bad as well as moves having no impact, which doesn't make the fight fun.”
“The core gameplay mechanics need a lot of work, so keep your expectations low.”
- story87 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 85 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story mode is widely criticized for being shallow, poorly translated, and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting its tediousness and awkward dialogue. While some players found the characters likable and the gameplay enjoyable, the overall narrative is seen as generic and unsatisfying, often leaving players wanting more in terms of character development and plot. Despite its shortcomings, there is a sense of potential for improvement through community mods and future updates.
“The story mode is very short and sweet, and there really aren't that many characters, but they are all likable and very fun to play.”
“The story mode was fun and funny, though I felt it was too short.”
“Defeat round-after-round of fighters (or make your own!) 'story mode' provides chronological fights with tidbits of story in between.”
“The story mode is shallow and poorly translated, but can be greatly improved with a community text edit mod.”
“If you play the story mode, you'll quickly find that it doesn't make any sense, and the conversations between characters are just awkward.”
“The menus and dialogue text are poorly translated, and in a couple of spots (notably early on in the story mode) not translated at all, and it reads like the entire game was put through Google Translate.”
- graphics41 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful character designs and detailed environments, while others criticize performance issues like freezes and limited settings. The character customization options are highlighted as a strong point, though the overall aesthetic could benefit from further refinement. While the anime art style is appreciated by some, others prefer the more realistic graphics introduced in a DLC, indicating a divide in player preferences.
“The graphics are good, the character models are diverse, and the create-a-character system is pretty in-depth (despite most of the options being behind a DLC wall).”
“What surprises me most is the high-quality graphics that it has, and the design of the scenarios is very detailed. It is also quite well optimized for what is a low or medium-end PC since it runs at a fairly decent and playable speed compared to other games.”
“The anime art style is nice, and the character models are pretty well made.”
“Freezes and crashes, barely able to register the most basic inputs. Its graphics settings are so limited and locked at max, making it unplayable unless you lower the resolution, which just makes it look muddled.”
“Initial load times are extremely slow even with a relatively new PC and graphics card.”
“Seriously, the 'realistic' art style and a few clothing assets are straight up taken from a game called Honey Select. Even the character creator is almost exactly the same with the same options and color wheel.”
- music24 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players finding it repetitive and generic, often described as "bland" and reminiscent of outdated styles. While some enjoy specific tracks, the overall consensus is that the limited looping of a few songs detracts from the experience, and issues with audio mixing further exacerbate the problem. Players recommend using external playlists to enhance the gaming experience, as the in-game music fails to create an engaging atmosphere.
“Also, there's a club mode that has the characters doing choreographed dances to songs of your choice.”
“Better music than normal for this game genre.”
“Music is good; there is a rock track I like in particular, and sound effects are satisfying.”
“The music is two songs playing on 30-second loops over and over again; it would not be so bad if the loop was longer so that 'discount porn jingle' and 'generic rock battle music' could be extended.”
“I recommend listening to a music playlist while you're playing, as the music tracks are a bit bland.”
“Repetitive music and seemingly placeholder sounds that never got replaced.”
- stability17 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of frequent crashes, unresponsive controls, and various bugs that significantly hinder gameplay. While some players have had a stable experience on specific platforms like the Steam Deck, the overall consensus is that the game is a "buggy mess" with limited graphics settings and persistent glitches that detract from the experience. Many users express frustration over the lack of polish and ongoing issues, suggesting that the game was released without adequate testing.
“Runs great, the character creator is fun.”
“Fun game, small circle of developers, so don't expect a perfectly polished and bug-free experience.”
“Freezes and crashes, barely able to register the most basic inputs. Its graphics settings are so limited and locked at max, making it unplayable unless you lower the resolution, which just makes it look muddled.”
“I don't know why I even bought this... it's 2023 and this came out in 2019, and it's still a buggy mess. The worst part is I went over the refund time limit. Whatever you do, don't buy this; it's not worth it.”
“This is a buggy mess and a damn shame for releasing it without testing. Constant crashes, unresponsive controls, glitches everywhere, especially on the character selection screen.”
- humor13 mentions
- 92 % positive mentions
- -15 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding the translations and quirky bugs amusing, while others note that the overall execution feels broken and inconsistent. The game's self-aware absurdity and sexualized content provide moments of entertainment, but the humor often stems from its flaws rather than intentional design. Overall, it elicits laughter, but not always for the right reasons.
“These kinds of fighting games are hilarious; they spend so much time being super funny but then only a few minutes on actual gameplay, allowing you to find an infinite combo in just two minutes.”
“This game is hilariously bad; you can bug out the game so easily.”
“The game has like half the animations ripped from USF4, and it is hilarious.”
“The humor falls flat due to bugs and script issues, making it not funny at all.”
“The jokes feel forced and often miss the mark, leaving me more confused than amused.”
“I expected a lot of laughs, but the humor is stale and lacks creativity.”
- optimization10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant issues such as lag, crashes, and poor performance, particularly during loading and gameplay. While some users noted that it runs well on lower-end PCs with decent graphics, the overall consensus highlights a need for substantial improvements in optimization, translation quality, and user interface clarity.
“The game runs smoothly on my computer.”
“What surprises me most is the high-quality graphics and the detailed design of the scenarios. It is quite well optimized for low or medium-end PCs, running at a fairly decent and playable speed compared to other games that lack customization options and detail.”
“Unfortunately, it has some problems with optimization, mainly when loading the game or a new round, and the dialog translation is... not the absolute worst, but my bar for that is pretty low.”
“I think this game has so much potential, mixing Honey Select with a fighting game, but it comes with so many bugs, bad optimization, bad translation, and problems with scrolling; it's not worth it for that high price.”
“Horrible optimization and also crashed within the first 60 seconds of playing.”
- character development8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is marked by visually appealing designs and artwork, with a blend of influences from popular franchises enhancing the aesthetic appeal. However, while the character designs are praised, some players feel that the depth of character development is lacking, as the game seems to rely heavily on visual elements rather than substantial gameplay improvements or narrative depth. Overall, the character designs are a highlight, but they may not be enough to sustain player interest without solid gameplay backing.
“The character design and artwork are absolutely beautiful!”
“Fight Angel attempts to combine a few elements from other well-known franchises such as the armor/clothes tearing from the Soulcalibur series, the fighting style reminiscent of Arc System Works games, and anime-style character design and customization, among others.”
“The story mode girls' character designs are all pretty nice too, to be honest.”
“All they seemed to do was add an unlockable mode and change the character designs from the original, which means this game may actually now be worse than the original, which was really bad to start with.”
“I will admit I actually prefer the original character designs over the newer anime style, but the character design is really good.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in story mode, which features poorly translated dialogue and cumbersome customization menus. Additionally, the limited selection of clothing and weapons, combined with the need to grind for in-game currency, makes it challenging to fully realize character customization.
“The story mode was painfully tedious with badly translated dialogue.”
“Navigating the customization menus can be a bit tedious and hard to maneuver.”
“There is not a lot of clothing or weapons to pick from, and some that you do want cost in-game currency, making it grindy to earn enough currency. However, you still won't have enough options to create your waifu or favorite anime girl from your favorite shows.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability due to its three fight modes and challenging difficulty levels, appealing to players who enjoy mastering mechanics. However, the limited content in the story mode and arcade rounds may diminish replay value for some, as they feel repetitive after initial playthroughs. Overall, while the core gameplay is engaging, the lack of diverse content may affect long-term replayability.
“[*][+] high replay value”
“There isn’t much to do; the 'story' offers virtually no replay value, and once you’ve played one round of 'arcade' you’ve played them all.”
“Like I said, the challenging difficulty levels and three fight modes create a replayable game built on two concepts that are basically perfect for an anime girl fighter: 'less is more' & 'easy to learn, hard to master'.”
“This is also a good thing because along with the three fight modes, the replayability factor is strong with this one.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers feel that while the existing scenarios contribute to the game's atmosphere, a greater variety of diverse and distinct scenarios would enhance the overall experience, making it feel more immersive and comfortable.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the world and making every moment feel significant.”
“The game's environment is rich with detail, creating a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“Each location is beautifully crafted, contributing to a unique atmosphere that keeps you engaged and wanting to explore more.”
“The scenarios are sufficient for the number of characters, but I still consider it a limited number. A couple more diverse and distinct scenarios would enhance the atmosphere and create a more immersive experience.”
“The overall atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth and detail that could truly engage players.”
“While the visuals are decent, the atmosphere fails to evoke any real emotion or connection, making the game feel hollow.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, leading players to prefer more polished alternatives like Tekken 7 or Dead or Alive 5.
“In conclusion, I would rather play Tekken 7 or Dead or Alive 5 than this game, which feels like it's barely finished; in other words, a quick cash grab.”
“The monetization system is so aggressive that it ruins the overall experience, making it feel more like a money-making scheme than a game.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, turning what could be an enjoyable game into a constant push for spending.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game elicited mixed feelings, with some players expressing discomfort or negative emotions in response to the story, which detracted from their overall enjoyment.
