Fighters Unleashed

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Fighters Unleashed is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Volens Nolens Games and was released on December 27, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

Fighters Unleashed is an old school Beat'em up game with a modern look and feel, combos, ninjas, soldiers, zombies, and more. Are you good enought to unleash your power ??

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42%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a variety of characters and enemies, including zombies, soldiers, and ninjas, which adds some diversity to the gameplay.
The graphics are creative and have a nostalgic, retro feel that appeals to fans of classic arcade games.
The soundtrack is energetic and complements the fast-paced action, enhancing the overall experience.

The hit detection is poor, often resulting in players taking damage without being hit or missing attacks despite being in range.
The controls are unresponsive and lack customization options, making gameplay frustrating and janky.
The game suffers from repetitive mechanics and a lack of depth, leading to a boring experience over time.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Fighters Unleashed" centers on traditional beat 'em up mechanics, offering an energetic yet shallow combat system that may appeal to players who enjoy mastering simplicity but could frustrate those seeking depth. While the game features a friendly learning curve and a variety of characters, it suffers from poor controls and hit detection, leading to a mixed reception regarding its overall execution and enjoyment. Despite some decent graphics, the gameplay experience is marred by significant mechanical flaws, leaving many players disappointed.
- “Combat is the core of Fighters Unleashed, and it leans hard into traditional beat ’em up mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is well-balanced, offering a learning curve that is friendly to beginners yet challenging for experienced players.”
- “With a wide range of characters, stunning graphics, varied game modes, and balanced gameplay, the game is an excellent choice for new players and veterans alike.”
- “While the combat system is energetic, it remains relatively shallow in terms of mechanical evolution.”
- “The gameplay is just a trainwreck.”
- “I would like to know the story behind the game, because it’s not often that you run into a game with such terrible gameplay, and some of the assets look decent, even if coming from cheap 3D models, few in quantity and often misused and in the wrong scale, so I would assume there’s some effort behind the game.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the creative and immersive visuals that enhance gameplay, while others criticize the inconsistent quality and clunky animations. Although the aesthetic supports the arcade-inspired theme, it lacks the polish of higher-budget titles. Overall, while there are moments of stunning graphics and fluid animations, the execution can feel rough and uneven.
- “The game offers stunning graphics and fluid animations that enhance the intensity of the combats.”
- “Attention to visual detail helps create an immersive and aesthetically pleasing experience.”
- “A weird mix of realistic and cartoon graphics with bad controls and horrible combat mechanics / hit boxes.”
- “While the graphics do not approach the polish of higher-budget action games, they effectively support the gameplay by keeping enemy positions and attacks easy to track during chaotic moments.”
- “The aesthetic reinforces the arcade-inspired identity of the game, even if it occasionally feels rough around the edges.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around two main characters, Alexia and Charlie, on a rescue mission against various adversaries, but it often feels secondary to the action. While some players appreciate the classic arcade fighting elements and character-specific narratives, many criticize the storytelling as weak, repetitive, and poorly executed, suggesting that a lack of story might have been preferable. Overall, the narrative fails to engage, leaving players wanting more depth and coherence.
- “Players take control of two main characters, Alexia and Charlie, who are thrust into a rescue mission that pits them against an eclectic mix of adversaries.”
- “Very good classic arcade fighting game with a very amazing story!”
- “If you absolutely must play this, I recommend that you try Alexia's story.”
- “Awfully repetitive, buggy, unresponsive controls, poor feedback, ear-torturing music and possibly the worst storytelling I've seen in a game.”
- “They tell us about the story and why we're fighting against random gangs and organizations, but to be honest, no story would've been better here.”
- “I would like to know the story behind the game, because it’s not often that you run into a game with such terrible gameplay, and some of the assets look decent, even if coming from cheap 3D models, few in quantity and often misused and in the wrong scale, so I would assume there’s some effort behind the game.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
49%
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The music in the game is generally praised for its vibrant and energizing soundtrack that enhances the high-energy combat experience, with punchy sound effects providing satisfying audio feedback. However, some users criticize it for being repetitive and distracting, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Sound design complements the on-screen action with punchy effects and driving music that reinforces the game’s high-energy tone.”
- “Attacks land with satisfying audio feedback, and the soundtrack maintains a steady intensity that pushes players forward.”
- “The game’s soundtrack is vibrant and energizing, complementing the intense action of the combats.”
- “Awfully repetitive, buggy, unresponsive controls, poor feedback, ear-torturing music and possibly the worst storytelling I've seen in a game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs, unresponsive controls, and overall poor performance, contributing to a frustrating experience.
- “Awfully repetitive, buggy, unresponsive controls, poor feedback, ear-torturing music, and possibly the worst storytelling I've seen in a game.”
- “It's a buggy mess.”
- “Buggy as hell too.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is marked by bold and easily recognizable designs, while the environments serve a functional purpose that complements the characters. The visual effects prioritize impact over realism, enhancing the overall experience without detracting from character depth.
- “Character designs are bold and readable, environments are functional, and visual effects emphasize impact rather than realism.”
- “Character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression throughout the game.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional, making it hard to connect with their stories or motivations.”
- “There are limited choices that affect character growth, leaving players feeling like their decisions don't matter.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it feels repetitive and reminiscent of free-to-play models, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “On top of that, it has free-to-play style grinding, as if it wasn't repetitive enough already.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by lengthy cutscenes featuring static sprites, which adds a unique and amusing contrast to the gameplay experience.
- “The funny thing is that there are pretty long cutscenes with static sprites.”