Icons: Combat Arena

About

"Icons: Legacy Edition is a tribute release to the free-to-play platform fighting game, Icons: Combat Arena. The game features a variety of beloved characters and elements from franchise platform fighting games, as well as unique, unexplored character designs. This final edition of the game aims to provide a complete platform fighting experience, with fan-favorite characters such as a space animal, sword fighter, and gunslinger."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game feels tight and offers smooth gameplay with great movement options.
It has a fun and light-hearted atmosphere, making it enjoyable for fans of platform fighters.
The new characters are fun and interesting, showing potential for future updates and expansions.

Character designs are considered poor and unappealing by some players.
The game suffers from a lack of players online, leading to long wait times for matches.
It has received bad publicity and marketing, which may have hindered its success.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
Overall, gameplay reviews highlight a dissatisfaction with Nintendo's recent titles, citing issues like slower mechanics and reduced hitstun, which detract from the experience. In contrast, players express a preference for games like Slap City and Rivals of Aether, praising their gameplay as superior and more enjoyable.
- “I really love Slap City, but the gameplay in this feels so much better. To me, it's tied with Rivals of Aether.”
- “Nintendo continuously fails to deliver smash after smash with dumb mechanics, slower gameplay, and decreased hitstun.”
- “Nintendo continuously fails to deliver smash after smash with dumb mechanics, slower gameplay, and decreased hitstun.”
- “Nintendo continuously fails to deliver smash after smash with dumb mechanics, slower gameplay, and decreased hitstun.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate a strong dissatisfaction with the character design, suggesting that it is poorly executed and negatively impacts the overall perception of character development in the game.
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers express disappointment in the game's monetization strategy, suggesting that despite its quality, the marketing and monetization efforts fell short, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Playing this really felt kind of sad; they had a quality game on their hands but dropped the ball on the marketing and monetization.”