JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R

86%
Game Brain Score Based on 3,086 reviews
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R - Ultimate Edition includes the full game, Season Pass with 4 playable characters and special costumes, and Season Pass 2 with 3 additional characters. This fighting game features iconic characters from the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, each with unique abilities and appearances. The Deluxe Edition also offers 5 special event outfits for a more immersive experience .

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 3,086 reviews
gameplay66 positive mentions
story14 negative mentions
  • gameplay144 mentions

    The gameplay of "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R" is generally praised for its fun mechanics, character diversity, and engaging combat, making it enjoyable for both casual players and fans of the series. However, many reviewers express frustration with the online experience, citing poor netcode and lag issues that detract from the overall enjoyment. While the game offers a solid single-player experience and unique mechanics, some players feel it lacks depth compared to other fighting games and has a steep learning curve due to insufficient tutorials.

    • “The gameplay is surprisingly in-depth in a way I was not expecting.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics in ASBR are a joy to master.”
    • “The moment-to-moment gameplay, the fighting, the stuff that matters, is very fun, and filled with everything I would have wanted from a modern fanservicey JoJo fighting game.”
    • “It's main appeal is the aesthetics, and it does that very well, but it's kind of shallow when it comes to actual gameplay.”
    • “The fighting mechanics feel too simple and they're just not fun to play; it feels sluggish and everything takes way too many hits to go down.”
    • “The gameplay is the majority issue; it might be because of my PC specs, but it's in slow motion for the battles.”
  • story101 mentions

    The game's story aspect has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over the lack of a traditional story mode. Instead, the "All-Star Battle" mode offers a series of battles that loosely mimic the manga's narrative, but lacks depth and meaningful storytelling, leading to a perception of it being a collection of disconnected fights. While some appreciate the fan service and character interactions, the overall consensus is that the game misses the mark by not providing a more engaging and cohesive story experience.

    • “The game's story mode faithfully follows key story arcs, allowing players to relive their favorite moments and unravel the enigmatic Joestar legacy.”
    • “The single player content of the game features a new 'All Star Battle' mode, which is the main source of offline content, featuring fights from all eras of the series with secret missions, allowing players to explore the huge roster.”
    • “As a JoJo fan, this game was really a labor of love for the franchise, with special features like the taunt system and stage hazards referencing story events.”
    • “It's just a collection of fights, with no explained story to them, and virtually no replayability.”
    • “The story mode does not have much for Baoh at all except for one crossover battle; this game's story mode is all about the other series and assumes you have read and/or watched parts 1 through 7 of said series, and even a bit of part 8, so beware of spoilers if you are not caught up.”
    • “There is no story mode, just normal CPU battles with pre-set characters with no unique dialogue or cutscenes, literally just CPU battles.”
  • graphics78 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising its vibrant art style and faithful representation of the JoJo series, while others criticize the outdated visuals and optimization issues. Although the aesthetics are generally well-received, some players note that the graphics can appear inconsistent and occasionally clash with the gameplay experience. Overall, while the visuals are appealing and capture the essence of the source material, they may not meet the expectations of all players, especially those seeking modern graphical fidelity.

    • “The character models are stunningly faithful to Araki's iconic art style, bringing the vibrant and eccentric world of JoJo to life.”
    • “The game itself is beautiful, the graphics look great, and the experience is fun.”
    • “The art style/direction is gorgeous and it's so lovely seeing favorite characters across the series interacting with each other!”
    • “For example, a lot of graphical elements and designs weren't updated to match the anime adaptation, which leads to a strange mismatch of styles.”
    • “You're not getting a bumped up framerate because of optimization, it's just PS3 graphics; they aren't hard to run and the cell shading hides the flaws.”
    • “I confess I find the graphics a bit outdated, even for a 'remaster', and I am a bit disappointed that the OST of the anime is not included.”
  • humor53 mentions

    The humor in the game is heavily influenced by its quirky characters and references to the "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" series, with players enjoying the absurdity of the scenarios and dialogue. While some voice lines may not resonate, the overall comedic tone, characterized by funny poses and outrageous combat, contributes to a lighthearted and entertaining experience. Many players find joy in the game's blend of humor and action, making it a fun choice for fans of the genre.

    • “It's also got hilarious tongue-in-cheek bits like Funny Valentine saying 'filthy acts, done at a reasonable price.' They knew what they were doing.”
    • “Definitely, playing this game with another friend will probably be the most fun you have, with all the visuals, funny lines, and 50 different characters all with unique movesets. It's definitely something.”
    • “I like it when the funny purple mime says ora.”
    • “Big day for unfunny people”
  • music28 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its character and energy, with many fans highlighting standout tracks that enhance the overall experience and immerse players in the JoJo universe. While some users express disappointment over the absence of the anime's original soundtrack and the inability to select personal music for battles, the majority appreciate the new character themes and the soundtrack's ability to complement the game's vibrant art and gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant asset, contributing to the game's appeal, despite some minor criticisms.

    • “The soundtrack is underrated; it's pretty good, and I don't feel the need to mod it to make it the soundtrack from the anime.”
    • “As a JoJo fan, I highly recommend getting this game for fanservice alone, and a very special mention to the soundtrack, which is full of character and multitudes of bangers.”
    • “From the iconic 'Stand Proud' to the menacing 'Dio's World,' the music immerses you in the JoJo universe and elevates the overall experience.”
    • “I confess I find the graphics a bit outdated, even for a 'remaster' and I am a bit disappointed that the OST of the anime is not included.”
    • “Music could be a bit better; however, you rarely even focus on it in the heat of combat, so it's not such a big deal.”
    • “Edit: also RIP picking your own music for fights. I get why it's gone (most of the consoles this is ported to don't seem to have a way to play music on said console, unlike the PS3 original), but in my opinion, they could've left it in as a bonus for PC players, or at least allow selection of unlocked tracks; since you do have to unlock music for casual listening anyway, it'd be a good incentive for actually running through all-star mode.”
  • optimization17 mentions

    The game's optimization has received largely negative feedback, with players reporting significant performance issues, including stuttering, frame drops, and poor online stability. While some users managed to improve performance through specific settings, the overall consensus is that the game suffers from inadequate optimization, particularly for online play, which is marred by netcode problems and inconsistent performance across different systems.

    • “Plays great and fully optimized.”
    • “Through the advice of another comment I got the game to run smoothly.”
    • “And under preferred graphics processor choose 'high performance NVIDIA processor' and you should be good to go.”
    • “The optimization is also very bad.”
    • “It is terribly optimized; someone can rage quit after a game is over before the game can even register your victory, and you don't get the credit for the win.”
    • “Although it is poorly optimized and even drops frames on a 3060 with lowered graphic settings, and the online just sucks.”
  • stability15 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent input lag, freezing issues, and numerous bugs that hinder both online and offline play. Many players experience frustrating glitches that affect matchmaking and gameplay, leading to a poor overall experience. While the game has potential, reviewers recommend waiting for updates to address these stability issues before purchasing.

    • “If you love JoJo, you're going to love this game. It has all the fan service and runs great on the deck.”
    • “The game is mostly bug-free, providing a smooth experience.”
    • “Hopefully, they fix the issues; if they do, I'll update my review, but for now, I say wait until it's not buggy.”
    • “Either I get crippling input lag and the opponent doesn't, or the game freezes before the match starts.”
    • “Way too buggy and lag is horrible.”
    • “The game will punish you if it fails to load a match; if the game freezes at the pause screen, it times out, and you will get a tally mark added to your public disconnect number as if it was my fault.”
  • monetization11 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with many users labeling it a "cash grab" due to its reliance on planned DLC characters and a lack of meaningful support or updates. While some appreciate the absence of lootboxes and microtransactions, the overall sentiment is that the game exploits its fanbase without delivering quality content or addressing significant gameplay issues.

    • “It has tons and tons of in-game unlockables with zero loot boxes and microtransactions (except for planned DLC characters).”
    • “I like the lack of monetization or battle pass; having the ability to earn and buy cosmetics without spending money is nice, and I hope it stays this way for Battle R and any future entries.”
    • “The game is a cash grab.”
    • “Though it's clear this is just a quick cash grab as the support for this game is almost non-existent even when a majority of the community's calls to fix the game's online went ignored.”
    • “I love JoJo, but this is not one of Bandai Namco's fighting games; this is one of their shonen anime cash grabs.”
  • replayability9 mentions

    The game's replayability is mixed; while some users find it infinitely replayable due to character uniqueness and mastery, others criticize it for lacking a cohesive story and variety in playable characters, leading to limited replay value.

    • “🔲 infinitely replayable”
    • “☑️ infinitely replayable”
    • “+ character uniqueness gives you plenty of replay value mastering each one.”
    • “It's just a collection of fights, with no explained story to them, and virtually no replayability.”
    • “To be the only JoJo game on Steam, I would like more playable characters and maybe an update to the graphics.”
    • “Character uniqueness gives you plenty of replay value mastering each one.”
  • grinding5 mentions

    Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it requires excessive time investment for minimal single-player content and often leads to a tedious experience focused on farming for cosmetic items. Additionally, the poor online matchmaking and netcode further detract from the enjoyment of grinding.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Bad: very little single player content unless you like grinding for skins; the online experience is awful thanks to poor matchmaking and horribly outdated delay-based netcode.”
    • “From farming for gold and buying medals, outfits, colors, taunts, and poses.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    Users express a strong emotional attachment to their gaming experiences, particularly highlighting nostalgia for consoles like the Sega Genesis. However, some gameplay issues, such as out-of-sync dialogue and frustrating mechanics, can detract from the overall emotional engagement.

    • “If there's one console that I'm more emotionally attached to than any other, it's my Sega Genesis.”
    • “Very wholesome.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is negatively impacted by the appearance of NPCs, which some players feel resemble outdated graphics reminiscent of early games like Quake 1, detracting from the overall immersive experience.

    • “Especially if they have any NPCs on them, then those NPCs look particularly ugly (like from Quake 1 era) and are totally ruining the atmosphere!”
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11hMedian play time
65hAverage play time
2-156hSpent by most gamers
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