Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel

I went into Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel Review quite skeptical at first, but what met me was a solid fighting game. The story is a big naff, but it looks great and plays well. That's all you need from a fighting game right?

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"Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel" is a 2D fighting game featuring female characters from various Nitroplus visual novels. Players can choose from a roster of 14 unique heroines and engage in fast-paced combat with various special moves and combos. The game also offers a Story Mode, as well as Online and Local Versus Mode for multiplayer battles.

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Reviews

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 390 reviews

story9 positive mentions

character development2 negative mentions

The game features a diverse cast of beloved characters from various visual novels, making it appealing to fans of the genre.
The combat system is fun and accessible, allowing players to easily pick up and play while still offering depth for those who want to master it.
The visuals and animations are well done, with flashy moves and cutscenes that enhance the overall experience.

The final boss is poorly designed and unbalanced, leading to frustration for many players, especially newcomers.
There is a lack of tutorials or guidance for new players, making it difficult to learn the mechanics and combos.
The online community is sparse, making it hard to find matches, and the game suffers from some technical issues, including keyboard control problems.

story
69 mentions
13 % positive mentions
83 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally viewed as weak and simplistic, often feeling like an afterthought in a fighting game primarily focused on character selection and gameplay mechanics. While some players appreciate the unique backstories of individual characters, the overall narrative lacks depth and coherence, with many criticizing the use of clichéd tropes like "it was all a dream." Despite these shortcomings, the inclusion of a visual novel-style "another story" mode offers a slightly more engaging experience for those interested in character lore.
- “The game has a visual novel styled story mode.”
- “Completing a character's story is very satisfying.”
- “The characters are unique, the assists are fun, the mechanics are simple but flexible at the same time, and there's a bit of a story to top it off; this game is great.”
- “The story mode is kinda wack and (spoiler warning if literally anybody plans on beating the story mode) they pull the 'it was all a dream' card and then leave it off with 'to be continued' and then try to convince you to play the 2nd story mode.”
- “The story ends in the worst way possible; it's really a killing factor for the game, but at least it has 'another story' which is (boring yes but) a little more intriguing than the first one.”
- “There is a story, but it feels more like an afterthought as a reason for why all these heroines would be fighting each other in the first place.”
gameplay
51 mentions
45 % positive mentions
49 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its accessibility and depth, making it enjoyable for both casual players and fighting game enthusiasts. It features a variety of mechanics, including air-dashing, unique character abilities, and a fluid combat system reminiscent of classic titles like Marvel vs. Capcom and Guilty Gear. However, some players noted issues with boss difficulty, a lack of tutorials, and stiff controls, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “Overall, a nice gameplay for fighting game lovers, and beautiful visuals everywhere.”
- “It's very easy to pick up and play, but still has mechanical depth and execution for those who want it.”
- “The fighting in this game is some of the best I've experienced, with silky smooth controls, a lot of opportunities for mix-ups, recovering is surprisingly easy to accomplish compared to most fighters I've played, and solid mechanics.”
- “It's fun, classic anime fighter, but it lacks a lot of features in terms of UX, and is not mechanically distinct.”
- “The mechanics, however, seem to be lacking, the controls are way too stiff for an airdasher and the online lobbies were pretty much empty.”
- “It doesn't really offer anything new as far as gameplay goes, and the end boss is the usual: a character that can throw combos out like they are going out of style because it doesn't have to input the commands into a controller of some kind.”
music
24 mentions
38 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the soundtrack as catchy and enjoyable, while others find it underwhelming or even annoying, leading some players to mute it entirely. Notably, the inability to select stage music is a common complaint, detracting from the overall experience for some. Despite these criticisms, many agree that the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, with standout tracks that fans would consider purchasing separately.
- “The artworks, the scenarios, and the music are also really nice.”
- “The music was amazing, I loved it.”
- “The game is visually fantastic with good sprites and animated cinematics, as well as great overall music and background.”
- “Unfortunately for me, the music doesn't get me pumped up enough for it; in memory, only Saber’s theme stood out for me.”
- “- bad music (so bad I pretty much just mute it and I never do this for games)”
- “If anything, the soundtrack falls short compared to the previous, worse-looking game.”
graphics
20 mentions
55 % positive mentions
30 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beautiful anime art style, detailed sprites, and smooth animations, appealing particularly to fans of the genre. However, some reviewers noted that the arena designs are less impressive, which detracts from the overall visual experience. While the character designs and effects are well-received, the backgrounds could use more attention to elevate the graphics further.
- “Overall, a nice gameplay for fighting game lovers, and beautiful visuals everywhere.”
- “The graphics are great just to see characters like Saber or Akane (from Psycho-Pass) on Steam.”
- “This game is full of great graphics and features some of Nitroplus' more obscure characters, which is a treat if you know who they are and where they came from.”
- “Having said that, the aesthetics and character design might not be for everyone.”
- “If you're expecting FighterZ or Guilty Gear from this game, you're going to be very disappointed, and you aren't the demographic to begin with.”
- “Bad graphic details... I thought they could make it much better... but I was wrong...”
humor
7 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its hilarious and often absurd elements, featuring a quirky roster that includes characters from various franchises, which adds to the comedic experience. While many find the dialogue and character interactions enjoyable, some players may feel lost due to references to earlier works. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with its gameplay, making it a fun experience for fans.
- “It's funny and nice to play, has Artoria, heart, and Sonico with her cats; I'm happy with it.”
- “BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle but with a cute and funny roster featuring Saber from the Fate/Grand Order™ series.”
- “And honestly, nothing amuses me more than Saya from Saya no Uta being in here; that is hilarious.”
character development
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the aesthetics and character designs unappealing. While the music also falls short for many, the overall impression of character design seems to lack enthusiasm.
- “The music isn't the best, and a majority of the character designs are kind of lackluster.”
- “Having said that, the aesthetics and character design might not appeal to everyone.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be engaging, with characters that evoke feelings of warmth and wholesomeness, making it a welcoming experience for both returning and new players.
- “Some of the characters feel really good and wholesome.”
stability
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates strong stability, with users reporting smooth performance on various setups, including minimal input lag, slowdowns, and freezes, even under less-than-ideal network conditions.
- “The game runs great on my setup, which includes a 6th gen i5 6600 unlocked, 16 GB RAM, 500 SSD, and GTX 1070.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes during gameplay, which made it frustrating to enjoy the game.”
- “The game often freezes mid-match, forcing me to restart and lose progress.”
- “I encountered significant lag and disconnections, making it nearly impossible to play consistently.”
optimization
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is enjoyable, but it lacks optimization features such as keyboard control remapping and proper scaling for resolutions other than 720p.
- “The game is fun to play, but it lacks optimization for keyboard control remapping and doesn't scale well for resolutions other than 720p.”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game offers decent replayability, particularly for fans of 2D fighters, suggesting that players who appreciate the genre will find value in returning to it.
- “It has decent replay value if you enjoy 2D fighters.”
- “The game offers a variety of modes and challenges that keep me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different character abilities and strategies.”