Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid

76%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,571 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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A fun budget fighter that has its core mechanics in the right place but is currently missing a lot of content, Battle for the Grid is a good fighting game with the potential to become great.
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"Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid" is a fighting game featuring beloved characters from the Power Rangers franchise. Players can participate in online and local matches, learning a variety of attacks and combos to defeat their opponents. Featuring a roster of iconic Rangers and villains, this game brings the Morphin Grid to life with stunning visuals and exciting gameplay.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Phone
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Tablet
  • Xbox
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Reviews

76%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,571 reviews
story72 positive mentions
stability12 negative mentions
  • The game features a fun and engaging 3v3 tag team combat system that is easy to learn but hard to master.
  • Rollback netcode and crossplay functionality provide a smooth online experience, making it easy to find matches.
  • The game offers a nostalgic experience for Power Rangers fans, with a story mode based on the Shattered Grid comic series and returning voice actors.
  • The AI can be overly difficult, often chaining long combos that can lead to frustrating experiences for new players.
  • The character roster is limited at launch, with many characters locked behind paid DLC, which can feel exploitative.
  • The graphics and presentation are subpar, resembling a budget title rather than a modern fighting game.
  • story348 mentions

    The story mode of "Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid" is based on the "Shattered Grid" comic arc and is generally considered enjoyable, especially for fans of the franchise, but it suffers from a lack of depth and brevity, often taking only a couple of hours to complete. Many players find the AI difficulty unbalanced, making the experience frustrating, particularly for those unfamiliar with fighting games, while the voice acting and presentation have received mixed reviews. Overall, while the story has its merits, it feels rushed and could benefit from more content and better integration of characters.

    • “The story is a love letter to the franchise (and if you enjoyed said story, check out the comics afterwards!) and I find myself playing every character online in ranked due to how different they are.”
    • “This game follows the story of Shattered Grid, which is one of the better comic storylines in recent years.”
    • “Great mechanics, fun gameplay, amazing story mode and a wonderful performance by the late Jason David Frank.”
    • “The story was not only really short but it also felt really rushed.”
    • “The first story level will beat you senseless without so much as batting an eye, and this is supposed to be easy difficulty.”
    • “The story mode does nothing but throw the same duo of mastodon sentry enemies at you that only know how to spam this massive pink laser beam repeatedly that is almost impossible to dodge as it fires in all directions.”
  • gameplay259 mentions

    The gameplay of "Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid" is generally praised for its accessibility and depth, featuring simple controls that allow newcomers to engage while offering a high skill ceiling for veterans. The game incorporates enjoyable tag-team mechanics and a variety of characters, though some players note issues with balance and a lack of content. Overall, it delivers a fun and fast-paced fighting experience reminiscent of classic titles like Marvel vs. Capcom, supported by solid netcode and a dedicated community.

    • “Great game, great community, deep fighting game mechanics. For all the hours I've played, I will say this is one of the hardest fighting games to be highly skilled at right now. The combo depth never ceases to amaze me; I love this game and all the wild and crazy things you can do.”
    • “The gameplay feels incredibly tight and might be hard for newcomers as you will generally need to learn how to play three characters to get through your standard online match.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth and the action is fine-tuned to allow for fast-paced combos.”
    • “So if a person that is not only new to this game, or new to MVC game mechanics but new to the fighting games genre gets this game and their first experience is being bodied in the tutorial part of the game to the point you can't do anything but watch your body bounce hit after hit, I wouldn't be shocked if that person thinks: 'if this is the most accessible fighting games are, this is not for me' and just quits.”
    • “Of all the fighting games I've played, this one has the worst mechanics and hit boxes I've ever seen.”
    • “Only nine playable characters, a few stages and heartbreakingly basic gameplay modes, prevent this game from truly shining.”
  • graphics116 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users describing them as decent but not impressive, often comparing them to older console standards like PS2 or Xbox 360. While some appreciate the colorful visuals and animations, others criticize the overall quality as lacking polish, with mentions of jagged edges and bland aesthetics. Despite these graphical shortcomings, many players find the gameplay engaging and enjoyable, suggesting that the fun factor compensates for the visual limitations.

    • “✅️ Great visuals.”
    • “The graphics are very good for a game like this.”
    • “Very colorful visuals and it feels great to play.”
    • “The story is a straight rip-off of Injustice, the detail is poor and the graphics are PS2 level.”
    • “It may look like another cash-grab game tie-in for a TV show for nostalgia reasons; in fact, the graphics are piss-poor, bland, almost disgusting at best.”
    • “Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid is a game that, while seemingly better than the travesty that is MVC: Infinite with its 3v3 matches and awesome Megazord ultra moves, is held back by minimal graphics (where are the characters' shadows?).”
  • music50 mentions

    The music in the game evokes nostalgia, particularly with the iconic Power Rangers theme, but the overall soundtrack is criticized for being limited and repetitive. While some tracks are energetic and enjoyable, many players feel that the music lacks memorability and variety, with a desire for more classic themes from the franchise. Overall, the sound design is appreciated, but the music library leaves much to be desired.

    • “Upon starting the game, you will hear the MMPR theme playing, and it just hit me with a wave of nostalgia. The music in this game is great.”
    • “The sound is great; even if the music isn't as memorable as I would have liked, it still has some bangers, especially the menu theme.”
    • “It definitely has a nostalgia factor, especially with the menu music.”
    • “First, the music in the game is painfully generic.”
    • “I get that music licensing is a pain, but the fight themes in Battle for the Grid are really forgettable because of it, and it's a darn shame.”
    • “Cons: lack of music from the series or movies.”
  • stability14 mentions

    The game's stability has been criticized for frequent disconnects and bugs, particularly during online play and ranked queues, which can disrupt gameplay. While the mechanics are generally solid, players report issues such as character freezes during monologues and various glitches that detract from the overall experience. Despite these problems, some users note that the game runs well otherwise.

    • “Runs great.”
    • “Runs great.”
    • “This is one of 2 games in my library where I get disconnects on my end (the other being +r, which seems to have gotten a bit buggy since the rollback update).”
    • “Freezes on ranked queue, etc.”
    • “A solid fighting game, but a lot of bugs, glitches, and issues that in no way could/should have been fixed before bringing it to Steam.”
  • humor12 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it genuinely funny and filled with hilarious moments, particularly in the context of its darker storyline. The gameplay features amusing mechanics, such as the ability to confiscate health bars, which adds to the comedic experience. Overall, the combination of fun combos and engaging interactions contributes to a lighthearted yet entertaining atmosphere.

    • “Health bars can be confiscated like it's nobody's business and it's actually funny.”
    • “Really funny to play and the storyline is a lot darker.”
    • “Fun combos, funny moments, and interesting gameplay throughout.”
  • character development10 mentions

    Character development in this game is highlighted by its unique character designs, particularly from the Power Rangers crossover, and a creative combo system that balances accessibility with depth. Players appreciate the dynamic gameplay mechanics, such as zords and assists, which encourage experimentation and keep the experience fresh. Overall, the character designs and simplified input system contribute to an engaging and enjoyable fighting experience.

    • “The zords, assists, great character design, and some more advanced techniques like dash cancelling mean there's always new stuff to try.”
    • “Smooth online, fun character designs, creative combo system, and a really fun and easy to get into neutral.”
    • “All of the dynamic neutral and crazy combo structures of other tag fighters but without the incredibly complex button inputs, and with unique character designs thanks to the Power Rangers crossover.”
    • “Honestly, at this point, just rip character design/models for legacy.”
    • “All of the dynamic neutral and crazy combo structures of other tag fighters (Marvel vs, Skullgirls) but without the incredibly complex button inputs, and with unique character designs thanks to the Power Rangers crossover.”
  • optimization10 mentions

    The game is generally well-optimized, running smoothly on max settings compared to other titles that struggle under similar conditions. However, players have reported issues such as occasional online disconnections, resolution changes when alt-tabbing, and inconsistent performance and input delay across different display settings. Despite these bugs, the overall performance remains commendable for a low-end game.

    • “The game is very well optimized; it runs quite well with max settings on when games such as Sonic Generations and even Broforce would lag with similar settings.”
    • “Power Rangers goes back to the old days of Street Fighter 4, Marvel vs Capcom 3, and even incorporates mechanics from Marvel vs Capcom Infinite and BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle into a game that really tests your abilities in neutral and in optimization.”
    • “What that means is if your opponent has optimized their combos, each character will die in 1 hit, into a mix-up on your incoming character, into a mix, into death.”
    • “What that means is if your opponent has optimized their combos, each character will die in 1 hit, leading to a mix-up on your incoming character, into a mix, into death.”
    • “The game has its fair share of bugs; online will disconnect sometimes for no discernible reason, alt-tabbing will change your resolution (at least for me), and various display settings will have varying performance and input delay, despite being a low-end game for anyone to run.”
    • “Power Rangers goes back to the old days of Street Fighter 4, Marvel vs Capcom 3, and even incorporates mechanics from Marvel vs Capcom Infinite and BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle into a game that really tests your abilities in neutral and optimization.”
  • monetization6 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game is viewed as a cash grab, primarily appealing to nostalgia, though some players appreciate that the DLC characters add unique value and enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, while the base game may feel hastily assembled for profit, the additional content is seen as worthwhile and creatively enriching.

    • “I love Power Rangers, and this is just a cash grab that was quickly thrown together.”
    • “It's okay for a cheap nostalgia cash grab (wish there was a middle option).”
    • “This game feels like a cash grab rather than a genuine effort to create something meaningful.”
  • replayability6 mentions

    The game is considered infinitely replayable, with the inclusion of characters like Jen Scotts and Trey of Triforia enhancing the experience; however, players must purchase them as DLC to access their story modes.

    • “Infinitely replayable.”
    • “The game offers a variety of characters and storylines that encourage multiple playthroughs.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different choices and outcomes available.”
    • “Jen Scotts (Time Force Pink) and Trey of Triforia (Zeo Gold) are playable in story, but you need to buy them as DLC to play them otherwise.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is hindered by its limited roster of only nine playable characters and basic gameplay modes, which detracts from the overall experience. While it may appeal to players who enjoy mastering complex combos, the lack of depth and variety leaves little room for emotional engagement or connection with the game.

  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the overuse of a zoner character in story mode battles, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and pacing of the gameplay.

    • “The game mode completely overuses a slightly cheesy zoner character, making a good portion of the story mode's battles unnecessarily tedious.”
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