SNK’s female-only fighter lacks the complexity of its older brethren but can be a glitzy over-the-top fun time if you let it. Fanservice hides a fun, simple to grasp fighting system that is deeper than you think.
"SNK HEROINES Tag Team Frenzy" is a 2D fighting game featuring an all-female cast from SNK's various franchises. Players form a team of two and can switch between characters on the fly in fast-paced battles. The game features unique mechanics, such as the ability to customize characters' special moves and outfits, and a focus on accessible, flashy combat.
The game is hilarious and a lot of fun, making it a great choice for casual play and family-friendly gaming.
The simplified combo system allows players of all skill levels to enjoy the game, making it accessible for newcomers to fighting games.
The character designs and customization options are appealing, with a focus on fanservice that many players appreciate.
The gameplay is overly simplified, lacking depth and complexity compared to traditional fighting games, which may disappoint hardcore fans.
The online multiplayer scene is virtually non-existent, limiting the game's replayability and competitive potential.
The character roster feels small and lacks variety, with some players wishing for more characters from the SNK universe.
gameplay
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy" is characterized as overly simplified, making it accessible for casual players but potentially disappointing for fighting game enthusiasts seeking depth. While the mechanics allow for easy combo execution and fun multiplayer experiences, many reviewers note the lack of traditional fighting game elements, such as crouching and a robust character roster, which detracts from its overall appeal. Despite its shortcomings, the game can provide enjoyable, lighthearted fun, especially in a social setting, but is often viewed as lacking the complexity and content found in more serious fighting titles.
“The gameplay, while shallow, can be casual fun (especially with friends) and the character roster is quite nice.”
“The gameplay is interesting and very easy to learn, though it becomes challenging at some point.”
“Despite its simplistic mechanics, the game manages to deliver fun and enjoyable gameplay.”
“The gameplay of SNK Heroines is oversimplified.”
“The gameplay is shallow.”
“The roster and stage selection are insultingly small, the four DLC characters add next to nothing to the overall game, and the gameplay is oversimplified.”
story
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a lighthearted and humorous take on a "boys' night out" theme, featuring a plot centered around a perverted villain who kidnaps women for a harem-like scenario. While the narrative is often described as generic and cringeworthy, it serves primarily as a vehicle for fan service and character interactions, with unique dialogues and endings for different character pairings. Overall, the story is short and not taken seriously, but it provides enough charm and fun to entertain players looking for a casual experience.
“This is a game to play when you want to just have fun and enjoy the storylines.”
“The story mode is oddly rich in character dialogue; every team combination has unique dialogue, and the order of your characters also changes the dialogue.”
“The game is fun, it has a good story and funny dialogues with the characters; it is a good game to play with friends to have fun and enjoy some waifus.”
“The story is non-existent and the antagonist is dumb and disgusting.”
“The plot is cringy even for a fanservice game, and all the stages are just different rooms in a mansion.”
“The 'story' is not a story - it's a playable short introduction to the final boss.”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally described as vibrant, colorful, and cartoonish, with well-rendered characters and flashy animations that enhance the overall experience. While many appreciate the unique art style and the inclusion of various unlockable visuals, some critiques point to inconsistencies in quality, particularly in the in-game graphics, which are considered less impressive compared to the artwork. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere, despite some mixed opinions on specific elements.
“The graphics are cute and bright.”
“And the colorful graphics and flashy animation are fun to watch.”
“The game boasts vibrant and colorful graphics, with characters sporting flashy outfits and special moves that are easy to execute but still satisfying to pull off.”
“There's no excuse why a graphically unambitious game should be tougher to run than DOA6.”
“For any newcomers, the question would be: could you overlook the needlessly gaudy pachinko-styled visuals, bad lighting, and rudimentary mechanics, and focus purely on engaging with your fighter waifu?”
“This game fails to be a sexy game as the graphics are horrible and the females don't do sexy things like in DOA.”
music
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many praising the catchy soundtrack and high-quality remixes of character themes that enhance the overall experience. While some tracks are described as generic, the majority are considered enjoyable and fitting for the game's aesthetic. Additionally, players appreciate the inclusion of a gallery mode to unlock various music tracks, further enriching the game's audio experience.
“The graphics are nice and colorful, the music is catchy, and attacks lead to little bursts of charms shooting out, in a cute and slightly humorous touch, among other things.”
“You also get some amazing remixes to all of the character's team songs, and the original songs are just idol heaven.”
“Snk Heroines Tag Team Frenzy is a well-executed fanservice fighting game with its own mechanics, great graphics, art, and soundtrack.”
“The economy system is so broken that after completing the game with all 7 special team combinations, you will most likely have the money to buy everything aside from an unlockable credits music.”
“And it's the same song and dance.”
“I wish you could switch the song playing while you're in training mode without having to go to character select.”
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its ludicrous and entertaining moments, with many players highlighting the funny character interactions and dialogues that add a lighthearted touch. While the gameplay mechanics may be lacking, the comedic elements, particularly in character endings and fan service, make it a fun experience, especially when played with friends. Overall, the game is described as a humorous and cute fighting experience that excels in delivering laughs, despite its flaws.
“What it is, though, is hilarious and a ton of fun.”
“There are some genuinely funny moments and nice/cute character interactions, and there's stuff that'll make you cringe.”
“Each character's story mode ending is funny and has some great references to older SNK games.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features impressive character designs and animations that enhance the overall experience, particularly for fans of SNK girls. While the character development may not be deeply explored, the appealing artwork and engaging action contribute to a fun and enjoyable gameplay experience.
“Great character design and animations.”
“Great artwork and character design woven into a compelling action fighting game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers several modes, including story, arcade, survival, versus, and online, but most players find them lacking in replayability. The online mode is particularly criticized for being inactive, and overall, the game does not provide enough incentive for repeated playthroughs, leading some to suggest waiting for a sale before purchasing.
“You only get access to story, arcade, survival, versus, and online modes, with all of them not having much replayability value.”
“Online mode is dead and requires you to find players to fight against, and the game itself kills the replayability factor of all the other modes.”
“It's a fun enough game to run through, but I don't think there's any real replayability to it, which is why I'd recommend waiting for a sale.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that while the game reduces the tediousness of grinding by simplifying unlocks and combat, some players feel this leads to a lack of meaningful engagement and rewards. The oversimplified fighting style is appreciated by some for allowing focus on character enjoyment rather than grinding, though a few still find the experience occasionally grindy.
“The game can feel a bit grindy at times, but the rewards make it worth it.”
“Grinding is a necessary part of the experience, and it adds depth to character progression.”
“While there are moments of grinding, they are balanced by engaging gameplay and rewarding loot.”
“Sure, this makes it easier to unlock stuff by eliminating the tedious grind of finishing the game with all possible team combinations, but on the other hand, what's the point of playing more of the game if everything ends too fast and I get nothing of value in return?”
“Combat is of course extremely basic if you compare it with the normal KOF games. I, however, enjoyed this oversimplified fighting style a lot because it allowed me to enjoy the characters instead of grinding fights.”
“A bit grindy sometimes.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally well-optimized, offering excellent performance across its seven stages, though some users report minor stuttering during initial loading of new items and areas. Customizable controls are available but may be difficult to locate initially. Overall, the port is considered a solid adaptation with good performance once fully loaded.
“A casual and enjoyable party-fighting game with 7 interesting stages and really good performance.”
“Excellent port, good performance all around. Customizable controls might be hard to find at first, but the option is there; it's just a little hidden (enter versus, press 'o' at selection).”
“The port seems to stutter a bit when it loads new items and areas on my rig, but as soon as it loads everything into memory, the stuttering goes away.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is criticized as exploitative, with one user labeling it a "cash grab" even after purchasing it at a significant discount. Concerns are raised about the potential for the game to adopt a reputation similar to that of other titles known for poor monetization practices, which could overshadow its gameplay merits.
“I got this on a 75% off sale and I'm still going to refund this dumpster fire of a cash grab.”
“If fan-service becomes a draw for SNK, then I'm concerned it will become another Dead or Alive - a fun game on its own, but with a terrible reputation, a ridiculous monetization model, and the complete inability for me to share its merits with any of the girls I know.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with many users describing it as a "buggy mess." This suggests significant technical issues that detract from the overall experience.
“The game is a buggy mess.”
“Frequent crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and instability during gameplay.”