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The Rumble Fish 2

Taking all the elements of visuals, variety of characters (with more available via DLC), attacks, environments, replayability, single and multiplayer modes, and overall challenge, Rumble Fish 2 is a good 2D fighter to have ready to go.
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50% User Score Based on 56 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 10 reviews

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The Rumble Fish 2 is a single player and multiplayer arcade fighting game. It was developed by 株式会社3goo and was released on December 7, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

The Rumble Fish 2 is a sequel to Dimps' 2004 fighting game, The Rumble Fish. After developing many licensed fighters, The Rumble Fish series was Dimps' first real foray into a 2D competitive fighter which paved the way for their eventual hand in Street Fighter IV & V's development. The game has never seen an official console release and was originally only available on Atomiswave hardware, but in …

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  • The game has seen significant improvements with patches, addressing many initial issues and enhancing overall quality.
  • The core gameplay is fun and unique, with a solid fighting system that appeals to fans of the genre.
  • Rollback netcode has been implemented, allowing for decent online play despite initial matchmaking problems.
  • The port is considered barebones, lacking essential features like online lobbies, rematch options, and proper training mode functionalities.
  • DLC practices are criticized, as key characters that were originally unlockable are now sold separately, which feels exploitative to many players.
  • The game is priced too high for its content and quality, leading many to recommend waiting for sales or playing on alternative platforms.
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by fast and fluid fighting mechanics, reminiscent of 2000s fighting games, with a unique cast and system that offers both enjoyment and challenges in mastering. Players appreciate the game's distinct mechanics and art style, making it a cult classic that is highly recommended for fighting game enthusiasts.

    • “The fighting is fast and fluid, and the system mechanics are an absolute joy to mess around and play with.”
    • “The gameplay is a 2000s fighting game, a specific kind of jank I both love and understand has its limitations.”
    • “The gameplay is 2000s fighting game, a specific kind of jank I both love and understand has its limitations.”
    • “The mechanics are unique and difficult to master.”
    • “So I went into this one thinking it had the same type of gameplay.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally well-received, showcasing a solid art style and sound design; however, players express a desire for more graphics options, such as adjustable quality settings and better window management, as the current options are limited to full screen or a draggable window.

    • “After all, it is a very solid fighting game with unique mechanics, art style, and sound design.”
    • “Also, overall quality settings in the graphics would be welcomed.”
    • “More graphics options would be nice, as right now there is full screen or alt+enter window.”
    • “That being said, you can click and drag the window size, but that's a bit odd to do for graphics options in 2023.”
    • “Overall quality settings in the graphics would be welcomed.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of this game has been heavily criticized, with reviewers labeling it a cash grab due to poor pricing strategies and inadequate DLC offerings. The lack of proper enhancements for PC play and issues with gameplay mechanics further exacerbate the negative perception, leading to a strong recommendation against purchasing the port.

    • “This port, when it released here on Steam, was unfortunately completely botched from the pricing, including the DLC monetization, bare-bones touch-ups for PC play, and things like the stages not having arcade-perfect spacing in 16:9, so certain combos wouldn't work as they should.”
    • “I want to love this game, I really do, and after having to wait for so long for a home version only to be greeted with a 'not even bare-bones' and cash grab version of a game, there is no way in heck that I can recommend this port to anyone... let alone my friends.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its upbeat quality, evoking a nostalgic feel reminiscent of the mid-2000s.

    • “I love the music; it's upbeat and very reminiscent of the mid-2000s.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks an expansive story mode, which may disappoint casual fans, but it is praised as an excellent fighting game that successfully delivers on its core gameplay.

    • “The lack of an expansive story mode or anything of the like might still be a sticking point for a casual fan, but it's a truly excellent fighting game finally done the justice it deserves.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is enhanced by the game's engaging lore and unique character designs, motivating players to explore the arcade with each character. This aspect appeals particularly to those who appreciate narrative depth and visual aesthetics.

    • “I think this gives players a nice incentive to go and play through the arcade with each character, assuming that the player has an interest in the lore and the character designs.”
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The Rumble Fish 2 is a arcade fighting game.

The Rumble Fish 2 is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

The Rumble Fish 2 was released on December 7, 2022.

The Rumble Fish 2 was developed by 株式会社3goo.

The Rumble Fish 2 has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Rumble Fish 2 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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