Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Reviews
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising came at the perfect time for me. I was looking for a fighting game to start learning and really get into. I was happy to find such a fun and enjoyable game as Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. All the characters are really cool, you want to learn to play with all of them because each one has a unique characteristic that makes their gameplay interesting. The story mode does its job well as an introduction to both the world of Granblue Fantasy and the world of fighting games, albeit in a simple way. The training mode is so interesting that it makes you want to stay there testing everything with various characters. I can't wait to train more and learn more combos to improve my gameplay. Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is a good example of why Arc System Works is so good at making fighting games.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising makes a triumphant return to the spotlight, offering an affordable price point and a wealth of content that more than justifies its existence as a sequel.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Granblue Fantasy Versus, crafted by the veterans at Arc System Works, features uniquely designed gameplay that balances accessibility with surprising depth. Its excellent tutorial system makes it highly recommended for newcomers to fighting games. However, the lack of single-player content, the removal of RPG Mode, and its repetitive, tedious story mode do somewhat tarnish the overall experience.
Review in Persian | Read full review
A Fantastic fighting game for beginners and surprisingly technical for veterans in the fighting game community.
Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising is a gem. Calling it a reissue would be an understatement, almost offensive, given the many new features and improvements. An exceptional online component and a series of new mechanics perfectly integrated with the original game's framework make it the perfect fighting game for newcomers, while also being a treasure for those who want to dive deeper. It’s the grand finale of a monstrous 2023.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising is the best version of Arc System Works' fighting game, evolving gameplay mechanics and adding characters and mini-games. Although fans may not like paying for an upgraded version, it offers engaging new modes and streamlined, exciting gameplay. Try the free version and upgrade if you enjoy it.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is more than just a reimagining of the previous title. The game not only manages to appeal to the competitive audience by introducing rollback netcode and allowing crossplay between all systems, but it captivates casual players by introducing its world and new mechanics through its fun minigames. Although the first title fell short of expectations due to its release period and lack of essential modern components, we believe that Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising will succeed in bringing a new audience to its fantasy world.
Review in Italian | Read full review
"Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising" emerges as a sequel that feels more like an enhanced edition of its predecessor rather than a brand-new entry — but that's not a bad thing.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising has many good features but is far from flawless. Nevertheless, it's a huge improvement over where the fighting game is and has been a fantastic experience. The characters are well-designed, and the new mechanics are satisfying to use, even though they might not revolutionize the series. Although there are still a few things that could use some tweaking, and we all know that long-distance matches are something to steer clear of, the game seems comprehensive. Consider giving Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising a go if you were unsure about buying it and hadn't tried the free version—you could end up liking it.
In order to ensure the longevity of the game’s lifespan, they’ve focused on polishing the features that were praised for, all while implementing the highly anticipated rollback netcode and crossplay functionality. The launch of their free edition was well handled as well as the party mode gameplay which settles their unique position amongst other fighting games
Review in Korean | Read full review
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising brings substantial updates and new content, making it a standout in its genre despite the lack of an upgrade path from the original. With its expertly developed gameplay, expanded character roster, improved RPG mode, and innovative multiplayer options, it offers both accessibility and depth, catering to both newcomers and seasoned players in the fighting game community.
Even in such a crowded space, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is a quality fighting game and comes in a generous package with no shortage of single-player and multiplayer content. It looks the part and performs remarkably well where it matters most. Whether it carves out a consistent online community remains to be seen, but even on its own, this is the next best thing to a new BlazBlue release.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is the blueprint for how making the right tweaks in the right places can enhance a good experience to a great one, as long as you want to take that experience online that is. Despite the gutting of single-player content and the overly grindy nature, the core game is still an absolute thrill to play, and shot it back up into my rotation of fighting games. Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is a serious contender among fighting games and the leader of the anime fighting game faction.
Finding its feet for a second round, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising comes out swinging. Delivering an exciting, accessible, and shamelessly sexy fighting experience - packed with dramatic action, fun features, and bags of personality - GBVSR is a major improvement over its predecessor, fully deserving of a spot among the new year’s heaviest hitters.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising may feel like an enhanced release more than a sequel its impressive roster size and fast-paced easy to learn combat make this gorgeous fighter a delight to play.
Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising improves on everything that was the previous chapterz It adds content and makes what was already there much more enjoyable and easily accessible, thanks also to the presence of a free-to-play mode that allows you to play with a limited number of characters in all the modes present in the full game.
Review in Italian | Read full review
GranBlue Fantasy Versus: Rising made sure to perfect the main aspect, its combat system, in a way that changed completely the series' look and is a good choice for its diversified and well-rounded cast. Sadly, the previous extras, which were big attractions too, were reduced to mere decorations, which is a sin with such a rich creative source to use.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising certainly looks like one of the most gorgeous fighting games out there and it plays well, even if the actual content feels a bit bland.
Truth be told, GBVS Rising's fighting mechanics can get overwhelming, and it still comes off a bit short when compared to this year's 2D fighting crown jewel Street Fighter 6. Still, you have to give credit where credit's due: instead of leaving this 2D game to die, Arc System Works and co. breathed new life to an already-solid 2D fighting game and reworked it for a new audience. Welcome back, Granblue Fantasy Versus. We've missed you and your half-anime-half-traditional-fighting-game-like ways.
The attempt to make significant changes from the previous title was successful. Visual and system upgrades transformed it into a rewarding fighting game, bringing a new vitality. While efforts were made to enhance the tutorial and controls, it's regrettable that they did not integrate well with the story.
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