Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate Reviews

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate is ranked in the -1th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8 / 10
Apr 19, 2025

Phantom Breaker Battle Grounds Ultimate is a welcome return, a great gaming experience that shows its full potential in Co-op, thanks especially to its large roster. PBBGU's gameplay remains fun and rewarding, even though with some flaws given by an old design. Graphically it has been rebuild from the ground, maintaining its nature in pixel art loved by fans.

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7.5 / 10.0
Apr 19, 2025

"A fun, classic-style mayhem" Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate isn't just a remake; it's a reimagining that makes a tangible improvement on a beloved game. Combining visual nostalgia with modern systems, it delivers an exciting and fun experience, especially for fans of classic beat 'em ups. Despite some obvious flaws, it's still a fun option for co-op or exhibition sessions.

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Fingal Belmont
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Apr 17, 2025

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate is an awesome beat-em-up to play at parties and in small doses. It looks incredible and sets the bar very high for pixel art and animation for all beat-em-ups. Even the combat systems and mechanics are unbelievably technical and deep.

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7 / 10.0
Apr 17, 2025

Phantom Breaker: Battlegrounds Ultimate combines nostalgic, retro beat-'em-up action with modern co-op multiplayer thrills. Its dynamic combat and cross-platform play deliver high-energy party moments, yet a shallow narrative and solo mode pacing issues may leave some players wanting more depth.

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80 / 100
Apr 17, 2025

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate doesn’t just improve the original—it cranks it up to 11. With a vibrant new look and smoother combat, it’s easy to pick up but hard to put down.

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