Granblue Fantasy: Versus Video Review
Granblue Fantasy: Versus is one of those rare anime fighting games that plays as beautifully as it looks. Every character is both visually striking and mechanically unique, which is no mean feat. While there are a couple of stumbling blocks, this game hits hard and clean. To watch our full video review of Granblue Fantasy: Versus, hit play on the video below.
You won’t find too much depth in the storytelling for Granblue Fantasy: Versus, but the combat sure is a wicked good time. The list of moves is relatively short, with complex combos and long input strings being tossed out of this game entirely, and each character is extremely different from one another. From the diminutive Charlotta to the towering Vaseraga, everyone is done up with incredible detail. Their movement and attack animations are fluid, while the combat effects pop off like fireworks. The voice acting and the dialogue are excellent at giving them life, while the RPG mode gives you a deeper look at these people and their personalities.
Though the move sets are fairly simple, there’s a novel’s worth of ways to execute them. Each move, while easy to perform, can be connected by rapid-fire combos. The blocks, dashes, and special strikes all need to be mastered if you’ve any hope of success and survival. Unlike the story, mastery of any individual character feels approachable, even achievable. While we do wish there were more fighters to choose from, the game succeeds in its beautiful graphics, approachable mechanics, and its wide variety of play styles.
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