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4.0 out of 5 stars
Battle Fantastic, December 17, 2009
= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: Battle Fantasia (Video Game)
In the video game world, Arc System Works is a company known for two things: incredibly lush and vibrant 2D fighting games, and deep, complex gameplay. Battle Fantasia is a bit of a departure from both - using 3D characters on a 2D battle area that emulates the fast and flashy presentation of its forerunner the Guilty Gear series while using decidedly slower, more methodical fight mechanics. It is clearly its own animal, and was designed to be a fighting game for those who aren't normally arcade dwellers, but it's bright graphics, gorgeous effects, and original characters make it an endearing, if somewhat rudimentary, fighter. Featuring twelve combatants who look like they would be more at home in a fantasy RPG, Battle Fantasia is different than your average gritty brawler, with backgrounds ranging from small villages to forest treetops, along with a quizzically relaxing music score. Players who prefer less spastic fighting games will find themselves at home in this colorful world, but frantic fighting aficionados can still discover enough depth and button-mashing combos to keep them satisfied. Though the game brings little new development to the genre, its unique presentation make a refreshing departure from most Beat-Em-Ups.
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