Players Like...

❤ Innovative Turn-Based Combat

The game's core combat system allows players to carefully plan out each move in a turn-based fashion, unlike the real-time reactions required in traditional fighting games. This strategic element empowers players to choreograph intricate, frame-by-frame fight scenes, fine-tuning their fighting style and executing flashy combos with precision.

❤ Accessible Depth

While the game is easy to pick up for newcomers to fighting games, it does not sacrifice depth. The turn-based mechanics preserve the core fighting game elements, enabling players to delve deeply into the strategic and technical aspects of the combat system. Reviewers praise how the game strikes a balance between accessibility and mastery, with one stating, "This scratches a unique itch in my brain, of wanting to problem solve to find the most optimal solution, and also beat people in fighting games."

❤ Expressive Combo System

One of the standout features is the game's expressive combo system, which provides players with a wealth of tools to get creative with their attacks. Reviewers highlight how this fosters unique and highly customizable gameplay, allowing them to truly express themselves through the art of combat. As one player notes, "Now, instead of asking 'Can I successfully do this move here?' you can move onto 'Where can I best use this move?'"

❤ Spectacle and Cinematic Flair

The game's turn-based nature enables players to plan out and execute over-the-top, anime-inspired fight scenes, which are then replayed in real-time for maximum visual impact. Reviewers delight in the ability to choreograph these unbelievable fight sequences, with one player stating, "Remember all the fights you used to choreograph in in your head as a kid while playing with your action figures? This is that, but now the other action figure you're playing with is a sentient creature that has the nastiest punish game you've ever seen and a thirst for blood."

❤ Community Creativity

The game's strong workshop support and open-ended nature have led to a thriving community of players creating wildly creative and unbalanced characters. While this can introduce fairness issues, many reviewers embrace the sheer chaos and unpredictability it brings, further fueling the game's appeal. As one player explains, "With full control, you can see and understand every minor element of how the game's combat system works and interacts with itself. From there, you can push the boundaries of each character and character matchup to see what's possible, what's most reliable, or just what looks the coolest."