Umineko: Golden Fantasia

by 07th Expansion, MangaGamer

The Developer Says...

The tag-team fighting game based on the original "Umineko When They Cry" series, finally released on Steam, in English and with improved rollback netplay!

Players Like...

❤ The Tag Team Mechanics Set This Game Apart

Players form teams of two characters, switching between them mid-match. Characters share a health bar but build separate "SP" meters used to activate powerful "Meta World" abilities. This encourages strategic tag-teaming, as players must balance their characters' health and SP to find the best times to switch.

❤ Diverse, Authentic Character Roster

The 20+ character roster draws directly from the Umineko visual novels, with each fighter boasting distinct movesets and mechanics that faithfully represent their roles and abilities from the source material. Reviewers praise the depth and variety, noting even the "worst" characters work well when paired with the right partner.

❤ Accessible Yet Strategically Deep

The controls use a simple three-button layout, but the gameplay offers deeper strategic depth. Players can cancel opponents' "Meta World" attacks by depleting their SP, adding a layer of mind games. Additionally, synergizing characters' strengths and weaknesses provides ample room for experimentation.

❤ Umineko Fans Delight in the Fanservice

Story modes, character abilities, and loading screens overflow with references to the Umineko visual novels, delighting longtime fans with nods to the source material's plots, characters, and themes.

❤ Rollback Netcode and Active Community

The Steam release features rollback netcode, providing a smooth online experience. Reviewers also highlight the game's dedicated Discord server, which helps offset the relatively low player count.

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