UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II SYS:CELES
January 24, 2024
Sys:Celes sinks towards ruination. For the Immortalize, the collapse of all that is, looms on the horizon. The curtain rises on the final chapter of the Hollow Night. Catastrophe beckons... Experience the Dramatic Stylish 2D Fighting Action in the latest entry of the UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH series! The first numbered …
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75.0
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80.0
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70.0
"I want it on the record that I love UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys: Celes. That said, I think to try and recommend picking it up at full price to anyone but hardcore fans is too much of a hard …"
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50.0
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50.0
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50.0
"UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes is a fantastic fighting game that blends intricate storytelling with a complex yet rewarding combat system. It&s;s standout features include a unique “take-control” replay system, comprehensive training tools for newcomers, and extensive character customization options. …"
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92.0
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86.0
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73.0
"Fighting games aren’t always the same, and UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes is no exception. As a fighting game, it has its own unique rhythm and combo roots that you must master. It’s a challenging game, but the rewards are …"
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80.0
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75.0
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80.0
"UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes is a fantastic game. It plays well, it looks great, and it sounds fantastic. I would advise being careful with buying it on PC for now, but console experiences have all sounded smooth. If you’re …"
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55.0
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78.0
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35.0
"For better or worse, Under Night In-Birth II [Sys:Celes] preserves the series identity with subtle upgrades that impact the gameplay positively. It&s;s little for a wait of over a decade but there&s;s no denying it&s;s an excellent 2D fighter in …"
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68.0
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68.0
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68.0
"Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes is a fun and learnable fighting game that may attract beginners to this popular gaming genre. The addition of Uziki provides a welcoming change to the original game&s;s character options that already offers an array …"
Read original review"While the Steam version still has some bugs that need to be ironed out, UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes provides a number of great reasons to visit the Hollow Night in what is the most robust roster to date."
Read original review"UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys Celes is a strong fighter with gorgeous visuals that challenges players to learn, adapt, and take risks."
Read original review"UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes has quite the learning curve, but is fun to play with friends and the addition of rollback netcode actually makes the game playable online too."
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70.0
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85.0
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75.0
"With few 2D fighting games coming to the Nintendo Switch, UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes fills a gap that has been missing not only on the platform. With the end of series like BlazBlue, titles that use sprites and have …"
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75.0
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90.0
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65.0
"Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes is a sequel that builds even further on the foundation that the original established with its unique fighting dynamics and pace, and manages to bring some interesting novelties to the genre. It takes a very …"
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30.0
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30.0
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30.0
"Under Night In-Birth II [Sys:Celes] does not reinvent the wheel so much as it refines it to its most effective form yet. That takes more effort than you&s;d expect – UNI2 is the culmination of a decade&s;s worth of thoughtful …"
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85.0
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80.0
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45.0
"It’s really quite a shame because at its core, Uni 2 is a wonderful fighter with incredible depth and plenty of style to spare. The sheer amount of freedom in how I can control my character is second to none …"
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85.0
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92.0
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35.0
"Under Night in Birth II SYS: Celes looks similar to its predecessors, but visual cleanups, new mechanics, and improved online make it stand on its own."
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75.0
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68.0
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60.0
"For what it&s;s worth, UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II does well by being a high-level technical play fighting game that requires patience to truly make the difference. There are several layers to "git gud", which is robust thanks to the GRD …"
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85.0
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72.0
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60.0
"The awfully-named Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes is a pretty good sequel to what was already a really deep, but surprisingly accessible 2D fighter. In terms of content and mechanics, this game is still excellent, worthy of being put right …"
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70.0
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95.0
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30.0
"UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes is without a doubt the funnest fighting game of the year. An already smooth and satisfying fighter has been improved and expanded on so many levels with the new systems, mechanics, and moves this sequel …"
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60.0
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80.0
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45.0
"Although lacking single-player content, UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes is still a deeply rewarding fighter with a lot of mechanics to learn. Multiplayer fans will have an absolute blast with this one!"
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90.0
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85.0
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65.0
"Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes is a cracking sequel that brings meaningful change to the series&s; core combat, adds rollback netcode and three strong new characters to an already enthralling roster, and all looks, sounds, and plays every bit as …"
Read original review"It may not be quite the leap forward that some would expect from a fully-fledged sequel, but it can’t be denied that Under Night In-Birth 2 Sys:Celes is still an accomplished fighting game. With its expanded roster, new mechanics and …"
Read original review"Under Night In-Birth II is a fantastic fighting game experience when you focus solely on the core mechanics and how enjoyable it is to immerse yourself in the depths of its more intricate systems. Examining the package as a whole …"
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65.0
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75.0
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60.0
"Under Night In-Birth II Sys: Celes is a compelling fighting game, despite feeling old and way-too classic in many of its choices. It&s;s really hard to understand why Arc System Works chose the same release window as Tekken 8, considering …"
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75.0
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90.0
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80.0
"Under Night In-Birth 2 Sys:Celes is a great addition to what we had that improves upon previous games in pretty much all the right ways. The new characters are fun, the new attacks for existing characters make new gameplans fun …"
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60.0
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85.0
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35.0
"Sys: Celes successfully marries its engaging narrative with polished gameplay, creating an experience that appeals to both fans of the series and newcomers alike. The final chapter of the Hollow Night saga delivers not only the promise of a dramatic …"
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