UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II SYS:CELES

UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II SYS:CELES

January 24, 2024

ActionArcadeFighting Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5

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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Andrew Camac WayTooManyGames Jan 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

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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Andrew M. Brown Final Weapon Jan 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

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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Asura Kagawa GamesCreed Jan 2024
88.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

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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Braden Czerwinski Gaming Age Jan 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

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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Carlos França Júnior GameBlast Jan 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

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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Caroline Ramsburg CBR Jan 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

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 …"

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Casey Scheld Gamers Heroes Jan 2024
80.0 /100

"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."

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Chris White God is a Geek Jan 2024
80.0 /100

"UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys Celes is a strong fighter with gorgeous visuals that challenges players to learn, adapt, and take risks."

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Claire Ferrin cublikefoot Jan 2024
80.0 /100

"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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Erick Figueiredo NintendoBoy Jan 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

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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Guilherme Santos Game Lodge Jan 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

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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Jack Zustiak GamingTrend Jan 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

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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Jae Lee ZTGD Jan 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

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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Joel Couture Siliconera Jan 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

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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Kevin Kelly The Outerhaven Productions Jan 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

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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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Jan 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

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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Miguel Moran TheSixthAxis Jan 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

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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Mike Crewe GameGrin Jan 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

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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PJ O&s;Reilly God is a Geek Jan 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

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 …"

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Jan 2024
80.0 /100

"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 …"

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Shane Boyle Hey Poor Player Jan 2024
80.0 /100

"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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Silvio Mazzitelli IGN Italy Jan 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

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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TJ Denzer Shacknews Jan 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

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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Will "FncWill" Hogeweide Rectify Gaming Jan 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

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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