Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

"Yes, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is a good fighting game but its totes adorbs Grand Bruise Legends mode is what really won me over."

"Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is presented as a triumphant rebirth for the series. From technical enhancements to the expansion of content and innovation in the online mode, Rising delivers a solid and compelling proposition for loyal fans and those looking …"

"Granblue Fantasy Versus, crafted by the veterans at Arc System Works, features uniquely designed gameplay that balances accessibility with surprising depth. Its excellent tutorial system makes it highly recommended for newcomers to fighting games. However, the lack of single-player content, …"

"Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is a real surprise."

"Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising has many good features but is far from flawless. Nevertheless, it&s;s a huge improvement over where the fighting game is and has been a fantastic experience. The characters are well-designed, and the new mechanics are satisfying …"

"Whether viewed as a full-fledged sequel or enhanced re-release, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is an improvement over its predecessor in just about every way. The single player content is of decent quantity for a fighting game, but could easily be …"

"Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is a gorgeous looking fighter with a simplistic approach to combat that welcomes players of all skill levels."

"Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising does what any good sequel should do, and that&s;s take what works in the first game and amplifies its strengths while also fixing some of its shortcomings. The addition of new moves involving a special meter …"

"The original Granblue Fantasy Versus was, frankly, bodied by Covid-19. At a time when online infrastructure was so important, it was found lacking. Now, it&s;s perfect. It plays wonderfully. It&s;s as if the original release was the first draft. An …"

"It&s;s not the best fighting game of the year (the competition has been fierce), but it&s;s a good bet for those who want a versatile and accessible show."

"Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising is a fighting game that makes immediacy its strong point, easy to approach but incredibly deep. The mechanics of the first chapter have been honed to perfection, and a rich roster offers hours of fun in …"

"With great netcode, a large roster, beautiful graphics, and beginner-friendly footsie-based gameplay, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising might be what resurrects this fighting game franchise and makes it stick around this time."

"Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is a small step forward from the original, but all those tiny tweaks make it feel that much better. Online matches feel seamless, the new and changed characters have a lot of variety, and the story …"

"GranBlue Fantasy Versus Rising is a major expansion that significantly changes the gameplay. The new mechanics open up longer combos and more active defense options while making simplified inputs the standard. The story mode is engaging but short; offline-loving players …"

"In order to ensure the longevity of the game’s lifespan, they’ve focused on polishing the features that were praised for, all while implementing the highly anticipated rollback netcode and crossplay functionality. The launch of their free edition was well handled …"

"All that said, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising largely achieves its central tasks. It lowers the barrier to entry for newcomers while also offering a well-designed roster with enough complexities to keep things exciting for seasoned hands. I found myself pulled …"

"There is a lot to love about Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising. From its excellent story mode, simple yet complex combat that&s;s made accessible to every type of player. But what steels the show is the extremely fun Grand Brute mode. …"

"Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is basically a "Super" Granblue Fantasy Versus. That is, it is an updated package with all the characters so far, netcode via rollback and some new modes. If you liked the original, you&s;ll appreciate this new …"

"Overall, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is a title that is safe, accessible, but lacking in challenge. It provides a story-mode that players will likely love or hate, a narrative that is safe but predictable, combat that is impactful but inconsistent, …"

"Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is a redemption and course correction that the series sorely needed to compete against some fantastic FGs out on the market already. If not for the overpriced DLC and lackluster single player content, it could have …"

"That being said, by launching with a free version, Rising has given itself a fighting chance. While I find it hard to recommend Rising to most people at full price, I wholeheartedly recommend that anyone even vaguely interested check out …"

"GranBlue Fantasy Versus: Rising is an accessible and deep fighter. You can easily combine moves and unleash cinematic super moves which allows newcomers to pick up and play instantly. However, nuances permeate the combat which allows veterans of the genre …"

"Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is an intoxicating blend of style, accessibility and fun. Even if you don’t know the franchise, you’ll love this incredible fighter."

"However, it’s hard to feel like that alone, plus an expanded roster, justify Versus Rising’s existence, especially if you played Versus for any length of time. If you missed the original Versus, though, then that doesn’t really matter. Rising is …"

"Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising is the best version of Arc System Works&s; fighting game, evolving gameplay mechanics and adding characters and mini-games. Although fans may not like paying for an upgraded version, it offers engaging new modes and streamlined, exciting …"

"Whilst feeling more like an upgrade than a true sequel, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is nonetheless a deep, engaging fighter that is widely accessible for all skill levels."

"Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising fully realizes the potential that the vanilla game showed back in 2020. This is a feature rich and absolutely gorgeous 2D anime fighter with a deep roster of 28 fantastic characters, great netcode, and well implemented …"

"Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising improves on the original in almost every way, and while not quite at the level of the very best in the genre, it still offers enjoyable fighting experience."

"Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is a decent anime fighter and a clear step up from its predecessor, but it isn&s;t without its problems, some of which persist from the last game. I&s;m also not entirely sure of the longevity of …"

"Rising is the game that the original Granblue Fantasy Versus should have been, and while it&s;s a bit cheeky that players are being asked to pay for it all over again — with yet more DLC characters incoming — it&s;s …"

""Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising" emerges as a sequel that feels more like an enhanced edition of its predecessor rather than a brand-new entry — but that&s;s not a bad thing."

"Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is more than just a reimagining of the previous title. The game not only manages to appeal to the competitive audience by introducing rollback netcode and allowing crossplay between all systems, but it captivates casual players …"

"An amazing fighting game for veterans and newcomers alike."

"Arc System Works aren&s;t exactly pushing themselves out of their comfort zone, but this is another polished and highly enjoyable 2D fighter that is not nearly as insular as you&s;d think."

"This new game addresses the main issues from the original 2020 release and introduces a lot of additional content, such as new mechanics and characters. Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is the definitive version. Although it might not be a must-buy …"

"Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising is a gem. Calling it a reissue would be an understatement, almost offensive, given the many new features and improvements. An exceptional online component and a series of new mechanics perfectly integrated with the original game&s;s …"

"Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising once again shows Arc System Works&s; skill in making fighting games. Its new features are sure to please Granblue Fantasy fans."