Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate

April 17, 2025

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Follow four cuties who pack a punch—Mikoto, Waka, Itsuki, and Yuzuha—as they hack and slash their way across parallel worlds to rescue Nagi, who has been spirited away by the villainous Phantom. Battling through eight action-packed stages, they take down the legions of Phantom’s minions standing in their way. The …

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AJ Small Xbox Tavern Apr 2025
78.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

63.0

"Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds: Ultimate is a loving remaster/reworking of the original title, it is bursting with content and all of the originals wide-eyed excess. For those revisiting this will be everything they could possibly want (bigger roster, more modes, …"

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Alan Murilo Pereira Duque Nintendo Blast Apr 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

45.0

"Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate succeeds in its mission of offering a (currently) definitive version of the Phantom Breaker franchise spin-off. While there are several good beat &s;em ups in the Switch library, there&s;s no denying that this young girls …"

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Alecsander Oliveira GameBlast Apr 2025
65.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

20.0

"Phantom Breaker Battle Grounds Ultimate is, overall, an unnecessary remaster. The switch to Unreal Engine 5 doesn&s;t add much to a game of this type, no meaningful content was introduced, and it mainly serves to bring in a remixed soundtrack, …"

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André Barrozo Jr NintendoBoy Apr 2025
100.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate combines the aesthetic of chibi characters with an addictive beat &s;n up, blending fighting game mechanics from the original Phantom Breaker. Despite the constant threat of Phantom and his minions, Mikoto, Waka, Itsuki, and Yuzuha&s;s …"

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Apr 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate delivers a tight, stylish beat ‘em up that blends arcade action with the depth of a fighting game. Whether you’re in it for the couch co-op mayhem, the deep skill system, or just the chance …"

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José Viana PSX Brasil Apr 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

45.0

"Missing the opportunity of bringing a new chapter to the series, Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate is a basic revisiting of a competent beat &s;em up."

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Pyre Kavanagh Noisy Pixel Apr 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

45.0

"Phantom Breaker: Battlegrounds Ultimate combines nostalgic, retro beat-&s;em-up action with modern co-op multiplayer thrills. Its dynamic combat and cross-platform play deliver high-energy party moments, yet a shallow narrative and solo mode pacing issues may leave some players wanting more depth."

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Raouf Belhamra Digitale Anime Apr 2025
75.0 /100

""A fun, classic-style mayhem" Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate isn&s;t just a remake; it&s;s a reimagining that makes a tangible improvement on a beloved game. Combining visual nostalgia with modern systems, it delivers an exciting and fun experience, especially for …"

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Sean Smith God is a Geek Apr 2025
65.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

48.0

Story

52.0

"Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate is undeniably beautifully executed in terms of its aesthetics, and has a real sheen of sparkling, flashy craziness that some will adore."

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Travis Bruno Capsule Computers Apr 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate’s visual upgrades, addition of an English dub, and new co-op action breathe new life into this beat’em up even if it feels like more could have been done."

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Uriel Rodriguez Game8 Apr 2025
80.0 /100

"Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate doesn’t just improve the original—it cranks it up to 11. With a vibrant new look and smoother combat, it’s easy to pick up but hard to put down."

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Valerio Guarnera Gamesource Italia Apr 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Phantom Breaker Battle Grounds Ultimate is a welcome return, a great gaming experience that shows its full potential in Co-op, thanks especially to its large roster. PBBGU&s;s gameplay remains fun and rewarding, even though with some flaws given by an …"

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Wasbir Sadat NoobFeed Apr 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Phantom Breaker: Battlegrounds Ultimate is a charming update to a quirky brawler that&s;s ideal for co-op play, but its grindy progression and shallow narrative might leave solo players wanting more."

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