It's fair to say that this kind of extreme shift in momentum won't be to everyone's taste, and combined with lengthy, relatively accessible combo routes, it cements DNF Duel as one of the most all-or-nothing fighting games we've played in a long time.

Fully equipped with exclusive servers and PlayStation®Network, matches in DNF Duel ensure a low-lag and seamless multiplayer experience. Shacknews similarly praised the solid, varied cast of fighters, "beautiful" visuals and soundtrack, stable netcode, and abundance of modes but took minor issue with the flimsy character balance and overly accessible controls. Indeed, by giving up a chunk of your grey health — that is, health that can be healed back over time — you can continue your combos to the point where your opponent's guard can be crushed, leaving them completely vulnerable. The site further praised the variety of offline modes, flexible fighting system, distinct roster, solid netcode, striking art style, and bonus content while criticizing the dull story mode and generic music.Developed in part by the genre geniuses over at Arc System Works, it's shaping up to be another gorgeous beat-'em-up from the creators of Guilty Gear Strive and Dragon Ball FighterZ. You can play a perfect game up until that point, and still have victory ripped from your grasp after being touched by a single combo-starting attack. I hope the mobility can improve in a future update, but in its current state, I'm having a ton of fun playing DNF Duel both online and offline, and look forward to playing it regularly.

By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Btw, PSN sorely needs a refund feature so people on the fence can try the full game out before they commit!It's not quite as fast paced as some other anime-styled fighters — the lack of an air dash or air block means that you're almost always stuck to the ground — and in that sense, the feel is comparable to titles like Granblue Fantasy Versus (sorry), or even Street Fighter, because of how important spacing seems to be for most of the cast. Don’t forget to keep track of your MP Gauge and White Damage Gauge, lest your opponent catches you by surprise!

We have concerns over the game's hyperaggressive gameplay flow, but with great online netcode backed by what is hopefully decent post-launch support, DNF Duel could be a surprise hit for the genre. Its combat is exhilarating and easy to get to grips with, yet has enough depth to keep you going back for more. This will be our third mention of Granblue Fantasy Versus in as many paragraphs, but it's hard to ignore the similarities between the 2020 release and DNF. When he's not practising combos, he's usually getting lost in the latest 100-hour RPG, or, y'know, replaying The Witcher 3.Suddenly, the gates malfunction and ultimately shut down altogether in an event known as "The Day the Doors Closed", and as their powers faded into myth, the gates became known as "Wonders". IGN awarded the title a score of 8/10 and wrote that DNF Duel is a game of resource management, patience, and creative problem solving wrapped up in a "beautiful package", but noted that it may not be friendly to newcomers. A welcoming, two-dimensional fighter boasting a honeyed aesthetic that caresses both the ocular and aural senses, DNF Duel makes a great representation as a fantastic entry point for genre newcomers, as well as being a reliable source of instant gratification for brawling stalwarts. The tutorials are decent as well; each character has their own strategic overview alongside combo trials. There is a reversal mechanic that pushes your aggressor away, but it costs a whole lot of meter, and it doesn't actually give you an advantage in terms of retaliation — it just resets the play, allowing your opponent to restart their offence while you're sitting there with no resources.

Download of this product is subject to the PlayStation Network Terms of Service and our Software Usage Terms plus any specific additional conditions applying to this product. A total of 16 unique characters are available: Berserker, Striker, Grappler, Inquisitor, Dragon Knight, Ranger, Hitman, Kunoichi, Enchantress, Vanguard, Swift Master, Ghostblade, Troubleshooter, Crusader, Launcher, and an unlockable Hidden Character.

The tone and design of Dungeon Fighter certainly lends itself well to a one-on-one fighter, with a fantastical art direction and over-the-top battle techniques at the heart of the property's identity. I was hoping to have another fighting game that satiated my Granblue Fantasy Versus itch, and this is exactly that. but the “lacks personality” and “longevity” is a major red flag for me ; some form of lore is important even in multiplayer titles. Said open beta is available to download and play right now, on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.