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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
By Arc System Works, released 1 Jan 2023
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is a fighting game from Arc System Works, released for Windows in 2023. Its one-on-one combat offers simple inputs so players can perform skills without memorizing complex controls. The game also includes a story campaign inspired by an action RPG, where quests help players grow stronger while learning gameplay fundamentals. Outside matches, Grand Bruise Legends is a party mode set around an island lobby, with online obstacle courses and survival games. Players can personalize the experience with character colors, weapon skins, lobby avatars and a partner character. The game is listed with single-player and multiplayer modes, including online PvP and shared or split-screen PvP. Steam controller support is partial, and listed controller features include DualShock and DualSense support. The Free Edition has limits on which avatars, characters and modes are available. Its listed publisher is Cygames, Inc., and its Steam genre is Action.
What players like, and what they don't
- Simple inputs let players perform skills with one button
- Story campaign includes quests and gameplay fundamentals
- Grand Bruise Legends has obstacle courses and survival games
- Character colors, weapon skins and lobby avatars
- Online and shared/split-screen PvP
- Free Edition limits avatar, character and mode availability
- Steam controller support is partial
- Listed only for Windows
Who it suits
It suits players who want fighting matches with simpler input options, as well as those interested in a story campaign or party-mode activities. The listed PvP options include online and shared or split-screen play.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising combines fighting matches with a story campaign and party activities. Its accessible input option is paired with a Free Edition that limits some content availability.
