Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

Arc System Works

Rank: #2 / 25
Released: 2023
Studio: Arc System Works
Genre: airdasher

At a glance

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.

Who it is for

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.

What is good

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

What to know first

Free Edition limits avatar, character and mode availability
Steam controller support is partial
Listed only for Windows

Verdict

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.