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Embark on a new fight, O champions of the skies! Take a ringside seat for this brawltastic work! An exciting new title in the Granblue Fantasy series is finally revealed! Featuring stunning visuals, heart-pounding music, and innovative game mechanics, it’ll usher in a new era of fighting games! This fantasy game blends fighting game action and RPG-style adventure. Throw yourself into matches or enjoy powering up your characters!
Game analysis
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Story and Narrative
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58
Mixed reviews: Granblue Fantasy: Versus’s story earns praise for accessible character arcs and world-building but is criticized as shallow, repetitive, and cliché-ridden, failing to leverage its mechanics or emotional depth despite fan service nods.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
58
Positive Reviews (80-100)
3%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
68%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
29%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
Mixed reviews: Granblue Fantasy: Versus’s story earns praise for accessible character arcs and world-building but is criticized as shallow, repetitive, and cliché-ridden, failing to leverage its mechanics or emotional depth despite fan service nods.
Gameplay Mechanics
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82
Granblue Fantasy: Versus balances accessible mechanics with strategic depth, offering smooth combos, block-dodge punishes, and a diverse cast, but suffers from repetitive single-player, a limited roster, clunky systems, and underwhelming online features, making it a strong entry for casual fans yet lacking in long-term polish.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
82
Positive Reviews (80-100)
71%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
29%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
Granblue Fantasy: Versus balances accessible mechanics with strategic depth, offering smooth combos, block-dodge punishes, and a diverse cast, but suffers from repetitive single-player, a limited roster, clunky systems, and underwhelming online features, making it a strong entry for casual fans yet lacking in long-term polish.
Graphics and Visual Design
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90
Critics raved about Granblue Fantasy: Versus' vibrant anime visuals, 2D/3D hybrid art, and dynamic effects, calling it a standout in fighting games—though some noted repetitive designs, clashing 3D elements, and limited stage variety. Despite minor flaws, 90% praised its stellar art direction, cementing its reputation as a visually stunning entry.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
90
Positive Reviews (80-100)
87%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
13%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Critics raved about Granblue Fantasy: Versus' vibrant anime visuals, 2D/3D hybrid art, and dynamic effects, calling it a standout in fighting games—though some noted repetitive designs, clashing 3D elements, and limited stage variety. Despite minor flaws, 90% praised its stellar art direction, cementing its reputation as a visually stunning entry.
Music and Sound Design
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81
Praise for Granblue Fantasy: Versus's immersive, thematically rich soundtrack dominates, with critics lauding its epic orchestral/metal fusion, emotional depth, and atmospheric cohesion—though some call it "average-to-good" or note uneven quality, failing to match graphics/narrative impact.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
81
Positive Reviews (80-100)
50%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
50%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
TL;DR
music and sound design
Praise for Granblue Fantasy: Versus's immersive, thematically rich soundtrack dominates, with critics lauding its epic orchestral/metal fusion, emotional depth, and atmospheric cohesion—though some call it "average-to-good" or note uneven quality, failing to match graphics/narrative impact.
Voice Acting
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75
Granblue Fantasy: Versus' voice acting is a mixed bag of excellence and uneven delivery. While Japanese and English dubs are widely praised for authenticity, depth, and standout performances like Lowain's wistful tone and Rackam's charm, critics note stilted moments—most notably Percival's lackluster portrayal. Despite isolated flaws, the overall consensus highlights immersive storytelling and accessibility, making it a key strength despite minor hiccups.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VOICE ACTING
Acting Score
75
Positive Reviews (80-100)
38%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
63%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the voice acting.
TL;DR
voice acting
Granblue Fantasy: Versus' voice acting is a mixed bag of excellence and uneven delivery. While Japanese and English dubs are widely praised for authenticity, depth, and standout performances like Lowain's wistful tone and Rackam's charm, critics note stilted moments—most notably Percival's lackluster portrayal. Despite isolated flaws, the overall consensus highlights immersive storytelling and accessibility, making it a key strength despite minor hiccups.
Technical Performance
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71
Granblue Fantasy: Versus delivers slick core gameplay but stumbles on PS4 with laggy online play, clunky netcode, and sluggish load times, while PC faces screen-tearing and input issues—both platforms plagued by technical hiccups that dampen competitive appeal despite polish.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
71
Positive Reviews (80-100)
24%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
71%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
5%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
TL;DR
technical performance
Granblue Fantasy: Versus delivers slick core gameplay but stumbles on PS4 with laggy online play, clunky netcode, and sluggish load times, while PC faces screen-tearing and input issues—both platforms plagued by technical hiccups that dampen competitive appeal despite polish.
Replay Value
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67
Granblue Fantasy: Versus delivers slick fighting mechanics and online variety but stumbles on a grindy, shallow RPG mode and undercooked multiplayer. While its co-op, DLC, and competitive edge hint at longevity, repetitive solo play and a barebones roster leave it feeling incomplete—ideal for casual fighters, not deep fans.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
67
Positive Reviews (80-100)
3%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
91%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
6%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
Granblue Fantasy: Versus delivers slick fighting mechanics and online variety but stumbles on a grindy, shallow RPG mode and undercooked multiplayer. While its co-op, DLC, and competitive edge hint at longevity, repetitive solo play and a barebones roster leave it feeling incomplete—ideal for casual fighters, not deep fans.
Overall Verdict
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OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
75
Positive Reviews (80-100)
66%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
33%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
1%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
Granblue Fantasy: Versus shines with accessible combat, stunning visuals, and fresh mechanics, but underdeveloped single-player content, clunky online play, and a limited roster drag down its potential, making it a flawed yet promising entry for casual fighters.
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Reviews
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Finger Guns
Aug 10, 2020
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The review concludes with a 9/10 score, praising the game's visuals, gameplay, and character variety while noting the smaller roster as a drawback. It is recommended for fans of similar fighting games like Dragonball FighterZ or Guilty Gear.
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90
God is a Geek
Mar 3, 2020
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A triumph for Arc System Works, blending fan service with innovative gameplay. It’s praised as an essential purchase and a promising new fighting franchise.
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90
DualShockers
Mar 6, 2020
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A highly recommended fighting game with intuitive mechanics, stunning visuals, and functional online play. While the RPG Mode is flawed, the core combat and design make it a must-have for fans of the genre.
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90
Digitally Downloaded
Mar 30, 2020
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A beautifully structured fighting game that honors the Granblue Fantasy source material, offering an accessible combat system and a strong foundation for future growth. It serves as an effective introduction to the franchise for Western audiences.
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85
Wccftech
Mar 2, 2020
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The game is praised as a top-quality fighting title with great visuals, strategic combat, and an enjoyable RPG mode. It caters to both new and experienced players, though the RPG mode's repetitiveness may deter some.
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85
Areajugones
Mar 28, 2020
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The game is praised as a strong entry in the fighting genre, with accessibility, engaging visuals, and unique RPG elements. It is recommended for fans of the genre and newcomers alike, despite some limitations in character variety and online features.
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85
GamingTrend
Mar 6, 2020
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Granblue Fantasy: Versus is a competent fighting game with accessible mechanics and beautiful visuals, but it falls short of its potential due to a shallow story and questionable DLC choices. It succeeds as a gateway for newcomers but lacks polish in some areas.
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82
Multiplayer.it
Mar 25, 2020
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The game is deemed a strong entry in the fighting genre with an accessible yet deep combat system and stunning visuals. However, its small roster, underutilized single-player mode, and outdated netcode prevent it from reaching the top tier of competitive fighters. It remains highly recommended for newcomers and fans.
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80
Twinfinite
Mar 6, 2020
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A commendable start for a potential great series, satisfying fighting game fans with its depth and polish despite notable flaws in variety and content longevity.
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80
Meristation
Apr 2, 2020
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The game is praised as a strong competitive title with excellent gameplay
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