The more accessible gameplay and low learning curve is something both casual and
hardcore fighting game fans need to consider before purchase, but that's not to say the more skilled players will be left out in the mud.
I've always thought that the hallmark of a great fighting game was the ability to both pick up and play and cater to
hardcore fighting game fans.
I, and I'm sure other
hardcore fighting game fans, support in - person face - offs, Tekken 6 needed this to work and it doesn't.
Streamlined controls offer depth for
hardcore fighting game fans, and ease of learning for casual players (or button - mashers) And don't worry, you need not be well - versed in 30 years of Dragon Ball lore to enjoy the refined combat systems and the cast of quirky combatants.
Many
hardcore fighting game fans use a stick, and Capcom wants to get away from the feeling that you need a stick to play well.
To see everything, you had to continuously switch between two streams back and forth from Friday to Sunday evening, so even
hardcore fighting game fans might have missed one or two.
True to BlazBlue, Cross Tag Battle looks like it'll be one of the fastest and technical fighting games available — great news for
hardcore fighting game fans.
I'm not
a hardcore fighting game fan, but I've always enjoyed the over-the-top style of Capcom's Vs. series.
The Pro Series is Injustice 2's flirtatious wink towards
the hardcore fighting game fan.
As someone who is not the most
hardcore fighting game fan, it was nice to see how user friendly P4AU was for us newbies.
Not exact matches
With spectacular comic book presentation, some of the most chaotic action in any
game ever and sufficient technical depth to keep even ultra
hardcore fight fans happy, this is the impossible - a worthy successor to Marvel vs Capcom 2.
However, without a real
fighting engine to support the
game,
hardcore fans haven't just played this before, they've probably already played something better.
Visually appealing and off - kilter enough to remind even the worst cynics that
games can actually have a fun core and work out from there — rather than building something then trying to figure out the fun part — BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger offers an interesting distraction, which might not be enough for
hardcore fighting fans (who probably played the
game to exhaustion years ago), but I'm not one of those people so I actually had some fun with the
game.
From
hardcore fighting fans to casual
gamers who enjoy the Dragon Ball franchise, there is something to love for a wide variety of people, and I think that Dragon Ball FighterZ will be able to capitalize on those interests.
Whether you are a casual DC Comics
fan or
hardcore fighting video
game enthusiast, Injustice 2 is a
game you should not overlook in 2017.
made its presence on the scene known, piquing the interest of
fighting game fans,
hardcore and novice.
SNK's Samurai Shodown V Special is a fun fighter that's definitely worth checking out on PS4 or PS Vita if you're a
hardcore fan of over the top
fighting games.
If you have played Dead or Alive 5 before than I'm not really sure this
game deserves another purchase unless you're a
hardcore fan but if you have missed the last
game and you're after a very good
fighting game than look no further.
While it is no doubt thanks in part to a franchise that has such a vocal and loyal
fan base the big pink elephant still in the room is the controversial launch and mismanagement of Street fighter 5 that still seems to linger in many
hardcore Capcom /
fighting game's minds.
The step up from Tekken 2 in terms of graphics and gameplay was huge, and the generous character roster, which both
hardcore and casual
fans could appreciate, is what helped this
game cement itself as one of the best
fighting games of all time.
Designed with accessibility in mind, Fantasy Strike provides players with a rare experience in the world of
fighting games: a
game that's unusually easy to jump into, yet with the depth of strategy and tactics that
hardcore fans of the genre expect.
The unlockables in Naruto Clash of the Ninja are pretty good as well, though I'd imagine only the most
hardcore Wii, Naruto or
fighting game fan will be interested long enough to unlock them all.
Featuring a simple to pick up but harder to master experience, the
fighting game by Arc System Works can provide hours of fun to both casual and
hardcore fans.
Made for casual
game fans not intended for Hardcore Fighting Game play
game fans not intended for
Hardcore Fighting Game play
Game players.
To be fair i am not a
hardcore fighting fan (only like the casual anime ones like Ultimate ninja and DBZ), but i was hoping that the story mode of Arena would be up interesting since it takes place after the main
game.
From
hardcore fighting fans to casual
gamers who enjoy the Dragon Ball franchise, there is something to love for a wide variety of people, and I think that Dragon Ball FighterZ will be able to capitalize on those interests.
Overall I would say that the
game is a wet dream for any
hardcore fan but also available enough for newcomers to get behind another
fighting game, just go easy on the story mode and you will do fine.
There's no easy answer, but for Capcom, a new Power Stone may be able to bridge the gap between
hardcore and casual
fighting game fans and there's no better time to do it.
Hardcore Gamer 90 Tekken 7 is the
fighting experience that its
fan base wanted it to be.
The audio below is the snippet from Episode 48 of the podcast and is a good overview of the
game and how it appeals to more than just the
hardcore fighting fans.
The interview with Oda mostly cover topics that have already come up with other media outlets, but it discusses a number of subjects which
hardcore fans will undoubtedly have interest in — most notably the slowness of jumps in its debut build, a major change in what set the franchise apart from other
fighting games.
While the series kept on chugging, for years it would end up in its own little niche, popular only among its
hardcore fans, with «professional»
fighting game players scoffing at each new release.
I don't think Clayfighter is going to win any awards from
hardcore tournament fighter
fans, as it is a little slow, and lacks some of the depth required to be a top
fighting game.
Dragon Ball FighterZ has captivated
hardcore and casual
fighting game fans alike due to its flashy art style, insane onscreen action, and amazing delivery of
fan service.
That's a
fighting game meant for
hardcore fighting game players, and how its mobile version is accepted by existing
fans is worth monitoring.
The Dragonball Xenoverse team is working on making the
game's
fighting mechanics to be both fun and accessible, something that
hardcore and casual
fans both can enjoy.