2D fighting

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

Developer

Cygames, Arc System Works

Genre

2D fighting

Platforms

PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4

Year

2023

About the game

A 2D fighting game starring characters from the mobile RPG Granblue Fantasy, and an enhanced version of the previous Granblue Fantasy Versus. You can choose between simple controls, which use special moves with one button, and technical controls, where you input move commands. It also offers a way to download just the base game and play for free with some characters.

Why we recommend it

With easy controls and helpful training modes, it bills itself as the definitive entry point to fighting games, and it's easy to start without pressure.

Good for — Great for: fighting game newcomers who want to start with easy controls

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