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Battle Fantasia xbox360 Game Reviews
Battle Fantasia
Critic Score
Metascore: 71 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
8.5 out of 10
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An all new fighting game from the creators of the Guilty Gear Series. Challenge the best fighters from around the world via Xbox Live. Unleash deadly combinations with Heat Up mode and turn the tide with the GACHI battle mechanic. Experience Battle Fantasia's world through the eyes of twelve different characters.

PUBLISHER: Aksys Games
DEVELOPER: Arc System Works
GENRE(S): Fighting, Adventure
PLAYERS: 1
ESRB RATING: T (Teen)
RELEASE DATE: September 16, 2008

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80
360 Gamer Magazine UK
A sublime blend of old and new, Battle Fantasia has both the hardcore mechanics and depth to attract devout beat-’em-up fanatics and the style, polish and approachability to rope in the less devoted gamer. It could use a few more characters and perhaps a little more substance but still, BF is easily one of the better fighting games to grace the current generation of consoles so far. [JPN Import]
76
Team Xbox
There are only a few fighters that are more lighthearted and pick-up-and-play-enjoyable than Battle Fantasia, but such whimsy and simplicity come at a premium price in the land of fighting games.
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76
Cheat Code Central
Battle Fantasia grabs hold of a player, there's no telling how many hours of enjoyment it's good for.
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75
Game Informer
Considering this game hails from the same company that created the insanity that is Guilty Gear, you might expect Battle Fantasia to play as fast as the Flash with a caffeine buzz. While it offers up a fair amount of craziness, BF turns out to be a slightly slower, more technical fighter.
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70
Edge Magazine
The slower, more deliberate pace and the hefty fine levied by missed throws and counters may initially confuse those expecting Guilty Fear in a new set of clothes, but ultimately provides a smoother learning curve and a more welcoming experience for new players. [Sept 2008, p.94]
70
games(TM)
A very tight fighter, with tried-and-tested 2D mechanics cloaked in a 2.5D visual presentation. [Sept 2008, p.111]
67
1UP
It's an enjoyable fighter even with its flaws, and it's a pleasing sidestep from Arc's edgy world of "Guilty Gear."
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65
Official Xbox Magazine
Battle Fantasia may be a niche game for a specific audience, but otaku will live happily ever after.
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65
IGN
Battle Fantasia is a decent distraction but can’t compete with the high profile fighters, both out now on Xbox 360 and on the way, in looks, depth, or feature set. The character design is about the only thing that sets this game apart from the pack.
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