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The Rumble Fish 2
Released On: Dec 7, 2022
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Based on 10 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
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Based on 10 Critic Reviews
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30% Positive
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The Rumble Fish 2 is a pretty good game, it has cool character design, original gameplay, and most importantly, it feels fresh enough for us to immerse ourselves in it. Its main problem is the lack of alternate gameplay modes.
The Rumble Fish 2 has developed a cult following since its release and it’s no surprise why after finally being able to play it. It can go toe to toe with any of the other fighting games of its era. The multiple gauge system brings another element of strategy to each match, but getting past that feature, The Rumble Fish 2 delivers a polished fight experience that includes the requisite staples of the genre. The roster of fighters features several interesting designs and varied fighting styles. As with any game being available seventeen years after its original release, it may not appeal to everyone, but this is one of the top contenders viewing it through a lens of 2005 gaming.
Blunt, limited, and lacking deeper features,
this remains a curiosity rather than essential.
But for diehard fight fans this makes Dimps’
brawler all the more endearing. [Issue#22, p.87]
The Rumble Fish 2 is an enjoyable romp through a bit of fighting game history. It’s got some solid character designs whether you want to look cool or silly, some great moves to make each character compelling to play, and a vast set of special abilities that will tweak your character in all manner of situations. While I don’t think it’s going to cause a massive shift in the competitive scene, I think it’s going to make for a lot of fun nights beating the shirts off of your buddies in your home and down at the local tournaments.
The Rumble Fish 2 is an interesting fighting game, featuring unique characters and also distinct mechanics. However, the port for consoles leaves something to be desired, especially in the technical part (there are no graphic filters or options in this regard) and online. At least there are some extra modes (besides Arcade) that should increase its lifespan.
For fighting game fans, The Rumble Fish 2 is worth a try at its budget price. It has a varied roster of characters, multiple single player modes including arcade, time track and survival, and online multiplayer with rollback. It’s an interesting but dated curio that’s not going to take the gaming world by storm, but some will appreciate it nonetheless.
Almost 20 years on from its initial arrival, The Rumble Fish 2 still packs a punch as a spunky fighter that dared to hold its own in a crowded market, powered by a fun cast, a unique look, and solid gameplay. Unfortunately, this expensive release fails to capitalize on its grand comeback, offering barebones features, lacking rudimentary options, and greedily locking characters behind paywalls. That this long-lost fighter would receive such a half-hearted presentation is hugely disappointing.
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Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox One
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date: Dec 7, 2022
Developer:
- Suncrest Games
Publisher: 3goo
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