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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

Released: 12/14/2023

The latest installment in the GBVS series is taking the genre to new heights! Rise to glory in the definitive fighting game experience for beginners and veterans alike. It's a Party! Claim Your Crown in Grand Bruise Legends! Need a break from matches? Take a breather and experience a one-of-a-kind island lobby filled with fun attractions. You can even go head-to-head with other players online in a variety of obstacle courses and survival games in an all-new party mode, Grand Bruise Legends! (Avatar, character, and mode availability is limited in the Free Edition.) Stay Focused on the Battle, Not the Controls Newcomers can fully enjoy the intensity and thrills of one-on-one combat without needing to memorize complicated controls—simple inputs can be used to perform skills with the press of a single button! A Captivating Story Campaign Awaits Embark on a journey through the vast skies of Granblue Fantasy and immerse yourself in an epic adventure while mastering the fundamentals of gameplay. As you take on more quests in this action RPG-inspired experience, you'll continue to grow stronger. Personalize the Experience On Every Level Express yourself and show some love for your favorite Granblue characters through a variety of character colors, weapon skins, lobby avatars, and even a selectable partner character to cheer you on and give you advice! Get Creative with the Digital Figure Studio The only limit is your imagination—construct original dioramas from a massive collection of high-quality 3D models from the Granblue Fantasy Versus series!

The latest installment in the GBVS series is taking the genre to new heights! Rise to glory in the definitive fighting game experience for beginners and veterans alike. It's a Party! Claim Your Crown in Grand Bruise Legends! Need a break from matches? Take a breather and experience a one-of-a-kind island lobby filled with fun attractions. You can even go head-to-head with other players online in a variety of obstacle courses and survival games in an all-new party mode, Grand Bruise Legends! (Avatar, character, and mode availability is limited in the Free Edition.) Stay Focused on the Battle, Not the Controls Newcomers can fully enjoy the intensity and thrills of one-on-one combat without needing to memorize complicated controls—simple inputs can be used to perform skills with the press of a single button! A Captivating Story Campaign Awaits Embark on a journey through the vast skies of Granblue Fantasy and immerse yourself in an epic adventure while mastering the fundamentals of gameplay. As you take on more quests in this action RPG-inspired experience, you'll continue to grow stronger. Personalize the Experience On Every Level Express yourself and show some love for your favorite Granblue characters through a variety of character colors, weapon skins, lobby avatars, and even a selectable partner character to cheer you on and give you advice! Get Creative with the Digital Figure Studio The only limit is your imagination—construct original dioramas from a massive collection of high-quality 3D models from the Granblue Fantasy Versus series!

The latest installment in the GBVS series is taking the genre to new heights! Rise to glory in the definitive fighting game experience for beginners and veterans alike. It's a Party! Claim Your Crown in Grand Bruise Legends! Need a break from matches? Take a breather and experience a one-of-a-kind island lobby filled with fun attractions. You can even go head-to-head with other players online in a variety of obstacle courses and survival games in an all-new party mode, Grand Bruise Legends! (Avatar, character, and mode availability is limited in the Free Edition.) Stay Focused on the Battle, Not the Controls Newcomers can fully enjoy the intensity and thrills of one-on-one combat without needing to memorize complicated controls—simple inputs can be used to perform skills with the press of a single button! A Captivating Story Campaign Awaits Embark on a journey through the vast skies of Granblue Fantasy and immerse yourself in an epic adventure while mastering the fundamentals of gameplay. As you take on more quests in this action RPG-inspired experience, you'll continue to grow stronger. Personalize the Experience On Every Level Express yourself and show some love for your favorite Granblue characters through a variety of character colors, weapon skins, lobby avatars, and even a selectable partner character to cheer you on and give you advice! Get Creative with the Digital Figure Studio The only limit is your imagination—construct original dioramas from a massive collection of high-quality 3D models from the Granblue Fantasy Versus series!

Critics
82
Steam
83
Metacritic
73

Score Breakdown

82.5

Critic Average

47 reviews

83

Steam User Score

6,856 reviews

73

Metacritic User Score

56 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-0.6
Metacritic Disparity
+9.5
Combined Disparity
+4.4

Average of both sources

Review Timing

17 early (36%)30 launch window (64%)0 late (0%)