UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r] (2018)

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Developer: FRENCH-BREAD
Publisher: Arc System Works
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 3,858 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast, technical 2D fighter with tight controls, flashy combos, and a competitive edge, wrapped in an anime aesthetic and a dense fantasy narrative.

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What players say

Players love the fast-paced fighting and character designs, but nearly everyone mentions the online is dead. The game has a high skill ceiling yet remains approachable for newcomers, and its Chronicle Mode is essentially a visual novel. Reviews also note the soundtrack is excellent and the game runs well on Steam Deck despite being listed as unsupported.

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