FIGHTING EX LAYER (2018)

Developer: ARIKA
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 904 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A return to arcade-style 2D fighting with crisp visuals and a strategic mid-battle ability system, rewarding both execution and adaptation.

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What players say

Players say the game is fun in short bursts but feels too simple for competitive play, with a dead online mode and only 12 characters. The gougi deck system adds variety, but some reviewers wish for more arcade mode options.

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