Summary
- Release Year: 2013
- Genres: Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One
- Developers: 5pb. Division 2
- Publishers: 5pb., Degica Games, MAGES.
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds (2013)
Introduction
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds is a fast-paced and frantic arcade-style beat ’em up game developed by MAGES. and 5pb. and published by Namco Bandai Games. It was released in arcades in Japan in 2011, and was ported to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2013. The game features a cast of cute anime-style characters who fight hordes of enemies with awesome special attacks. Local co-op and PVP are supported for up to 4 players.
Gameplay
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds is a side-scrolling beat ’em up game in which the player controls one of four characters: Kurisu Makise, Ruka Urushibara, Mii Kusanagi, or Al Azif. Each character has their own unique set of attacks and abilities. The player must fight their way through hordes of enemies, using their special attacks to take down powerful bosses.
The game features a variety of different enemy types, each with their own unique attacks and abilities. The player must learn how to defeat each type of enemy in order to progress through the game. The game also features a number of different stages, each with its own unique hazards and challenges.
Characters
The four playable characters in Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds are:
- Kurisu Makise – A brilliant scientist who uses her gadgets and inventions to fight her enemies.
- Ruka Urushibara – A skilled martial artist who uses her fists and feet to take down her enemies.
- Mii Kusanagi – A powerful swordswoman who uses her katana to slice and dice her enemies.
- Al Azif – A mysterious and powerful being who uses her magic to fight her enemies.
Each character has their own unique story and motivation for fighting. The player can learn more about each character by playing through their story mode.
Co-Op and PVP
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds supports local co-op and PVP for up to 4 players. In co-op mode, players can team up to fight through the game’s story mode or take on endless waves of enemies in survival mode. In PVP mode, players can battle against each other in a variety of different modes, including deathmatch, team deathmatch, and capture the flag.
Graphics and Sound
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds features vibrant and colorful 2D graphics. The characters and enemies are all beautifully drawn and animated. The game’s soundtrack is also excellent, with a mix of catchy tunes and intense battle music.
Overall
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds is a fun and frantic arcade-style beat ’em up game with cute characters, awesome special attacks, and local co-op/PVP support. If you’re a fan of beat ’em up games, then you should definitely check out Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds.
Score: 7/10
Review Score
7/10