DNF Duel

bro its dbfz but different and fresh. The online isn't dead, i've played over 50 matches and have never waited for more than a minute to find an opponent. Really seems like this game could make a comeback as it should. Now jump on and let me clap ya cheeks. sources - "trust me bro"

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I see this game has mixed reviews and some I see when looking through people's reviews it's mostly bad reviews setup as good reviews so let me just say one thing. The game is fun especially when you use Mods. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ the game has a good amount of not only color palette mods but some stage music and character mods as well and many other things too there is even a Potato Mod that allows the game to run on Lower end PCs sure its horrible looking but it is fun to be able to play if you are worried about needing high specs and there are even mechanic changing modds that make the game more enjoyable for those who are EVO nerds. I say wait for some of the DLC characters to come out because the flood gates of character mods are gonna be insane and I am sure you guys will enjoy the game a bit more plus those mechanic changing mods are gonna get updated too. I enjoy the game atm and its fun only complaint is I need more people to play with. Edit The only thing that pisses me off is the negativity people are giving this game because it's not FIghterZ or Guilty Gear Strive but once the DLC characters start rolling out people are gonna take back the negativity they spread. This game is still good even without the community made mods.

Controles 8/10 Simple & great for button mashing. Story 7/10 Copy & pasted for each character, but does a great job fleshing out the world with each character's story. Hate chapter 9 tho. It's the final one, so it's really hard, & when you lost continue battle defaults to no, making you go through the begining unskip-able dialogn & cutscene again if you spam A too fast. Gameplay 9/10 Fast & Fun! Content 7/10 Not lacking in content, but not much to do outside of pvp or playing through the same story 15 times. DLC 2/10 Great characters, but no story for them :( Overall it's a fun time waster to play solo or with friends, but only buy it when on sale. (And don't bother buying the dlc.)

It's one I would recommend on a sale for sure. Easy buy then. The characters are all fun and functional. The art style, and given the developer it's no surprise is absolutely beautiful. I actually really enjoy the simplistic combat. It feels very fluid without being as dumbed down as something like Dragonball Fighterz, which I am tremendously thankful for. The music's good, great if i'm talking about their choice for opening cinematic. The voice actors in all available languages did a great job. The controls are very easy to pick up and responsive. I enjoyed my time in the various modes. Still, I will say on sale, because the roster is not huge, and there are, of course, DLC characters you'll have to grab for the whole roster. I feel like fighting games first titles always are at a disadvantage, because usually the roster picks up over time and titles, and people hold off for a complete edition, or a sequel when the roster is at it's peak, and I can't blame them for it at all, I often do the same. Likewise, there are too few stages and tracks to play with, and I well wish you could set the game to pick random automatically for them. It's a good game, but it's competing against more fleshed out fighting game universes with larger rosters, more mechanics, ect for the same price tag. I will say, this is a great title to pick up for some quick fun and to introduce your friends and family to the wonder of fighting games, because it's much easier to pick up and play than a lot of others you'll find that might seem rather daunting to get into. I hope they come out with a new season of characters, or a second title and improve on the really solid foundation they built here. I'm very happy I picked it up.

DNF Duel, crafted by Arc System Works and available on Steam, is a vibrant 2.5D fighter spinning off from the Dungeon Fighter Online universe. Released in June 2022, it’s a visual stunner, with Unreal Engine-powered anime aesthetics that pop—think flashy supers and detailed stages like Sky Tower. The roster of 16 class-based characters, from the berserk Berserker to the tactical Ranger, offers diverse playstyles, each with unique moves and Awakening mechanics that flip fights when health dips below 30%. Combat is a mix of simplified inputs for newcomers and deeper systems—like MP management and guard cancels—for veterans, striking a chaotic yet strategic balance. The rollback netcode delivers smooth online play, a must for any modern fighter, though the lack of crossplay stings. Offline, you’ve got arcade, survival, and a bare-bones story mode that’s more visual novel than epic tale—don’t expect much narrative heft. Priced at $49.99, it’s a solid package, but early access polish issues (lobby bugs, occasional lag) and a steep learning curve against wild movesets might frustrate casuals. Still, for fighting game fans craving ArcSys flair—think Guilty Gear vibes with a fresh coat—it’s a thrilling, over-the-top brawl worth diving into. Just brace for some anarchy.

Reading the reviews, I now understand why it's Mixed after putting 10hrs into the game. It's not for those new to fighting games, especially anime fighting games where movement is one of the core functions of the game. Of all the hrs I've put into fighting games, this is by far one of the funniest AFs I've played. May be of my Top 10 Anime Fighters. Sorry "Under Night In-birth EX: Late C/LR" is still my favorite The movement tech is by far the best I have experienced and actually changes the skill gap ceiling by a land slide with normal dashes and the guard dash function. String those together correctly and you'll be untouchable. The amount of fakes and side switches with GD I've done against Grappler is actually insane. The easy inputs make for some insane combo stings and is most definitely "new player" friendly DON'T LET THE REVIEWS FOOL YOU -Try it out for yourself but I encourage you to put more time into movement than combo strings. This is how you get the most out of the game -If you put it down, I encourage you to give it another try. If you wanna see the potential of movement tech, check out my Tik-Tok @TypherGaming --- Not promoting just trying to show people why this game is worth the try ---