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Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

Should you play it?

In a world controlled by blade, magic, and fist, diverse warriors gather for battle! This is a 2D fighting game featuring characters from Shining Blade and Shining Hearts.

What works
  • Accessible and simple fighting mechanics
  • Unique assist system and team switching
  • Attractive anime character designs by tony taka
  • Online multiplayer mode included
  • Easy achievements and completion
Things to keep in mind
  • Limited game modes and content
  • Small and inactive online community
  • Balance issues with some characters overpowered
  • Missing features from console versions (gallery, arena mode)
  • Story mode is shallow and minimal

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

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  • Koihime Enbu

  • Blade Strangers

  • Phantom Breaker: Omnia

  • TOKYO WARFARE

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Blade Strangers

  • Phantom Breaker: Omnia

  • TOKYO WARFARE
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Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story.

Why this game works

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