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FIGHTING EX LAYER

Arcade, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

Should you play it?

After a long wait, Arika's EX characters gather once again for another exciting battle! Kairi, Skullomania, Blaire, Pullum and the others are all back with the latest graphics. And this time they're bringing a brand new system - the "Gougi System". Grasp victory with Gougi!

What works

  • Faithful to street fighter ex legacy
  • Rollback netcode implemented
  • Fun and skillful combat system
  • Unique gougi deck mechanic
  • Good graphics and music

Things to keep in mind

  • Small player base limits online matchmaking
  • Limited single-player content
  • Some technical issues with resolution and input
  • Lack of story mode and offline modes
  • Gougi system can be divisive

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Iron Saga VS

  • Rushdown Revolt

  • Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel

  • One Finger Death Punch 2

  • GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES

  • MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics

More story-driven

Games that feels like FIGHTING EX LAYER but with deeper narrative immersion

  • BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend

  • BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend

  • GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-

  • Pocket Bravery

  • Mortal Kombat 11

  • Guilty Gear X2 #Reload

More dominating

Games that feels like FIGHTING EX LAYER but with more domination over others

  • UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late

  • THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

  • SAMURAI SHODOWN

  • THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH

  • TEKKEN 7

  • GUILTY GEAR

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FIGHTING EX LAYER: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Fantasy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Fellowship, Fantasy.

Last update: 21/08/2026