Dealspwn writes: As an overall package, the game is reasonable value for money, but the clumsy connection options between the PS3 and Vita are very off-putting. The actual fighting is best enjoyed with local multiplayer and can be quite fun before the cramp sets in. The stupid points system that only rewards you points via Specials breaks the game though and is a poor choice on the developer’s part. Patch in some regular health-bar options for an extra mode and we might be back for more.
While Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale didn't get the best review, there are still some aspects of the game that deserve some credit.
Though PlayStation All Stars Battle Royale is a bit of a cult classic, it could have been a big hit if it launched in 2022 instead of 2012.
It wouldn't have mattered, Sony would've rushed it out and left it to die. More so now than before with their focus now being on SP narrative driven AAA games.
Oh, but somehow Smash Bros. 64 made it work?
It just couldn’t compete with Smash Bros. and it wasn’t a free-to-play game like Multiversus.
I think it released at the right time. It's just after the success of Smash and Multiversus, it's finally time for a sequel.
I'd be all in on a remake or remaster of the original. I enjoyed it because I didn't sit there and compare every aspect to SSB. I just enjoyed it as it was.
Sony should make part 2 and dump a good amount of money on it. Scrap super only kills and it's bound to succeed.
God of War: Ragnarok has plenty of fun references to PlayStation history, but now fans have discovered a conversation that calls back to PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale — the crossover fighting game released for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita.
That’s interesting. It actually does make it canon lol. He mentioned it in a mainline game. I’d say that’s pretty cool.
"The stupid points system"
Gaming journalism at its finest...
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This game kicks ass
And I will wick your ass so bad with raiden
You will continue to hate this game
PASBR is a great game.. I respect the reviewer's opinion. But I play that game alot! It's very fun to play especially with friends. They still have to work out some online issues.. but overall, it's a very decent attempt at melee fighters. Ending isn't so great but then again, very few fighting games have good endings. It also has room for expansion I can't wait to play that Heavenly Sword level. New characters being added is cool too. Keeps me coming back.. peace
I was pleasantly surprised by allstars but the combat seems to be very hit and miss for some. I think this is a good start to what could be a phenomenal series with more time and money :)