DD:
Why developers still insist on locking away harder difficulty levels is beyond me. Here we have a novel 2D beat 'em up that oozes style through and through, but its flashiness is soon overshadowed when all the player does is near-mindlessly tap away at the same two or three buttons.
With Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds, this is so frustrating because the mechanics are more intricate than they initially appear to be but players are expected to sit through lengthy monotonous play sessions in order to even discover this, let alone benefit from the varied play styles.
TSA writes: Is the ultimate remaster of Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate worth dipping into for old time's sake?
Hardcore Gamer - This week’s Humble Bundle focuses on virtual fisticuffs and athletics in some form or fashion.
DD:
In today's day and age, we don't see too many side scrolling beat 'em ups, but Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds is just that. As something so deliberately retro, it has its good and bad points, but is still fun to play if you're into old school games.
