FIGHTING EX LAYER

Critic reviews

• ZZTGD

  Ken McKown · Aug 23, 2018

  7.0

  Fighting EX Layer is a hard sell to casual fighting game fans. Its lack of modes is its biggest downfall. For those who grew up with Arika’s work though it is a pure joy to play. I hope they continue to support the game and add more and more content as it goes on. Perhaps it will be featured at EVO next year instead of just a side option. With the announcements of new characters, stages, and even crossover characters, the future looks bright. I just hope the momentum continues.

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• NNoobFeed

  RON · Aug 22, 2018

  8.5

  The addition of a single character falls flat and the extra Gougi decks, while providing a competitive advantage for hardcore players, feels a little bit like something that should’ve been included in the “light” release. Nevertheless, paying a full game price tag is a great way to support a studio that listened to fans and, ultimately, delivered a game worth playing.

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• DDestructoid

  Chris Carter · Aug 03, 2018

  7.0

  EX Layer truly is for someone who really enjoys the art of fighting without a whole lot of extra gametypes to go around. You have an arcade mode (added after launch), challenges, training, and offline/online versus. That's it! Arika focused on refining its combat system and doesn't even provide a lengthy tutorial to show you the ropes -- that's your job.

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• GGameSpot

  Heidi Kemps · Jul 13, 2018

  8.0

  On a pure gameplay level, Fighting EX Layer is an absolute treat. What it lacks in bells and whistles it delivers in pure, fun combat. This is a game made for the sort of people who will spend hours perfecting an impractical, extremely-precise combo in training mode simply for the satisfaction of having done it. If that describes you, then Fighting EX Layer will be worth everything you put into it.

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• PUPlayStation Universe

  John-Paul Jones · Jul 12, 2018

  7.0

  A deeply engaging fighter that resurrects the Street Fighter EX combat mechanics of yesteryear, Fighting EX Layer's lack of single-player content unfortunately make it difficult to recommend to folks who aren't rabidly engaged in its online multiplayer shenanigans, those who are however will find much to enjoy.

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• GGamekult

  Pierre-Alexandre Rouillon · Jul 06, 2018

  6.0

  Fighting EX Layer est un jeu de combat atypiquequi risque de laisser un paquet de joueurs sur le carreau avec sa physique étrange, son rythme syncopé et ses systèmes bizarres. Pour autant, le joueur curieux et ouvert (ou le fan de Street Fighter EX - ne riez pas, ils existent) pourrait bien y trouver son compte et rajouter un ou deux points à la note. En revanche, à moins de vouloir directement vous jeter sur tous les Gougis et avoir un personnage doublonnesque en bonus, préférez la version light, bien plus douce envers les portes-monnaie.

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