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UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late

FRENCH-BREAD · Jul 12, 2016

PC

Teen

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Since time immemorial, the organization known as the “Night Blade” has acted as guardians in what is known as the “Hollow Night”. While resting from her eternal labors in a non-descript town that the Princess of the Night Blade, Linne, meets a young boy named Hyde, who is in possession of the fabled sword of destiny that she has been searching far and wide for. In the Hollow Night, monsters called Voids feed upon the power that manifests there, while those known as In-births use that same power for their own ends. While investigating the reason behind the sudden increase in the numbers of both Voids and In-births in the Hollow Night, Linne hears of an evil plot being hatched by someone calling themselves “Paradox”. This person turns out to be none other than Hilda, the leader of a shadowy organization known as “Amnesia”. Vowing to stop “Paradox” before her nefarious plans come to fruition, Linne heads off into the Night. Unbeknownst to her, the young boy she encountered, Hyde, follows behind her with a desperate need to know who, and what, she is. And thus, the story of the Hollow Night, and In-births, begins–-

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Critic 8.2 (3 critics) · Gamer 9.1

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  • ZTGD

    Drew Leachman · Aug 08, 2016

    8.5
    It feels simplistic in nature and it actually really is, then you look into the Grid system and see all the potential Under Night actually has and you have yourself a pretty great fighting game. Keep in mind, you may need to go to an outside source to figure everything out, but for the most part, this is a great fighting game that I think fighting game fans will really enjoy for a cheap price.
  • GameSpew

    Rich · Mar 06, 2015

    8.0
    I can’t help but feel that Under Night In-Birth EXE: Late has very slim chance to attract any mass market appeal. However, it is very easy to recommend this game to PlayStation 3 owning fighting game fans. Whilst its solid fighting system is fun for beginners and experts alike, its innovative Grind Grid system is what truly makes it stand out with battles becoming an intelligent tug of war as players vie for the upper hand.
  • ZTGD

    Jae Lee · Mar 05, 2015

    8.0
    UNIEL lays down the foundation for many sequels to come with its great roster of characters and a soundtrack that’s so good that it has found its way to my permanent music collection. While it’s a bit disappointing to find that there are some key modes that are missing from the package, I hope that in the next iteration they’ll put out the complete package with everything that we expect from fighters released in the modern age.
  • Destructoid

    Kyle MacGregor · Feb 20, 2015

    9.0
    All the game modes you'd expect (arcade, training, versus, time attack, survival, and score attack) make an appearance here, though the overall presentation is somewhat spartan. That's not a knock on Under Night In-Birth's visuals, mind you, The art and animation are just stellar, even if some of the character designs and background environments look pretty run-of-the-mill.
  • Hardcore Gamer

    Bradly Storm · Feb 18, 2015

    8.0
    If there’s a single word to sum up Under Night In-Birth, it’s “balanced.” From the fundamental mechanics, to character differences, to the number of modes stuffed in, this is a game that truly can be enjoyed by fans of all skill levels. Serving many masters can dilute a product, but In-Birth has managed to satisfy all audiences. It has some qualms, but on the whole it’s a success.
  • PS Lifestyle

    Erren VanDuine · Feb 17, 2015

    8.0
    At its core, Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late is a complex game that rewards players for taking the initiative. Its variety in character and combat types helps make up for a beefier story mode – though to be honest given the base story I’ve love to see more. I feel there is the potential for more to be done with the characters and world similar to other anime-style brawlers.

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