Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 43 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 35 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Multiplayer: 19 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Controls: 10 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 318 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 196 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
67% of themes are praise25% are divided8% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
43 of 196 sampled reviews raised it
It carries forward the great mechanic from One Strike where blocking is a limited animation rather than something you can hold indefinitely.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
35 of 196 sampled reviews raised it
Its hand-drawn visuals, tight mechanics, and emphasis on psychological dueling create a distinctive identity within the genre.
Multiplayer
Players who bring up Multiplayer mostly praise it.
19 of 196 sampled reviews raised it
It's mind-game orientation makes PvP more interesting than PvE, but bots are still great for training and learning the timings and strategy.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
18 of 196 sampled reviews raised it
You've seen the positive reviews expressing awe at the beautiful art and deep combat.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
16 of 196 sampled reviews raised it
The sound design enhances the impact of every clash, with sharp weapon strikes and deliberate audio cues reinforcing the lethality of combat.
Characters
Players who bring up Characters mostly praise it.
15 of 196 sampled reviews raised it
The relatively compact roster ensures balance and clarity while still offering enough diversity to keep matches fresh.
+2 more players loved
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay43 reviews
Graphics35 reviews
Multiplayer19 reviews
Combat18 reviews
Audio16 reviews
Characters15 reviews
Co-op14 reviews
Difficulty10 reviews
Divided opinion
Story92% still recommend
Servers and matchmaking75% still recommend
Interface67% still recommend
Players complain
Controls70% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Cross-Platform Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- Online PvP
- PvP
- Shared/Split Screen
- Shared/Split Screen PvP
- Single-player
Controller
- DualSense Controller Support
- DualShock Controller Support
- Full controller support
- Gamepad Recommended
Store features
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Family Sharing
- Playable without Timed Input
- Remote Play Together
- Remote Play on TV
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Subtitle Options
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$14.99
The lowest we've tracked is $7.49.
10 points recordedtoday · $14.99
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