4/16/2023 0 Comments Jump force review 2020![]() The story starts off without much explanation. Unfortunately, it isn't a new game but a port of Jump Force. Thanks to the massive popularity of the Switch, fighting fans are getting another taste of a fighting game that encompasses a number of Shonen Jump mangas. Those who didn't migrate to the PlayStation platform missed out on J-Stars Victory VS+, but some would argue that they dodged a bullet since the move to 3D didn't make for a particularly engaging fighting game. Despite no plans for localization, the game was popular enough that retailers like Best Buy imported a few copies for hungry Shonen Jump fans who didn't want to order it online. The fighting games were big hits in Japan and emulated a Super Smash Bros. ![]() In fact, Nintendo was responsible for the crossover with Jump Super Stars on the Nintendo DS in 2005 and its sequel Jump Ultimate Stars a year later. It offers a line-up of cult characters in a genre known for attracting a hardcore following and yet, doesn’t truly deliver on the promise of the concept to either player type in a satisfying manner.Longtime Nintendo fans will note that they've seen this kind of crossover before. Jump Force finds itself in a weird place. It's like a match against an AI opponent who might actually block and try to use some semblance of strategic play against you, but that's about it. Unfortunately, battling another human being doesn't make the combat any more interesting, instead highlighting how limited and simple it is. Online, Jump Force is functional, allowing for ranked and casual battles against others, unlocking titles and currency for you to spend on items in the singleplayer game. Enemy AI isn’t particularly challenging, only really causing issues when they’re levelled to the point of being able to withstand and dish out substantial damage to you, rather than having them attempt to trick and outplay you. The camera gets lost in amongst the action from time to time, making for some confusing situations. It’s not all bad, as the various worlds these characters hail from are represented by some excellent arenas, as well as a handful of ‘real world’ ones thrown in for good measure. This is such a missed opportunity-many of these characters have made the jump from the printed page to beloved animated series and here, they’re these strange, soulless avatars. Outside of the admittedly impressive awakening attacks, the way they move during combat isn’t much better, again lacking a tightness of control you’d want in a fighting game. ![]() In cutscenes, their movement is stilted and awkward, with some unintentionally hilarious moments, like characters sliding across the screen and conversations taking place without even the slightest bit of facial animation. A far cry from the astonishing-looking and brilliantly authentic Dragon Ball FighterZ, Goku here looks like a bad action figure. Not just in terms of character variety but their actual character models. The characters themselves, as iconic as their source material may be, are a mixed bag. You can also buy pieces of cosmetic gear for your avatar, and there’s some nice deep cut references within these unlockables that dedicated Shonen Jump fans are going to appreciate. Experience points increase health and damage output, and you can buy new special abilities, one use items to help you in battle and skills that give you perks like attack buffs, debuff spells and elemental resistance. ![]() You join one of three teams, headed up by Goku, Luffy or Naruto and take on missions that either progress their storyline or generic ones that net you experience points, or other unlockables like costumes.
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