Fighting

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

3.6

Users · RAWG

2013

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateFebruary 27, 2013

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

FightingHack and slash/Beat 'em upAction

Playable on

PCPlayStationXbox

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PC (Microsoft Windows)PCPlayStation VitaPS VitaXbox 360Xbox One

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About this game

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds! Enjoy fast and frantic arcade-style beat 'em up gameplay with cute characters. Beat up hordes of weird enemies with awesome special attacks. Local co-op and PVP supported for up to 4 players!

Pros & Cons

Pros

Fast, responsive combat with combo-focused beat 'em up action.
Four-player local cooperative play for group beat 'em up sessions.
Colorful pixel art with anime-influenced character designs.
Fighting-game mechanics add defensive options and character-specific moves.
Playable characters offer distinct movesets and play styles.

Cons

Repetitive enemy waves with little change over time.
Main campaign is short for solo play.
Difficulty and encounter balance become uneven in later sections.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Fighting

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

3.6

Users · RAWG

2013

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒

📅 Release Info

Release DateFebruary 27, 2013

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

FightingHack and slash/Beat 'em upAction

Playable on

PCPlayStationXbox

Show all 6 versions ▾

PC (Microsoft Windows)PCPlayStation VitaPS VitaXbox 360Xbox One

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Fast, responsive combat with combo-focused beat 'em up action.
Four-player local cooperative play for group beat 'em up sessions.
Colorful pixel art with anime-influenced character designs.
Fighting-game mechanics add defensive options and character-specific moves.
Playable characters offer distinct movesets and play styles.

Cons

Repetitive enemy waves with little change over time.
Main campaign is short for solo play.
Difficulty and encounter balance become uneven in later sections.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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