Oh joy, laud the gods of anime! The manga adaptation, Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact, is no ordinary arena fighter, but rather a genuine fighting game. What’s more fascinating is that the publisher, Bushiroad, has brought on board Eighting, developers of Marvel vs Capcom 3, to reimagine this frequently paused shonen narrative into a thrilling three-on-three brawler. Simply brilliant!
Regrettably, the project lacks sufficient funding to match its aspirations, which might later be seen as a reason for Bandai Namco’s choice to turn every anime license into an arena-style game.
The combat system shows a decent performance, featuring unique aspects such as the Nen stance pushback guard and the option to summon teammates for powerful super attacks when tagged in.
However, certain tricks within the initial version allow players to trap opponents in endless attack sequences, which might seem appealing to beginners but feels too strong for our preferences. The built-in combo system will undoubtedly be welcomed by novices, though.
In this game, each character possesses a distinct set of abilities: Gon’s fishing rod and Razor’s volleyball spikes are just two examples. The diversity among the characters is authentic, ranging from the swift and agile Killua to the cunning Misoka (a character I particularly admire).
However, with only 16 unique characters initially, the three-versus-three gameplay structure seems quite extensive, leading to frequent repetition of characters even in casual play sessions.
The game doesn’t offer much depth. The storyline, which summarizes the anime events, serves more as a lengthy tutorial rather than an engaging narrative, and it can be completed in under an hour. Beyond this, you’ll find Time Attack, Combo Trials, and what appears to be a renamed survival mode called Heavens Arena.
As I journey through this game, I’m finding some cool customization options for my profile that I can use online. However, the network performance, or netcode, has been a bit of a letdown so far, with regular disconnections and synchronization glitches. The developers have delayed the release to incorporate rollback technology, but, from what I’ve experienced during this review, it hasn’t significantly improved things yet.
If the game was priced at a lower cost, some of its flaws could be overlooked. However, given its high price, it seems overpriced considering the features it offers. While it might attract hardcore Hunter x Hunter fans, with games like Street Fighter 6 and Guilty Gear Strive currently available, it’s challenging to understand why anyone else would opt for this game instead.
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2025-07-20 00:06