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2018PC, PlayStation83 % positive0.99 €

You fight in this successor to the Street Fighter EX series, a 2.5D brawler that adds chain combos, running, and the Gougi system, which lets you bend your character's abilities or even the match rules mid-fight. The roster is carried over from Street Fighter EX2 Plus.

  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Fast pace
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2019USK 16PC, PlayStation, Xbox74 % positive

Brings what grabs you about Fighting EX Layer: melee combat with weapons or fists, combat with precise timing and co-op or multiplayer.

A fast 3D fighter built around counters, timing and flowing combos. Dynamic multi-tiered arenas and its hold system make for accessible duels with real tactical depth.

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