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Review of Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax Ignition on PS3

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Nov 2014
Cover image of Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax Ignition on PS3
Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: PS3 PS3 logo
Released: 13 Nov 2014
Genre: Fighting
Developer: Ecole Software, French Bread
Publisher: Sega

Introduction

Welcome to the colorful chaos of *Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax Ignition*, where your favorite anime characters get to duke it out in a 2D fighting frenzy! Imagine if all those late-night binge-watching sessions culminated in a punch-up, and voilà, you've got this game! In a world where Shana from *Shakugan no Shana* can throw down with Kirito from *Sword Art Online*, what could go wrong? Spoiler: everything. But in a fun way, of course!

Gameplay

So here's how the game works: you pick your main character (the warrior) and an assist character (the back-up). It's like a buddy cop movie, except instead of solving crimes, you're throwing fireballs and catastrophic damage at each other. The control scheme is straightforward: you've got three attack buttons-weak, medium, and strong-and a support button to call in your assistant like a frantic friend in a bar fight. The battles are a delicate dance of clashing attacks, dodging like your life depends on it (which it certainly does), and utilizing various combos, making you feel like a martial arts master... or a headless hen trying to flap its wings. Players can build up a Climax Gauge to unleash devastating Impact Skills because why not make it even more dramatic, right?! And with the new Ignition upgrade, you can supercharge a character for added fun and *ahem* skill! So basically, you have more ways to mess up your friend's day. Oh, and let's not forget the online multiplayer, which adds that sweet, sweet element of shame as you lose to a 10-year-old who's been playing since birth.

Graphics

Graphically, the game is as vibrant as a bag of Skittles got dumped on a hyperactive child. It features a mix of 2D character sprites bouncing around beautifully illustrated backgrounds. The animations are smooth enough that you might forget you're not watching an anime episode unfold in real-time, except for those moments when you try to execute a special move and instead end up faceplanting into the next match. Character designs are on point, capturing the essence of the light novels and their adaptations, and the voice acting... oh boy, it's truly an auditory treasure! Fans of the series will feel a sense of joy as their beloved characters shout catchphrases while delivering head-spinning uppercuts!

Conclusion

In the end, *Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax Ignition* is a fun homage to the Dengeki Bunko universe, appealing to both casual gamers and hardcore anime aficionados alike. Sure, it may not dethrone the giants of the fighting genre, but darn it if it doesn't put a smile on your face! It's perfect for those who want to settle the age-old debate of who would win in a fight between characters from their favorite series. Picture this: an epic battle cry, pixelated punches flying, and satisfaction as you score that glorious victory over your friend-priceless! So grab that controller, summon your inner anime warrior, and dive into the colorful chaos. Just be prepared for the inevitable rage quitting; it happens to the best of us.

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