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Review of Saint Seiya: Brave Soldiers on PlayStation 3

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Oct 2013
Cover image of Saint Seiya: Brave Soldiers on PS3
Gamefings Score: 6
Platform: PS3 PS3 logo
Released: 17 Oct 2013
Genre: Fighting
Developer: Dimps
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Introduction

Welcome, brave warriors of the pixelated plains! Ready your controllers, because today we're delving into the zany world of 'Saint Seiya: Brave Soldiers.' Featuring your favorite armor-clad munchkins from the 'Saint Seiya' universe, this game promises to deliver epic fights, even if the only thing epic about them might be the digital snacks you'll munch while playing! Get ready for flashy moves, a boatload of characters, and some questionable voice acting that begs the question: did they even have a script?!

Gameplay

'Brave Soldiers' serves up a buffet of fighting styles with over 50 playable characters. Yes, that's right-more characters than you can shake a sword at! Your main weapon? The Cosmo Gauge! (Yes, it sounds like a 90s boy band.) Fill it up to unleash mind-blowing 'Big Bang Attacks.' It's safe to say that if you don't feel like a celestial fighter by the end, you're doing it wrong. The game features multiple modes including the Saint Chronicle and Galaxian Wars, so if your social life has dwindled down to just you and your gamepad, you've got options! The tournament-style Galaxian Wars will have you challenging your friends to see who's best at flinging each other across virtual realms like an over-caffeinated Frisbee.

Graphics

Visually, 'Brave Soldiers' has its moments-think of a colorful anime night where everything shines a little too bright. The graphics take you right back to childhood, as if you've dipped your retina in neon paint. Characters are well-designed... except when they occasionally look like they've been pulled from a late-night art project gone wrong. The arenas are as vibrant as a toddler's drawing, packed with enough colors to make your childhood rainbow envy weep. Impressive animations can really pull you into the gravity of the fight until you realize it's just a game and you're still sitting in your parent's basement.

Conclusion

'Saint Seiya: Brave Soldiers' is like that old friend you keep around because they are entertaining, if not a little questionable. Sure, it has its fair share of ups and downs-like an awkward high school prom-you'll find laughs, mayhem, and a fighting spirit that may-or may not-also involve a lot of button mashing. While critics gave it a mixed bag of responses, in the end, if you're just looking for some over-the-top anime action to boost your gamer cred, this title will deliver on that! The game might not win any awards, but it'll surely take a few screenshots to immortalize your greatest victories. So gear up, engage the glowing fists, and prepare to duel it out! Just remember - in this world of gods and bloody battles, it's all about the fun, even if it's a little cheesy. Battle on!

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