Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate

CGMagazineJordan Biordi

9/10

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate takes the solid foundation of a Beat ‘Em Up and applies 2D Fighter controls to it for a fast, arcade-style action that’s impossible to put down.

Gaming NexusJeremy Duff

9/10

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Capsule ComputersTravis Bruno

8.5/10

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate’s visual upgrades, addition of an English dub, and new co-op action breathe new life into this beat’em up even if it feels like more could have been done.

Worth PlayingCody Medellin

8/10

Rebuilt from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate is a complete remaster of the 2013 anime side scrolling beat'em up.

NoobFeedWasbir Sadat

75/100

Phantom Breaker: Battlegrounds Ultimate is a charming update to a quirky brawler that's ideal for co-op play, but its grindy progression and shallow narrative might leave solo players wanting more.

Video ChumsA.J. Maciejewski

7.5/10

It's been a while but this classic brawler is back via Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate and it offers some entertaining and flashy fun.

GameSpewRichard Seagrave

7/10

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate is indeed the definitive version of a cult classic beat 'em up, featuring enhanced visuals, smoother gameplay, crossplay, and an optional remixed soundtrack. Some issues still remain, such as movement feeling a little clunky, but there's a lot of fun to be had whether playing alone or with others.

Loot Level ChillSean Smith

6.5/10

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate is undeniably beautifully executed in terms of its aesthetics, and has a real sheen of sparkling, flashy craziness that some will adore.