This fighting game is not about who can spam attacks the most.

It has a ridiculous amount of mix-up for a fighter of this type, with two kinds of guard break, sidesteps, and ranged attacks. Commonly, you'll be sidestepping a bunch of attacks when your opponent nails you with a powerful heavy guard break, which beats sidesteps, which you weren't fast enough to react in time to. If you expect a heavy guard break, you may rush in to attack, and then get countered by a side-step then attack. There's many counters and counters to counters. It's ridiculous how many people don't realize how deep this is, simply because they're so bad at fighting games.

I've been playing every fighting game under the sun for years, and this is the deepest I've ever seen a 3D arena fighter.
It's very tight and very strategic, once you learn how to play it. Just give it some time. Some systems, like the ability system or flash counters are kind of wonky, but it's all in all very solid.

I also like the way that hitting with raw special moves can often be more damaging than rushing in and hitting with a combo. This really encourages zoning and more measured play. It's not just a button masher. Also, you can get much more powerful combos if you start with the right move, rather than just using the basic combo.

The characters all play very uniquely, unlike some other arena fighters, like Naruto where you're just swapping out one special move, it seems. Some characters are very defensive, and have counter attacks and slower, bigger, more powerful moves. Some characters have devestating special move grabs. Some characters fight very well at range. Chopper can heal his allies. Usopp can lay traps. Almost all of the characters are really fun to play and unique, and because it isn't all about spamming combos, each of the characters can play in their own ways.

I really recommend getting into this game. It's the best 3D arena fighter to date.

This fighting game is not about who can spam attacks the most. It has a ridiculous amount of mix-up for a fighter of this type, with two kinds of guard break, sidesteps, and ranged attacks. Commonly, you'll be sidestepping a bunch of attacks when your opponent nails you with a powerful heavy guard break, which beats sidesteps, which you weren't fast enough to react in time to. If you expect a heavy guard break, you may rush in to attack, and then get countered by a side-step then attack. There's many counters and counters to counters. It's ridiculous how many people don't realize how deep this is, simply because they're so bad at fighting games. I've been playing every fighting game under the sun for years, and this is the deepest I've ever seen a 3D arena fighter. It's very tight and very strategic, once you learn how to play it. Just give it some time. Some systems, like the ability system or flash counters are kind of wonky, but it's all in all very solid. I also like the way that hitting with raw special moves can often be more damaging than rushing in and hitting with a combo. This really encourages zoning and more measured play. It's not just a button masher. Also, you can get much more powerful combos if you start with the right move, rather than just using the basic combo. The characters all play very uniquely, unlike some other arena fighters, like Naruto where you're just swapping out one special move, it seems. Some characters are very defensive, and have counter attacks and slower, bigger, more powerful moves. Some characters have devestating special move grabs. Some characters fight very well at range. Chopper can heal his allies. Usopp can lay traps. Almost all of the characters are really fun to play and unique, and because it isn't all about spamming combos, each of the characters can play in their own ways. I really recommend getting into this game. It's the best 3D arena fighter to date.