Character illustrations are beautifully rendered, looking as if they were "ripped straight from an anime".
Beyond Story, Versus, Training, and Online, there are few extra features like an art gallery or survival mode in the base version. Blade Arcus From Shining EX
While the static art is great, some critics find the actual combat animations "stiff" or "like a flip book" compared to modern competitors. ⚔️ Gameplay Mechanics Character illustrations are beautifully rendered
The game’s biggest weakness is its lack of variety outside of the core fighting. Blade Arcus From Shining EX
Players choose two characters and can switch their main fighter between rounds.