It's definitely one of the fighting games of all time. While I can't vet for balance (because I only know that in terms of Skullgirls) I can vet that it is a stupidly fun character-meme simulator that people can fight in. While maybe not the best game i've ever played, its definitely fun for the time I spent in it, although I would need a reason to play it, otherwise, i'll stick with fighters I think are better. Otherwise, it's alright.