Personally this game exceeded my expectations in some areas and let me down in others. When it comes down to the core fighting mechanics I love the character maneuverability and bonus movement features that games like Smash Ultimate sorely lack (strafing, jump + down to fall through platforms, etc.). Also have multiple options for strong/light aerial attacks are a nice bonus too. However, this game does lack a lot of the polish that one would get from a top tier title like Super Smash Bros.
Honestly I found myself comparing this game to CN Punch Time Explosion XL more than Smash Bros though, considering that is the same concept of a platform fighting game featuring popular cartoon characters. While I feel that the core fighting gameplay blows that title out of the water, I was sorely disappointed in the lack of modes and bonus features present here. The only ways to play are straight brawl and arcade (Equivalent to Smash Bros.'s Classic mode), and nothing else... okay there's a sports mode too but that's one minor thing. No story mode, no target smash or multi-man fighting or anything like that! Arcade mode is also underwhelming because there aren't any special battles like having to fight a huge or metal character, or having low gravity or something like that.
Overall the game feels very bare; the skeleton is super strong and has a lot of promise but there's hardly any meat on the bones to give it that extra layer of fun. Even still, I hold out hope that future updates will allow the devs to continue rolling out new content for the game, both with upcoming DLC characters and possible alternate costumes.
Honestly I found myself comparing this game to CN Punch Time Explosion XL more than Smash Bros though, considering that is the same concept of a platform fighting game featuring popular cartoon characters. While I feel that the core fighting gameplay blows that title out of the water, I was sorely disappointed in the lack of modes and bonus features present here. The only ways to play are straight brawl and arcade (Equivalent to Smash Bros.'s Classic mode), and nothing else... okay there's a sports mode too but that's one minor thing. No story mode, no target smash or multi-man fighting or anything like that! Arcade mode is also underwhelming because there aren't any special battles like having to fight a huge or metal character, or having low gravity or something like that.
Overall the game feels very bare; the skeleton is super strong and has a lot of promise but there's hardly any meat on the bones to give it that extra layer of fun. Even still, I hold out hope that future updates will allow the devs to continue rolling out new content for the game, both with upcoming DLC characters and possible alternate costumes.