Granblue Fantasy: Versus

SHOULD I PLAY GRANBLUE FANTASY: RELINK? Absolutely check out Granblue Fantasy: Relink if you even remotely enjoy Japanese-style RPGs or just games with great action RPG combat systems. As a spin-off of the Granblue Fantasy mobile game that’s been running for almost a decade now, getting thrown right into the middle of this story might feel a little confusing at first. But developer Cygames uses this history to its advantage, presenting a world that feels complex and interesting to explore. Plus it’s populated by massive, godlike monsters in need of being hacked and slashed to death. Bonus!

SHOULD I PLAY GRANBLUE FANTASY: VERSUS RISING? If you’re a fan of fighting games, RPGs, or the Granblue Fantasy series, you’ll have a blast with Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. I’d only heard about this series from friends before now. But I was quickly pulled in by the combination of great animation, characters, and online play, plus a story mode that mixes in RPG-style unlockable skill sets. TIME PLAYED

Arc System Works is a legendary fighting game developer, so it was no surprise when they released a killer spin-off of Granblue Fantasy in 2020. After all, this is one of the most well-loved mobile RPGs ever made, even though it's technically never received an official release in North America. But a gorgeous, anime-style fighting game? That was the perfect way to appreciate this incredibly deep world developer Cygames had created.