![]() Speedwagon from Phantom Blood and Trish Una from Golden Wind while also introducing minor characters like Mariah and Pet Shop from Stardust Crusaders. These new additions include fan favorites like Robert E.O. Improving on the already massive roster, the remaster adds ten more characters spanning the Jojo universe, totaling up to 50. This is what makes Jojo’s ASBR such an interesting and fun fighting game, because with such a massive roster the amount of unique moves and combat opportunities is immense. Some of these styles overlap, like Gyro Zeppelli from Steel Ball Run sporting a mounted style while also having a stand. Stands are the physical manifestation of one’s will to act like a guardian of the user, and mounted characters have the ability to fight from horseback. Hamon is life energy that can improve attacks, while Mode provides different stances and changes moves accordingly. There are four main fighting styles within the roster, which are Hamon, Mode, Stand, and Mounted – although some characters have their own unique style. ![]() They each have their own charge count that refills per round, but most have two offensive charges and one combo break charge. Some place traps on the stage, some provide long range or short range attacks, and every assist can act as a combo breaker. Every character on the roster can be used as an assist, and offer different uses depending on their assist style. The biggest shift in combat from the 2013 version is the addition of assists that can be called in during battle. On that note, each character has access to a meter bar that can be used for various moves, counters and cancels that differ from fighter to fighter. The game also includes an easy-beat option, which allows players to mash the light attack button for a simple combo, often ending with a flashy cinematic meter attack. The combat style is that of a three-button setup, offering light, medium and heavy attacks with a dedicated dodge button to round out the movement. All-star battle mode definitely feels like an arcade mode with a few bells and whistles attached, but it was a fun incentive that let me try out a wide variety of the Jojo cast while unlocking items along the way. Completing these missions do offer various rewards, whether that be skins or alternate colors for characters, online character page customization, or gold to spend in the gallery shop. Part 8 however, also known as JoJolion, feels out of place due to Josuke Higashikata being the only character present from that section of the story, meaning he has no canonical battles to engage with. This mode features canon battles from every part of the Jojo saga, as well as some non-canon extra battles. The story mode was paltry at best, so I wasn’t sad to see it scrapped in favor of something at least somewhat more enjoyable. ![]() The story mode from the original release was scrapped and revamped into this all-star battle mode, which in my opinion works well for what it is. There are five main modes to engage with, those being arcade, versus, online, practice and the brand new all-star battle. ![]() ![]() However, as a fighting game it does leave a bit to be desired. As a Jojo game, this is about as expansive and inclusive as you can get, and fans of both the manga and anime will find a lot to appreciate here. Returning once again into the fighting game space, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure All Star Battle R is a remake of the 2013 release that adds new combat mechanics, visual upgrades, characters and modes. ![]()
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