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Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds! Enjoy fast and frantic arcade-style beat 'em up gameplay with cute characters. Beat up hordes of weird enemies with awesome special attacks. Local co-op and PVP supported for up to 4 players!

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Developer
MAGES. Inc.
Publisher
Rocket Panda Games
Release
January 23, 2015
11 years and 194 days ago
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Very Positive3,046 reviews82.9%

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:::CAUTION::: Please note that "Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic" is not compatible or upgradable with the more recently released "Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate" which is built using a completely different engine.

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Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds "CLASSIC" is the original 2D beat 'em up launched on Xbox Arcade from Mages/5pb, the makers of Steins;Gate and other mega-hit games. Choose a fighter and battle against the bizarre minions of the evil wizard Phantom. Enjoy classic beat 'em up gameplay with a fighting game twist. Dash through colorful Tokyo locales, strengthen your characters, team up with your friends, fight dragons and killer robots!

  • Story Mode - Enjoy a lighthearted story as you battle Phantom's minions across 8 stages inspired by famous Tokyo districts.

  • Arcade Mode - Challenge yourself to get the biggest combo, the highest score, or the fastest completion time.

  • Multiplayer - Easy to learn mechanics make playing with your friends a snap. Team up with your friends for the local co-op or online campaign, or go to the battlegrounds arena and fight a pitched PVP battle! Up to 4 players supported.

  • Customizable, Persistent Characters - 4 starting characters and 6 unlockable ones. Each character has a fully customizable stat and skill tree, and levels persist between all modes. Choose a favorite character and build them how you like! Every character has unique special attacks.

  • Retro Charm - Vibrant sprite graphics and a catchy chiptune-inspired soundtrack for the discerning retro gamer!

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