Info about JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R:

Official game description:
Ultimate Edition
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\*This product also includes content that is sold separately. Please be careful not to make duplicate purchases.  
The Ultimate Edition includes:  
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R (full game)  
• Season Pass  
Includes 4 playable characters. Experience the full JoJo universe with the All-Star Battle R Season Pass! Unlock new characters with new and bizarre abilities!  
\- Season Pass Bonuses  
Rohan Kishibe First Appearance Costume - Become the famous manga artist in style with this season pass exclusive!  
Mohammed Avdol's Father? Costume - Avdol's Father?? Yes, I am! Get the season pass exclusive costume!  
• Season Pass 2  
Includes 3 playable characters.  
\- Season Pass 2 Bonuses  
Giorno Giovanna Haruno Shiobana Costume - Start your journey on the path to being a Gang-star as Haruno Shiobana before he became known as Giorno Giovanna!  
• 5 Special Event Outfits  
Contains the additional The Animation Special Event color set (5 types) costumes for use in-game.
Deluxe Edition
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The Deluxe Edition includes:  
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R (full game)  
• Season Pass  
Includes 4 playable characters. Experience the full JoJo universe with the All-Star Battle R Season Pass! Unlock new characters with new and bizarre abilities!  
\- Season Pass Bonuses  
DLC Character early access  
Rohan Kishibe First Appearance Costume - Become the famous manga artist in style with this season pass exclusive!  
Mohammed Avdol's Father? Costume - Avdol's Father?? Yes, I am! Get the season pass exclusive costume!  
• 5 Special Event Outfits  
Contains the additional The Animation Special Event color set (5 types) costumes for use in-game.
About the Game
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Well known for its charismatic heroes, striking art style, and unforgettable catch phrases (“Yare yare daze…”), another installment of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is coming! JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R!  
• Stunning visuals authentic to Hirohiko Araki’s Style  
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R captures the over-the-top art style that is vintage JoJo, allowing you to experience the JoJo universe with powerful imagery as if Hirohiko Araki's manga had come to life. Now you too can freely move the characters created by Hirohiko Araki with your own hands, and feel as if you’re inside the manga where graphics and text meet to invoke the characteristic “ゴゴゴゴゴ“.  
• 50 playable characters from all JoJo arcs  
Jonathan Joestar, Jotaro Kujo, DIO, Jolyne Cujoh, and other characters from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure gather across multiple generations! With 50 playable characters from all arcs, you can experience popular battles from each story, and see characters from different universes interact for the first time!  
• A variety of game modes  
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R consists of All Star Battle Mode, Arcade Mode, Online Mode, Versus Mode, Practice Mode, and Gallery Mode. The main mode, All Star Battle Mode, features not only clashes between characters from the original game, but also brand new battles that are unique to All-Star Battle R. You can play through over 100 battles with various settings and conditions. All Star Battle Mode also offers special cosmetic skins for characters and unique illustrations that can be enjoyed in gallery mode.  
• How the game has evolved from the original All Star Battle  
Based on the All Star Battle system released in 2014, the game design of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R reinvigorates the experience with adjustments to the fighting tempo and the addition of hit stops and jump dashes. With new audio recordings from the Part 6 anime voice actors, the full atmosphere of the animated series is realized. Both fans who have played the original All Star Battle and newcomers will be able to enjoy the experience.

Release date: Sep 1, 2022

Categories: Fighting Game, Character Action, Combo Mechanics, Stylish Combat, Anime-themed, Story Mode, Multiplayer, Local Co-op

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 90; verdict: Predatory; summary: The game exhibits several predatory monetization practices, including pay-to-win mechanics, day-1 DLC, and overpricing. These issues significantly impact the user experience and create a sense of frustration among players.
- Steam Deck: score 65; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals significant issues with game launch, stability, and controls. These problems contribute to a high level of friction in the user experience. While some users appreciate the game's content and playability on Steam Deck, the technical barriers and performance issues are notable concerns.

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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Diverse and unique characters (weight 0.44): The game features a vast number of unique characters with diverse mechanics and interactions, adding depth to the gameplay.
- Rich in JoJo references (weight 0.38): The game is filled with numerous references to the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, making it a treat for fans of the manga and anime.
- Enjoyable and fun gameplay (weight 0.35): The game is widely praised for its enjoyable and fun gameplay, both in solo and multiplayer modes. Players find it entertaining and engaging, with fun characters and combat mechanics.
- Engaging combat mechanics (weight 0.22): The combat mechanics are highlighted as fun, unique, and well-designed. Players enjoy the fast-paced and diverse combat.
- Appeals to fans and fighting game enthusiasts (weight 0.18): The game is recommended for both JoJo fans and fighting game enthusiasts, offering a solid and entertaining experience.
- Excellent voice acting and characters (weight 0.18): The game features great voice acting and well-portrayed characters, enhancing the overall experience.
- Impressive graphics and animations (weight 0.18): The game is praised for its beautiful graphics, updated visuals, and eye-catching animations.

Common complaints:
- Poor online experience (weight 0.72): The online mode is plagued with issues such as lag, poor network connections, significant delays, and frequent crashes. Players report long wait times for matches and difficulty finding active players.
- High price concerns (weight 0.28): Many players feel the game is overpriced, especially at full price. It is often considered not worth the cost unless purchased on sale.
- Shallow and repetitive gameplay (weight 0.23): The gameplay is criticized for being shallow, repetitive, and unbalanced. Some players find it frustrating and not very enjoyable.
- Lack of updates and content (weight 0.17): Players are dissatisfied with the lack of frequent updates and new content. The game is seen as lacking improvements and additional features.
- Game is too difficult (weight 0.17): The game is considered very difficult, especially for beginners. It is not very friendly to casual or novice players.
- Character balance issues (weight 0.07): There are notable concerns about character balance, with some characters being overly powerful or weak, affecting the overall gameplay experience.

Gameplay feedback:
- Unique character abilities (weight 0.23): Each character has unique abilities and combat mechanics, providing a distinct gameplay experience for different characters. This uniqueness adds to the game's depth and replayability.
- Deep combat system (weight 0.2): The game features a deep combat system with combo challenges, button combinations, and unique character abilities. This depth adds complexity and replayability to the fighting mechanics.
- Character diversity and customization (weight 0.2): The game boasts a large character roster with diverse and unique concepts. Players appreciate the character customization options and the variety of abilities and fighting styles available.
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure theme (weight 0.18): The game is heavily themed around the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, featuring characters and elements from the franchise. This theme is a major draw for fans of the series.
- Unique character interactions (weight 0.16): Special interactions between characters, including dialogues and story elements, are highlighted. These interactions add depth to the story mode and enhance the overall narrative experience.
- Online mode issues (weight 0.15): Players frequently mention problems with online quick match, matchmaking, and the overall online play experience. These issues seem to significantly impact the enjoyment of the game's online multiplayer mode.
- Variety of game modes (weight 0.13): The game offers a variety of modes including campaign, single-player, story mode, and online multiplayer. This diversity caters to different player preferences and enhances the overall gaming experience.
- Character-specific mechanics (weight 0.12): Characters have specific mechanics, signature moves, and various combinations. These mechanics include ultimates and special abilities that define each character's playstyle.
- Fan-service and references (weight 0.12): The game includes numerous references and Easter eggs from the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series. These elements are appreciated by fans and add to the game's appeal.
- Skill-based and competitive gameplay (weight 0.1): The game emphasizes skill-based gameplay and competitive mechanics. However, there are concerns about pay-to-win elements that could affect the balance and fairness of the game.
- Local multiplayer options (weight 0.06): The game offers local multiplayer and couch co-op options, providing additional ways for players to enjoy the game with friends and family.
- Accessibility features (weight 0.06): The game includes accessibility features such as one-button combos, making it easier for beginners to get into the game and enjoy the combat mechanics.
- Moderate learning curve (weight 0.06): The game has a moderate learning curve, providing a balance between accessibility for new players and depth for experienced players.

Performance notes:
- Online server and latency issues (weight 0.46): Many players report significant problems with online servers, including high latency, connection issues, and delays. These issues make the online multiplayer experience frustrating and often unplayable.
- Mixed system requirements and optimization (weight 0.17): There are mixed reports about the game's system requirements and optimization. Some players find the game not demanding on hardware, while others report high resource usage and poor optimization.
- Game crashes and freezes (weight 0.15): Several players have experienced game crashes, particularly on startup, and frequent freezes during gameplay. These issues disrupt the gaming experience and need to be addressed.
- Performance issues on Windows 10 (weight 0.07): Some players have noted performance issues specifically on Windows 10, although others report that the game runs well on this operating system.
- Anti-cheat and graphical issues (weight 0.07): There are reports of issues related to anti-cheat files and outdated graphics. Additionally, some players have noted audio sync issues.
- Loading and softlock issues (weight 0.05): Players have encountered problems with map loading, including softlocks and prolonged loading times during online battles.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for JoJo fans (weight 0.35): The game is highly recommended for fans of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Many reviews suggest that fans of the series will enjoy the game due to its attention to detail and faithful representation of the series.
- Buy on sale (weight 0.27): Multiple reviews suggest purchasing the game during a sale or discount period. This indicates that while the game is enjoyable, it might not be worth the full price for everyone.
- Multiplayer recommendation (weight 0.14): The game is recommended for those who have friends or family to play with. This suggests that the multiplayer aspect is a significant part of the game's enjoyment.
- Character balance and additions (weight 0.09): Some reviews suggest improving character balance and adding specific characters like Anubis. This indicates a desire for more variety and fairness in gameplay.
- Recommendations for beginners and experienced players (weight 0.07): The game is recommended for both beginners and experienced players, with suggestions for beginners to start with specific characters like Jotaro Kujo from Part 3.
- Avoid online mode (weight 0.06): Several reviews advise avoiding the online mode, likely due to network issues or other problems that detract from the gameplay experience.
- Better with a gamepad (weight 0.06): Some reviews mention that the game is better played with a gamepad or joystick, indicating that the controls might be more optimized for these devices.
- Encouragement for community support (weight 0.05): Reviews encourage experienced players to help new players and support the game to ensure future releases, indicating a strong community aspect.

Other player notes:
- Gifted by girlfriend (weight 0.03): Some players received the game as a gift from their girlfriend, indicating it might be a popular gift choice.
- Purchased for PC mods (weight 0.03): Certain players bought the game on PC specifically to use mods, highlighting the modding community's interest.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.25): Players are frustrated primarily due to online issues, including poor matchmaking, server crashes, and high latency. Additionally, game balance issues, high costs of DLCs, and difficulty with controls contribute to the frustration.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.14): Players enjoy the game due to its faithful adaptation of the JoJo series, diverse characters, and unique abilities. The fun gameplay, references to the anime/manga, and the ability to play with friends also enhance the enjoyment.
- Excitement (weight 0.13): Players are excited about the game's faithfulness to the JoJo franchise, unique character abilities, and detailed character interactions. The variety of battles, characters, and the potential for future content also contribute to the excitement.
- Disappointment (weight 0.11): Players feel disappointed due to the lack of significant improvements, high price, and technical issues. The absence of rollback netcode, poor online mode, and lack of content also contribute to the disappointment.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.11): Players are satisfied with the game's faithful adaptation of the JoJo series, variety of characters, and overall quality. The enjoyable combat mechanics, accessible gameplay, and attention to detail also contribute to the satisfaction.
- Happiness (weight 0.02): Players are happy with the enjoyable gameplay, diverse character selection, and the ability to play with friends. The game's appeal to different types of fans and the fun combat mechanics also contribute to the happiness.
- Amusement (weight 0.02): Players find the game amusing due to the unique and interesting character abilities, descriptions, and poses. The entertaining gameplay experience and diverse character abilities also contribute to the amusement.
- Joy (weight 0.02): Players experience joy from playing as their favorite characters, the faithful adaptation of the JoJo series, and the attention to details. The fun competition and the ability to play with friends also contribute to the joy.
- Love (weight 0.02): Players love the game due to their emotional attachment to the JoJo series and the characters. The overall love for the game and the JoJo series contributes to this emotion.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.02): Players are enthusiastic about the game's depth, variety, and high-quality art. The accurate references to the manga and the recommendation for JoJo fans also contribute to the enthusiasm.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.02): Players feel nostalgic as the game reminds them of the PS1 version and childhood dreams. The arcade feel and comic-like experience also contribute to the nostalgia.
- Anger (weight 0.01): Players are angry about issues with the online mode, high latency, and the addition of new paid characters with minimal new content. The frustration with online multiplayer and specific character behaviors also contribute to the anger.
- Hope (weight 0.01): Players hope for additional content, new Season Passes with more characters, and potential for future games and ports. The anticipation for future content and improvements contributes to this hope.
- Excited (weight 0.01): Players are excited about the game's detailed scenarios, references to the series, and the enthusiastic reviews. The potential for future content and the game's features also contribute to the excitement.
- Disappointed (weight 0.01): Players are disappointed about the lack of updates for certain characters and the presence of character DLC. Specific character issues and lack of improvements contribute to this disappointment.
- Happy (weight 0.01): Players are happy enjoying the game despite not liking the genre, and the ability to play without needing additional DLC. The fun gameplay and variety of characters also contribute to the happiness.}