New original content, features and characters in All Star Battle R are unquestionably good, at least. If I wasn’t so entertained by the character Melone exclaiming euphorically every time I flipped between a page of the settings, I’d probably have been a little peeved. All-Star Battle R is eager to show off its stellar voice work, but its constant dialogue can get testy on repeat – especially evident in matches between two of the same character. This isn’t to say it’s too good to get tired of, especially if you’re not a JoJo enthusiast. Every menu therein also has its own thematically appropriate character that will chime in to narrate your navigation through the game’s interface. I, for one, was ecstatic to be greeted by series icon, ‘Asian Man,’ upon launching the game, alongside more notable series mainstays. What it does have in spades is fan service and deep cuts to the reference material, like unique interactions when using special moves on certain characters, or some of the details in the scenery. It’s a good thing this is the case, as the game doesn’t have too much in the way of modern practice tools, such as access to transparent frame data or tutorials for advanced techniques.

The visual design of All Star Battle R isn’t all shine and polish either, as the stark visual clarity of its hit effects had me intuitively understanding where there were gaps in my enemy’s attack patterns, and vice versa when I had to go on the defensive.

From the second you pick up a controller and choose any of the game’s 50 characters, All Star Battle R’s satisfying controls and punchy effects make the personality of each apparent.

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