Review: Phantom Breaker: Omnia

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Twenty twenty-two is shaping up to be a great year for fans of classic fighters. As we await the next generation of those genre stalwarts, plenty of pugilists from the past are getting another shot at the limelight. We have a revival of Persona 4 Arena coming soon, three versions of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters on the way, and a plethora of old fighters making a return in the Capcom Fighting Collection.

There are so many fighting games out there right now, it can be easy to overlook something like Phantom Breaker: Omnia. After all, there’s very little nostalgia tied to this 11-year-old game as it was originally only released in Japan. However, you may want to pay attention to what it has to offer, especially if you’re looking for a fighter that doesn’t require a massive commitment.

Phantom Breaker: Omnia (PC, PlayStation 4, Switch [reviewed], Xbox One)Developer: MagesPublisher: Rocket Panda GamesReleased: March 15, 2022MSRP: $39.99

Phantom Breaker: Omnia can best be described as a “casual friendly” one vs. one fighter with plenty of room for depth. Similar to what is found in Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, the game utilizes a simple four-button input structure with light, medium, heavy, and special attacks mapped to the controller face buttons. Shoulder buttons are pre-mapped with button combos—like heavy and special or light and special—that make pulling off more powerful attacks a snap. The control set-up is easy to learn, and even button mashers will be able to find some success smacking down foes with some fierce combos. The length and strength of those combos will not only depend on your skill with your chosen character but also the style of fighting you opt for before the start of battle.