The WhatsNext verdict
Duels of Fortune is an unusually generous indie fighter for players who want expressive movement and combo freedom without intimidating inputs. It is best enjoyed with a controller and local friends, or by players who enjoy labbing against its eccentric roster.
What it does best
Open-ended combos reward serious lab work
Welcoming controls with real depth underneath
Air-dashes and free movement keep every duel moving
A colorful fighting-game cast straight out of a cartoon
What might put you off
No online multiplayer
Controller and input rough edges
The setup
What you are walking into
Duels of Fortune is an expressive 2.5D indie fighting game with a free-flowing combo system, unique and crazy characters, and lots of engaging singleplayer content. The game uses a simple input system that makes it accessible to beginners of the genre, while remaining mechanically rich in both universal and character-specific abilities. It's a brand-new kind of fighting game experience for players of all skill levels.
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