The WhatsNext verdict
If you want a fast anime fighter built around aerial mobility, layered neutral, and accessible execution, Type Lumina delivers a lively training ground. Play it for the fighting, not for a substantial story or a reliably populated online scene.
What it does best
Fast, mobile fighting with constant momentum
Layered neutral and matchup mind games
A welcoming route into anime fighters
What might put you off
Online matchmaking and player availability
Shield and autocombos
The setup
What you are walking into
"MELTY BLOOD" is a series of 2D fighting games based on TYPE-MOON's visual romance novel "Tsukihime". Since the game's original release on PC in 2002, it has also had a number of ports for arcade, PlayStation 2, and Steam. Now, at long last, the "MELTY BLOOD" series is making its way to PlayStation4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Steam on September 30, 2021 in the form of "MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA".
Where it lives
Genre
Vibe
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