Metabrawl

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Metabrawl is a pretty unusual fighting game because it tries to combine traditional arena brawling with an open world adventure. I liked the idea of stepping into the Meta Ryft and being able to fight while also exploring a larger world. The colorful presentation and strange collection of fighters give it a playful personality that helped keep me interested. The combat is built around fast arena battles where I can fight against several opponents at once or go head to head with another fighter. I enjoyed the chaotic matches because they encourage me to keep moving and pay attention to everything happening around me. The platform based arenas also give positioning some importance, since I cannot simply stand in the same place and trade attacks. The characters are probably the most memorable part for me. Wolverinu, Volt, Shiba and Shibnobi all have their own identities, and I liked seeing how differently they approach a fight. The game focuses heavily on abilities and direct action, so choosing a fighter that fits how I like to play makes a noticeable difference. I also enjoyed the more exaggerated style because it keeps the fights feeling light and energetic. The open world story…