Gaming as a service has become both a blessing and a curse during this past generation. While some games don’t hinder the overall experience with the point of squeezing every last penny out of the consumer, others are actually made with that greedy purpose in mind. Released in 2015, “Dungeon Fighter Online” has stood the test of time as a South Korea-born beat-em-up action game with role playing elements meant to connect players around the country, and, eventually, the world.
The game gained enough popularity to be adapted into an anime series, manga and, now, a 2D fighter with acclaimed developer Arc System Works at the helm. With a vague & tentative release date of “June 2022”, “DNF Duel” gained a noticeable amount of hype with character reveals & gameplay videos; giving way to an open beta during the 2021 holiday season. Nearly four months later and the developers opted to hold a second open beta sporting a new roster reveal. It’s time to grab your favorite hat, clean your guns & sword, and enjoy this review of the “DNF Duel” second open beta.