Reviewers consistently report that the online lobbies are a "ghost town," making the game primarily a local multiplayer experience. 💬 Player Perspectives
If you tell me you're considering (PC, PS4, or Switch), I can clarify the specific version differences for you. Blade Arcus from Shining EX – Reviews - GameFAQs
“...actual battles are competent and benefit from two party member interplay, the game's visual execution is a small step down from fighting game contemporaries.” Tech-Gaming · 9 years ago
Described as "anemic," it consists of brief visual-novel-style cutscenes between matches that often leave players confused if they aren't already familiar with the Shining series.
Beyond Story, Versus, Training, and Online, there are few extra features like an art gallery or survival mode in the base version.
