Fans disappointed with the new Jujutsu Kaisen game

When Bandai Namco Entertainment unveiled "Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash," anticipation was sky-high. The fervor for the anime adaptation had reached a crescendo, yet the game's reception since its February 1st release has been tepid, with a notably low user score on Steam. The critique centers on a perceived lack of innovation and depth in the game's development.

Players have voiced their dissatisfaction, pointing out that the game's mechanics, environments, user interface, and narrative elements fall short of expectations. For a franchise as esteemed as "Jujutsu Kaisen," the game's presentation has been a letdown, with many feeling it merely rehashes the anime's storyline rather than offering a fresh experience.

In "Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash," gamers assemble duos to combat malevolent entities known as Curses. The game boasts a variety of character pairings, each with unique synergies and power dynamics, leading to an array of team attacks and explosive combos. As players progress, they can harness "cursed techniques" to bolster their fighters' prowess, unlocking increasingly formidable assaults.

The roster exceeds 15 playable characters, featuring fan favorites like Yuji Itadori and the formidable Ryomen Sukuna. Available across multiple platforms, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC, the game's accessibility is commendable.

Despite its timely release amidst the anime's popularity, "Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash" failed to captivate its audience. The franchise's success, fueled by its gripping storyline and dynamic characters, hasn't translated well into the gaming sphere. Players' comments reflect this sentiment:

• "By heaven and earth, I alone am swindled."
• "Nah, I'm getting a refund."
• "If you don't like the anime, don't buy it. But even if you do, still don't buy it."
• "Super excited, now beyond disappointed and refunded. The game feels unfinished, the menu is basic, and the story mode is just anime screenshots. I got the Ultimate Edition and wouldn't recommend spending over $10 on this. It's like a pre-alpha Naruto SUN Storm game. Regrettable."
• "A cursed game that lasted less than Kashimo. Don't buy it, it's a mess and an insult to Jujutsu Kaisen fans, especially for the current price, which feels like a scam. I'd recommend it for under five dollars just to see Yuuta."
• "If Gege opines, I disagree. If Gege speaks, I ignore. If Gege errs, I judge. If Gege thinks, I scorn. If Gege has a thousand haters, I am one of them. If Gege has one hater, that's me. If Gege has no haters, I'm no longer alive. If the world stands against Gege, I stand with the world. If the world stands with Gege, I stand against it. Who's Gege? In math, the problem. In Spanish, the mistake. In history, the war. In geography, the disaster. In religion, the devil. You will fall, Gege."
• "I knew the game would be lazily and hastily made, but I didn't expect it to be this bad. I was looking forward to playing it upon release, but there aren't even cutscenes. They use anime frame images and haven't even synced the speech to the characters' mouths. Horrible for something like Jujutsu Kaisen."
• "Don't buy unless it's 99 percent off."
• "Spend your money on Dragon Ball Sparking Zero instead."
• "It's bad, just bad. If you've never played another fighting game, really like Jujutsu Kaisen, and have money to burn, then sure, this game is for you! But only under those conditions. Overall, disappointing, all my hype turned into disgust and disappointment for every penny I spent on it, I felt I NEEDED to write this review even though I don't usually do so."
• "The fights are repetitive, you can count the moves you can do on one hand and then just repeat them over and over for the rest of the fight, depending on the character there's a change but it's still the same tedious, tiresome stuff to watch. The only positive in this game's playability is the differences between each character and how they work, how they deal damage, etc., but again: IT'S DAMN REPETITIVE."
• "The cast is very limited as they've only adapted the first season, so there's very little content for those who have enjoyed Jujutsu Kaisen for longer and they'll SURELY add at least 3 DLCs to this piece of crap, with Toji probably coming soon, costing another absurd price for the average Brazilian in a MEDIOCRE game (being generous)."

In conclusion, "Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash" has not met the community's expectations. The critique serves as a reminder of the challenges in adapting anime to video games. This analysis aims to inform potential buyers and contribute to more discerning purchase decisions. Share these insights with others to foster informed discussions within the gaming community.

Source: Official Steam Site

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