Limited Run Games will release a limited run physical edition of 5pb.‘s arcade-style beat ’em up Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita via the Limited Run Games online store this summer, the company announced during its E3 2018 press conference.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds is a 2D beat ’em up from Mages / 5pb., the makers of Steins;Gate, Bullet Soul, and other great games. Choose a fighter and battle against the bizarre minions of the evil wizard Phantom. Enjoy classic beat ’em up gameplay with a fighting game twist. Dash through colorful Tokyo locales, strengthen your characters, team up with your friends, fight dragons and killer robots!
Key Features
- Story Mode – Enjoy a lighthearted story as you battle Phantom’s minions across 8 stages inspired by famous Tokyo districts.
- Arcade Mode – Challenge yourself to get the biggest combo, the highest score, or the fastest completion time.
- Multiplayer – Easy to learn mechanics make playing with your friends a snap. Team up with your friends for the local co-op or online campaign, or go to the battlegrounds arena and fight a pitched PVP battle! Up to 4 players supported.
- Customizable, Persistent Characters – Four starting characters and six unlockable ones. Each character has a fully customizable stat and skill tree, and levels persist between all modes. Choose a favorite character and build them how you like! Every character has unique special attacks.
- Retro Charm – Vibrant sprite graphics and a catchy chiptune-inspired soundtrack for the discerning retro gamer!