You'll want to Jump out of the way of this one.

There's a reason why anime and manga are so successful overseas. Shonen Jump series like Dragon Ball Z and Naruto are such global powerhouses because they wear their Japanese influences on their sleeves and feature vivid art and otherworldly characters that are so unlike anything else.

Diverse roster from across Shonen Jump; Character customization is fun; Diverse roster from across Shonen Jump; Character customization is fun

Buggy; choppy and poorly animated cutscenes; Terrible visuals; Bland and basic writing; Every chaeracter plays the same

If you didn't know your One Piece from your Naruto before, this probably isn't the fighting game you've been waiting for. Jump Force is unapologetically for the fans, with little to ease you into each character's expansive back story. The stilted cutscenes and frozen facial expressions might mimic the comics, but they look pretty basic on a 4K telly. It's a fun fighter, but a simple one, where flashy special moves break up the action and combos are relatively basic. Sure, they'll still take you time to master, and with so many characters to choose from there's plenty here for anyone looking to learn, but it just doesn't feel like there's as much depth here as there is in rival fighting games. Still, if screen-filling special effects and bug-eyed teens with the power of elasticity are your thing, you've come to the right place.

Suitably bonkers story mode; Expansive character roster; Simple controls and easy-to-access mechanics;

Shonky cutscenes; Not as in-depth as other fighters; Feels poorly optimised;

Jump Force features a great, iconic roster with satisfying combat and slick animations, but it's weighed down by careless development.

Satisfying combat; Stylish animations; Lengthy roster

Cringeworthy story; Quality issues; No coop modes

is unapologetically a vehicle for fan service in celebration of 50 years of manga. Even though the core gameplay is enjoyable, it's technical shortcomings and lousy campaign hold it back from becoming a brawler worth recommending. –

It's not out yet but I can tell it's gonna be good