Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is the newest fighting game from developer Arc System Works, joining a roster that not only includes its previous entry but also iconic fighting games like the Guilty Gear series. It aims to build off the story and characters from the first title, Granblue Fantasy Versus, while also further refining and experimenting with the streamlined gameplay mechanics introduced in its predecessor and in Guilty Gear Strive. While it succeeds in a number of ways, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising suffers from an unengaging story mode and struggles to provide a satisfying rhythm to its combat, resulting in a whelming release in a roster of strong titles.