We've been given Passwords to unlock special Parts and Weapons in the game! Blue Destroyer Z Set - ChaiN$aW Yellow Kunoichi Set - kuNaI807 HG Achilles Lance and Shield - H3eL8L0k HG Burn Knuckles - Fir3ClaW GameXplain Exclusive! HG Huntsman Rifle - PiNp0in7
When you beat the game you get a password that I suspect is random for your game which doesn't work on other games but its for some crap Princess or something.
It feels alot like medarot .also another game series that is still going sadly natsume has yet to localize one yet due to time constraints from there translation team . And though it's not mentioned this is actually the third or fourth game in a series of games called danball senki
Saaaame! XD I never heard of this game before, but it instantly reminded me of medabots, I actually instantly searched for any correlation between them. Damm been 7 years huh?... I just got my 3ds 2 months ago
Does anyone else think this looks like a more fleshed-out Custom Robo? I really liked the DS Custom Robo game, so I'll probably enjoy this as well. Too bad there's no online mode, though.
+SpotterX4 Custom Robo has way more strategy and if fast paced, so i'd never say fleshed out, it's more accurately described as watered down, but I think it's best to avoid just comparing it to Custom Robo. It's like a (up to) 4-player strategy fighter. This looks more like a fusion of Pokemon, Battle Network and Custom Robo.
When I was little, I would always go to GameStop and pick out games to buy solely on the cover art and pictures on the back of the box. Managed to find a lot of really now-underrated gems from doing that. But recently I'd find myself always looking up reviews to see if games were good and watch tons of gameplay videos and crap, but I was online looking at upcoming games coming out and saw this one and I had no idea about the cartoon, but I thought the cover looked cool and the screenshots they had made the game look pretty great and it just really reminded me of those old times I'd go to GS and pick out games. So I pre-ordered this one and now that this review says it's shaping up to be a really cool game, I'm so glad I did.
vaporfarts Just looked it up and HOLY SHIT is it *Good*! I can see where Capcom got their Gundam Vs. idea from, and it even feels like Power Stone at some points.
I feel like I have the most hype for this game. I just see people compare it to custom robo and I'm sitting here knowing every episode and most of the robots. 200 something episodes...
Thank you for bringing this game to our attention. I knew the series as Danball and I cosidered importing Danball Senki W for the PS Vita when I saw this was being localized just with a westernized name. I picked it up at launch and it has me hooked. I am a big fan of custom robots i.e. Gundam breaker and this is the closest thing we will ever get to a localized game of this type since custom robo. The Saturday morning cartoon feel and the kids never say die attitude (ala Ash from Pokémon) is quite endearing that brings me back to my own childhood and despite the ridiculousness of the situation in this world it is a fun as Hell game and surprisingly deep in customization. You not only customize armor and weapons but the central core of the robot itself. I'm looking forward to Level 5's next offering of Yokai Watch this November. Will you be providing coverage of that game as well? I do hope so. Great work!
I think you'll find that the only thing it lacks because of that is the fact that you can't really compare your lbx to other peoples. The game is legitimately difficult sometimes. Sure you won't have much trouble for the most part, but there are enemies that will catch you off guard and will give you a serious challenge to an extent that other players wouldn't be able to do. They will still run into walls if you want them to, but they can make good predictions and moves, so don't think that they'll just hand you the win.
Derrick, this was actually an incredible review, not that GX reviews are generally bad, but you really explained this game well and did it justice; which is what it needs with so many people just saying stuff like "It looks like Custom Robo without the Custom Robo name." or "So it's a Custom Robo clone?" and the game not really explaining itself well enough on a surface level to dispel those inaccurate comparisons. I think I heavily misjudged this game, I still think it looks like it controls awkwardly, but I think I understand what it is trying to be - a combination of mechanics and ideas from Pokemon and Mega Man Battle Network/Star Force mixed with some conceptual elements of Custom Robo, not that it is trying to be Custom Robo. Pokemon in that you have a party, your robots level up, and there is a rock, paper, scissors system in place of an absurd level of strategy without any kind of exploit. Battle Network in that there are better versions of each "part" just like you had 3 levels for most chips. As well as a rock, paper scissors mechanic, the overall art style, characters and storyline, and the core customization looks so similar to the navicust. And Custom Robo in the concept of tiny robots and switchable parts. These parts however just alter numerical stats for the overall robot like in an RPG, not each part having entirely different mechanics (with a few, usually illegal class, clones) with individual statistics separate from the other parts as in Custom Robo. This is what a review is supposed to do, explain the game and what makes it its own thing, while opening the minds of doubters and fence riders. I'm not sure i'll get the game anytime soon, but I'm a lot more open to giving it a shot knowing it actually has a lot more to it than all the coverage up until now has led on.
I haven't watched the review yet, but as a huge Level-5 fan, I really would love this game to be good. Everything I've seen about it seems awesome. It sounds a lot like Custom Robo. And I freaking loooove me some Custom Robo.
I don't know why but I've always had a thing for merchandise based anime. Yugioh, Digimon, Pokemon, Vanguard, Beyblade, etc.Not sure if this is the kind of game I would like but certainly one I'd consider. Good review as always
Certainly the Best Game of this issue Nintendo3DS, Amasing Story, Pretty Good Gameplay, and Excellent Triggers/Gearwork, the Battlegrounds Cube add a great life duration and a small tatics on this game, It deserve an animation series...Great Manga and great Game, I'm fond of this licence !
This still really reminds me of the Custom Robo games (they even referred to them as custom robos in the trailer) and the stages that aren't in the arenas remind me of Gotcha Force. Remind me, how long do I have to wait buy this game?
***** the anime on nick was good But they cut alot out because dub not good for kids like how i think its eps 5 in the sub verson where the mayor is going to get assassianted so its up to the kids and their little toys to beat up another toy with a sniper rilfe. Oh children show your all fun. The 2ed season is coming out soon as well.
zerokura I played Final Fantasy 7 as a kid when I was 7 years old, and saw Aerith's death by Sephiroth, I was fine with it, what's wrong with society nowadays thinking kids can't take death scenes or probably even read a whole bunch of text for storyline? And also, played Shining Force on the Genesis, and some RTS games on MS-DOS at that young an age, when I've only just started schooling. (And yes, I know both the Genesis and MS-DOS are at least ten years apart, but I had access to the Genesis a bit late.)
***** haha ya i been into the seris for a long time&rember seeing it in a game infromer with another psp game...that i dont rember. but watched all the seasons when was watching the english one i think. War was cool just short T-T. it could of done more with all the differnt nation.
+Jacob Dutkiewicz ha yeah thats true lol. i get what you are saying, plus it dosent really help that level 5 games graphics look a LOT like that show/more cartoony animes
It's actually a psp game released in japan and was upgraded to 3ds essentially same combat skills and same everything you can actually check that out as well
While this game may not be the Custom Robo that we wish to have, it at least has that fresh take on that genre that doesn't make it a complete discount of it. I've watched the anime, and I was thoroughly impressed with what it did and how it was all executed. I for one will play this game with peaked interest and will enjoy what it does, regardless of how it may look or its overall play value.
I realise i have an obsession with series about middle schoolers fighting with robots every few years 2001:HOLY FUCK METABOTS IS THE SHIIIIIIT 2003:HOLY FUCK GUNDAM IS THE SHIIIIIIT 2007:HOLY FUCK CUSTOM ROBO IS THE SHIIIIIT 2015:HOLY FUCK LBX IS THE SHIIIIIIT
Can't wait to pick this up tomorrow. Big fan of the series. If anyone gets interested in it, even a little, I recommend trying to watch the subbed Japanese episodes. Danball Senki, Danball Senki W, and Danball Senki Wars. First series was great, second was a bit better, third was...one of those military school academy things, but it wasn't too bad. Hope it all gets dubbed, even if I won't like the changes.
Derrick this definitely one of your better reviews. This game was already on my radar, but after seeing your review this is pretty much a Day 1 purchase now. My fear was that it would be too kiddy for adult play. I see now that's not a problem. That customization engine is serious stuff! I also like the campy seriousness of the characters against such a ludicrous plot premise. Finally, a gundam style game for the West. And, yeah I loved Custom Robo.
Nearly bought this, since it reminds me of Custom Robo. However, when you said it's local multiplayer only, that's a big no to buying for me. Looks great, but I'd want to play with people all over the world.
Man even Custom Robo Arena had online multiplayer and that was 8 years ago. I've got a soft spot for that series, this seems similar in gameplay and tone so I might check it out on sale. Any other customized robot brawlers people recommend higher?
I could see something special about this when they first announced it, and I'm glad it exactly as I expected. The lack of online functionality is a big bummer. I understand that in japan one is always just feet away from another 3DS user, but if they really wanted this to shine in any other market, it needs a similar guarantee for match-up. I doubt I'll find anyone else with this game without first creeping my way to the local park and making a fool of myself.
Thank you. Like most people I did write this off as another child's anime to market toys so I never bothered with it. To me it seemed like a down scaled Metabots(if anyone still remembers that anime). But I always did like custom robo and gotcha force games so this does look like I would enjoy this. I know nothing about this franchise an thanks to your review I'm already thinking up tons of custom builds for when I play it. Once again game explain gives me a reason to break into my savings lol you guys are the only game reviewers I trust because you feel and sound so genuine when you review and discuss games. And I'm really glad you discarded that the rating system. It felt so arbitrary
I really like this game. Yes it does bother me that there is no online play, but the fact that I can customize the frames, weapons, attack and defense stats, and the special attack routines it's hard for me to choose how I want it. I hope more people get this game where I live I really want to battle other people and exchange strategies.
It reminds me of Biomotor Unitron x MegaMan Battle Network... That's a good thing. Thank you GameXplain for showing me some gameplay details. This game has like no advertisement outside the anime.
Been looking forward to this game basically since it was announced, so I actually preordered it for pickup on launch day. I know that can be a little reckless, but in this case, it really paid off (IMO). It has a lot of customization, I find the battles pretty intuitive, it has _a lot_ of customization, the soundtrack is fairly nice, it has *a lot* of customization, and the story so far seems somewhat cool (if sometimes predictable). Oh, and did I mention it has *_a lot_* of customization? If you were worried about the voice acting, I can try to alleviate your concerns: The voices can be turned down or off. (I'm assuming that they can still be heard in cutscenes, though.) Personally, I found the acting to be... Mediocre sometimes, but rarely dreadful. Few complaints though. For all the customization, I kinda wish the main character could be player-created, instead of being a pre-built protagonist. (The story works well with what they did, so I won't complain too much). A few more sorting options for sidequests would be nice (like difficulty and starting location), and speaking of which, maybe not so many quests that require you to use certain parts. (Guess it's to encourage experimentation, but it gets annoying.) LBX is nothing earth-shattering, but I think it's worth a try if you like meaty RPG's with a heavy amount of customization, and/or have enjoyed similar games like Custom Robo or Medabots. _P.S. I'm on Episode 5 right now, so no spoilers from that one onwards, please._
Can you jet around left and right like custom robo? I heard ppl say it's not as fast paced..since virtua on got me into this genre in the first place..
It's a little disappointing how there isn't online multiplayer, but I guess we're just too spoiled and want every game to be online. Games like this can be fun to play in single player and just concentrate on it rather than rushing it just to play online after. This game will be good as a standalone single player game, and not as an online game. Local multiplayer sounds fun with friends, IF you have friends who all have this game!! For most people, local multiplayer is pretty much a dead non existing feature.
It looks really fun, Im not much of a fan of fighting games but I love customization and grinding, and the fact it seems to be like an anime where you control the fights is really interesting, I will be picking it up, its a shame that there seemed to be no marketing presence prior to release, I guess because its now a fairly old game
glad to hear a positive review! as soon as i saw the beginning of you livestream, i wanted to get it! I always tend to like mecha anime such as Eureka 7, Gundam, Code Geass, etc and i love the Monster Hunter series so this seems like itll be a nice mix
DisturbedKoala zoids.... not so much. you can't change limbs i compared it to MH since weapons change battle style and armor pieces change stats/skills side note: BLADE LIGER FTW
does anyone know if the second season is in this game. The one with Hiro in it? I know you can get perseus and minerva but I wanna play through the story they were in
I've enjoyed Gotcha Force for GameCube and Custom Robo Arena for the DS, and LBX seems like a worthy spiritual successor to those games, especially since there hasn't been neither have had a single sequel! Based on this review I think I'll enjoy it.
i think the lack of online might hurt its sales over here in terms of adult buyers. if we had gotten it back in 2012 it honestly might not have been the case. which sucks because if it doesn't sell that well here it might affect if we get the sequel if and when that's a thing.
jp mesquita Concept? Yes. Gameplay....eeehhhh not really. At best is a HEAVYLY watered down version of Xenoblade. Xenoblade is more about strategy and buffs/debuffs, not quick movement based combat. This is more like Monster Hunter than Xenoblade. Yes, they both own robots, but does that matter really matter? You own robots in RoboCraft, yet no one compares it to Xenoblade, have they? This game is very mediocre in my opinion, at Comic-Con I tried it out, and then instantly noticed how similar it was to Monster Hunter, a game I don't really like (too slow), but again more watered down. Plus I noticed how the special attacks in battles stopped combat to a screeching halt as the one player performs a 5-8 second special attack.I have played over 300+ hours on Xenoblade Wii + 3D, so I think I know what I am talking about.
Honestly, wasn't very excited for this game at first but after playing this game at comic, I thought it would be a title i might pick up and Now I think this review just convince me to get this game, eventually.
Are there CPU battles separate from the story and multiplayer where you can pick your opponents and stages and battle alone, kinda like in Mario Kart and Smash Bros?
LBX (Danball Senki) is the first anime that I ever watched, and it was damn good. When I heard it was being dubbed, I was incredibly happy, and then censorship came in and stopped all of the actually exciting parts of the anime. Hopefully this game doesn't ruin a great franchise.
super awesome evilness "Hopefully this game doesn't ruin a great franchise." Since the game actually came first, and has _just now_ been released in the west, I don't think you have to worry about that.
just looking at the menu it looks just like custom robo arena. that game was so heavily underrated. it only sucked when you forgot to save since there were literally zero checkpoints and dying put you to your last save.
I really think that game trailers and dev interviews would specifically say that for games like Pokemon and Super Smash, they are also have an entire different in-depth, competitive curve. How many of you guys even noticed what Natures were when you were playing the original Silver/Gold/Crystal version? What about their EV training? Not until we became over the age of 18 (I'm 22 now), did we start getting super into 'kids games' like Pokemon due to this whole kind of competitive scene. Anyway, if publishers and devs got more in to specifics as to whether or not their game could literally be rated for "everyone" not only would people find a whole bunch of games that they never would have guessed was so complex, but it would bring in companies so much more fans. I also think that having a more mature fanbase would create more sales because unlike a child fanbase, they'd only be telling their friends in elementary school during recess (In Canada, we have schools that are just grades 1-8, and then high school which is grades 9-12) whereas I tell my buddy that 5 hours away from me by train to help me breed some competitive Pokemon and if he has some breeding rejects.
Biggest fan of Custom Robo Arena and when I saw this during the nintendo direct I knew I had to get it. Only a few more hours till it comes out!!! HYPE!!!
Gamexplain did you try the Ai or change party leader option ? Ai battles can change the way the game feels also , plus I wanted to mention as the battles get harder vs battles for example the battle system gets a lot better with level 5 superpowers and the counter option is very balanced in the multiplayer . For example if I hit a level 2 super the opponent Ai or human has a choice of three counters to the move jump, dodge and block , it really makes multiplayer fantastic ! And getting your party of up to about 8 heroes strong enough to watch them auto fight all battles is great
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We've been given Passwords to unlock special Parts and Weapons in the game!
Blue Destroyer Z Set - ChaiN$aW
Yellow Kunoichi Set - kuNaI807
HG Achilles Lance and Shield - H3eL8L0k
HG Burn Knuckles - Fir3ClaW
GameXplain Exclusive! HG Huntsman Rifle - PiNp0in7
***** If any one knows any more passwords please list them. Also some secret way to make money if you have one.
Ian Crawford The only other passwords I know of are six that are hidden (somewhat poorly) on the official LBX website.
lbx.nintendo.com
how to generate the password?
When you beat the game you get a password that I suspect is random for your game which doesn't work on other games but its for some crap Princess or something.
no i already know, talk to robot where you save your game, there have an option to write the password, then you can buy it at game shop
This is the kind of game I'd be dying to play if I was 8 years old again...
I'm 21.. and I'm dying to play this.
Reminds me of Medabots
It feels alot like medarot .also another game series that is still going sadly natsume has yet to localize one yet due to time constraints from there translation team . And though it's not mentioned this is actually the third or fourth game in a series of games called danball senki
you are 26? wtf is up with that?
I was thinking of the exact same thing.
Saaaame! XD I never heard of this game before, but it instantly reminded me of medabots, I actually instantly searched for any correlation between them. Damm been 7 years huh?... I just got my 3ds 2 months ago
im 30 and just bought a 3ds and playing this :)
Does anyone else think this looks like a more fleshed-out Custom Robo? I really liked the DS Custom Robo game, so I'll probably enjoy this as well. Too bad there's no online mode, though.
SpotterX4 same here,
SpotterX4 The gamecube version of custom robo remains one of my most played games to this day.
SpotterX4 Custom Robo was way faster that this game, i'm not really into it but i want to
SpotterX4 That's the reason why I'm getting it.
+SpotterX4 Custom Robo has way more strategy and if fast paced, so i'd never say fleshed out, it's more accurately described as watered down, but I think it's best to avoid just comparing it to Custom Robo. It's like a (up to) 4-player strategy fighter. This looks more like a fusion of Pokemon, Battle Network and Custom Robo.
When I was little, I would always go to GameStop and pick out games to buy solely on the cover art and pictures on the back of the box. Managed to find a lot of really now-underrated gems from doing that. But recently I'd find myself always looking up reviews to see if games were good and watch tons of gameplay videos and crap, but I was online looking at upcoming games coming out and saw this one and I had no idea about the cartoon, but I thought the cover looked cool and the screenshots they had made the game look pretty great and it just really reminded me of those old times I'd go to GS and pick out games. So I pre-ordered this one and now that this review says it's shaping up to be a really cool game, I'm so glad I did.
this game looks like a combination of Medabots, Custom Robo, and Gundam
sounds pretty bitchin.
akirajotaro I thought it was a mix of Zoids and Gundam.
akirajotaro GOTCHA FORCE IS THE SUPERIOR ROBO FIGHTER.
vaporfarts Agreed
vaporfarts Just looked it up and HOLY SHIT is it *Good*! I can see where Capcom got their Gundam Vs. idea from, and it even feels like Power Stone at some points.
This needs more attention
..I miss custom Robo
And I miss the medabots, too bad japan won't give us THOSE 3ds games
+Noah Hartman There's a 3ds custom robo in Japan?
+loverofjesusMKII **Cries**
Imagine if Amiibos were like this
Such a good game, too bad no one seemed to care about it.
Still crying to this very day we won't get a siquel to the game
There's sequels, danball senki W and danball senki wars,but it's only in Japan
Jus remembered this existed used to jack these games SO hard when I was little
Anyone notice Layton at 1:07?
Gnator8t4 +150 Picarats for you.
Gnator8t4 heyyyyyyy, nice catch!
Gnator8t4 YAS! (no, i did not)
I don't see him. May I use a hint coin?
***** on the right.
I feel like I have the most hype for this game. I just see people compare it to custom robo and I'm sitting here knowing every episode and most of the robots. 200 something episodes...
Brings back memories… 🥹
I'll give it a shot. What made Custom Robo so appealing was the simplicity of its customization and how accessible its battles were.
I remember this game as a kid it was such a fun game
LEVEL 5 is my most favorite developer company of all time
I'd.... I want them to climb through the top again...
Thank you for bringing this game to our attention. I knew the series as Danball and I cosidered importing Danball Senki W for the PS Vita when I saw this was being localized just with a westernized name. I picked it up at launch and it has me hooked. I am a big fan of custom robots i.e. Gundam breaker and this is the closest thing we will ever get to a localized game of this type since custom robo.
The Saturday morning cartoon feel and the kids never say die attitude (ala Ash from Pokémon) is quite endearing that brings me back to my own childhood and despite the ridiculousness of the situation in this world it is a fun as Hell game and surprisingly deep in customization. You not only customize armor and weapons but the central core of the robot itself.
I'm looking forward to Level 5's next offering of Yokai Watch this November. Will you be providing coverage of that game as well?
I do hope so. Great work!
This game needs a switch port/remake/sequel with online battles
Imagine the competitive options
Never seen a series die so fast as much as this one
Dude there was only one game in the us but multiple in Japan
This actually looks really fun, shame about the lack of online multiplayer though...
I think you'll find that the only thing it lacks because of that is the fact that you can't really compare your lbx to other peoples. The game is legitimately difficult sometimes. Sure you won't have much trouble for the most part, but there are enemies that will catch you off guard and will give you a serious challenge to an extent that other players wouldn't be able to do. They will still run into walls if you want them to, but they can make good predictions and moves, so don't think that they'll just hand you the win.
+Bucket Suu
Ifrit really can catch you off guard.
Derrick, this was actually an incredible review, not that GX reviews are generally bad, but you really explained this game well and did it justice; which is what it needs with so many people just saying stuff like "It looks like Custom Robo without the Custom Robo name." or "So it's a Custom Robo clone?" and the game not really explaining itself well enough on a surface level to dispel those inaccurate comparisons.
I think I heavily misjudged this game, I still think it looks like it controls awkwardly, but I think I understand what it is trying to be - a combination of mechanics and ideas from Pokemon and Mega Man Battle Network/Star Force mixed with some conceptual elements of Custom Robo, not that it is trying to be Custom Robo.
Pokemon in that you have a party, your robots level up, and there is a rock, paper, scissors system in place of an absurd level of strategy without any kind of exploit.
Battle Network in that there are better versions of each "part" just like you had 3 levels for most chips. As well as a rock, paper scissors mechanic, the overall art style, characters and storyline, and the core customization looks so similar to the navicust.
And Custom Robo in the concept of tiny robots and switchable parts.
These parts however just alter numerical stats for the overall robot like in an RPG, not each part having entirely different mechanics (with a few, usually illegal class, clones) with individual statistics separate from the other parts as in Custom Robo.
This is what a review is supposed to do, explain the game and what makes it its own thing, while opening the minds of doubters and fence riders.
I'm not sure i'll get the game anytime soon, but I'm a lot more open to giving it a shot knowing it actually has a lot more to it than all the coverage up until now has led on.
Thanks for reviewing this on my birthday! When this come out I'm totally gonna pick it up!
Too bad this game isn't so popular it deserves popularity
Thanks to all your coverage on this game, I'll be picking this up! It looks really fun!
2:17 [armored core desire intensifies]
subscribing just for this review that helped me find a beautiful gem of a game.
I haven't watched the review yet, but as a huge Level-5 fan, I really would love this game to be good. Everything I've seen about it seems awesome. It sounds a lot like Custom Robo. And I freaking loooove me some Custom Robo.
The gameplay looks a lot like Gotcha Force on the GameCube.
It was my childhood show I really loved it
This is the last game i'm going to buy on Eshop for Nintendo 3DS. I need this game before it closes down.
omg I didn't know this was out on 3ds, it looks exactly like the pop ver but more fluid from how the 3ds has dual screens
Possibly the most underrated DS game ever
This is the best 3DS game, Change my mind.
Rex Rage123 this game was great
Needed online and better marketing for a bigger player base
I don't know why but I've always had a thing for merchandise based anime. Yugioh, Digimon, Pokemon, Vanguard, Beyblade, etc.Not sure if this is the kind of game I would like but certainly one I'd consider. Good review as always
Certainly the Best Game of this issue Nintendo3DS, Amasing Story, Pretty Good Gameplay, and Excellent Triggers/Gearwork, the Battlegrounds Cube add a great life duration and a small tatics on this game, It deserve an animation series...Great Manga and great Game, I'm fond of this licence !
It has an anime
This still really reminds me of the Custom Robo games (they even referred to them as custom robos in the trailer) and the stages that aren't in the arenas remind me of Gotcha Force. Remind me, how long do I have to wait buy this game?
pokédude583 It releases tomorrow. :D
I live in the UK so I have to wait until the 4th of September. Oh well, it's only a week or two...
+pokédude583 is the game good? I'm trying to save up for it
Dragonmon Shippuden It's very fun, but be warned, there's a serious difficulty spike about halfway through.
+Jared Knight Is there? Either the game's twice as long as I thought, or I didn't notice...
Wait this was on Nick?!?!?!? I've literally never heard of it.
***** It was on the NickToons channel
***** Yea it was on NickToons on Sunday morning , love your rants by the way.
***** the anime on nick was good But they cut alot out because dub not good for kids like how i think its eps 5 in the sub verson where the mayor is going to get assassianted so its up to the kids and their little toys to beat up another toy with a sniper rilfe. Oh children show your all fun. The 2ed season is coming out soon as well.
zerokura I played Final Fantasy 7 as a kid when I was 7 years old, and saw Aerith's death by Sephiroth, I was fine with it, what's wrong with society nowadays thinking kids can't take death scenes or probably even read a whole bunch of text for storyline? And also, played Shining Force on the Genesis, and some RTS games on MS-DOS at that young an age, when I've only just started schooling. (And yes, I know both the Genesis and MS-DOS are at least ten years apart, but I had access to the Genesis a bit late.)
***** haha ya i been into the seris for a long time&rember seeing it in a game infromer with another psp game...that i dont rember. but watched all the seasons when was watching the english one i think. War was cool just short T-T. it could of done more with all the differnt nation.
God, this is gonna be the next Bakugan, isn't it?... 0:11 Holy s**t, he threw it like a Bakugan!
thats actually not the robos, thats the protable arena that builds itself from that cube. the robos are action figure size
Zack Meyer I know that, but he still throws it like one,
+Jacob Dutkiewicz ha yeah thats true lol. i get what you are saying, plus it dosent really help that level 5 games graphics look a LOT like that show/more cartoony animes
Jacob Dutkiewicz I'd say it's more Custom Robo than Bakugan.
I just disregarded this game as a kid's game, but now I'm actually considering this game...
Almost 500K subscribers guys!! Are you going to do anything special to celebrate it?
It's actually a psp game released in japan and was upgraded to 3ds essentially same combat skills and same everything you can actually check that out as well
Well, I just ordered this game. I'm sure there will be a new version on a modern Nintendo console some time, but this just looks too good to skip!
I'm glad this game is good. This review made me want to try it out at some point myself.
While this game may not be the Custom Robo that we wish to have, it at least has that fresh take on that genre that doesn't make it a complete discount of it. I've watched the anime, and I was thoroughly impressed with what it did and how it was all executed. I for one will play this game with peaked interest and will enjoy what it does, regardless of how it may look or its overall play value.
Guys, if you want this game, get it now. It's only a matter of time until it becomes another cult classic that costs way more than it should online.
Bro memories kicked back in I wish I never broke my 3ds
I'm a simple man. I see robots, I press 'like'.
Are you still simple man who likes robots, or are you more into spying on girls nowdays? :P :D
I don't know why but I really like this game, I can't stop playing it.
This game was a banger
cant wait for Q A
Custom robo was my favorite until someone broke into my house and stole it...
I realise i have an obsession with series about middle schoolers fighting with robots every few years
2001:HOLY FUCK METABOTS IS THE SHIIIIIIT
2003:HOLY FUCK GUNDAM IS THE SHIIIIIIT
2007:HOLY FUCK CUSTOM ROBO IS THE SHIIIIIT
2015:HOLY FUCK LBX IS THE SHIIIIIIT
I guess it's nice that they released it outside of Japan, even though the game is apparently four years old...
I LOVE Customization and Robots!
So I think I might buy this since it also reminds me of Custom Robo Arena DS
Can't wait to pick this up tomorrow.
Big fan of the series.
If anyone gets interested in it, even a little, I recommend trying to watch the subbed Japanese episodes. Danball Senki, Danball Senki W, and Danball Senki Wars.
First series was great, second was a bit better, third was...one of those military school academy things, but it wasn't too bad.
Hope it all gets dubbed, even if I won't like the changes.
WAIT
THIS IS A CUSTOM ROBO GAME IN DISGUISE
OHH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOD
Derrick this definitely one of your better reviews.
This game was already on my radar, but after seeing your review this is pretty much a Day 1 purchase now. My fear was that it would be too kiddy for adult play. I see now that's not a problem. That customization engine is serious stuff! I also like the campy seriousness of the characters against such a ludicrous plot premise. Finally, a gundam style game for the West. And, yeah I loved Custom Robo.
As a guy that was a fan of Zoids, at least the series with Bit and Liger Zero, I can definitely see myself getting into this.
Nearly bought this, since it reminds me of Custom Robo. However, when you said it's local multiplayer only, that's a big no to buying for me. Looks great, but I'd want to play with people all over the world.
Closest thing we will ever get to Gotcha Force 2
Man even Custom Robo Arena had online multiplayer and that was 8 years ago.
I've got a soft spot for that series, this seems similar in gameplay and tone so I might check it out on sale.
Any other customized robot brawlers people recommend higher?
I could see something special about this when they first announced it, and I'm glad it exactly as I expected. The lack of online functionality is a big bummer. I understand that in japan one is always just feet away from another 3DS user, but if they really wanted this to shine in any other market, it needs a similar guarantee for match-up. I doubt I'll find anyone else with this game without first creeping my way to the local park and making a fool of myself.
Thank you. Like most people I did write this off as another child's anime to market toys so I never bothered with it. To me it seemed like a down scaled Metabots(if anyone still remembers that anime). But I always did like custom robo and gotcha force games so this does look like I would enjoy this. I know nothing about this franchise an thanks to your review I'm already thinking up tons of custom builds for when I play it. Once again game explain gives me a reason to break into my savings lol you guys are the only game reviewers I trust because you feel and sound so genuine when you review and discuss games. And I'm really glad you discarded that the rating system. It felt so arbitrary
I really like this game. Yes it does bother me that there is no online play, but the fact that I can customize the frames, weapons, attack and defense stats, and the special attack routines it's hard for me to choose how I want it. I hope more people get this game where I live I really want to battle other people and exchange strategies.
It reminds me of Biomotor Unitron x MegaMan Battle Network... That's a good thing.
Thank you GameXplain for showing me some gameplay details. This game has like no advertisement outside the anime.
This sounds awesome! If only PW3 and MGS didn't come out back to back, I might've had the money for this at launch, will try it eventually :)
Been looking forward to this game basically since it was announced, so I actually preordered it for pickup on launch day. I know that can be a little reckless, but in this case, it really paid off (IMO). It has a lot of customization, I find the battles pretty intuitive, it has _a lot_ of customization, the soundtrack is fairly nice, it has *a lot* of customization, and the story so far seems somewhat cool (if sometimes predictable). Oh, and did I mention it has *_a lot_* of customization?
If you were worried about the voice acting, I can try to alleviate your concerns: The voices can be turned down or off. (I'm assuming that they can still be heard in cutscenes, though.) Personally, I found the acting to be... Mediocre sometimes, but rarely dreadful.
Few complaints though. For all the customization, I kinda wish the main character could be player-created, instead of being a pre-built protagonist. (The story works well with what they did, so I won't complain too much). A few more sorting options for sidequests would be nice (like difficulty and starting location), and speaking of which, maybe not so many quests that require you to use certain parts. (Guess it's to encourage experimentation, but it gets annoying.)
LBX is nothing earth-shattering, but I think it's worth a try if you like meaty RPG's with a heavy amount of customization, and/or have enjoyed similar games like Custom Robo or Medabots.
_P.S. I'm on Episode 5 right now, so no spoilers from that one onwards, please._
I have been looking to have my Custom Robo itch scratched. I'll have to look in to this.
Can you jet around left and right like custom robo? I heard ppl say it's not as fast paced..since virtua on got me into this genre in the first place..
It's a little disappointing how there isn't online multiplayer, but I guess we're just too spoiled and want every game to be online. Games like this can be fun to play in single player and just concentrate on it rather than rushing it just to play online after.
This game will be good as a standalone single player game, and not as an online game.
Local multiplayer sounds fun with friends, IF you have friends who all have this game!!
For most people, local multiplayer is pretty much a dead non existing feature.
It looks really fun, Im not much of a fan of fighting games but I love customization and grinding, and the fact it seems to be like an anime where you control the fights is really interesting, I will be picking it up, its a shame that there seemed to be no marketing presence prior to release, I guess because its now a fairly old game
glad to hear a positive review! as soon as i saw the beginning of you livestream, i wanted to get it! I always tend to like mecha anime such as Eureka 7, Gundam, Code Geass, etc and i love the Monster Hunter series so this seems like itll be a nice mix
is this game like monster hunter? of it is I'd get it
Orion Pax customization wise
***** Rather than Monster Hunter to describe customization, I'd go with the anime show of Zoids.
DisturbedKoala zoids.... not so much. you can't change limbs
i compared it to MH since weapons change battle style
and armor pieces change stats/skills
side note: BLADE LIGER FTW
+DisturbedKoala Dude...I have literally seen you everywhere on RUclips. I've seen you in videos not even videogame related...this must be a sign.
this reminds me a lot of custom robo and you know what I'm glad it does because I loved those games to death can't wait to pick this up next paycheck.
I saw clips from the anime while I was in my early 20s. I was surprised that the fights were really well animated
does anyone know if the second season is in this game. The one with Hiro in it? I know you can get perseus and minerva but I wanna play through the story they were in
James Fahey Each season is it's own game. If you wanna play it, you're gonna have to hope to god this sells enough to get us the sequel.
I sure hope so
I've enjoyed Gotcha Force for GameCube and Custom Robo Arena for the DS, and LBX seems like a worthy spiritual successor to those games, especially since there hasn't been neither have had a single sequel! Based on this review I think I'll enjoy it.
i think the lack of online might hurt its sales over here in terms of adult buyers. if we had gotten it back in 2012 it honestly might not have been the case. which sucks because if it doesn't sell that well here it might affect if we get the sequel if and when that's a thing.
TeamMagmaGrunt There already is a sequel. Two in fact.
this might be the closest thing on the 3ds to xenoblade X...
Xenoblade Chronicles 3d
Justin SixDee on the regular 3ds. and i meant the "robot owning theme" going on in lbx and xenoblade x.
Hammad Khan on the regular 3ds. and i meant the "robot owning theme" going on in lbx and xenoblade x.
jp mesquita Concept? Yes. Gameplay....eeehhhh not really. At best is a HEAVYLY watered down version of Xenoblade. Xenoblade is more about strategy and buffs/debuffs, not quick movement based combat. This is more like Monster Hunter than Xenoblade. Yes, they both own robots, but does that matter really matter? You own robots in RoboCraft, yet no one compares it to Xenoblade, have they? This game is very mediocre in my opinion, at Comic-Con I tried it out, and then instantly noticed how similar it was to Monster Hunter, a game I don't really like (too slow), but again more watered down. Plus I noticed how the special attacks in battles stopped combat to a screeching halt as the one player performs a 5-8 second special attack.I have played over 300+ hours on Xenoblade Wii + 3D, so I think I know what I am talking about.
マルス i know, but by "closest thing" i don't exactly mean "2 inches away from the real thing". no need to take it this seriously.
I wonder why lbx did not catch on🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
How does this game compare to say...Custom Robo?
Ok this is actually getting me hype! I'm gonna have to pick this up!
Never heard about this game, will definitely check it out.
The real OGs are here in 2022
This game was fire
Honestly, wasn't very excited for this game at first but after playing this game at comic, I thought it would be a title i might pick up and Now I think this review just convince me to get this game, eventually.
I love this game
everyone is saying that this reminds them of custom robo and I'm here thinking 'hey this is like poer battlers'
Chaya Extensions
Are there CPU battles separate from the story and multiplayer where you can pick your opponents and stages and battle alone, kinda like in Mario Kart and Smash Bros?
Still watching the anime somehow.The game looks good, I'll give it a rent.
So... Where is that cooperative mode vs the 100 waves?
If im not wrong you can get epsilon(the lbx on the right in the box) through quest
Am I the only one getting extreme flashbacks of Medabots all throughout this review?...
man the robot at 6:50 looks alot like Elhaym's Vierge gear in Xenogears.
(miss that game)
kidecchi The robot's name is Pandora. :)
LBX (Danball Senki) is the first anime that I ever watched, and it was damn good. When I heard it was being dubbed, I was incredibly happy, and then censorship came in and stopped all of the actually exciting parts of the anime. Hopefully this game doesn't ruin a great franchise.
super awesome evilness Apparently the censorship in the game is minimal.
super awesome evilness "Hopefully this game doesn't ruin a great franchise."
Since the game actually came first, and has _just now_ been released in the west, I don't think you have to worry about that.
just looking at the menu it looks just like custom robo arena. that game was so heavily underrated. it only sucked when you forgot to save since there were literally zero checkpoints and dying put you to your last save.
I really think that game trailers and dev interviews would specifically say that for games like Pokemon and Super Smash, they are also have an entire different in-depth, competitive curve.
How many of you guys even noticed what Natures were when you were playing the original Silver/Gold/Crystal version? What about their EV training? Not until we became over the age of 18 (I'm 22 now), did we start getting super into 'kids games' like Pokemon due to this whole kind of competitive scene.
Anyway, if publishers and devs got more in to specifics as to whether or not their game could literally be rated for "everyone" not only would people find a whole bunch of games that they never would have guessed was so complex, but it would bring in companies so much more fans.
I also think that having a more mature fanbase would create more sales because unlike a child fanbase, they'd only be telling their friends in elementary school during recess (In Canada, we have schools that are just grades 1-8, and then high school which is grades 9-12) whereas I tell my buddy that 5 hours away from me by train to help me breed some competitive Pokemon and if he has some breeding rejects.
Biggest fan of Custom Robo Arena and when I saw this during the nintendo direct I knew I had to get it. Only a few more hours till it comes out!!! HYPE!!!
Great review, Derrick! Now, take some time off to play Mario Maker like the rest of the GX crew ;p
Gamexplain did you try the Ai or change party leader option ? Ai battles can change the way the game feels also , plus I wanted to mention as the battles get harder vs battles for example the battle system gets a lot better with level 5 superpowers and the counter option is very balanced in the multiplayer . For example if I hit a level 2 super the opponent Ai or human has a choice of three counters to the move jump, dodge and block , it really makes multiplayer fantastic ! And getting your party of up to about 8 heroes strong enough to watch them auto fight all battles is great
Picked this up the other day, and I'm enjoying it quite a lot. I'm only about 5 or 6 hours in but it's a lot of fun. If a little monotonous at times.
The anime is really good =)
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