Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
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Granblue Fantasy: Relink
Developer Cygames, Inc.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink is a 2024 action role-playing game developed and published by Cygames. The game was released as part of the Granblue Fantasy franchise for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, and later Nintendo Switch 2. It received positive reviews from critics and shipped a million copies within two weeks of release. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
423 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
88
LovedLoved
279 positive · 39 negative
95% range 84–91%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 279 | 39 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 17 | 2 | 54 |
| Lemmy * | 5 | 2 | 11 |
| Mastodon * | 5 | 0 | 9 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
13,035 of 14,087 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
88% recommend · 231 yes, 32 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 263 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (50,565 of 56,189 positive).
Players describe it as a fast-paced action RPG blending Monster Hunter-style grinding with flashy combat. [1][2][3] Many note the main story is short and serves as a tutorial for the endgame grind. [4][2][5] Some reviewers warn of repetitive grinding and low drop rates for endgame items. [6][7][8]
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- [7]
I initially thought this game focused on single-player, but it’s actually online co-op similar to Monster Hunter. Unfortunately, the story mode is short and not that engaging, and most online raids or dungeons are already empty (you can party with AI). The game relies heavily on grinding — weapons, characters, and materials — which can feel repetitive. Still, the combat system is excellent and the art style looks …
- [4]
I ignored Granblue Fantasy: Relink for two years because every description of it sounded wrong. Some called it a JRPG. Some called it Monster Hunter-lite. Some said it was overrated anime fluff. After 30+ hours and reaching Proud difficulty, I realized the problem: Nobody explains what this game actually is. This Is Not a JRPG Relink looks like a story-driven anime RPG. It isn’t. The campaign is basically a …
- [2]
Flashy Combos & Epic Primal Clashes If you are looking for an action RPG that skips the slow burn and gets straight to the spectacular, this game is an absolute must-play. Set in a beautiful, watercolor-esque world that feels right at home alongside titles like Tales of Arise, Granblue Fantasy: Relink delivers a beautiful and adrenaline-pumping experience. The main story campaign is relatively short, serving mostly …
- [6]
The game is amazing. But I can only recommend it if you're willing to install mods that "break" the balance of the game and improve drop rates for certain end-game items. There are several important sigils in the game which have a miserable 0.x% chance to drop from, for example, a bossfight that takes upwards of 10 minutes to complete. You also HAVE to accept and embrace "save scumming" which is a technique of …
- [11]
This game KICKS ASS man. Is it tad repetitive? Sure. Is the story much to write home about? Not really. Is it an absolute blast to play and chock full of cool ♥♥♥♥? You bet your sweet ass it is. It looks beautiful, the combat is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ aces, and the sheer variety and detail in the voice work is bonkers (seriously there's banter lines for every character combo you can do). There's so many cool and unique characters …
Summarised from 34 of the 353 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
88% of the 263 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Granblue Fantasy: Relink. The complaint that keeps coming up: short main story with little depth. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Granblue Fantasy: Relink received "generally favorable" reviews from critics, according to review aggregator website Metacritic. In Japan, four critics from Famitsu gave the game a total score of 36 out of 40, with each critic awarding the game a 9 out of 10. Granblue Fantasy: Relink shipped a million copies within two weeks of release. In July 2025, the game surpassed two million copies sold.
From the “Reception and sales” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 423 · most liked firstTired of Monster Hunter Wilds? Already blew Monster Hunter World's back out? Not in the mood for MH Rises' weak ninja aesthetic? You a weeb with the need to make things bleed? Come on in. We got big tiddy demon mommies and brooding edgy sword guys with butch lesbian haircuts. Theres even an annoying lizard that just cant seem to shut the fu-BUY THE GAME. Xbox is dying, Sony is evil, and Nintendo is stuck in 1998. Onimusha isnt out for a while yet and Rockstar is set to ho the entire industry…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't talk about my love of fighting games much on here, but hey -- I love fighting games! I've watched them for years, but the first one I took playing seriously was Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. And today, I hit my new highest rank ever, S+! It's a small thing, but I'm still very proud. 😊
neutral · AI labelView post →Yuel invites you to play the fox game!!! #GranblueFantasy #NiiemsRKGK
neutral · AI labelView post →The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for December includes: 🏜️ Assassin’s Creed Mirage 🐉 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty 🛹 Skate Story ☁️ Granblue Fantasy: Relink …and more. Full details: play.st/4ps8saJ
neutral · AI labelView post →This will be more of a preference set than a review but it might help a couple of folks looking for this "itch". I've been mainly a remnant 2 player. Before that I played a lot of Falcom games (Trails and Ys), StarCraft 2 Coop (no pvp) and the Tales games mainly. I do not enjoy souls games and I could not get into the Monster hunter series. However I enjoy certain elements of challenges as long there are more "casualized" options. GBFR in a nutshell is like Ys with the equipment system…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Narmaya if she was Game Boy #GranblueFantasy #gbf #グラブル #pixelart #art 🌟
neutral · AI labelView post →I really wanna organize my own Sajam Slam equivalent for Granblue Fantasy Versus but I am in no financial position to purchase that many copies of the game with DLC included to make it happen.
neutral · AI labelView post →I ignored Granblue Fantasy: Relink for two years because every description of it sounded wrong. Some called it a JRPG. Some called it Monster Hunter-lite. Some said it was overrated anime fluff. After 30+ hours and reaching Proud difficulty, I realized the problem: Nobody explains what this game actually is. This Is Not a JRPG Relink looks like a story-driven anime RPG. It isn’t. The campaign is basically a beautifully produced tutorial teaching you mechanics you won’t truly need until…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Flashy Combos & Epic Primal Clashes If you are looking for an action RPG that skips the slow burn and gets straight to the spectacular, this game is an absolute must-play. Set in a beautiful, watercolor-esque world that feels right at home alongside titles like Tales of Arise, Granblue Fantasy: Relink delivers a beautiful and adrenaline-pumping experience. The main story campaign is relatively short, serving mostly as a 15 to 20 hour tutorial for the real game. The Endgame Loop & Boss…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really like this game. If you think about getting it, just go for it. Also, by the way, ignore the DLCs like the character expansion packs, all characters are part of the game, you just unlock them later through item exchanges if you don't buy them extra (which just unlocks them outright). The item packs are whatever, too. The only things that actually add something to the game are the emote packs, I guess? Anyway, review below~ GBF Relink is a flashy, fast paced anime action RPG. The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I want to have violent back breaking sex with Black Knight Apollonia Vaar from mobile gacha game Granblue Fantasy made by Cygames
neutral · AI labelView post →have yet to post it here so i will! the game i voice Anila in, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, has been nominated for best fighting game at The Game Awards! that's super cool!
neutral · AI labelView post →Yuel from the hit gacha game Granblue Fantasy!!! #GranblueFantasy #NiiemsRKGK
neutral · AI labelView post →I initially thought this game focused on single-player, but it’s actually online co-op similar to Monster Hunter. Unfortunately, the story mode is short and not that engaging, and most online raids or dungeons are already empty (you can party with AI). The game relies heavily on grinding — weapons, characters, and materials — which can feel repetitive. Still, the combat system is excellent and the art style looks vibrant and unique. If you like MMO-style grinding or MH gameplay, you might…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Did you hate the new Monster Hunter games? Play this instead. Did you love the new Monster Hunter games? Play this instead. Did you retire from raiding in the critically acclaimed MMO RPG Final Fantasy XIV Online? Play this instead. Game's good, play it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First in-game look at Meg in Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising. The character will be added this October.
neutral · AI labelView post →Shoutout to the Granblue Fantasy wiki for both being an amazing resource for all in-game stuff (like fate eps for characters you may not have, old events, etc), also great guides, and-also not being on fucking Fandom. gbf.wiki
neutral · AI labelView post →Every big gacha game going through big drama meanwhile the Granblue Fantasy community staying in their little hole playing their silly little decade old browser game be like
neutral · AI labelView post →Hey hi hello! Happy Spooktober 🎃 it’s nice to meet you, Names Ace or Spudz and I like games. Here’s some franchises I like #Promosky 🎃Jrpgs 🍁Pokemon (I like shinies) 🎃Granblue Fantasy Relink 🍁Splatoon (Salmon Run and Raiders) 🎃Trails 🍁Sonic 🎃Persona 🍁Xenoblade Have an amazing spooky month 🤩🎃✨
neutral · AI labelView post →It's a well made game and I do recommend it, though it's not really for me I think. It's very much a "numbers go up" type of game full with a bazillion "+1% damage" type of upgrades and the like. It's like accumulating a lot of those minuscule incremental upgrades in order to fight the exact same enemies you already fighting but their numbers also increased by the same amount. Imagine if in Monster Hunter World, right after the start, after you crafted your very first weapon and armor set,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Never made a review for this game... probably should to boost awareness for this (technically) underrated game in anticipation for the incoming summer 2026 expansion. Summary: Monster Hunter meets high-fantasy 3D arena action RPG. Colorful, well-detailed environs and beautiful effects, combined with a frenetic gameplay loop and emphasis on cooperation, especially at the endgame, makes for an excellent core experience. A big emphasis on grinding for materials and equipment, with a non-trivial…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →INTRO – THE GACHA HAS LANDED- The Long Review Today we are here to talk about a game that bravely attempts to answer the question: “What if a mobile gacha game escaped its containment unit and became an actual video game?” Granblue Fantasy: Relink is what happens when Cygames looked at Monster Hunter and said, “what if this had skincare quality visuals,” and then injected the entire franchise with enough particle effects to light up an airport runway. This game is so shiny it should come with…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i have only played one game on it so far but it running Granblue Fantasy Relink on ultra pretty flawlessly whips ass dude
positive · AI labelView post →I love Granblue. I played the browser game for a couple of years, and I've sunk hundreds of hours, both online and offline, into the Versus titles—both the original and Rising. In preparation for Endless Ragnarok, I bought two copies so I could play through the game with a friend. I love Granblue as a fantasy setting, as a franchise—I love it all. I really, really like Relink. BUT there are some serious design issues that need to be addressed going forward. Drop Rates, Item Capacity, and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is amazing. But I can only recommend it if you're willing to install mods that "break" the balance of the game and improve drop rates for certain end-game items. There are several important sigils in the game which have a miserable 0.x% chance to drop from, for example, a bossfight that takes upwards of 10 minutes to complete. You also HAVE to accept and embrace "save scumming" which is a technique of resetting your save file to "fish" for certain RNG outcomes. If you are not willing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Steam page is now available for Granblue Fantasy. Existing accounts will not be able to link to the Steam version of the game. store.steampowered.com/app/767320/G...
neutral · AI labelView post →EN: Granblue Fantasy is a great RPG with quite a great amount of content; however, the game still has several issues. I will give the details about what exactly this game is. Gameplay: The gameplay for this game is a mix between Tales of Arise and Monster Hunter series. The combat feels like Tales of Aries, while the feature of the game is just like Monster Hunter series, and what exactly am I meant for? well for the combat just like tales of arise where you can do perfect dodge, cast some…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yuel is playing a game of hopscotch today!! #GranblueFantasy #NiiemsRKGK
neutral · AI labelView post →One of the most criminally underrated games. TL;DR Try the demo (if on controller I suggest switching controls to Type D or E), and if you like it, then buy the game and thank me later. This game offers high-quality gameplay, cinematics and clean game performance, yet, I'm mostly certain that you haven't heard about its existence in your gaming circles. If you like -ANY- and not -LIMITED- to these titles: Raiding in MMOs, FF11, FF14, Monster Hunter, Tales of games, and God Eater, then…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This has quickly become one of my favorite games of all time, full stop. I love it so much. 10/10 Pretty crazy considering it came outta nowhere for me. I remember buying it on launch, playing a few hours, then losing interest and dropping it. Got recommended a video about it on youtube one night and decided to give it another go, well.. little did I know it was a mashup of all of my favorites into one game basically. Gorgeous anime art style reminiscent of some final fantasy titles, similar…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've been having an AMAZING time with Granblue Fantasy: Relink, and whatever you do/don't feel about the original mobile game, I honestly think you would too. This is an essential ARPG: www.pcgamer.com/granblue-fan...
positive · AI labelView post →This game is what Final Fantasy wants to be but it cant because Square Enix doesnt know how to make a Monster Hunter Game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game burned pretty bright, but it didn't burn for very long. Nowadays you best look to this game for its single player experience. I played through the game in its entirety during the first few weeks of release and it was a blast. There is a bit of a grind so if not fond of doing the same thing over and over to get specific drops this game is not going to be the one to change your mind. Now that the player base has dropped off you will likely be grinding by yourself as well. IT ran…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fast paced monster hunter on steroids with mmo boss mechanics. And i'm in love with it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →GRANBLUE FANTASY WOULD HAVE LOCKED ME IN IF ARDBERT WAS IN THIS DAMN GAME.
neutral · AI labelView post →The Sky Is Gran, Relinked In Blue...Endlessly This review was updated for the Endless Ragnarok DLC. This is the base game review. The TL;DR is largely the same as my original review. This game is good. There's a reason why I put 1k + hours in this single player game. I genuinely think it's a good time. It's not perfect, but the fact that it has, and continues to, captivate me the that it does is a testament to this game's solid design. The Good This game is gorgeous. Everything about it.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Started Granblue Fantasy: Relink on a whim and why no one tell me how fun this game is lol. Feels like a modern Mana game. Pretty too
positive · AI labelView post →While the game overall looks great, its main story is incredibly short and the post game content is relatively boring and repetitive. Post game content is also for you to get better gear, which... what's the point if the main story is over? Definitely can't recommend getting this game at full price. Probably can do while its on sale.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[CHRISTMAS] Artwork for @joshua4640.bsky.social consisted of Katalina Aryze from the web game , Granblue Fantasy.
neutral · AI labelView post →I was surprised how fast I sunk 100+ hours into the base game when it came out. Now with the DLC I figure I'd sink another 100. It's a grindy game, but if you enjoy that, it's a very relaxing grind. +Friends make it even better. Easy to hop in, play a few, hop out. Fun working on leveling/maxing characters. There isn't much when it comes to story, even the base game I barely paid much attention. DLC has little to none of that ether.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Granblue Fantasy: Relink This game is honestly a banger. Saving the world with a full crew actually feels meaningful, not like you’re doing everything alone. Every character feels strong in their own way, and some of them are straight-up broken in the best way. The story goes hard with Astrals, dragons, and world-ending threats, and the game really makes you feel the power. Combat is fast, flashy, and super satisfying, especially during boss fights. Dodging, comboing, and dropping big skills…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising continues to be the fighting game with the prettiest characters, sheesh.
positive · AI labelView post →One of the most enjoyable action combat jrpg I've played in a while. The main story took me about 25 hours to beat, although I was skipping most of it as I was more interested in the endgame gameplay aspect of the game. If you own the dlc, the game transitions into its endgame quite smoothly. It took me about 120 hours to "beat" the game, that is, defeating all infinity bosses. You can easily get more hours out of this if you like to take things slower or want to min-max more characters. The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →With the eve of ER and finally getting all the achievements I figured now is the best time to review the game An absolutely phenomenal game well worth the price of admission if your willing to put the time and effort as it can be a hell of a grind, fortunately that grind is backed up by legitimately some of the best action gameplay ive ever played. While there are some similar mechanics between characters (Siegfried, Ghandagoza and Rackham all have timing to consider with there attacks for…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm gonna make this my thread of Granblue Fantasy mobile game thoughts 😎
neutral · AI labelView post →I like the world building, characters, and combat. and if you don't mind what I'm complainging about then consider this a recommendation. but if you don't want baby-generic-goo goo gaga story conversations, plot, and voice acting then I really want to recommend you watch some cut scenes on youtube before you buy this game. the story is cringe, the dialogue is cringe, the voice acting (respect to voice actors doing their job) was directed to be baby talk enunciation. I can't take it. why does…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unfortunately I cannot recommend this game. The gameplay seems fine, and from what I have heard, that is the main draw of the game. But that on its own is not enough for me. The extremely juvenile dialogue, tone, and characterisation prevent me from becoming invested. Believable character behaviour matters a lot to me, and the characters rarely feel like people psychologically shaped by the dangerous world they supposedly inhabit. I never managed to develop enough attachment to the setting or…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Granblue Fantasy is a video game that you can play
neutral · AI labelView post →Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising Version 2.0 Patch Notes: rising.granbluefantasy.jp/en/news/deta...
neutral · AI labelView post →This game KICKS ASS man. Is it tad repetitive? Sure. Is the story much to write home about? Not really. Is it an absolute blast to play and chock full of cool ♥♥♥♥? You bet your sweet ass it is. It looks beautiful, the combat is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ aces, and the sheer variety and detail in the voice work is bonkers (seriously there's banter lines for every character combo you can do). There's so many cool and unique characters to unlock that it reminds me of a gacha game like ZZZ, but with none of the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →ICYMI the standard version of Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising now has a permanent price discount of $24.99 USD. Furthermore, the Free Edition of the game will be ending services on November 1.
neutral · AI labelView post →A gacha-less gacha, or a singleplayer mmorpg as i like to call this game. It has every game mechanic that i love from those type of games: kill bosses, grinding for materials, to upgrade your gear and build your character, so that you can fight harder bosses. Most regular rpgs follow this gameplay loop as well, but they always touch these mechanics briefly. Only mmos and gacha games are that kind of to use these progression mechanics deeply. In most rpgs you get your gear (either by…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →QTP with a game you’re currently playing Granblue Fantasy Relink
neutral · AI labelView post →Look, I don't like anime, and I cringed a lot at the poor writing and painful dialogue BUT I'm recommending this purely on the strength of the gameplay, as it truly made up for everything else being so cliche. The combat here is genuinely some of the best in the action RPG space right now: every character has a fully distinct move set and playstyle, and boss fights are legitimately cinematic, huge scale encounters that keep escalating well past the main campaign. If you think the story mode…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am a steam deck user and this game is very well optimized! The combat just feels amazing! Super action packed, the core loop feels a great deal like a classic monster hunter think gu and before with combat like a dmc or maybe ff xiv (whatever the mmo is called) I love the proper dungeon feel and the boss runs feel massive. Graphically this game is anime but in a way that is timeless so in 10 years this game will look just as gorgeous as it does now. The menu inputs are satisfying and they…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you enjoy challenging boss fights that I would almost say are mmo-lite but with the action you'd see similarly in Bayonetta and DMC, WHILE PLAYING WITH FRIENDS! Then please get this game, it deserves far more attention than it got. It also runs smooth as butter while delivering some of the most insanely paced action even with a full party of four.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Every time I see Granblue Fantasy: Relink, I’m always impressed by how gorgeous that game is. Especially the character models and animation.
positive · AI labelView post →Played Granblue Fantasy: Relink. This is actually what I was looking for for a lot of time: a character collector with a lot of grinding and combat content in a one time buy game, a gacha without an actual gacha. Are there any similar non-ftp games out there?
positive · AI labelView post →Imagine you are playing FFXIV, fighting a raid boss, and you are actually allowed to use the limit break. Basically this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Returning to Granblue Fantasy 🩵 Can’t wait to revisit this game! 🎮 Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok
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