The recent launch of Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact brings the beloved anime franchise into fighting game territory, but not without complications. Developed by veteran studio Eighting (known for Marvel vs. Capcom 3), this tag-team fighter released on July 16th to mixed reception within the FGC.
Netcode Woes Overshadow Potential
Despite promising gameplay mechanics reminiscent of Marvel vs. Capcom 3, player enthusiasm has been dampened by persistent online connectivity issues. Steam reviews currently show a "Mixed" rating, with most critiques focusing on unstable netcode that causes excessive rollback frames and frequent desynchronization errors.
Community Reaction
Fighting game enthusiasts acknowledge Nen x Impact's creative combat system while expressing frustration:
"The core gameplay feels amazing when it works, but the netcode makes consistent matches impossible right now." - @broskiFGC
"Playing against friends in the same region still feels like we're on dial-up connections." - @dekillsage
Developer Response
Eighting has acknowledged these issues in an official statement, confirming they're actively working on:
- Excessive rollback frame issues
- Match termination from desynchronization
- Improved connection quality indicators
Competitive Landscape
The timing proves challenging with upcoming fighters like 2XKO and Marvel Token: Fighting Souls on the horizon. While Nen x Impact offers a faithful adaptation of Hunter x Hunter's Nen-based combat system, its current technical limitations threaten its longevity in a revitalized tag fighter market.
The development team faces pressure to implement fixes before losing momentum, as the game's creative potential shines through when technical issues don't interfere with gameplay.
