Previously, the fighting game developers had already faced harsh criticism, but after the start of Season 3, the situation spiraled out of control again. Players are massively leaving negative reviews, believing that Bandai Namco has once again chosen the wrong path.
The new season was supposed to be a kind of "rebirth" after the unsuccessful second stage, but expectations diverged from reality. The main problem is balance. Players complain that the project focuses on aggression and constant pressure instead of technical combat and defense. The Season 3 update only exacerbated these problems.
The results on Steam are indicative: after the patch, the game received 130 positive and 850 negative reviews. Currently, the status of recent reviews has changed to "Mostly Negative."
Comments include accusations of "disrespecting fans." Players criticize the lack of clear defensive mechanics, the weakening of movement, and the transformation of the game into a chaotic, aggressive "simulator of disorderly attacks." So far, it seems that Season 3 has not calmed the community, but only added fuel to the fire.
