Legendary (and often legendarily weird) manga Baki the Grappler is getting a video game adaptation… but it’s not what you might have expected.
Taking clear inspiration from the classic Punch-Out!!! titles, Baki Hanma: Blood Arena is a 2D, over-the-shoulder beat-’em-up where you’ll need to get a read on your opponent’s moves and act accordingly.
Unsurprisingly, the reveal has divided opinion. Some fans are just happy to see Baki get some recognition, while others have been left disappointed by the game’s simplistic visual style and supposed lack of gameplay depth.
Baki Hanma: Blood Arena’s coming to PS5 and PS4 at some point in September — but are you up for this muscle-laden brawler? Try not to burst a blood vessel in the comments section below.
