Heavy hits come with a price, and careless swings are punished quickly. Watching an opponent's movement, slipping the incoming blow and striking during the gap forms the backbone of each bout. There is little room for frantic button mashing; quick reactions matter, but restraint matters just as much.
Unlocking the full version opens up the rest of the fighting content and tougher matchups. Familiar faces from the anime add extra flavour, though the appeal does not depend entirely on knowing the source material. Beneath the Baki branding sits a lean little 2D fighter built around timing, nerve and well-placed punches.