Hajime no Ippo: Fighting Souls, an RPG based on the renowned manga created by Jōji Morikawa, immerses players in a world where assembling a formidable team of boxers is key to overcoming all obstacles.
Within this boxing-themed RPG, you'll embark on a journey alongside iconic characters such as Ippo Makunouchi, Mamoru Takamura, and Tatsuya Kimura, as they strive to reach the pinnacle of their sport. To achieve this, you must recruit boxers and craft an undefeated team.
Before embarking on this thrilling adventure, you'll have the opportunity to create your own unique boxer, customizing various physical features to suit your preferences. Once your heroes are chosen, the only task remaining is to engage in combat across various game modes to progress.
While the fights in Hajime no Ippo: Fighting Souls are relatively straightforward, they require careful consideration. Direct engagement is not possible, instead, you must craft a balanced team of boxers prior to each battle. Each boxer boasts distinct qualities and a signature skill, necessitating strategic planning before engaging in combat.
Hajime no Ippo: Fighting Souls is an automatic RPG that will appeal to fans of the legendary anime, thanks to its nods to the original storyline and the memorable cast of characters. However, the simplicity of the fights may leave some players wanting more.
Reviewed by Nelson de Benito Translated by Localization Team
