Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds

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About the Game :::CAUTION::: Please note that "Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic" is not compatible or upgradable with the more recently released "Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate" which is built using a completely different engine. >>>>> Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds "CLASSIC" is the original 2D beat 'em up launched on Xbox Arcade from Mages/5pb, the makers of Steins;Gate and other mega-hit games.

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Developer:
5pb. Division 2
Publisher:
Degica Games
Release date:
23 January 2015
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All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (923)

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About the Game

:::CAUTION::: Please note that "Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic" is not compatible or upgradable with the more recently released "Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate" which is built using a completely different engine.

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Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds "CLASSIC" is the original 2D beat 'em up launched on Xbox Arcade from Mages/5pb, the makers of Steins;Gate and other mega-hit games. Choose a fighter and battle against the bizarre minions of the evil wizard Phantom. Enjoy classic beat 'em up gameplay with a fighting game twist. Dash through colorful Tokyo locales, strengthen your characters, team up with your friends, fight dragons and killer robots!

  • Story Mode - Enjoy a lighthearted story as you battle Phantom's minions across 8 stages inspired by famous Tokyo districts.

  • Arcade Mode - Challenge yourself to get the biggest combo, the highest score, or the fastest completion time.

  • Multiplayer - Easy to learn mechanics make playing with your friends a snap. Team up with your friends for the local co-op or online campaign, or go to the battlegrounds arena and fight a pitched PVP battle! Up to 4 players supported.

  • Customizable, Persistent Characters - 4 starting characters and 6 unlockable ones. Each character has a fully customizable stat and skill tree, and levels persist between all modes. Choose a favorite character and build them how you like! Every character has unique special attacks.

  • Retro Charm - Vibrant sprite graphics and a catchy chiptune-inspired soundtrack for the discerning retro gamer!

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS *:
Microsoft Windows Vista or newer
Processor:
Intel Core i3 2.0 GHz or better
Memory:
3 GB RAM
Graphics:
nVidia Geforce 210 or better
DirectX:
Version 10
Storage:
3 GB available space
Sound Card:
DirectSound compatible
Additional Notes:
XBox 360 compatible game controller strongly recommended

recommended*

Not specified

User reviews

Joe Ashfield
Recommended | 15 Aug 2025
37 min played

I'm very happy this version of the game got relisted. As much as I love the new remake, I just want to see the original version to be around to appreciate how it was before they improve it.

Helpful: 15
Re;Bunny: 30 Anniversary Edition
Recommended | 23 Jul 2024
32.1h played

A Beat 'em up game with a Fighting-style control scheme that locks the players in two side scrolling lanes instead of allowing the free roam of enemies in a 3D plane over a 2D camera. That's brilliant , in my opinion. I

Helpful: 5
hiddeaous
Recommended | 30 Sept 2024
9.6h played

I bought it because it looks like Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game which I only have on the Xbox 360. Game progress not saved after quitting, I don't like that, starting all over again is a pain. It's fun! But for

Helpful: 1
Dungeon00X
Recommended | 06 Mar 2024
19.9h played

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds is one of the most fun beat-em-ups I've played in the last 15 years. It plays similarly to Code of Princess (and in that regard Guardian Heroes) but uses characters from a Fighting Game

Helpful: 0
xxadonisxx
Recommended | 27 Oct 2025
15.9h played

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds, developed by MAGES. Inc. and published by Rocket Panda Games, is a vibrant, side-scrolling beat ’em up that channels the energy of classic arcade brawlers while blending it with the

Helpful: 0
svmmichvn
Not recommended | 02 Nov 2025
2.4h played

I was able to get back into this game recently I played it to work on some achievements. I tried to load it up today and the game won't load, it is just stuck on a black screen with a character frozen on the bottom.

Helpful: 3