DNF Duel: Difference between revisions

| developer = [[Arc System Works]] <br> [[Eighting]] <br> Neople

| publisher = {{vgrelease|JP|[[Nexon]]|AS|[[Tencent Games]]|NA|[[Koei Tecmo]]|EU|[[Deep Silver]]}}

| artist = {{Unbulleted list|Diago Noma| <br> Yuki Sato}}

| engine = [[Unreal Engine|Unreal Engine 4]]

'''''DNF Duel''''' is a [[fighting game|fighting]] video game co-developed by [[Arc System Works]], [[Eighting]] and Neople, and published by [[Nexon]]. It is a spin-off of the ''[[Dungeon & Fighter]]'' series and was released for the [[Microsoft Windows]], [[PlayStation 4]], and [[PlayStation 5]] on 28 June 2022. A [[Nintendo Switch]] port was released on 20 April 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2022/12/dnf-duel-grand-balance-patch-now-available-switch-version-launches-april-20-2023-and-season-pass-announced|title=DNF DUEL – 'Grand Balance Patch' now available, Switch version launches April 20, 2023, and Season Pass announced|last=Romano|first=Sal|work=Gematsu|date=December 21, 2022|access-date=December 21, 2022|archive-date=28 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221228100306/https://www.gematsu.com/2022/12/dnf-duel-grand-balance-patch-now-available-switch-version-launches-april-20-2023-and-season-pass-announced|url-status=live}}</ref>

Gameplay is similar to other fighting games developed by [[Arc System Works]] but with more simplified mechanics. Like some previous games, the game features simplified inputs to allow new players to be able to get into the game without being put off by complicated controls.<ref name="VG247"/> One major difference in this game is the use of an MP bar that is used to activate certain attacks, called "skills" in the game, similar to the main series games and other RPGs. Though the bar disappears after each use of a skill, it slowly regenerates over time, unlike the use of special meters found in other fighting games.<ref name="thegamer">{{Cite web|last=Bosso|first=Axel Nicolás|url=https://www.thegamer.com/dnf-duel-combat-mechanics-systems-features-explained-guide/|website=TheGamer|title=DNF Duel: Combat Mechanics And Systems Explained|date=25 July 2022|access-date=26 August 2022|archive-date=25 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225232252/https://www.thegamer.com/dnf-duel-combat-mechanics-systems-features-explained-guide/|url-status=live}}</ref>

The base roster includes 15 playable characters plus 1 unlockable boss. A season pass with 5 additional characters was released in December 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2022/12/dnf-duel-grand-balance-patch-dlc-character-spectre-and-switch-version-announced|title=DNF DUEL – Grand Balance Patch, DLC character Spectre, and Switch version announced|last=Romano|first=Sal|work=Gematsu|date=December 3, 2022|access-date=December 3, 2022|archive-date=23 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221223155859/https://www.gematsu.com/2022/12/dnf-duel-grand-balance-patch-dlc-character-spectre-and-switch-version-announced|url-status=live}}</ref> Characters listed in '''bold''' are post-release [[downloadable content]] characters, characters listed in ''italics'' are [[boss character]]s.

The game was first revealed at Dungeon & Fighter Universe Festival in December 2020, with a teaser trailer.<ref name="mmoculture">{{Cite web|author=cinderboy|url=https://mmoculture.com/2020/12/dnf-duel-fighting-game-from-arc-system-works-based-on-dnf-universe-announced/|title=DNF Duel - Fighting game from Arc System Works based on DNF universe announced|website=MMO Culture|date=28 December 2020|access-date=26 August 2022|archive-date=25 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225232259/https://mmoculture.com/2020/12/dnf-duel-fighting-game-from-arc-system-works-based-on-dnf-universe-announced/|url-status=live}}</ref> A beta was held from 17 to 20 December 2021 with 10 playable characters<ref name="hitc">{{Cite web|last=Smith|first=Callum|url=https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/12/16/dnf-duel-open-beta-start-time/|website=[[HITC]]|title=DNF Duel open beta start time, download and characters|date=16 December 2020|access-date=26 August 2022|archive-date=25 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225232259/https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/12/16/dnf-duel-open-beta-start-time/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and a second, last beta from 1–4 April 2022, with 11 characters.<ref name="dotesports">{{Cite web|last=Michael|first=Cale|url=https://dotesports.com/fgc/news/second-dnf-duel-open-beta-test-begins-on-april-1|title=Second DNF Duel open beta test begins on April 1|website=[[Gamurs|Dot Esports]]|date=28 March 2022|access-date=26 August 2022|archive-date=25 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225232258/https://dotesports.com/fgc/news/second-dnf-duel-open-beta-test-begins-on-april-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Patch 1.04 was released in August, which includes several balance changes and bug fixes.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wassay|first=Abdul|date=18 August 2022|title=DNF Duel Patch Notes 1.04 Release Date Revealed|url=https://www.windowsnexus.com/dnf-duel-patch-notes-1-04/|website=Windows Nexus|access-date=26 August 2022|archive-date=25 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225233801/https://www.windowsnexus.com/dnf-duel-patch-notes-1-04/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The game will featurefeatures voices in Korean, Chinese and Japanese.

| MC = PC: 79/100<ref name="MCPC">{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/dnf-duel-whos-next/critic-reviews/?platform=pc|title=DNF Duel for PC Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=August 26, 2022|archive-date=11 June 2024|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240611072458/https://www.metacritic.com/game/dnf-duel-whos-next/critic-reviews/?platform=pc|url-status=live}}</ref><br/>PS5: 80/100<ref name="MCPS5">{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/dnf-duel-whos-next/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5|title=DNF Duel for PlayStation 5 Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=July 1, 2022|archive-date=11 June 2024|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240611072508/https://www.metacritic.com/game/dnf-duel-whos-next/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5|url-status=live}}</ref>

| Destruct = 8/10<ref name="Destruct">{{Cite web|last=Moyse|first=Chris|date=June 28, 2022|title=Review: DNF Duel|url=https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/dnf-duel-review-destructoid-fighting-game-nexon-dungeon-fighter-arc-system-works/|access-date=July 1, 2022|website=[[Destructoid]]|archive-date=25 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225232259/https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/dnf-duel-review-destructoid-fighting-game-nexon-dungeon-fighter-arc-system-works/|url-status=live}}</ref>

| GSpot = 8/10<ref name="GSpot">{{Cite web|last=Fanelli|first=Jason|date=June 30, 2022|title=DNF Duel Review - Here Comes A New Challenger|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/dnf-duel-review-here-comes-a-new-challenger/1900-6417906/|access-date=July 1, 2022|website=[[GameSpot]]|archive-date=16 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816101849/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/dnf-duel-review-here-comes-a-new-challenger/1900-6417906/|url-status=live}}</ref>

| HCG = 4/5<ref name="HCG">{{Cite web|last=Shive|first=Chris|date=June 28, 2022|title=Review: DNF Duel|url=https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-dnf-duel/424312/|access-date=July 1, 2022|website=Hardcore Gamer|archive-date=25 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225232259/https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-dnf-duel/424312/|url-status=live}}</ref>

| HC = 83/100<ref name="HC">{{Cite web|last=Quesada|first=Daniel|date=June 28, 2022|title=Análisis de DNF Duel, lucha con el sello artesanal de Arc System Works|trans-title=DNF Duel review, fight with the craft seal of Arc System Works|url=https://www.hobbyconsolas.com/reviews/analisis-dnf-duel-juego-lucha-arc-system-works-ps4-ps5-pc-basado-dungeon-and-fighter-1084723|access-date=July 1, 2022|website=[[HobbyConsolas]]|publisher=[[Axel Springer SE]]|language=es|archive-date=2 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220702122944/https://www.hobbyconsolas.com/reviews/analisis-dnf-duel-juego-lucha-arc-system-works-ps4-ps5-pc-basado-dungeon-and-fighter-1084723|url-status=live}}</ref>

| IGN = 8/10<ref name="IGN">{{Cite web|last=Barrier|first=Ronny|date=June 28, 2022|title=DNF Duel Review|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/dnf-duel-review|access-date=July 1, 2022|website=[[IGN]]|archive-date=25 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225232308/https://www.ign.com/articles/dnf-duel-review|url-status=live}}</ref>

| PCGUS = 85/100<ref name="PCGUS">{{Cite web|last=Kemp|first=Luke|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/dnf-duel-review/|title=DNF Duel review|website=[[PC Gamer]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|date=6 July 2022|access-date=26 August 2022|archive-date=27 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220827063640/https://www.pcgamer.com/dnf-duel-review/|url-status=live}}</ref>

| PSQ = {{Rating|7|10}}<ref name="PSQ">{{Cite web|last=Ramsey|first=Robert|url=https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/dnf-duel|title=DNF Duel Review (PS5)|website=[[Gamer Network#Partnered websites|Push Square]]|date=5 July 2022|access-date=26 August 2022|archive-date=27 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220827063640/https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/dnf-duel|url-status=live}}</ref>

| SN = 8/10<ref name="SN">{{Cite web|last=Denzer|first=TJ|date=June 30, 2022|title=DNF Duel review: Delightfully Nice Fights|url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/131159/dnf-duel-review|access-date=July 1, 2022|website=[[Shacknews]]|archive-date=25 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225232309/https://www.shacknews.com/article/131159/dnf-duel-review|url-status=live}}</ref>

| TGMIt = 8/10<ref name="TGMIt">{{Cite web|last=Filippo Saba|first=Gian|date=June 28, 2022|title=DNF Duel – Recensione|trans-title=DNF Duel – Review|url=https://www.thegamesmachine.it/dnf-duel-pc-ps4-ps5/dnf-duel-recensione/|access-date=July 1, 2022|website=[[The Games Machine (Italy)|The Games Machine]]|language=it|archive-date=2 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220702122928/https://www.thegamesmachine.it/dnf-duel-pc-ps4-ps5/dnf-duel-recensione/|url-status=live}}</ref>

| VG247 = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="VG247">{{Cite web|last=Makar|first=Connor|date=June 28, 2022|title=DNF Duel Review: An absurd fighter that pulls no punches|url=https://www.vg247.com/dnf-duel-review|access-date=July 1, 2022|website=[[VG247]]|archive-date=25 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225232259/https://www.vg247.com/dnf-duel-review|url-status=live}}</ref>

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