Exceed Fighting System
- Players
- 2
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 30 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.7 / 5
- Year
- 2016
About the game
Exceed Fighting System brings the fast, combo-driven feel of arcade fighting games to the tabletop. Each player picks a fighter from an ever-growing roster, each with their own deck of unique special moves and supers, then goes head-to-head playing cards simultaneously to unleash fireballs, dragon punches, and devastating combos. Decks from different seasons and licensed worlds - including Street Fighter, Guilty Gear, and BlazBlue - can all be mixed and matched, letting you build dream match-ups across franchises. It's built for quick, intense one-on-one duels.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team appreciates how well Exceed translates the feel of a fighting-game match into cards - simultaneous selection and rock-paper-scissors-style reads keep every round tense. With so many licensed decks available, it's especially fun for anyone who grew up on arcade fighters.
What we like
- Simultaneous card play captures the feel of real-time fighting games.
- Deep roster of characters across licensed franchises adds variety.
- Decks are fully cross-compatible across seasons and worlds.
- Fast 30-minute playtime suits repeated matches or tournaments.
Keep in mind
- Strictly a two-player experience.
- Learning each character's unique deck takes some ramp-up time.
- Collecting multiple character decks adds ongoing cost.
Who it's for
Great for two-player game nights among fans of fighting video games aged 10+ who enjoy bluffing, hand management, and head-to-head competition.
