DNF Duel
Released June 28, 2022 · consists of 5 releases.
A fighting game spin-off of the beat-'em-up MMORPG Dungeon Fighter Online.
Overview
DNF Duel is a 2.5D high-fantasy fighting game co-developed by Arc System Works, Eighting, and Neople and published digitally by Nexon for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC on June 28, 2022.
A spin-off of the long-running beat-'em-up MMORPG Dungeon Fighter Online (which is known in South Korea as Dungeon & Fighter, or DNF), DNF Duel brings the original game's setting and concepts into a traditional fighting game similar to more recent fighting games by Arc System Works (such as Granblue Fantasy: Versus).
Each of the 16 playable characters are unique interpretations of the original game's advanced classes.
Similar to Granblue Fantasy: Versus, Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-, and Dragon Ball FighterZ, DNF Duel uses specialized cel-shading and limited-animation techniques to give the illusion of 2D hand-drawn character art.
Gameplay
Each player has access to six buttons: two standard attack buttons ("A" for weaker attacks and "B" for stronger attacks), two buttons for special attacks (Skill and MP Skill, or "S" and "MS"), a button for performing a one-use super special attack (Awakening Skill, or "AS"), and a dedicated Guard button (used as an option for blocking and for riskier forward-moving dashes).
Characters
Current list of playable characters, based off advanced classes from Dungeon Fighters Online:
| Fighter | Description | Trait |
|---|---|---|
| Berserker | An aggressive swordsman with some techniques that can sacrifice his HP for stronger damage. | Thirst: Allows the Berserker to recover small amounts of HP depending on damage inflicted. |
| Inquisitor | A holy woman who wields a giant axe and can cast magic to trap her opponent or prevent them from getting close. | Coldhearted Inquisitor: Recovers MP at a faster rate after using an MP Skill. |
| Grappler | A melee-focused warrior who specializes in grappling moves, as his name suggests. | Iron Physique: Reduces White Damage sustained while guarding. |
| Striker | Similar to Grappler, a melee-focused warrior who relies on her fists. Can cancel combos to keep enemies guessing. | Power Fist: Increases Attack Power and minimum damage per attack. |
| Ranger | A long-range character who relies on his pistols to damage the opponent. | Sudden Death: Inflicts "Revenge" debuff on opponents when hit. |
| Hitman | Lots of pressure tactics at mid-range with a saber and SMG combo. | Battle Command: "Awakens" the Hitman allowing him to use more specials, including "Shattering Strike" |
| Dragon Knight | Smaller character with a sword and a baby dragon helper who can attack in tandem. | Dragon Force: Increases amount of MP recovered. |
| Vanguard | Modest fighter with a long polearm that can keep his opponents at bay. | Demonic Lance Mastery: Depletes enemy Guard Break gauge faster. |
| Kunoichi | Highly mobile elven ninja with tons of flame magic at her disposal. | Nin Boost: Increases speed of binding Nin and decreases MP consumption of "Nin-bound" moves. |
| Crusader | Slow but incredibly strong warrior with a great hammer who can summon a wall to defend against opponents or to trap them. | Merciful Strength: Increases Defense, Guard Break Resistance, and White Damage Recovery |
| Launcher | Tech-obsessed woman who designs several large, heavy weapons that she can summon to the battlefield at will. | Overheat: Increases White Damage inflicted on guarding enemies. |
| Troubleshooter | An adaptable mercenary who tears through a battlefield with his square sword, a shotgun, and many, many explosives. | Handle Explosives: Enhances the properties of all MP skills. |
| Ghostblade | A ronin who fights alongside the ghost of a dead samurai who can attack in succession with him. | Phantasmal Binity: Increases damage dealt to opponents. |
| Enchantress | A tiny witch who keeps enemies at bay with her dark magic and use of a creepy puppet. | Favoritism: Greatly reduces the passive MP consumption of Showtime! move. |
| Swift Master | Lives up to his name by using wind magic to dodge attacks and keep his enemies off the ground. | Wind Master: Increases own movement speed. |
| Lost Warrior | The unlockable final boss. He has teleporting moves and a Time Stop ability that lets him lock down his enemies. | Logic of the Dimensions: Enhances MP skills and Time Stop properties. |
