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After a long wait, Arika's EX characters gather once again for another exciting battle! Kairi, Skullomania, Blaire, Pullum and the others are all back with the latest graphics. And this time they're bringing a brand new system - the "Gougi System". Grasp victory with Gougi!
FIGHTING EX LAYER is a action, fighting and 2d fighter game
developed and published by ARIKA.
Released on November 29th 2018 is available only on Windows
in 12 languages: English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Simplified Chinese.
It has received 871 reviews of which 723 were positive and 148 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 0.99€ on Steam.
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Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for FIGHTING EX LAYER:
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required)
- Processor: Intel Core i3-4160 @ 3.60GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB, GTX 750Ti 2GB, or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset
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This game is severely underrated. It's a very fun 2.5D fighter with a lot of depth thanks to the plethora of different system mechanics. It's simple on the surface, but deep when you really dig into it. Would absolutely recommend. Also, how long has it been 99 cents for? When did that happen?
Fighting EX Layer is a fantastic throwback to classic arcade fighters, and it genuinely surprised me with how fun and well-designed it is. The game feels tight, responsive, and easy to pick up, while still offering enough depth to keep things interesting once you start learning the systems properly. What really sold the game for me was the roster — especially Skullomania and Shirase. Skullomania is pure fan service in the best way possible: flashy, over-the-top, and incredibly satisfying to play. Every move feels stylish and impactful, and he perfectly captures that old-school fighting game charm. Shirase, on the other hand, brings a more serious, aggressive feel, with a moveset that rewards precision and smart pressure. Both characters feel unique and incredibly fun to master. The Gougi system is another highlight. It adds variety to matches without overcomplicating things, allowing players to tailor their playstyle while keeping fights fast and exciting. Visually, the game has a clean, modern look while still respecting its arcade roots — it doesn’t try to be flashy for the sake of it, and that works in its favour. While the game may not have the biggest online community compared to larger fighting franchises, the core gameplay more than makes up for it. This is a game clearly made for fans of classic fighters who appreciate solid mechanics, character personality, and pure gameplay over excessive gimmicks. Overall, Fighting EX Layer is a love letter to old-school fighting games. If you enjoy tight combat, unique characters, and especially classics like Skullomania and Shirase, this game is absolutely worth your time.
Slightly Recommended. 7/10* The visuals are good and the controls are good, it has great character designs, but there is something in FEXL that makes me not like it that much as other fighting games, maybe its the animations feel kinda rigid, i don't know, but at least im glad to see Skullomania again, the game have achievements and steam cards, and it goes really really cheap, for $1 buck its a crime not to get it, as Jensen Juan will say: "the more you buy, the more you save"
For $1.00? Outrageous amount of fun to be had. Straight forward "Arcade port" style. Plus this game never really got popular so you feel like you're exploring unknown tech. And unlike the majority of fighters of this vintage, it was an early resident of the kingdom of rollbackia. If you enjoy fighting games just buy it, this feels like peak casual/fun/side game.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FIGHTING EX LAYER is currently priced at 0.99€ on Steam.
No, FIGHTING EX LAYER is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 0.99€ on Steam.
Yes, FIGHTING EX LAYER received 723 positive votes out of a total of 871 achieving a rating of 7.87.
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FIGHTING EX LAYER was developed and published by ARIKA.
Yes, FIGHTING EX LAYER is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, FIGHTING EX LAYER is not playable on MacOS.
No, FIGHTING EX LAYER is not playable on Linux.
No, FIGHTING EX LAYER is not playable on Steam Deck.
No, FIGHTING EX LAYER is not playable on Steam Machine.
No, FIGHTING EX LAYER does not support VR.
FIGHTING EX LAYER offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
FIGHTING EX LAYER offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
Yes, there are 18 DLCs available for FIGHTING EX LAYER. Explore additional content available for FIGHTING EX LAYER on Steam.
No, FIGHTING EX LAYER does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Yes, FIGHTING EX LAYER supports Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
Yes, FIGHTING EX LAYER is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Game modes
Multiplayer
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Online players
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Developer
ARIKA
Publisher
ARIKA
Release
29 Nov 2018
Platforms
Remote Play