The highly anticipated Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact fighting game recently launched, bringing the beloved anime series to life in a new tag-team battler. Developed by Eighting, known for Marvel vs. Capcom 3, expectations were high for this fresh take on the Hunter x Hunter universe.
However, the game faces significant online performance issues less than a week after its July 16 Steam release. Despite positive remarks about its combat system, many of its 140+ Steam reviews cite problematic netcode as a major drawback, resulting in a "Mixed" rating.
Even enthusiastic players acknowledge persistent connectivity problems. One reviewer praised the game's freeform combat while admitting technical shortcomings: "Nothing else delivers this level of explosive, visually impressive fighting - when it works."
Fighting game communities echo these concerns. Prominent players like @broskiFGC report inconsistent rollback frames during matches, while @dekillsage humorously compared the netcode to outdated 2011 standards.
This technical disappointment contrasts with the game's strong foundations. Hunter x Hunter's diverse cast offers rich combat possibilities, and Eighting's Marvel vs. Capcom legacy shines through in dynamic gameplay footage circulating online.
Despite delaying its original 2024 launch to implement rollback netcode, these connectivity issues threaten player retention. The developer has acknowledged two primary problems: excessive rollback frames and match-terminating desync errors, promising fixes in future updates.
With competitors like Riot's 2XKO and Arc System Works' Marvel Tokon approaching, Nen x Impact faces increasing pressure to resolve its online issues quickly. The game's innovative combat system deserves stable infrastructure to match its creative potential.
