"The biggest change in the gameplay over the Japanese edition is the game speed -- we thought that it would be a subtle shift at first when we saw Aksys' reps playing the game before we got to play, but in actuality, the difference seems to be a significant change. In the import game, we were struggling with the timing of catching because the speed felt off; in this improved version, the very first Super our opponent threw when we picked up the game, we managed to catch. Maybe it was luck (and..."

"Despite all these new additions, the essence of Brawlers remains true to the spirit of the NES original. The RPG elements and competitive gimmicks add a bit of depth to the game, but at heart it's still about knocking other people senseless with a small plastic ball until you're the last man standing."