Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Earns 80 Metascore on PC and PS5
The strong review scores suggest the fighting game could convert fighting game fans into Avatar fans, as one outlet put it, indicating the property may finally have a solid game adaptation.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, released July 23, 2026 for PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch, holds an 80 Metascore on both PC and PS5. Reviewers praise the hand-drawn visuals, combat mechanics, and mastery satisfaction, while opinions vary on story mode and fidelity to the original series.
The Metacritic verdict is in for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, and the numbers are solid. The PC version holds an 80 Metascore across 12 reviews, and the PS5 version matches it with 80 across 15 reviews. The Nintendo Switch version did not have enough reviews to qualify.
Reviewers consistently highlight the hand-drawn 2D animation, the depth of the combat, and the sense of mastery the game provides. TheGamer gave it 90, calling it a tough act for other fighting games to follow. GamingBolt also scored 90, praising the room for self-expression. IGN, Digital Chumps, and IGN France each gave 80.
Criticism centers on the story mode and how faithfully it represents the Avatar world. Multiplayer.it and Atomix both scored 75, with Atomix noting the underwhelming story mode. Final Weapon gave 70, but added that the game may turn fighting game fans into Avatar fans rather than the other way around.
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