FIGHTING EX LAYER revives the EX Series with fifteen recreated characters, including Kairi, Skullomania, Blaire, and Pullum. Its fighting-game foundation is paired with a choice between two control approaches: Progressive avoids complicated command inputs, while Classic retains the inputs associated with traditional fighting games. That makes the game’s design notable for offering different ways to handle its battles without changing the central character-driven premise.
Its distinctive Gougi system adds another layer to combat. Meeting certain requirements during a fight grants a character new abilities, and players can select among fifteen Gougi Decks, each formed from five Gougi. Choosing a character and deck combination is part of shaping an individual play style. The game also includes the returning Expert Mode, which challenges players to clear it with every character.
FIGHTING EX LAYER supports both solo play and competition: Arcade and Training provide single-player modes, while Versus is available online and offline. These formats sit alongside the EX series’ familiar roster and its newer deck-based combat decisions.
