Fist of the What Now?
Publisher Nexon continues to roll out trailers for its upcoming fightingDNF Duel, introducing us all to the roster of pugilists getting set the throw down in the impressive-looking punch-up this… well, they haven’t actually told us yet… Thelatest trailershines a light on the grimacing face and steel hands of the Grappler.
As his name suggests, Grappler is the first pure martial arts revealed forDNF Dueland relies on his mastery and command of hard punches and kicks, combined with an array of kung-fu and judoka-style throws and tosses. This no-nonsense fighter, renowned master of the “Black Pearl Ring” dojo, looks to be eschewing wacky gimmicks and weaponry in order to deliver pain and punishment the old-fashioned way: At the business end of a closed fist. Like most of the new title’s characters, Grappler looks somewhat familiar, an amalgamation of various video game and anime superstars. I wouldn’t mind him getting grabby with me.
Grappler joinsDNF Duel‘s previously revealed roster membersBerserkerandInquisitorto make up the fighters’ first trio of terror. A spin-off of popular MMODungeon Fighter Online,DNF Duelis being developed by the trusted hands of fighting game fanatics Eighting and Arc System Works, so odds are good that it will be a quality final release. Unfortunately, Nexon is still to announce a release date, or even specific platforms forDNF Duel,but I have my eyes fixed firmly on this underdog, and will be sure to keep you informed as and when the important details arrive. Knuckle up.
