History YMMV / GranblueFantasyVersus

** With ''Franchise/StreetFighter'' fans, due to ''Granblue Versus'' being similar to that franchise's focus on "ground-based", or "footsies based" fighting. There's also a lot of {{fan nickname}}s for this game which are straight up taken or derived from ''Street Fighter'', such as calling Gran a "Ryu" character.

** A villainous one for Belial, who manages to curbstomp [[TheDreaded Zooey]] without any effort thanks to the Versus Core and Avatar's cores.

** Where is Vane?![[labelnote:Explanation]]With Siegfried's announcement as a playable character for ''Rising'' alongside Lancelot and Percival, many fans have demanded that Vane be added in as a playable character immediately to complete the Dragon Knights, by DLC if he has to.[[/labelnote]]

** Pre-release, the game's official title art is a big [[{{Foreshadowing}} giveaway]] on the initial playable roster since it contains the weapons that represent some ''Granblue'' characters from the gacha. Aside from Gran, the logo reveals that Ferry, Charlotta, Lancelot, Katalina, Lowain, Percival, Metera, Zeta and Vaseraga would be in ''Versus''. This also led fans to believe [[IKnewIt and expect]] that the game would only have 10 characters in the base game. But it turned out to be 11 with the announcement of Ladiva. Nobody expected her since her unlocking weapon wasn't in the logo.
** [[OnlyKnownByTheirNickname Chaos Bringer / The Hooded Figure]] or Bubs as [[TheNicknamer Belial would call him]], appears as a DLC season 1 pass fighter in the Villain’s series, which came as a surprise to many ''Granblue Fantasy'' players due to him being announced before ''far'' more requested EnsembleDarkhorse characters from the "What Makes The Sky Blue" trilogy such as [[BreakOutVillain Sandalphon]], fellow villain [[DracoInLeatherPants Lucilius]] and even [[BigGood Lucifer]] himself. According to WordOfGod, his DLC story will touch on his mysterious identity that has yet to be explored in the main game.

* {{Woolseyism}}:
** In the Japanese dub, Vyrn is pronounced as in the letter "B". In the English dub, his name is pronounced as "vərn", which rhymes with the word "burn".
** The Spanish translation follows the same pattern as other translations from other Arc System Works games, which use the European dialect, specifically [[YeOldeButcheredeEnglishe the archaic variation]]. However, in this case, the use of the archaic dialect is justified because the game is set in a medieval fantasy world and was translated from the original Japanese version rather than the English version from proxy. As a result, some characters are referred to with the archaic English honorific "Ser" instead of "Sir," possibly due to the influence from ''Series/GameOfThrones'' in the translation. This gives the translation an old-fashioned feel that fits well with the game's setting.

** Hype leading up to the ''Rising'' beta test was going fairly decently...until the developers revealed that they made a major update to the system mechanics, specifcally regarding the "simple" controls. In ''Rising'', while it is currently unknown if using simple versions of moves will retain their cooldown periods, their damage output is no longer less than using the normal, technical input versions of the same moves, and is now equalized across the board. This has caused major friction among the playerbase, especially considering that the ability to perform immediate special moves AND Skybound Arts on reaction with no real drawbacks is an incredibly powerful option to have, to the point where it could potentially invalidate the use of traditional motion inputs.

* TaintedByThePreview: There were major concerns about the game's content before it was released. Three of those listed below caused a domino effect:
** Although the closed beta had positive feedback in general, people are quick to point out its flaws like the slow-pace walking speed and gameplay choice of having a dedicated block button. The first issue was eventually resolved when the game launched.
** There is also a vocal portion of players who are unsatisfied with the base roster of just 11-12 characters when the IP/gacha game had a lot of characters to choose from.
** Out of all the TroubledProduction the game went through, ''Granblue'' fans were disappointed that the bonus in-game codes for the gacha aren't available for the Steam port (in retrospect, the codes became [[VersionExclusiveContent exclusive]] to the [=PS4=] version). This caused the hardcore gacha fans to just stick with the [=PS4=] port, wait for a price drop, a Steam Sale, or worse, no longer buying the game on PC.
** The $60 price tag itself. By the FGC's standards, ''GBVS'' is too expensive for a first iteration title with only 11 (or 12 if you count Beelzebub post-launch) characters. Some argue that the entire Story/RPG mode would justify or make up the costs, but a majority says otherwise. It doesn't help that this issue goes along with the above-mentioned concern of ''Granblue'' fans - The Steam port doesn't include the bonus codes for the gacha game, yet it is still has a base price of $60 for some reason and it very rarely goes on discount. The two seasons of character passes were also similarly lambasted for being so expensive ($30 for the first season and $35 for the second) particularly because while it ultimately doubles the rosters, it was perceived that it still didn't provide the same value as [[VideoGame/DragonBallFighterZ many]] [[VideoGame/StreetFighterV of its]] [[VideoGame/Tekken7 contemporaries]] that either added more characters or additional features for a cheaper cost. Much like the base game it was accused that the inflated price was due to bonus codes for the gacha game.
** Lack of Rollback netcode which is proven in many [[VideoGame/GuiltyGear fighting]] [[VideoGame/{{Skullgirls}} games]] as an improvement over delay-based netcode GBVS is using has turned away a lot of potential players outside of Japan, especially when UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic forced offline events worldwide to be suspended. Many bemoans the game's wasted potential, blaming Arc System Works and Cygames for not implementing something that should've already been an industrial standard by then.

* SpiritualAdaptation:

* PanderingToTheBase: Some of the most popular, fan-favorite [[BreakoutCharacter breakout characters]] or [[BreakoutVillain villains]] were eventually added as post-launch [[DownloadableContent DLC]]. However, ''Granblue'' fans have already expected Cygames doing this to boost sales. Cygames would then periodically conduct polls to determine which characters would fans like to see next in future content.

* PanderingToTheBase: While almost everyone in the launch roster can be considered popular within the ''Granblue'' fandom, it was quite expected that '''the''' most popular, fan-favorite [[BreakoutCharacter breakout characters]] or [[BreakoutVillain villains]] had to be sold as DLC since other games in the past did this strategy as well to further boost sales.

* MorePopularSpinOff: For the western community only, as ''Granblue Fantasy'' itself is relatively unknown outside of its home country and has a very niche appeal, despite having an English option and being accessible through the browser. ''Granblue Fantasy: Versus'' doesn't have this problem and has been met more warmly in the mainstream, especially by those who enjoy fighting games. It may have even attracted more attention to ''Granblue Fantasy'' itself.

** The concept of weapon hurtboxes (allowing for some obvious HitboxDissonance where you can damage your opponent by whiff punishing their weapon). There are users on Website/{{Twitter}} who claim that ''GBVS'' "started" the trend. What they didn't know was that weapon hurtboxes already existed in some games long ago, such as in ''VideoGame/StreetFighterII'' [[note]]Vega's claw can be removed either via whiff punishing/countering or hitting him while he's blocking[[/note]]. In Arc System Works' games, these [[http://www.dustloop.com/wiki/index.php?title=Hitboxes weapon hurtbox / disjointed hurtbox]] phenomena are even common (e.g. Amane Nishiki's ribbons), and that ASW fans from ''VideoGame/BlazBlue'' and ''VideoGame/GuiltyGear'' already got used to it.
** Non-''Granblue'' fans who got their first exposure to the IP from ''GBVS'' mistakenly think that Charlotta's Noble Execution is a "new move" introduced for her and that ''GBVS'' is ripping off Saber's Excalibur from ''VisualNovel/FateStayNight''. What they didn't know was that Charlotta is indeed an intended Saber [[{{Expy}} reference]] way back in the ''Granblue Fantasy'' mobile game. However, there's also a third group which points out that both Charlotta's Noble Execution ''and'' Saber's Excalibur are "anime ripoffs" of Squall's "Blasting Zone" from ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVIII'', which predates both the ''Franchise/FateSeries'' and ''Granblue'' [=IPs=].
** This isn't the first time Arc System Works had a side-scrolling brawler game since that idea was used in the 2000's with ''VideoGame/GuiltyGear Judgment''. But unlike the simplistic mechanics and scoring system of ''Judgment'', the RPG Mode in ''GBVS'' took on several RPG mechanics straight from the ''VideoGame/GranblueFantasy'' mobile/browser gacha game.

** "HER CROWN HAS A HURTBOX!?"[[labelnote:Explanation]]A common reaction ever since the beta, since one [[AcceptableBreaksFromReality unbelievable]] HitboxDissonance here is Charlotta's tall crown having its own hurtbox (e.g. damaging it also damages her). Generally, older FGC players were more forgiving of weapons having their own hurtboxes, since those were [[OlderThanTheyThink common for several fighting game characters before]], it's just that her crown is ''very obvious'' with this case. This is justified, however, the developers added it because Charlotta is a Harvin, a [[LittlePeople little person]]. If her hurtbox would be too short, she could end up as a GameBreaker by forcing her opponents to rely on low attacks or crouch all the time.[[/labelnote]]
** "This game got fucked by [[UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic Corona]] before it got fucked by Belial"[[labelnote:Explanation]]Pointing out the very unfortunate timing where ''GBVS'' got released as soon as the COVID-19 pandemic started spreading worldwide, and that because EVO 2020 got cancelled due to the pandemic, this game missed a chance to have a huge FGC tournament on the year 2020. This phrase was initially just mentioning Corona and had spread at the cancellation of EVO, but the latter part got mixed in after ''Granblue'' fans bring out the fact that Belial is known for his sexual innuendos.[[/labelnote]]
** "I'm a ''Granblue'' fan, the only button I know how to press is F5"[[labelnote:Explanation]]A comical SelfDeprecation comments from ''Granblue'' fans who joke on how the browser game's mechanics would affect ''Versus'' if it had them, or if exploits in the browser game would also exist in a FightingGame. For context, ''Granblue'' is a browser game, so it is possible to skip entire lengthy animations by refreshing the browser or pressing F5, allowing the player to queue skills faster than intended, something that Cygames had put countermeasures against. Aside from comments, this phrase also comes in other forms during the Closed Beta test.[[/labelnote]]
*** Showing keyboard pics with only the F5 key seeing heavy usage or outright torn from the keyboard, then calling yourself a ''Granblue'' fan.
*** [[https://twitter.com/DigiOpsNYC/status/1134883477378277377 This video]] skips the characters' Skybound Art animations, just like how hardcore, competitive ''Granblue'' players skip most in-game animations once they got used to them.
** "Gacha Player Detected"[[labelnote:Explanation]]Without thinking too much on the negatives, this is mostly used by the veteran FightingGame players who speculate that their opponent only came from the gacha communities (where ''VideoGame/GranblueFantasy'' is known or commonly mentioned), or if their opponent is still new to the fighting game genre, because of simplistic and predictable moves, or in online discussions if a user isn't well-versed in basic fighting game lingo and history (e.g. stating that ''GBVS'' has "started" the trend of [[HitboxDissonance weapon hurtboxes]] earns you flak from the veteran FGC, since those kinds of hurtboxes already existed way before this game). On the positive side, this phrase would also make fighting game veterans post guides, glossaries, tutorials or basic FG knowledge to ''Granblue'' players in an attempt to introduce such newbies to the competitive scene. The reverse happens too, with gacha players giving FGC streamers pointers on the RPG mode, which takes much from the original game.[[/labelnote]]
** Gran Boot Fantasy Versus.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Gran has been making waves within the competitive scene because of his two most infamous moves: his crouching Light attack which is even on block and goes into many potential combos, and his Medium/Heavy Overdrive Surge skill which can be comboed into from basically anything. Both moves involve Gran sticking his boot out, so it's become common to associate Gran with boots. [[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/589227749969756172/676886564982226959/IMG_20200209_235849.jpg Multiple]] [[https://twitter.com/AquaLord364/status/1227064717677604869?s=19 edits]] have since appeared of him kicking the opponent with Timbs.[[/labelnote]]

** "Motivated"[[labelnote:Explanation]]A snowclone of Vergil's [[MemeticMutation memetic catchphrase]] from the ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry'' series (which originated from [[VideoGame/DevilMayCry3DantesAwakening the third]]), joking and making comparisons between Narmaya and Vergil, simply because both are {{Iaijutsu Practitioner}}s. This started when Narmaya was announced on February 27, but got fueled with the possibility/fanon/misconception that Narmaya is a MovesetClone of Vergil, like [[https://www.reddit.com/r/GranblueFantasyVersus/comments/facyn9/hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm/ this video]] suggests.[[/labelnote]]
*** This shortly got boosted when Narmaya was released though, as she has a PaletteSwap that [[https://i.redd.it/f5gsvbz7bdk41.png resembles]] Vergil's iconic color theme.
*** That being said, Vergil/''DMC'' memes and quotes are spreading on a lot of Narmaya-related ''GBVS'' content online, including the "Titbox" meme below. From image edits, comment reactions on social platforms/forums to videos on Website/YouTube such [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXOjCm57c5w as]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muzHWOzvbJ4 these]] [[https://i.redd.it/hif4j7k2vnj41.png examples]].
** "Titbox"[[labelnote:Explanation]]The ''GBVS'' fandom on the Internet had a field day with this [[https://twitter.com/DaydLarce/status/1234678969959501832 clip]] showing a particularly odd HitboxDissonance in one of Narmaya's attacks where her breasts have a hitbox. Cue further comment jokes and a [[https://twitter.com/SSAMBAtea/status/1234812546248392704 fanart]] about this. However, the original poster [[https://twitter.com/DaydLarce/status/1234688394967441408 clarified that the clip is edited]], just in case people end up believing it's in the game.[[/labelnote]]
** Sad M&M [[labelnote:Explanation]]A reaction image that became very popular when referring to the game, due to it not having rollback netcode compared to other fighting games. It is now used any time news about the game occurs that doesn't involve the announcement of rollback netcode.[[/labelnote]]

* ItsShortSoItSucks: At launch, the main story in the RPG mode takes around 8-12 hours on average, or even shorter than that at 6 hours depending on how fast you read the dialogue or finish the fights. This is the reaction of those who simply wanted to experience more of the story however, since there are plenty more stuff to unlock or finish apart from that.

* UnderusedGameMechanic: The SB Gauge is generally just used for unleashing Skybound Arts and Super Skybound Arts when at 100% capacity... and that's pretty much it. The fact that it's easy to gain meter (you can even do so by just walking forward) makes meter management in this game so simple, players wished for more mechanics that would've utilized the gauge (and would add gameplay depth) other than those two.

** Without context, one may find it odd that [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvBfmyctKww Belial's "weapon skins"]] in ''Versus'' are pairs of eyeglasses. They are actually a very subtle and clever [[MythologyGag reference]] to a scene in the gacha game's "What Makes The Sky Blue II: Paradise Lost" event where he introduced his [[ConsummateLiar supposed]] profession as a ''Fashion Designer''. In other words, those eyeglasses do make Belial fashionable.

** With ''VideoGame/SamuraiShodown'', specifically the 2019 installment. Both games are grounded, slow-paced fighters compared to the more chaotic "anime" style that's become popular in recent years. The rivalry however, started by the two being DuelingWorks in terms of schedules and the comparisons just grew from there.
** ''GBVS'' was also being developed in parallel with ''[[VideoGame/GuiltyGear Guilty Gear Strive]]'' and were supposedly released a year apart, so comparisons were unavoidable. Added to the problem is the fact that ''GBVS'' got chosen to be part of ARCREVO WORLD TOUR 2020 when ''Strive'' wasn't.

* FountainOfMemes: Pretty much almost every line from Lowain's intros has become a meme from Tomoi asking Metera to step on him to proclaiming that they don't have tactics in response to Charlotta to Vyrn declaring Lyria is too young to vibe and Gran being concerned about her being lured to the dark side of vibing to "waheyyy!".
* FridgeBrilliance: It may not make sense at first why [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvBfmyctKww Belial's "weapon skins"]] in ''Versus'' are pairs of eyeglasses. But they are actually a very subtle and clever [[MythologyGag reference]] to a scene in the mobile game's "What Makes The Sky Blue II: Paradise Lost" event where he introduced his [[ConsummateLiar supposed]] profession as a ''Fashion Designer''. In other words, those eyeglasses do make Belial fashionable.

** Most fighting games that have interactions before a fight have each respective fighter insulting or provoking the other in order to justify the fight to come, ''Versus'' however comes from a mobile game that encourages teamwork, most of the cast comes from the same crew, are good friends and it shows. Most fighters respect and give praises to their opponents with the exceptions of [[BigBadDuumvirate Belial, Beelzebub]] ([[HateSink who no one in-universe likes either way]]) and [[ButtMonkey Lowain and his bros]] (and even then they tend to go along with their shenanigans.....Assuming the fight is actually happening). This is best seen with characters like [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold Percival]], [[{{Narcissist}} Cagliostro]] and [[InsufferableGenius Metera]] who have all shown themselves to be difficult people to talk to and yet they show no problems or reluctance interacting with their fellow crewmates and even praising their friends.
** In the RPG Mode after [[spoiler: Gran and company defeat Zeta and Vaseraga and restore them to their senses Vaseraga is notably depresed because he fell for such a trick and turned his weapon on his comrades. While he tries to hide it, and tells Lyria and Vyrn that Gran will protect them better than he could, the two don't care about those kinds of things and tell the member of the Society that he is their friend, something that cheers him up quite a bit.]]

** A MirrorMatch is given a unique take as characters [[LampshadeHanging point out such a strange occurrence]]. If the fight is between two Grans, Vyrn will mock the other "{{doppelganger}}" Vyrn as a "lizard", which is {{iron|y}}ic since the mobile game has a RunningGag where Vyrn [[BerserkButton hates being called a lizard]].

** When winning against Lowain, Ferry shouts "Waheey!" and "Duuude!", then puts a [[LampshadeHanging lampshade]] on them asking if that's how people talk nowadays. Yes Ferry, TotallyRadical slang is still common for the millennials and the younger generation of the 21st century.

* ItsEasySoItSucks:
** Just like the previous [=ArcSys=] games ''VideoGame/BlazBlueCrossTagBattle'' and ''VideoGame/DragonBallFighterZ'', the existence of auto-combos is criticized. While ''GBVS'' still allows manual or "technical" inputs, auto-combos were already controversial in the past for simplifying the gameplay, limiting options, or giving a shallow feel even when played competitively.
** The SB Gauge is generally just used for unleashing Skybound Arts and Super Skybound Arts when at 100% capacity... and that's pretty much it. The fact that it's easy to gain meter (you can even do so by just walking forward) makes meter management in this game so simple.

* ItsShortSoItSucks: At launch, the main story in the RPG mode takes around 8-12 hours on average. This is the reaction of those who simply wanted to experience the story however, since there are plenty more stuff to unlock or finish apart from the main story.
* ItWasHisSled: The villain is named "Chaos Bringer", but to the fans of the original game, they already knew that his real name is [[spoiler:Beelzebub]].

** ''Granblue'' fans who aren't into fighting games may admit that they bought ''GBVS'' and its [=DLCs=] on the UsefulNotes/Playstation4 version simply because of the bonus in-game codes that can be redeemed for unique items and outfits in the gacha game. Belial is also expected to have boosted sales as well, given that the "Malevolent Alter Ego" skin was tied to his release. You can see many players in ''Granblue Fantasy'' with the skin already.
** On the other hand, there are ''Granblue'' fans who only buy the game if their favorite characters arrive in the roster even if they end up as [=DLCs=]. This was a common reaction from fans of the breakout characters like Narmaya, Zooey and Belial.

* CasualCompetitiveConflict: There are discussions about how Lowain, or precisely, '''Yggdrasil''' can help you distinguish if your opponent is a newbie or a veteran in fighting games due to her [[LethalJokeCharacter gimmicks]] of high-damaging attacks, stage manipulation and invincibility, hence why she [[FanNickname gets called]] the "Scrub Killer". [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grDflElNohw This video]] listed precise ways on how to deal with her.
** When it comes to a player's reaction times, Yggdrasil's attacks can be "spot-dodged" using the evade button, but to newbies who don't know how to take advantage of this mechanic or don't block and sacrifice [[ScratchDamage chip damage]], they'd just either take the damage, run away from her attacks or jump from the lava and spikes, the latter case making them predictable.
** Yggdrasil cannot be KO'd no matter how much damage you deal, but she can still leave Lowain with [[LastChanceHitPoint 1 HP]]. It's been recommended that the opponent should prioritize their own safety first by trying to survive her attacks, since the Lowain player will be at low health afterwards and unable to pull another Skybound Art out to save them... but blindly rushing to her feet, trying to deplete her HP with every attack instead of waiting for Lowain's return can be an indication that the opponent hasn't labbed/practiced against Yggdrasil, or that they didn't know she's invincible at 1 HP.

** Well, Ladiva is already obsessed with the concept and word "love" that she mostly talks about it all the time. But when she defeats the opponent by pinning them to the ring's floor using her Super Skybound Art, she says this line. What's more, it's Creator/PatrickSeitz who voices her in the English Dub!
--->'''Ladiva''': How lovely!
** If Vaseraga and Zeta are matched as Player 1 and Player 2 respectively[[note]]In this case, Player 1 starts the match on the left, while Player 2 starts on the right[[/note]], we can have this line of dialogue:

* AndYouThoughtItWouldFail: During the game's announcement on 2018, English FGC players were surprised that Arc System Works made a fighting game for a gacha (a genre that has a stigma in the West), especially for an IP that was still niche there despite being popular in Japan and some parts of Asia. And because of the TroubledProduction and [[TaintedByThePreview pre-release issues]] that the game had, the FGC thought the game would completely flop in terms of first week sales everywhere, to even lesser numbers than any of the ''Guilty Gear'' and ''VideoGame/Persona4Arena'' titles. But to the surprise of many in the FGC, ''GBVS'' sold higher numbers than expected.[[note]]More than ''150,000 copies'' in the span of ''two days'' with very positive feedback from pro esport players, and later top the Famitsu's sales chart almost a week after launch.[[/note]]
* SugarWiki/AwesomeArt: ''Granblue Fantasy'' in general is already known for this, but the illustrations that were drawn specifically for ''Versus'' (especially the character art) are another step up from what was already superb art, being more detailed, cleaner and shaded in a more realistic way. They are simply a joy to look at, and luckily, you'll be seeing them a lot, especially in the game's main menu and the character select screen.

** Gran hasn't had the [[MemeticLoser best of reputations]] since ''the Animation'' so the story mode of ''Versus'' reminds everyone why he is just as strong as Djeeta. He defeats Katalina empowered by Ares on his own, and then goes on to defeat a good chunk of the cast and several Primal Beasts [[note]]Charlotta, Lancelot, Colossus, Ladiva, Metera, Yggdrasil, Ferry, Percival, Rose Queen, Zeta, Vaseraga and Bahamut[[/note]] with the aid of only one crew member. It bears mentioning that Gran is fighting to subdue all of these people thanks to [[BigBad Belial]], all of whom fight him intending to maim or kill... and ''Gran still won''. He caps off the story mode with a double knockout between himself and [[HybridMonster Beelzebub]], who early on is empowered by the remains of Bahamut's power, ''without'' Sandalphon's or Cagliostro's aid.
** Ferry manages to see through Belial basically at a glance even though she can only sense very faintly that he's no ordinary human. The fallen angel of cunning is surprised and impressed enough to remark that she is "sharp as a knife". What's more, up to this point Ferry had been investigating the phenomenon of spreading chaos all by herself and on her own initiative, purely out of concern for restoring peace in the skies. This gets used against her when her memories are tampered with, leading her to believe that Gran's actions as the singularity are the source of the distortions.
** A villainous one for Belial, who manages to curbstomp [[TheDreaded Zooey]] without any effort thanks to the Versus Corse and Avatar's cores.
** Two for Beelzebub, first after he is defeated by Gran/Djeeta he defeats [[TopGod Bahamut]] with ease. [[spoiler: And after he returns, he does the one thing he wasn't able to do since he was introduced; he manages to '''''outsmart Belial''''']].
** Zooey later gets a severe case of LawfulStupid and decides to fight Gran and Djeeta to determine who is the true singularity. The first moment of awesome comes from Gran and Djeeta who fight Zooey to a standstill and the others can't tell who is going to win, the second moment comes from Lyria and Vyrn who manage to talk down Zooey and determine that they don't care which one is the "true" Captain, they have fond memories with both.

** After [[spoiler: ''the entire cast of the game'' gets played and pissed off by Belial, Beelzebub, upon returning to the Sky Realm, does the one thing that Belial isn't expecting, ''[[EnemyMine teaming up with the crew]]''. This unlikely alliance beats the ever living hell out of the Fallen Angel, forcing him, in his [[DepravedBisexual own unique way]] to start begging for mercy, making Lucilius awaken too early and making Belial retreat to the rift between worlds]].

* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: With the balance update in September 2020 that also introduced Belial as a playable character, the development team made sweeping balance changes to many characters, some of which were widely considered perfectly fine or only in need of minor tweaks before the patch. This led to some people proclaiming the death of the game, yet many professional players were quick to adapt to these changes, most of which were simply aimed at reducing the range at which some of the most damaging combos could be started. Many characters that were widely agreed on to have been top-tier before the patch (usually Gran, Percival and Ferry, often also Katalina and Djeeta) were suddenly considered mid-tier, though it took 2 weeks at best for people to realize that these characters were still legitimately strong and very viable for the most part.

* LGBTFanbase: Much like its origin gacha game, ''Granblue Fantasy Versus'' has attracted vocal LGBTQ+ fans due to the inclusion of Cagliostro and Ladiva, two characters who are seen as representations or positive portrayals of UsefulNotes/{{Transgender}}s in fighting games. Cagliostro is a powerful alchemist who was born with a sickly male body, but preferred to transfer her soul into a cute female body, while Ladiva is an AllLovingHero who's referred to with feminine pronouns despite having a muscular build of a male wrestler. Ladiva is much more praised by these fans because the other characters' interactions with her show respect to her gender of choice. There have [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHhBtLhwA2c been]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LneQmUSz7KA various]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-SrFLdzYVY videos]] and threads praising the characterizations behind these two (especially Ladiva), leading to these online users diving into the ''Granblue'' IP for [[WatchedItForTheRepresentation the representation]].