Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Mobile Joins Crunchyroll Game Vault

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Fans of anime‑style beat ’em ups have reason to celebrate—Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Mobile (also known as Ultimate) has just made its debut in the Crunchyroll Game Vault. That means subscribers now have exclusive access to this sleek, pixel-powered remaster directly on mobile.

Game Details

This mobile version delivers a smooth, anime-inspired beat ’em up experience tailored for smartphones. Choose from iconic fighters—Mikoto, Waka, Itsuki, and Yuzuha—as you battle through eight intense stages in a mission to rescue your friend Nagi and thwart an interdimensional threat. Expect fast-paced combos, stylish 2.5D pixel visuals, and tight touchscreen controls.

Crunchyroll Game Vault Access

Subscription Required: Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Mobile is exclusive to Mega and Ultimate Fan subscribers on the Crunchyroll platform.
Full Access, No Ads or In-App Purchases: The game is included as part of the Game Vault library, alongside 60+ titles and hours of anime content.

Launch Context

This remastered mobile release is part of Crunchyroll’s Summer 2025 refresh of its Game Vault — six new games have been added, including Phantom Breaker: Ultimate Battle Grounds, Metal Slug Tactics, Pub Encounter, Two Strikes, Grisaia Phantom Trigger, and Shin Chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation

What Players Are Saying

Reactions are mixed, especially regarding Crunchyroll’s subscription model.

“It’s absurd—subscription‑only access for a game that used to be premium is a tough sell.”
“This trend turns once‑pay‑once games into pay‑forever content.”

Users express frustration seeing premium-priced mobile titles delisted from stores only to re-emerge locked behind a subscription paywall.

Final Thought

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Mobile brings satisfying, adrenaline-fueled beat ’em up action to the palm of your hand—and it looks amazing doing it. However, its availability only through a Crunchyroll subscription raises valid concerns about game accessibility and ownership. It’s a great addition for existing fans, but not an easy win if you’re used to the traditional pay-once model. If you’re already subscribing, it’s a fun hidden gem—just be mindful of the evolving mobile gaming ecosystem.