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All Playable Modes in DNF Duel and How to Play them

Have you tried all modes?

DNF Duel gives players all the nostalgic fighting they could want in a video game. All of that action has to be divided up, and DNF Duel has done that with different playable modes. Find out more about the Online, Local, and Practice modes that you can play below.

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All Online Modes in DNF Duel

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When you want to square up against other players, you'll want to check out Online. Here's a breakdown of the options you have within Online Mode in DNF Duel:

  • Player Match - This is your traditional PvP online experience. You'll join matches to compete in duels against other players.
  • Ranked Match - Ranked Match mode is a special online fighting option for players who have proved their talent through Ranking.
  • Ranking - This is the mode you'll need to play often if you want to participate in Ranked Matches against other players. Ranking mode assesses your skills to determine how highly rated you are as a fighter.

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All DNF Duel Local Modes

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Local is where you'll find the majority of your single-player options in DNF Duel. We've put together this breakdown to explain all four choices you have in Local Mode:

  • Arcade - Instead of individual rounds of fighting, the Arcade mode has you fight against multiple CPUs in an eight-part competition.
  • Free Battle - This is what players will choose if they want quick matches against an AI competitor.
  • Story - This is the main campaign for DNF Duel. It has more in-depth characterization, less constant action, and more cutscenes.
  • Survival - A lot like Free Battle, you'll compete against a computer in fights. The difference is that, in Survival Mode, you fight against an AI who gets harder and harder to beat.

About Practice Mode in DNF Duel

Playing Practice Mode in DNF Duel is as simple as it sounds. This is a single-player mode where you can work on your moves and skill. The mode features you and your NPC trainer working together to critique your form, combos, and general fighting abilities. While this mode may not be the most alluring, its practicality is something many players will likely appreciate.

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Bethany Barber
Bethany has been a writer at Pro Game Guides for over two years, but she has been into both gaming and writing for countless years. When not writing helpful guides for fellow gamers, she can be found playing on her PC or Switch, writing short stories, and watching horror movies.