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BlazBlue: Central Fiction

Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.
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77%Game Brain Score
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96% User Score Based on 22 reviews
Critic Score 85%Based on 21 reviews

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BlazBlue: Central Fiction is a single player and multiplayer arcade fighting game with fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Arc System Works and was released on November 19, 2015. It received positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition" is the ultimate 2D fighting game experience, featuring an enormous single player mode and an impressive roster of characters, stages, and moves. This final chapter of the BlazBlue series offers a hard-hitting anime fighting experience, appealing to both newcomers and veterans alike. Get ready for the pinnacle of anime action!

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
  • BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition features a diverse roster of characters, each with unique fighting styles, making it accessible for both newcomers and veterans.
  • The game offers a wealth of content, including a robust story mode, challenging arcade mode, and extensive online multiplayer options, ensuring endless hours of entertainment.
  • Visually stunning graphics and smooth animations enhance the immersive experience, whether played in handheld mode or docked.
  • The absence of an English dub is a significant drawback for some players, making it less accessible for those who prefer voice acting.
  • While the visuals are colorful, they may come across as dated and lack the flair seen in other modern titles.
  • Some players feel that the game doesn't do much to set itself apart from previous installments in the series.
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Central Fiction Special Edition is characterized by deep yet accessible combat mechanics that cater to both newcomers and experienced players, allowing for fluid and responsive action. With a diverse roster of characters and a wealth of content, the game promises endless hours of entertainment, enhanced by improvements to its battle system and a well-paced story mode. Additionally, unique features like the jiggle mechanic add a playful touch to the overall experience.

    • “The game’s combat mechanics are deep yet accessible, allowing both newcomers and seasoned veterans to jump in and start throwing down combos with ease.”
    • “Whether you’re executing devastating combos, unleashing powerful special attacks, or countering your opponent’s moves with precise timing, there’s a satisfying sense of fluidity and responsiveness to the gameplay that keeps you coming back for more.”
    • “With its deep combat mechanics, diverse roster of characters, and wealth of content, it offers endless hours of fun and excitement for players of all skill levels.”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story mode of the game is praised for its depth and connection to the BlazBlue universe's lore, resembling a visual novel format that enhances pacing and engagement. While the absence of English voiceovers is noted as a drawback, the overall narrative experience is well-received, complemented by a variety of gameplay modes that enrich the fighting experience. However, some players feel that the story requires effort to piece together, especially for newcomers.

    • “From the robust story mode, which delves into the rich lore and mythology of the BlazBlue universe, to the challenging arcade mode and extensive online multiplayer options, there’s no shortage of ways to test your skills and compete against friends and rivals alike.”
    • “It already includes all the DLC from the previous consoles, has a story mode that’s more of a visual novel than anything else, but the arcade mode is the meat of the game.”
    • “[Ark Sys’s usually gorgeous presentation has never looked better. Some great tweaks to an already great battle system, stylish mode is less of a win button and more of a teaching aid for newcomers. Well told, if not revolutionary, story mode has much better pacing due to tweaks, keeping many great divergent gameplay modes to shake up the fighting.]”
    • “The story mode is more of a visual novel than anything else, but the arcade mode is the meat of the game.”
    • “If you won’t be bothered by piecing together the story and the lack of English voiceover, you can’t go wrong.”
    • “No English voiceover is a real bummer, and it misses key elements to help new players understand the jargon and story.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics on the Nintendo Switch are generally praised for their crisp visuals, smooth animations, and vibrant character designs that enhance the overall experience. However, some users feel that while the visuals are colorful, they lack flair and appear somewhat dated, failing to distinguish themselves in a competitive market.

    • “Visually, the game shines on the Nintendo Switch, with crisp graphics, smooth animations, and vibrant character designs that pop off the screen.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful on the Switch, the cover art is fantastic, and when you open the case, you have instructions on which buttons do what.”
    • “[Although colorful, the visuals lack flair and come across as dated. It doesn't do much to set itself apart, and there is no English voice acting.]”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews do not provide specific insights into character development, focusing instead on the game's visual aspects such as graphics, animations, and character designs. Therefore, there is insufficient information to summarize character development effectively.

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BlazBlue: Central Fiction is a arcade fighting game with fantasy and science fiction themes.

BlazBlue: Central Fiction is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

BlazBlue: Central Fiction was released on November 19, 2015.

BlazBlue: Central Fiction was developed by Arc System Works.

BlazBlue: Central Fiction has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

BlazBlue: Central Fiction is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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