BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend
- June 30, 2015
- Arc System Works
Held back only by a somewhat poorly optimized release, BlazBlue Chrono Phantasma Extend is a fun, deep fighter with lots of fun to be had for any type of player.
The most definitive installment of the renowned 2D fighting game franchise, BlazBlue, can finally be taken into your living room. Uncover the secrets, of the Chrono Phantasma Extend.
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Reviews
- story17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
- gameplay8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- funny2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Critic Reviews
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend Review
Anyone who loves the fighting genre should try out BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend, and especially those very much into over-the-top anime aesthetics and storylines. Make no mistake, though, despite providing newbies the necessary tools to enjoy almost everything that's offered here without any major problems (and there's definitely a lot to enjoy), similar to the previous titles, this is mainly directed at the pros. As for the quality of this particular port, it has some issues, like the lack of cross-platform compatibility, along with its PS3, instead of PS4, visuals, yet, as a whole, it's a product of high quality.
70%BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend
If there’s one area where BlazBlue dwarfs the fighting game competition, it’s the sheer amount of content; for fans of the overarching story, there’s the utterly dense story mode, which by itself is filled with branching paths, prequel chapters, multiple endings and even gag endings to unlock. There is also a sidestory that revolves around an original character from a spinoff manga, which goes down the anime-trope hole even further (included the age-old classic of a boy being trapped in a girl’s body), as well as the admittedly-cute “Teach Me, Miss Litchi!” comedy segments. For those who prefer less talking and more fighting, fret not; in addition to the Arcade mode, there are several other time-consuming modes such as battling against super-tough AI opponents, pulling off challenging combos, and leveling up individual characters through a dungeon-like gauntlet consisting of rare rewards and super-tough opponents. The online mode is basic, yet functional, consisting of a lobby where players can move around customizable avatars. Unfortunately, the inability to cross-play against console owners makes the PC version a potential wasteland for online multiplayer.
70%BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend Review
While there's little to recommend upgrading from the PlayStation 3 version of the game, BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend is a confident execution of a title that knows its strengths. It may not match the subtle finesse or wider fame of heavy-hitting giants such as Tekken and Street Fighter, but instead delivers an ambitious take on storytelling in fighting games. Though this approach and delivery will not appeal to everybody, what remains is nonetheless a superb fighter with variety and much to enjoy, boasting qualities more than worthwhile in their own right.
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