BlazBlue Entropy Effect

94%
Game Brain Score Based on 3,164 reviews
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The underrated fighting series returns with a twist to the usual series’ direction with the BlazBlue Entropy Effect.
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In the roguelite game "BlazBlue Entropy Effect," players can enjoy a flamboyant combat experience with charismatic characters, unique combat styles, and smooth controls. With hundreds of moves and elemental effects, players can build their ultimate fighter and uncover the truth in a chaotic world in ACE, a virtual cyberspace. Experience realistic combat feedback and infinite possibilities for combos in this action-packed game.

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 3,164 reviews
gameplay324 positive mentions
grinding22 negative mentions
  • The fast-paced, combo-heavy combat system is a joy to master, offering a variety of characters with unique skills that keep every run feeling distinct.
  • The art direction and animations are stunning, staying true to the BlazBlue aesthetic while adding new layers of visual flair.
  • The roguelike structure is well-executed, with meaningful upgrades, a branching narrative, and rewarding difficulty that encourages experimentation and replayability.
  • The game can feel repetitive due to limited enemy and level variety, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
  • The story is convoluted and has little connection to the BlazBlue lore, which may disappoint fans of the franchise.
  • Some players have reported technical issues, including lag in multiplayer and occasional crashes.
  • gameplay715 mentions

    The gameplay of "Blazblue Entropy Effect" is widely praised for its fast-paced, fluid combat mechanics that blend elements from both roguelike and fighting game genres, offering a unique and engaging experience. Players appreciate the diverse roster of characters, each with distinct abilities and playstyles, as well as the innovative inheritance system that allows for strategic depth and replayability. While some critiques mention a lack of variety in enemy encounters and potential repetitiveness in gameplay loops, the overall consensus highlights the game's addictive nature and satisfying mechanics, making it a strong entry in the roguelike action genre.

    • “Blazblue Entropy Effect is a fresh and thrilling entry in the roguelike action genre, blending the stylish combat of the Blazblue series with deep progression and dynamic gameplay.”
    • “In terms of gameplay, I believe we are looking at an extremely well-crafted game; the developers have managed to create a perfect balance between action and roguelike elements, where each character is truly distinct from the others, which fortunately extends its replayability.”
    • “The gameplay is engaging but becomes monotonous due to repetitive battles, which can lead to boredom.”
    • “The complete lack of build variety makes the gameplay incredibly dull and repetitive, and its only redeeming feature is the graphics, which in my opinion is not enough to salvage a game like this.”
    • “I hope to see more characters (please bullet), more gameplay stuff and more playstyles for characters.”
    • “The gameplay is still fluid and they went back and gave earned rewards to ea users which helped a ton.”
  • story665 mentions

    The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it is largely disconnected from the established BlazBlue lore, which has disappointed some fans. While some find the narrative intriguing and appreciate its emotional arcs, others criticize it as convoluted, vague, or simply uninteresting, often feeling like a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a compelling element. Overall, the game is seen as more focused on its combat mechanics than on delivering a strong narrative experience.

    • “The engaging story, packed with emotional character arcs, and the new 'entropy effects' that change the dynamics of battle, add a fresh twist.”
    • “Great blazblue game, with an interesting story that slowly unravels as you play and get better; it creates a neat feedback loop between lore, gameplay, and story progression.”
    • “As a new fan of the blazblue series and story, I was at first disappointed by the fact that the blazblue characters are simply your 'simulation avatars', but over the course of playing this game, I not only fell in love with the amazing mechanics and the entropy system, which allows you to pick your difficulty as you choose while giving you rewards in return for higher difficulties, but the story, while simple, felt well thought out and carried quite the emotional weight.”
    • “The story was a big disappointment; it's all an original dystopian sci-fi setting with nothing related to BlazBlue.”
    • “For newcomers to the BlazBlue franchise, the story is a complete mess to understand, so I give it a 'cool story and hard to understand'; for me, it meets the BlazBlue story criteria check haha!”
    • “The story is really boring and the overall aesthetic is somewhat generic.”
  • graphics315 mentions

    The graphics of "Blazblue: Entropy Effect" have received widespread acclaim for their stunning art direction, vibrant colors, and fluid animations that stay true to the Blazblue aesthetic while introducing new visual elements. Players appreciate the game's ability to run smoothly even on lower-end systems, with many highlighting the impressive character designs and dynamic special effects that enhance the fast-paced combat experience. Overall, the visuals are described as top-notch, contributing significantly to the game's immersive and engaging atmosphere.

    • “The graphics are beautiful and smooth.”
    • “The visuals are stunning, with vibrant colors and meticulously detailed character designs that truly bring the world of Blazblue to life.”
    • “The animations and graphical fidelity are just unbelievable!”
    • “The game shows promise with its visuals and skill system, but frequent interruptions and clunky UI choices, although pretty, make it hard to enjoy.”
    • “Considering basic graphics and small locations, it is very disappointing and spoils the impression dramatically.”
    • “There's a notable discord in art styles; the sprites for the Blazblue characters appear to reuse assets from mainline BB, and they do not match the style of the enemy sprites.”
  • music148 mentions

    The music in the game has received a mixed reception, with many praising its catchy and fitting soundtrack that enhances the fast-paced gameplay and overall atmosphere. While some players find the music to be a standout feature, others express disappointment over the absence of iconic tracks from the BlazBlue series, describing the new soundtrack as forgettable or lacking the same impact. Overall, the music is generally regarded as good, contributing positively to the game's vibe, though opinions vary on its memorability and alignment with player expectations.

    • “The music is amazing, characters all play differently, the combat is addicting, the graphics are top-notch, and the 'just-one-more-run' factor is certainly here.”
    • “The graphic style is on top, the musical accompaniment is generally a masterpiece, and the gameplay is one of the best in this genre.”
    • “The fast-paced gameplay is truly amazing for a roguelite, art direction is top-notch and the music is fantastic.”
    • “It feels like the characters are trapped in some kind of elevator music cyberjunk purgatory.”
    • “The soundtrack does get repetitive and I zoned that out after a while.”
    • “The main minus point is the music which is just... okay.”
  • replayability66 mentions

    The game boasts high replayability due to its roguelike structure, diverse character options, and unique gameplay mechanics that encourage experimentation with different builds and combos. Players appreciate the variety of characters and the ability to unlock alternate endings, although some feel that the experience can become repetitive after multiple runs. Overall, the combination of engaging combat, meaningful upgrades, and a branching narrative contributes to a compelling replay value that keeps players coming back for more.

    • “The roguelike structure is well-executed, with meaningful upgrades, a branching narrative, and rewarding difficulty that encourages experimentation and replayability.”
    • “It's addictively replayable thanks to the variety of characters and a game design that makes it hard to put down — I found myself playing way past midnight without even realizing it.”
    • “The diverse cast of characters and abilities make for great replayability, and I understand that they'll be adding even more members of the universe to the game, so there's some fun stuff coming.”
    • “And because of this, it has lost all replayability for me because a run doesn't feel special anymore; before I could say no two runs feel alike while now I say all runs feel the same.”
    • “As it stands, the key factor this is supposed to have (replayability) is a bit limited by the options in the game itself.”
    • “Visuals, sound design, and gameplay are all nice, but the replayability and story aren't really there, which sucks because I love BlazBlue.”
  • character development32 mentions

    The reviews highlight that the character development in the game is primarily focused on stunning character designs and animations, which are praised for their vibrancy and detail. However, many players note that the game lacks depth in storytelling and lore, making it less appealing for those seeking a rich narrative experience. Overall, while the visuals and character aesthetics are celebrated, the connection to the broader BlazBlue universe is seen as minimal, with some disappointment regarding the absence of meaningful character development.

    • “The game's visuals are stunning, with vibrant colors and meticulously detailed character designs that truly bring the world of BlazBlue to life.”
    • “First and foremost, the character design and particle effects are absolutely stellar.”
    • “The visual spectacle and character design are enough to keep players mesmerized and motivated to progress through the game.”
    • “The tie-in ends at the character designs and voice actors.”
    • “If you're a fan of mainline BlazBlue for the lore, you might be a bit disappointed about how disconnected from BlazBlue the story of this game is. The only connection to BlazBlue is honestly just the playable characters; they don't add any particular value to the story of this game at all.”
    • “I do not recommend this game for BlazBlue fans looking for more BlazBlue content, or anything consisting of story, lore, or character development for the BlazBlue world.”
  • grinding29 mentions

    The reviews indicate that the game features significant grinding elements, with many players feeling that the process is tedious and time-consuming, often requiring extensive runs to unlock characters and achievements. While some aspects of progression are manageable, the overall sentiment is that the grind can detract from enjoyment, leading to a sense of repetitiveness and lack of meaningful content. However, a few players appreciate the challenge and customization opportunities that grinding provides, suggesting a mixed experience depending on individual preferences.

    • “The metagame isn't too grindy as long as you do story quests to get free character unlocks.”
    • “Progression isn't too grindy but still offers a challenge in many cases.”
    • “Some characters are interesting and fun to play - others will leave you wanting to restart the entire run the moment you unlock them (which gets very costly and grindy to even do) - they want you to spend an entire lifetime to try all the characters out/get meaningful unlocks with no content to drive even a remote desire to keep playing.”
    • “One thing to note is that the game is very grindy with little meta progress for the time invested and even a boss challenge mode that uses up a 45-minute run for one attempt.”
    • “The game is meh, the story is very slow and not interesting, the whole conception of some digital spirit going through some training is also very slow and super grindy, sometimes it feels like there is no progress at all.”
  • optimization29 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its overall performance and improvements made through patches, while others report persistent stuttering issues, particularly in the hub area. Although many enjoy the character upgrade system and find the game runs smoothly on certain platforms like the Steam Deck, there are complaints about visual clarity and performance inconsistencies, especially when played on external drives or with specific settings. Overall, while there are notable optimization efforts, significant issues remain that detract from the experience.

    • “A large bulk of my enjoyment of the game was experimenting with all the options each character had, and improving my optimization run after run.”
    • “This game is very well optimized.”
    • “Never seen a product so optimized and polished in early access; seriously, I don't know why they put it in early access. The visuals look amazing and the gameplay is solid.”
    • “Unfortunately, the game has very poor optimization.”
    • “Several patches have been released, which claim to improve optimization, but I am unable to see any notable positive effect from them.”
    • “The only caveat in my experience aside from being early access itself is that sometimes I'll get performance issues on my PC that make things run less smoothly than it feels like they should.”
  • monetization19 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players labeling it a cash grab due to misleading advertising and minimal content, while others appreciate the absence of predatory microtransactions. Although there are in-game purchases, many users feel that the game is not exploitative and offers a solid experience, albeit with concerns about its alignment with the BlazBlue franchise. Overall, the sentiment leans towards disappointment regarding the marketing and perceived value, despite some enjoyment of the gameplay itself.

    • “Also, Arc System Works, thank you for not making this a mobile game with microtransactions.”
    • “Pretty solid early access without any predatory microtransactions.”
    • “And this time there are no microtransactions.”
    • “Feels like a cash grab for the IP to enter the action roguelite space.”
    • “It seems to play well enough and animations are smooth but I'm leaving a negative review and refuse to engage with it further due to intentionally misleading advertisement.”
    • “Honestly, Entropy Effect feels like a huge slap in the face for BlazBlue fans, and with everything so out of place in this game, I could bet my 20 bucks BlazBlue characters were only included by the devs to save up on time and resources to make this cash grab.”
  • humor11 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by its whimsical and absurd elements, such as a cat-themed character making amusing noises while battling enemies and a cat scientist launching missiles. Players find the combination of silly visuals, quirky character interactions, and over-the-top combat mechanics to be unexpectedly entertaining, contributing to an overall lighthearted and fun experience. While the humor is appreciated, some feel that it could benefit from additional depth to enhance its impact.

    • “Silly cat lady shooting missiles is incredibly funny.”
    • “Funny cat scientist girl zooming around while launching missiles and orbital strikes?!”
    • “But damn it's funnier than I thought it would be.”
  • stability11 mentions

    Overall, the stability of the game is mixed among users. While some players report a smooth experience with minimal bugs and good optimization, others experience significant issues such as freezes, lags, and unplayable online modes. Early access feedback suggests that the game performs well on various systems, but there are still notable stability concerns that need addressing.

    • “Runs great on Steam Deck OLED, a consistent 90fps handheld.”
    • “The game runs smoothly, no glitches apparent.”
    • “Despite that, it's a damn great looking game and runs great along with fluid gameplay and multiple characters with their own gimmicks.”
    • “There are constant freezes and lags practically out of nowhere.”
    • “Game has nothing to do with the BlazBlue series; it feels incredibly cheap and repetitive, out of balance and buggy. I've had twice that my Evo type after killing Susanoo didn't show up in the list for Mind Challenge. The online mode is unplayable due to massive lags even though my connection has no issues, and this just makes the game 10x more boring.”
    • “Only issue I had was it would suffer from little freezes while playing, but I fiddled with the settings to reduce this.”
  • atmosphere8 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and captivating environment, enhanced by high-quality voice acting, particularly in Japanese. While some reviews note a lack of distinct level design, the overall vibe, especially with its cyberpunk elements and engaging soundtrack, contributes to a rich and enjoyable experience. Players find the combination of visual aesthetics and atmospheric soundscapes to be a significant highlight, making the game feel both vibrant and engaging.

    • “It's also got an impeccable atmosphere and vibe, way above average voice acting for an indie game (at least in Japanese), and overall is worth every bit of the full price; discounted is practically criminal theft.”
    • “And I don't know about you, but when you have a cyberpunk atmosphere plus Japanese voicelines, it's kind of loads of dopamine and then that combat hits you.”
    • “The world they've created is a breathtaking canvas of colors and atmospheres that never cease to amaze.”
    • “Level design is utterly forgettable; there's zero distinct vibe or atmosphere.”
    • “Gameplay, atmosphere, character, and everything else in the game is perfect.”
  • emotional5 mentions

    Players find the game's story to be emotionally engaging, featuring well-developed character arcs and a rewarding gameplay system that enhances the overall experience. The emotional weight of the narrative, combined with the ability to influence outcomes through choices, fosters a strong investment in the characters and their journeys. Overall, the blend of mechanics and storytelling creates a wholesome and impactful experience that encourages replayability.

    • “The engaging story, packed with emotional character arcs, and the new 'entropy effects' that change the dynamics of battle, add a fresh twist.”
    • “As a new fan of the BlazBlue series and story, I was at first disappointed by the fact that the BB characters are simply your 'simulation avatars', but over the course of playing this game, I not only fell in love with the amazing mechanics and the entropy system, which allows you to pick your difficulty as you choose while giving you rewards in return for higher difficulties, but the story, while simple, felt well thought out and carried quite the emotional weight. I enjoyed it thoroughly and was invested enough to replay to find the different endings based on my choices.”
    • “The way that you can save 2 upgrades from a run and then bring 2 sets of previous run upgrades felt very rewarding and made me feel like every run was impactful.”
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Play time

14hMedian play time
56hAverage play time
7-45hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 13 analyzed playthroughs

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