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A 2D anime fighter with 28 distinct characters, Drive abilities and Overdrive, paired with a sprawling visual-novel story.
Released 02 Mar 2016
Unleash Guard Crushes
Boost Fighters With Overdrive
Choose From 28 Fighters
'BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend' is the sixth installment of the BlazBlue series, a combination of 2D fighting action game and visual novel.
Developed by Arc System Works · Published by Arc System Works
BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend combines a 2D fighting game with a visual-novel story continuing the BlazBlue saga. Its story mode follows multiple interwoven plotlines, with recaps of earlier entries and additional scenarios, including Remix Heart and comedic stories.
Choose from 28 playable characters, each with a distinct fighting style and Drive ability. Battles use fast-paced attacks, aerial movement, and resource management; Overdrive enhances a fighter’s abilities, while the Barrier Gauge creates openings for Guard Crush attacks when depleted. Stylish Mode offers assisted options such as auto-guard and combo attacks.
Alongside Story Mode, Arcade Mode offers character-specific routes and endings. The game also includes training and other single-player modes, as well as multiplayer fights, including team matches.
Players often praise the varied character roster and the distinct fighting styles it brings, as well as the combat systems’ depth and the expanded story content. Some enjoy the story’s clearer structure and added comedic scenarios, while others find its lore dense, dialogue lengthy, or pacing slow. Reviews also mention a steep learning curve and concerns about blurry visuals or keyboard bindings.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 51 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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