BlazBlue: Central Fiction
BlazBlue: Central Fiction | |
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Developer(s) | Arc System Works |
Publisher(s) | |
Designer(s) | Toshimichi Mori Yūki Katō |
Composer(s) | Daisuke Ishiwatari Galneryus |
Series | BlazBlue Xblaze |
Platform(s) | Arcade PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Microsoft Windows Nintendo Switch |
Release | Arcade
Microsoft Windows
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Genre(s) | Fighting |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
BlazBlue: Central Fiction, released in Japan as BlazBlue: Centralfiction, is a 2-D fighting video game developed by Arc System Works. It is the fourth game in the BlazBlue series, and is set after the events of BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma. It is also the final game with Ragna as the main protagonist.[2] and serves as the conclusion of the Azure Saga that began in Calamity Trigger.
Aksys Games confirmed that Central Fiction will not be receiving an English dub, making it the only BlazBlue title that was not dubbed at launch.[3] In wake of the news that Central Fiction would not be dubbed, fans created a Change.org petition requesting an English dub via DLC.[4]
Plot[]
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Central Fiction's story mode is over 40 hours long with extra arcade mode stories separated into three acts.[5][6]
Characters[]
All 28 fighters from BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend return in Central Fiction. This brings the total roster to 36 playable fighters, including:
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Gameplay[]
Following the gameplay from BlazBlue Chrono Phantasma Extend, there are additional changes and new mechanics. The Overdrive activation's duration is now shown under the Burst Gauge in the form of a countdown timer (which counts seconds and split-seconds); The character portrait near the health bar shakes when taking damage; and each character's emblem appears on their side when the phrase "The Wheel of Fate is Turning" shows at the start of the first Rebel. The new gameplay mechanics are: Exceed Accel, a special type of Distortion Drive, which is executed a same input as Overdrive activation by holding it during Overdrive activation, or pressing it, begins with the character performing a specific attack in their move-set, and once it connects the rest of the background shatters away into the Overdrive background effect when the attack is performed. It dishes large damage, but immediately ends Overdrive; and Active Flow, which acts as the opposite of Negative Penalty status. A character that fights offensively goes into an Active Flow, which boosts damage and recovery of the Burst Gauge. Active Flow also increases the damage of Exceed Accel (for some it may add extra effects and animations). When a character enters Active Flow, his/her emblem on the health bar becomes purple pink. The purple pink color itself is also shown surrounding the Overdrive Gauge, when a character is close to entering Active Flow. A character can only enter Active Flow once per round.[14]
Release[]
The game was released for the arcades on November 19, 2015, with a location test having been done in mid-July of that year.[15] A console version was released in Japan on October 6, 2016, in North America on November 1, 2016, and Europe on November 4, 2016 for the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation 4, both physically and digitally.[1][16][17] Aksys Games has confirmed a limited edition for North American markets which includes a soundtrack disc, a nendoroid figure and a hardcover art book.
A Steam port was released on April 26, 2017.[18]
A Nintendo Switch release called BlazBlue: Centralfiction - Special Edition was released digitally on February 7, 2019, on Nintendo's eShop. This version has every character including the Playstation console added characters and the DLC character, Jubei.
Reception[]
Aggregator | Score |
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Metacritic | PS4: 84/100[19] NS: 86/100[20] |
Publication | Score |
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CGM | 8/10[27] |
Destructoid | 8.5/10[21] |
Eurogamer | 9/10[22] |
Famitsu | 34/40[23] |
Nintendo Life | [24] |
Nintendo World Report | 8.5/10[25] |
Pocket Gamer | [26] |
In Japan, BlazBlue: Central Fiction sold 26,506 copies on PS4 and 9,674 copies on PS3.[28][29] Aggregate reviewer Metacritic gave BlazBlue: Central Fiction an 84 out of 100 citing generally positive reviews from websites.[19] Famitsu gave the game a 34/40 for both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 versions.[23] Chris Carter of Destructoid gave the title an 8.5/10 while complimenting the impressive amount of effort with few problems for a niche game.[21] Filippo Facchetti of Eurogamer gave Central Fiction a 9/10 recommending players who love fighting games and/or anime to buy the title.[22]
References[]
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- ^ McClusky, Kevin. "Sub-bull dub-bull toil and trouble". Destructoid. Archived from the original on 2016-08-30. Retrieved 2016-08-30.
- ^ Romano, Sal. "BlazBlue: Central Fiction coming to North America this winter". Gematsu. Retrieved 2016-08-16.
- ^ Sato. "BlazBlue: Central Fiction Will Have Triple The Story Volume Of Chrono Phantasma". Siliconera. Archived from the original on 2016-08-18. Retrieved 2016-08-16.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Ishaan. "BlazBlue Central Fiction Announced, Makes Hibiki And Naoto Playable". Siliconera. Archived from the original on 2016-08-23. Retrieved 2016-08-16.
- ^ Romano, Sal. "BlazBlue: Central Fiction adds playable Nine". Gematsu. Archived from the original on 2016-03-21. Retrieved 2016-08-16.
- ^ "BlazBlue: Central Fiction Arcade Game Adds Izanami as Playable Character". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 2016-04-24. Retrieved 2016-08-16.
- ^ Joshi, Shaan. "BlazBlue: Central Fiction Introduces Es to the Series". Hardcore Gamer. Archived from the original on 2016-08-13. Retrieved 2016-08-16.
- ^ Bahn, Chris. "A Manga Fan Favorite is Coming to BlazBlue". PVP Live. Archived from the original on 2016-08-17. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
- ^ Sato. "Check Out BlazBlue: Central Fiction's Secret Character Susano'o And His Godly Combos". Siliconera. Archived from the original on 2016-10-08. Retrieved 2016-10-07.
- ^ Mejia, Ozzie. "EVO 2017: Anime worlds collide in BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle, Jubei joins BlazBlue: Central Fiction". Shacknews. Archived from the original on 2018-01-07. Retrieved 2017-07-20.
- ^ Miscevich, Danny. "BlazBlue: Central Fiction Launches this Winter on PS4, PS3". PlayStation Blog. Archived from the original on 2016-08-22. Retrieved 2016-08-16.
- ^ Barder, Ollie. "'BlazBlue Central Fiction' Announced Along With Location Test Details". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2016-05-08. Retrieved 2016-08-16.
- ^ "PS4/PS3「BLAZBLUE CENTRALFICTION」,登場キャラ33名の情報を公式サイトにて公開". 4Gamer. Archived from the original on 2016-08-26. Retrieved 2016-08-16.
- ^ MacGregor, Kyle. "BlazBlue: Central Fiction hitting PS4, PS3 this winter". Destructoid. Archived from the original on 2016-05-29. Retrieved 2016-08-16.
- ^ Luster, Joseph. ""BlazBlue: Central Fiction" Heads to Steam on April 26". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on 2017-04-25. Retrieved 2017-04-21.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "BlazBlue: Central Fiction for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on December 5, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
- ^ "BlazBlue: Central Fiction - Special Edition for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Carter, Chris (October 31, 2016). "Review: BlazBlue: Central Fiction". Destructoid. Archived from the original on December 10, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Facchetti, Filippo (November 16, 2016). "BlazBlue: Central Fiction Review". Eurogamer. Eurogamer. Archived from the original on November 20, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Romano, Sal (2016-09-27). "Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1452". Gematsu. Archived from the original on 2016-10-03. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
- ^ "BlazBlue CentralFiction Special Edition Review (Switch) | Aces high". Nintendo Life. 12 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ^ Zawodniak, Matthew (12 September 2021). "BlazBlue Central Fiction Special Edition (Switch) Review". . Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ^ "BlazBlue: Central Fiction review - "Speedy, stylish fighting" | Aces high". Pocket Gamer. 12 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ^ Valens, Ana (12 September 2021). "BlazBlue Central Fiction (PS4) Review". Computer Games Magazine. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ^ Romano, Sal (2016-10-12). "Media Create Sales: 10/3/16 – 10/9/16". Gematsu. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
- ^ Romano, Sal (2016-10-19). "Media Create Sales: 10/10/16 – 10/16/16". Gematsu. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
External links[]
- Official BlazBlue: Central Fiction website at the Wayback Machine (archived 20 February 2020)
- Official BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition website
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