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BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger
By Arc System Works, released 1 Jan 2008
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- arcade video game
What it is
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger is a 2008 2D fighting game from Arc System Works. Matches place two characters in a duel, with rounds called rebels and matches lasting one to five rebels. A round ends when one fighter reduces the other’s health to zero or has more health when time expires. Every character has weak, medium, and strong attacks, plus a distinct Drive attack. The game offers 12 characters, including Taokaka and Tager, whose Drive techniques can control elements such as wind and ice or absorb an opponent’s life force. Hand-drawn sprites appear in high resolution over 3D backgrounds. Modes include Arcade, Versus, Score Attack, Training, Gallery, and a story mode. Its story follows conflict around the Library, a powerful council associated with humanity’s salvation and repression. Steam features include single-player, multiplayer, shared or split screen, full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, and Family Sharing. The Steam release launched for Windows on February 13, 2014.
What players like, and what they don't
- 12 playable characters
- Distinct Drive attacks
- Multiple arcade and training modes
- Shared or split-screen multiplayer
- Full controller support
- Steam version supports Windows
- Original game released in 2008
- Matches use one-to-five rebels
Who it suits
It suits players seeking a traditional, character-driven 2D fighter with local multiplayer, several solo modes, and a story campaign. Controller users can access full controller support and shared or split-screen play.
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger combines traditional duel combat with character-specific Drive mechanics and a substantial set of modes. The Windows Steam edition includes local multiplayer features and controller support.
