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BlazBlue: Central Fiction
By Arc System Works, released 1 Jan 2015
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- arcade video game
What it is
BlazBlue: Central Fiction is a 2D fighting game and visual novel from Arc System Works, released in 2015. It concludes the Azure Saga, with its story revealing hidden truths about the game’s world. The roster includes 35 anime-inspired characters, and combat uses new and refined system mechanics. The game is built around fast-paced fights, with online play among its multiplayer options.
Players can take on matches alone or play against others in online PvP and shared or split-screen PvP. It also supports shared or split-screen play, full controller support, Steam Achievements, Trading Cards and Steam Cloud. The listed platforms include Windows, PlayStation 3 and arcade; the Steam version is listed for Windows. Its combination of fighting and story makes it relevant both to players looking for competitive matches and those following the series’ narrative.
What players like, and what they don't
- 35 anime-inspired playable characters
- Online PvP and split-screen PvP
- Single-player story mode
- Full controller support
- Steam Cloud support
- Steam version is listed for Windows
- No Mac platform is listed
Who it suits
It suits fighting-game players looking for online or local PvP, as well as players who want a story-driven conclusion to the Azure Saga. The 35-character roster and controller support are useful details for groups choosing a game to play together.
BlazBlue: Central Fiction pairs PvP fighting with a visual-novel story and a 35-character roster. Windows players can choose online or shared-screen matches, while the listed Steam platform does not include Mac.
