BlazBlue: Central Fiction Reviews

BlazBlue: Central Fiction is ranked in the 93rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
85 / 100
Feb 6, 2019

BlazBlue Centralfiction captures all the intensity and mayhem of an excellent fighting game with beautiful visuals for on the go. The large array of options available can be staggering at first but once you test the huge character roster and start diving into the many modes available you'll quickly lose yourself. The Nintendo Switch version provides the same experience as the PS4 and PC versions, but extensive content that will keep gamers challenged and busy. BlazBlue Centralfiction is a densely packed, artistic, challenging fighting game that requires dedication if you wish to experience everything.

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7.5 / 10.0
Feb 11, 2019

This entry in the BLAZBLUE series is overall, a very good one.While the story mode is very disappointing in many different ways, its backed up by many good game modes. There is a wide variety of ways to play this, most of which are very fun. The characters are unique, but easy to learn, and fun to use. You will definitely get your BLAZBLUE fill. It brings everyone back from the previous game, while adding many new characters as well. While it doesn’t seem to have a lot of extra content to justify a Special Edition, if you’re looking for a great 2D fighting game that you can plug hundreds of hours into, then this game was made just for you. Keep an eye on that price too. For a three year old game it still packs a $49.99 price tag. If you’re not absolutely certain about picking up this game based on this review, it might be best to wait for a sale.

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8.3 / 10.0
Nov 3, 2016

BlazBlue: Central Fiction is an excellent addition to the long-running 2D fighting franchise. The complex combat systems are back, rewarding players willing to put the time into mastering the game's mechanics. If this is indeed the final chapter in the series, it is going out on an incredibly high note.

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 7, 2016

BlazBlue: Central Fiction is an excellent example of a solidly constructed fighter. The game’s large roster and polished mechanics make it the strongest entry in the series.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 22, 2016

Overall, Blazblue Central: Fiction is a great fighting game and surpasses its predecessor with new content ranging from characters, music, new moves for characters, and game modes. While it is a well-made game there are some negatives such as the constant re-used audio samples and sprites, which is a common occurrence for most fighting games. As a competitor to other fighting games such as Street Fighter V, KoF XIV, Guilty Gear Xrd Revelator, and more, Blazblue can easily compete in this market to be one of the powerhouses to dominate the scene.

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Evan Norris
Top Critic
Unscored
Nov 28, 2016

Patience is required to overcome an initial learning curve and a cheat sheet necessary to decode its mythology, but those willing to persevere will reap a nice reward.

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75%
Nov 13, 2016

BlazBlue Central Fiction is a good game but there are better fighting games out there.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 5, 2016

Blazblue Central Fiction is an amazing game

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9.1 / 10.0
Dec 11, 2016

Overall, I love this new BlazBlue. This might be the last one and I could see how much effort Ark System Works has put into it. It’s a wonderful game that is worthy to be this franchise’s last. Any problems I had with the previous games have been fixed in this one and I couldn’t be any happier. I give Central Fiction a 9.1/10. It’s an amazing fighting game that any fan or fighting game player should get if they are looking for well-made fun.

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7.5 / 10.0
Nov 12, 2016

BlazBlue takes some hits due to a sloppy end to some of its story threads and the ever-present patriarchy that cripples all potentially perfect examples of pop culture, but other than that, you will not find a better fighting game anywhere else on this planet. We are officially on the Blue standard.

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8.5 / 10.0
Feb 7, 2019

As previously while you can generally figure out many of the core basics by simply experimenting a bit a walk through the tutorial is useful, especially as it will point out many of the nuances of what is going on with your various gauges and countering techniques...

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7.8 / 10.0
Nov 8, 2016

BlazBlue Central Fiction is a worthy fighting game that any genre enthusiast should have on their radar.

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Rice Digital
Kitsumeda
Top Critic
Nov 13, 2016

I couldn’t think of a better game to end a long running franchise than BlazBlue: Central Fiction. Just as it’s starting to show its grays, the game warps up most of the story threads. It has near flawless execution of almost every aspect imaginable and can be equally enjoyable for newcomers and long time players alike. And while this does end the Azure chapter of the story, we are sure that this is not the end of the BlazBlue universe, but instead a beginning for a new generation of titles.

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PS3Blog.net
the_nmac
90%
Nov 8, 2016

BlazBlue: Central Fiction is a strong entry in the BlazBlue series. I strongly doubt this is actually the end, but it may remain dormant for an extended period of time until they have a new story to tell. The combat feels great with the added effect of the newest systems. As you can tell from my BlazBlue: Central Fiction review, my biggest sticking point was the story mode, but other people may prefer this and get a lot out of it. If you are still looking for a great PS3 game to play you cannot go wrong with Blazblue: Central Fiction as you will have hundreds of hours of fun!

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Cubed3
Eric
Top Critic
7 / 10
Nov 8, 2016

BlazBlue: Central Fiction does everything a continuation should: change nearly nothing and simply expand on what has worked in the past. There are more characters and a very complex story, but this game is not any different than any of the past BlazBlue entries. This works in that a fan can come in and everything will feel completely familiar, but it is not so good in that there is nothing revolutionary short of the most convoluted story in a fighting game ever. Purely as a 2D fighter, it works on all accounts, and the diversity of characters should deliver a long time of entertainment.

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8 / 10
Nov 2, 2016

Even with an overblown story mode that sees the action take a back seat, Blazblue: Central Fiction is a solid entry in the eccentric franchise and a remarkably decent fighting game.

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9 / 10
Nov 8, 2016

BlazBlue: Central Fiction is the final chapter in the Ragna the Bloodedge saga and it provides a fitting end to the story. The gameplay excels in its fast paced combat and the visuals never cease to amaze with their gorgeously drawn sprites. The game is well tailored for newcomers and fans alike.

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Nov 11, 2016

And BlazBlue really is gorgeous. Every character is animated in such a way that every movement they make reinforces their personalities. Every environment is a living, breathing thing that sets a meaningful scene and helps build the world around the characters. Because everything is 2D and quite flat, it’s easy to wish that all that storytelling and character building was funnelled into a more natural fit, but then again, with BlazBlue being such a successful franchise for so long now, it’s hard to argue that the developers and producers are making a mistake.

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10 / 10
Jan 30, 2017

BlazBlue: Central Fiction is being billed as the last entry in the BlazBlue series… ever. We’ll see if that ends up being true. I have a feeling it might just be that this is the end of this massive story arc, and that a new entry in the series will come in a couple of years with a lot of new characters and some fan favorites making a return. Think of it as the Street Fighter III approach, and it sorta makes sense. Either way, if this does end up being the last BlazBlue game, then the series is going out on a high note with the best looking game in the series – and one with a ton of content and story to enjoy. This is a must-have for fighting game fans and a no-brainer for big fans of the BlazBlue franchise.

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8.5 / 10.0
Dec 19, 2016

Where the story falls short, the gameplay rises up. The fighting is fun to pick up and play, but hard to master.

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