BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Reviews
In the end, what you get out of BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle depends on what you want from it. Gameplay is energetic and fast-paced, and while the controls and inputs are simplified that doesn’t mean that the game lacks depth. Each character feels different, and it’s not difficult to work with any team you want to use. That being said, it’s still got its drawbacks; it feels light on content, both in terms of single-player modes and playable characters. I can’t see why all 30 characters who appear in story mode aren’t part of the base roster, especially considering that both Blake and the first pack of DLC characters seem to be day 1 DLC. Fortunately the price is somewhat reasonable at $50 USD for the base game and $20 for the full set of characters, while Blake and Yang are each free. It’s a practice that shouldn’t be encouraged, but at the same time I enjoyed BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle too much to justify not recommending it. If you’re on the fence, I suggest you check out the demo, but I’m aware that if you’re already against the game due to its DLC then nothing I say will change your impression of it. That being said, if you’re a fan of any of the series involved and are fine with the light singleplayer content, I strongly recommend BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle.
It’s been a while since a fighting game has managed to strike a balance between accessibility, style, and pacing, but BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle brings these parts together with no trouble. Add on well animated sprite work and a full, fantastic English dub, and it all crosses over into a game I can’t seem to put down.
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is an awesome entry to the anime fighter and crossover genre and ambitiously bring together four beloved franchises. It holds its own as being unique and fun to master, but it suffers from a more desirable story mode and unfortunate DLC model. On the other hand, it is beautifully animated, and the crossover has appealed to me enough to want to check out the source material for all the franchises. BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle was able to captivate me successfully; if you enjoy fighting games and are a fan of any of these titles, then this is a game you certainly want to give a swing.
All in all, BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle is a great 2D fighter that has plenty of depth with easy to learn mechanics. Believe it or not, the simple five button input system is intuitive enough when using a single Joy-Con for some quick on the go rivalry.
Arc System Works have become one of the most renowned companies when it comes to fighting games with a fairly comprehensive catalog, full of successes.
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In the end I’d consider BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle a pretty impressive fighting game that will easily fill the void left by a lack of a Marvel Vs. Capcom action. If you’re looking to get your fight on and want something full of energy and excitement it handily delivers the goods, has an impressive roster, and is generally as n00b-friendly a fighter as I think I’ve ever played. I’d consider it a must-play for Switch fighting fans!
We'd like to focus on how deep and intricate the game is, or how much fun it can be learning different characters, but the way Blazblue: Cross Tag Battle handles its DLC and roster can't be ignored. Take 2 points away if you hate DLC, more if, like me, you hate the fact Enkidu from Under Night isn't included.
BlazBlue Crosstag Battle is a well made Tag-Team Crossover Brawlfest, which has a simple-to-learn but deep-rooted gameplay mechanic and delivers a shallow, but funny story and a very good running onlinemode. Fans of the genre and the different series should definitely give it a try.
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Overall, Blazblue Cross Tag Battle is a good fighting game. It’s not great however which is a shame considering there’s actually a fair amount of competition on the Switch these days. I found the story mode to be fairly poor unless you’re really invested in the characters and my rough experience online did notch it down for me. Still, there’s a decent, approachable fighting game here with a nice tutorial for newbies. It looks outstanding and sounds great too, so it does have plenty going for it but it’s probably not going to be a top tier fighting game for fans of the genre especially because of the simplified nature of it.
Despite a weak solo mode and an excessive DLC storefront, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is an excellent outsider in the fighting genre this year.
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is a disappointing game. The game suffers from an unexciting roster and a lack of content.
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle checks off all of the boxes I look for in an Arc System Works fighting game. The action is fast and fun, the presentation is top-notch and the learning curve is handled perfectly as you progress from story to versus to competitive online where this title will no doubt find it has its longest shelf life. There are relatively few surprises to be had here, but the mix of franchises is still a lot of fun to explore.
Although CTB may have some technical flaws, it is still a great fighting game at its core. The streamlined skill/combo system shakes up the formula in a good way and the large cast helps too.
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is a mediocre fighting game.
Overall, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is a very solid fighter. The game is simple enough for beginners to be able to jump in, yet has enough complexity for those who are more experienced with fighting games. The game does have its shortcomings, especially when it comes to the lack single-player options. Despite this, the game looks good, sounds good, and plays good.
BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle is solid fighter that blends unique characters and opens the doors to a lot of possibilities.
Blazblue: Cross Tag Battle isn't Arc System Works' crowning achievement. The graphics could use some cleaning up, especially on the characters, and the reduction in modes for offline play will hurt those who are used to the series being rich in that area. The fighting is solid both online and offline, and it's easy enough for players of all skill levels to enjoy. It really is the DLC plan that's a big decision point for players. With no timetable about when all of the fighters will be released, the smart move for the more casual set would be to wait until everything is out first and see if the company will release a more complete version later on. Otherwise, if you can't wait, you're in for a solid fighting experience.
BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle is a magical mixture of 4 japanese franchise that satisfies the fans of this long running series with some quality elements. Unfortunately, it's yet another microtransaction-based game and some of the characters can be accessed only through paying real bucks.
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There is no arcade mode here, which only means that this will likely get an improved version later down the road with it included.
BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle is an interesting crossver and a great fighting game, however, it presents a strange duality. Its systems were designed to appeal to a newer audience, but the tutorials aren't very detailed and the single player modes aren't enough to prepare the player for the online mode. The simplification of the battle systems also helped experienced players to develop new techniques in a matter of days that are absurdly strong. The online mode is great and should extend the game lifespan, especially for the more dedicated crowd. Thus, Cross Tag Battle is a recommended title for those that are already familiar with each series and intend to dedicate some serious time to it.
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