BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend 2014

Released: October 2014
Genres: Fighting · Arcade
Platforms: Arcade · PlayStation 3 · PlayStation 4 · PC · PlayStation Vita · Xbox One
Developer: Arc System Works
More info: IGDB

Where to buy

Digital: Fanatical Steam PlayStation Xbox
Physical: Search on Amazon

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Is it still worth playing?

Arc System Works' 2D fighting game BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, with an updated version, BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend, released for arcades in October 2014. It introduces seven new characters, with two more in Extend, along with redrawn sprites, new songs and rearranged character themes. A new Overdrive mechanic replaces the Gold Bursts, and Green Bursts are the only form of Burst left. Distortion Drives were retooled for each character. A Crush Trigger costs 25 Heat and lets you hit the A and B attack buttons together to cause a Guard Crush against an opponent using Barrier Block. A roster that grew by nine characters and a reworked Overdrive system still give you plenty to learn.