BlazBlue: Central Fiction

Platforms

• PC

  Apr 26, 2017

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  NA

  playscore

  NA

  0 Critics

  9.2

  3.60K Players
• PlayStation 4

  Nov 01, 2016

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  8.6

  playscore

  8.5

  19 Critics

  9.2

  4.62K Players
• PlayStation 3

  Nov 01, 2016

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  8.4

  playscore

  8.4

  3 Critics

  9.5

  290 Players

22 critic reviews · 2 community reviews across all platforms

Critic Reviews

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  ZTGD

  9.0

  Still, even with those complaints, Central Fiction adds enough characters, mechanics and fine tunes its already nearly flawless gameplay into something that feels as amazing to play as it looks. It’s currently my favorite fighting game on the market, and I have no doubt that I will be throwing dozens of more hours into it in the months to come.

  Reviewed on PS4

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  Hey Poor Player

  9.0

  If you are a fan of Arcade style fighters for the quick pick up and play style, local VS modes or Online competition, then you will not be disappointed. In an age where 2D fighters have often become quite generic and repetitive in both visuals and fighting style, Blazblue: Centralfication gives you a really unique experience and credible alternative to the latest Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat sequel.

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  Gaming Bolt

  9.0

  Blazblue Central Fiction sits within a strange pocket for me of being so fantastic I can’t help but recommend it. But the trajectory of this series is pretty apparent at this point, and I can’t help but feel like you’ll get an even better experience with being introduced by the previous game and jumping on the re-release this game will inevitably receive. Still, the fighting engine is a work of art and that’s the core of the game. If you won’t be bothered by piecing together the story and no English voicover, you can’t go wrong.


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  GameSpew

  8.0

  Blazblue: Central Fiction features masterfully complex battle systems, and although it requires a fair amount of patience, once you’ve grasped the basics you’ll be landing punches, specials in combos that feel all the more satisfying not only to achieve, but look at too! 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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  PS Lifestyle

  8.0

  BlazBlue is one of the few fighting games that really made narrative a large focus, and it manages to tell a more interesting story than the XBlaze visual novel spin-offs.

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  Destructoid

  8.5

  If BlazBlue: Central Fiction is the end (and I don't think it will be), it's a fitting one. It packs in pretty much everything past games have offered, and then brings in several great new characters and one of the biggest stories in fighting game history.

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  Game Grin

  8.5

  Where the story falls short, the gameplay rises up. The fighting is fun to pick up and play, but hard to master. There’s no shortage of combos and character specific special moves, making finding your character of choice and fun and personal experience. For those that are fans of the series, Central Fiction is an absolute must have.

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  Cubed3

  8.0

  BlazBlue: Central Fiction is a welcomed treat for long-term fans and welcomes everyone else to join in, as well. While many fighters have a steep learning curve, this game has figured out a way to draw newcomers in and keep them there. There's so much to explore, but some minor hold-ups keep that level of accessibility back somewhat. Still, sometimes you have to get used to the minor drawbacks, and there aren't enough here to keep anyone, either novice or expert, from diving in.

  Reviewed on PS3

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  Game Reactor

  9.0

  More gameplay in the story would help alleviate some of the tediousness, and the lack of English dub may be disheartening for some, but, if you look past that you're rewarded with great combat, deep mechanics and a wealth of content that will keep any BlazBlue fan (or any fighting fan for that matter) entertained for countless hours.

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  Rice Digital

  10

  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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