BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma

 PlayStation Vita
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
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  1. Gaming Age
    Jul 9, 2014
    100
    BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma is by far the best entry in the long running series.
  2. Pocket Gamer UK
    Jul 14, 2014
    90
    A stylish, eye-catching fighter that proves to be one of the Vita's essential games, even if it is marred by a poor storyline.
  3. USgamer
    Jul 1, 2014
    80
    BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma is a great package if you love the series. New characters, streamlined mechanics, and the same animated fighting action you've been playing since 2008. DLC brings things down a bit, but if you want to play a console fighting game on the go, BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma is a perfect candidate.

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 29
  3. Negative: 5 out of 29
  1. Linkmstr
    Jul 6, 2014
    10
    BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma for the Playstation Vita is a brilliant addition for the Vita's game library. Even if you already have the PS3BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma for the Playstation Vita is a brilliant addition for the Vita's game library. Even if you already have the PS3 version, having the game on the Vita can make things very worth while when you're out traveling to places and practicing your combos so that you can show it off during online play on both PS3 and Vita. The great thing about this version is that you can use all the available DLCs for free if you have already downloaded them for the PS3 version.
    Despite the Vita version being watered down, in terms of graphics, the game still looks amazing on the Vita's OLED screen (not the slim) and it's not noticeable to tell the difference. The character sprites look amazing as always and the stages are just as beautiful that it shouldn't affect anyone.
    The story mode has some new additions where they added a recap chapter for BlazBlue fans and newcomers alike to get refreshed on the previous BlazBlue games and the events that have happened up till the beginning of Chrono Phantasma and a bonus beach gag reel to enjoy reading as well.
    The combat is just as clean and smooth as the PS3/Arcade version. So it should be no problem to enjoy the game to the fullest.
    There are some minor gripes about the Vita version. First, the online mode is still a bit lackluster without the inclusion of the lobby from the PS3 version, less people online, and sometimes the lag is annoying too. Second, the Vita version only has the English voice option for story mode and if you set the voices to Japanese, only the tutorial and battles will feature Japanese voices. Third, the audio quality is not as great as the PS3/Arcade version, but it sounds a lot better than Continuum Shift EXTEND on the Vita and it doesn't have the awful audio bug that EXTEND had. Lastly, some of the re-arranged musical themes aren't as great as their original, but you can still download those originals as DLC. Again, these are just minor gripes about the Vita version, but it shouldn't affect the score much.

    This review might edited later in the near future.    … Full Review »
  2. TURBO777
    Jun 25, 2014
    9
    Same as the console version, just like it was CSE - so despite the lack of reviews on here you can just check the PS3 version for accurateSame as the console version, just like it was CSE - so despite the lack of reviews on here you can just check the PS3 version for accurate criticism. One big technical improvement over that last game CSE on the Vita is that the music here does not go full blast when you return from sleep mode, which makes it so much better for pick up and play sessions. Also there are tons of new features that make it a worthwhile purchase even if it's basically the same game as the last entry in the series.… Full Review »
  3. DeathGodKain
    Jul 28, 2015
    9
    I enjoy the game the changes are interesting and I like a lot of the new characters. Buuuut this game doesn't really feel like theyI enjoy the game the changes are interesting and I like a lot of the new characters. Buuuut this game doesn't really feel like they accomplished much outside of rescuing tsubaki and Noel having control over her Mu-12 form.

    I liked the attempt that it had a mixed "true ending" kind of feel that you understand the direction but you don't necessarily know who your going to play as next till it happens. But in the long run it feels like even if you play the character's arcade mode they had almost no place in the story at all. Take Amane and Taokaka for example they show up maybe twice and contribute very little. That's disappointing for a new character even though I find him very intriguing especially since he has this impression that he'll be involved in the next game (hopefully and possibly the last.). I only make that statement since Rachel said that Ragna is going to die soon and celica only has approximately 4 months left to be alive and since the two are kind of lover interests there is no way the story is not being resolved before that time frame is up.

    Also I know I'm not the only one but I don't really care for all of the remixed songs. Sure some of them sound better but there are only a few. But some of the new tracks I really love like six warriors and sector 7.    … Full Review »
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