Unpolished port, but it gets the job done.
posted by Galduke (EL MONTE, CA) Jan 31, 2012
Member since Jan 2012
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The game feels rushed, with no sleep mode available (it just keeps running with the screen and sound turned off), which hurts it as a portable title due to the lack of an "anywhere" pause function that sleep mode brings to games (Abyss hurts from this the most imo). The frame rate stutters and slowdowns occur when there is a modest amount of air combos and jumping, though this is easily remedied by turning off the 3D. Characters still look great even at such a low resolution, but the text sometimes looks squished and can occasionally be tough to read.
While I don't think I need to describe the game itself (um... it's a 2D fighting game), I will however state that anyone who's played a fighting game outside of Super Smash Bros. can enjoy it, the large roster of characters guarantee you'll find someone that suits your play style, and there are enough modes and extras to keep you busy with the game, all of which I found interesting/enjoyable.
TL;DR/final verdict
This isn't a definitive version of the game, but if you...
-Want BlazBlue on the go but don't own a PSP or the upcoming Vita, go for it.
-Have an interest in the game and just want a taste of what it's like, try it out but other ports are superior.
-Just enjoy 2D fighters? Give it a whirl!
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