The first BlazBlue already shines with its hand-drawn HD sprites and a roster of thirteen vividly written characters. Arc System Works lays the groundwork here for an ambitious, technical and unapologetically stylish fighter.
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Category
Fighting1 player12+
Description
First entry in the BlazBlue series, pitting characters with supernatural powers linked to a grimoire of origins. Published by Arc System Works, released in North America in 2010. Thirteen characters including Ragna the Bloodedge and Jin Kisaragi, individual story mode for each, hand-drawn HD visuals, symphonic metal soundtrack. North American NTSC release.
BlazBlue - Calamity Trigger review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Hand-drawn high-definition sprites of rare finesse, flamboyant effects and polished anime design: Arc System Works signs a peak of 2D fighting. The fluidity of the animation and the brilliance of the colours elevate every clash. This graphic virtuosity, lively and refined, perpetuates the studio's excellence.
Signed by Daisuke Ishiwatari, the music electrifies every duel with heavy metal riffs and flamboyant vocal themes, like "Rebellion". Each fighter has their own supercharged rock anthem, sticking to the fury of the clashes. This blazing sonic identity, in the lineage of Guilty Gear, galvanises brawling fans.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,85 GB📅24/07/2008
Published by Arc System Works
BlazBlue - Calamity Trigger (PSP) price, value & rarity
A PSP port of BlazBlue Calamity Trigger, Arc System Works' 2D fighter with exquisite pixel art and a colorful roster, founder of the series. On a handheld thin on fighting games of this caliber, the physical edition draws genre fans, all the more as the Western and Japanese versions coexist with distinct runs. Desirability rests on BlazBlue's persistent reputation and the quality of this portable conversion.
Is BlazBlue - Calamity Trigger still worth playing in 2026?
The first entry in Arc System Works' fighting series, BlazBlue - Calamity Trigger pits characters with supernatural powers tied to a grimoire, in a 2D versus with sumptuous art direction and a deep combat system. The drive unique to each fighter, the fluidity of the hand drawn animations and the dense narration make it a genre reference. On PSP, the experience stays demanding and technical. For a fan of 2D fighting games or of Arc System Works, the title keeps a remarkable depth and visual character.
