BlazBlue Chrono Phantasma deepens the combat system with Overdrive and notable new characters. More developed narrative, improved balance. Solid step in the saga's evolution.
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Category
Fighting2 players12+
Description
Third entry of the saga, original Japanese release (= BlazBlue Chrono Phantasma in the West), continuing the story after Continuum Shift. Published by Arc System Works, released in October 2013 exclusively in Japan. Twenty-eight playable characters including Amane Nishiki, Bullet and Azrael, Crush Trigger system to break guards, Overdrive replacing Bursts, Abyss mode as dungeon exploration, complete visual-novel story mode.
BlazBlue - Chronophantasma review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
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
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Widening the BlazBlue universe, Chrono Phantasma unrolls a branching story mode of near-novelistic density, paired with a roster swollen by newcomers of sharp styles. Arcade, challenges and online bouts sustain progression well past the credits. That narrative and technical richness secures its place among the saga's strong installments.
Technical info
💾8 GB📅24/10/2013
Published by Arc System Works
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Is BlazBlue - Chronophantasma still worth playing in 2026?
A 2D fighting game from Arc System Works, BlazBlue Chrono Phantasma continues the saga with its sumptuous high definition sprites, its charismatic cast and a system renowned for its depth, paired with a story mode of sprawling narrative. The beauty of the animations, the richness of the mechanics and the narrative staging win over fans of demanding 2D versus. The high technical barrier to entry can deter. A title for fans of Japanese 2D fighting with deep systems and dense storytelling.
