BlazBlue Continuum Shift Extend is the ultimate version of CS with more characters, extended story modes and better balance. More generous than base CS. The reference for the second BlazBlue.
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Category
Fighting2 players12+
Description
Expanded version of Continuum Shift adding Relius Clover and Makoto Nanaya to the full roster, along with new modes and chapters. Published by PQube in Europe and Aksys Games in North America, released in December 2011 across Japan, North America and Europe. Twenty playable fighters, full Arcade mode, expanded visual-novel story mode, Abyss mode to explore, reworked Legion mode, revised balancing.
BlazBlue - Continuum Shift Extend 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"
The definitive cut of the second chapter, Continuum Shift Extend gathers additional fighters, rounded-out scenarios and adjustments into a single package. The sprawling story mode coexists with a swollen roster, challenges and online play that feed mastery over the long run. Owning the most-stocked version makes it the reference edition for this entry.
Technical info
💾8,9 GB📅17/12/2011
Published by Aksys Games
BlazBlue - Continuum Shift Extend (PS3) price, value & rarity
The Extend version of the second chapter, the fullest cut of Continuum Shift with extra characters and content. A niche fighter with a limited run, more coveted than the standard edition for its complete content, it stays sought by fans after the entry's definitive form. Its interest lies in this expanded-version status of a cult fighter rather than mass distribution.
Better with friends
A wildly rich 2D fighter, where each character plays by such different rules that learning a new opponent feels like discovering another game. The competition rewards fine mastery and reading intentions, in duels of joyful nerviness. Demanding for newcomers, the skill gap can sting, but local versus stays clear and deep, ideal for evenings among enthusiasts.
Is BlazBlue - Continuum Shift Extend still worth playing in 2026?
Continuum Shift Extend is the most accomplished version of the second instalment, with a fleshed-out roster, extended story modes and revised balancing. More generous and better put together than the base Continuum Shift, it is the best way to tackle this stage of the saga without going through several editions. The 2D animation by Arc System Works stays sumptuous and the depth of the combat will win over fans of technical versus fighting. The online scene has dried up since, but the abundant solo content and the quality of execution make it a title still well worth recommending to lovers of the genre.
