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BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, PlayStation Vita, Arcade, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable • 2014

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Quick resume

The second entry in the critically acclaimed BlazBlue franchise, BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend adds a number of gameplay modes, story scenarios, new moves, and an all-new playable character to further enhance the BlazBlue experience and solidify its status as one of the all-time great 2D fighters

Global score

90/100

Genres

Action, Arcade, Fighting

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    Pros

    • Deep and complex fighting mechanics
    • Extensive and immersive story mode
    • Multiple game modes including challenge and survival
    • Good tutorial and beginner-friendly options
    • Solid pc port with improved netcode

    Cons

    • Online community is small and matchmaking limited
    • Price considered high for an older game
    • Graphics limited to 2d sprites with some jaggedness
    • Story can be complex and confusing
    • Lack of close social or cooperative play

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Cooperation.

    How to use the graph
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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have control over character choice, fighting style, and multiple game modes including story branches and combo challenges, supporting personal decision-making."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game features a deep and complex fighting system with tutorials, challenge modes, and skill-based combo execution, rewarding mastery and technical skill."

    • Competition
      3

      "Includes online multiplayer with ranked and unranked modes and leaderboards, though the community is small and online activity is limited."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Multiple modes, extensive story content, and challenge modes encourage long play sessions and habitual engagement."

    • Cooperation
      -2

      "Primarily focused on individual competitive play; some local multiplayer available but limited cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players can experiment with diverse characters and combos, and customize gameplay styles, though within predefined character frameworks."

    • Domination
      2

      "Competitive online play allows exerting superiority over others, but no strong evidence of toxic or dominating social behavior."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Engaging story mode, visual novel elements, and immersive gameplay provide strong escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Challenge modes and diverse character mechanics encourage trying new combos and strategies."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Story mode with multiple character perspectives and branching endings encourages narrative exploration."

    • Expression
      2

      "Character customization is limited but players can express style through character choice and color palettes."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong fantasy elements with magic, time travel, and anime-inspired characters and story."

    • Fellowship
      1

      "Some community interaction through online multiplayer and lobbies, but mostly individual play."

    • Growth
      4

      "Extensive tutorials, challenge modes, and story progression support learning and skill development."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement, especially in competitive and story modes."

    • Intimacy
      -3

      "Limited social interaction mostly surface-level through online lobbies; no evidence of close relationship building."

    • Leadership
      -4

      "No evidence of leadership roles; gameplay is individual or peer-based competition without formal leadership."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players accumulate unlocks, upgrades, and achievements through various modes and story completion."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Some players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, though the fast-paced combat can be intense."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Visually flashy combos, dynamic animations, and energetic soundtrack provide strong sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      2

      "Online ranked modes and leaderboards offer recognition, though community size limits broad social status."

    • Story
      5

      "Highly praised, complex and immersive story mode with full voice acting and multiple character perspectives."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires strategic thinking, combo planning, and adaptation to opponent playstyles."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Fast-paced combat and challenging bosses provide excitement and tension."

    • Value
      1

      "Generally considered worth the price especially on sale, though some find it expensive given its age."

    • Violence
      3

      "Focus on combat and flashy fighting moves, with some violent finishing moves but stylized and anime-themed."

    • Survival
      2

      "Modes like Unlimited Mars and Abyss involve survival against waves of enemies and resource management."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026