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BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle

PC (Microsoft Windows), Arcade, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 • 2019

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Quick resume

THE COLLISION IS INEVITABLE! THE IMPACT WILL BE UNAVOIDABLE! Cross over between 4 different universes! Play as characters from the BlazBlue, Persona, Under Night In-Birth, and (for the first time ever in a fighting game), RWBY series!

Global score

80/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Arcade, Fighting

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    Pros

    • Accessible for newcomers
    • Deep team mechanics and combos
    • Large diverse roster
    • Fun crossover characters
    • Engaging community

    Cons

    • Small and declining online population
    • Performance and port issues at launch
    • Lack of single player content depth
    • Heavy reliance on dlc for full roster
    • Some balance issues and simplified movesets

    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 Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Domination.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    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
      3

      "Players control two characters in a team with strategic options like assists and cross combos, allowing personal playstyle and decision-making."

    • Competence
      4

      "Easy to pick up with simple controls and auto combos, but has a high skill ceiling with complex team mechanics and advanced combos."

    • Competition
      4

      "Competitive scene with ranked modes, online lobbies, and community tournaments, though online population is small and often requires community engagement."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players report long playtimes and repeated engagement, but online population decline and slow updates reduce habitual play for some."

    • Cooperation
      4

      "Core gameplay revolves around team mechanics controlling two characters and using assists, emphasizing cooperative play within the team."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players experiment with team compositions and combos, creating unique strategies and playstyles within the tag system."

    • Domination
      -2

      "Community described as friendly and welcoming; no strong evidence of toxic dominance or trash talk."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, enjoying the crossover characters and flashy gameplay."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and personal interest, especially newcomers and fans of the franchises."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players explore mechanics, team combos, and character synergies, encouraged by the diverse roster and tag system."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Some exploration in discovering combos, team strategies, and story modes, but limited new area discovery."

    • Expression
      2

      "Customization options like avatar colors and lobby models exist but are limited; players express through team choices."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong fantasy element with crossover characters from multiple anime and fighting game universes, featuring imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Community engagement via Discord and forums is important due to small online population; players form social groups."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop fighting skills, learn combos, and improve strategy over time; game supports learning with tutorials."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity involved; typical sedentary gaming experience."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during matches; not suited for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some social interaction and community bonding, but mostly surface-level connections through online play and chat."

    • Leadership
      Insufficient data
    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect characters via DLC and unlock colors; progression through skill and character mastery."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Game offers fun and flow for casual play, but competitive matches can be tense and fast-paced."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Visually flashy combos, animations, and soundtracks provide strong sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status
      2

      "Competitive players seek recognition through ranked play and tournaments, but overall social status impact is moderate."

    • Story
      1

      "Story mode exists with multiple perspectives and character interactions, but considered secondary and lightweight."

    • Strategy
      4

      "High strategic depth in team composition, assist usage, and combo execution despite simplified controls."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Fast-paced matches with risk and reward dynamics provide excitement and tension."

    • Value
      1

      "Good value on sale; base game limited without DLC but overall positive return for time spent."

    • Violence
      3

      "Enjoyment of combat and flashy fighting moves is central to gameplay."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players focus on avoiding defeat and managing resources like assists and burst mechanics."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026