BlazBlue Entropy Effect X

BlazBlue Entropy Effect X

February 14, 2024

Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X/S

Critic Score

81.4

25 critic reviews

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Critic Reviews (25)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Feb 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is one of the best roguelikes thanks to its action-packed combat, strategic upgrades, huge variety of characters, superb animation, and constant sense of reward. If you love 2D action games then you&s;ll have a wonderful time …"

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Benjamin Bell Netto’s Game Room Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

82.0

"BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is the definitive version of 2023’s addictive roguelike. While the previous release had few connections to the overall series, the expanded story by the original writers is a highly welcomed addition. Narrative aside, the solid gameplay …"

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Ben Sheene Digital Chumps Feb 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

70.0

"BlazBlue Entropy Effect X brings the stellar roguelite by way of fighting game to a broader audience. Incorporating a massive roster with deep combat turns it into one of the genre&s;s flashiest and most entertaining spectacles."

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Charles Hartford But Why Tho? Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

35.0

"BlazBlue Entropy Effect X pulls players in with fast and fun gameplay that is given incredible depth thanks to a myriad of elements players can use to craft their preferred playstyles."

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Eric Ace Cubed3 Feb 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

80.0

"BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X is one of those rarities that hits all the key elements very well. The core experience is great, possessing incredible depth that adds to the urge to replay. For fans of either the source material or …"

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Guilherme Varoto NintendoBoy Feb 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

62.0

"BlazBlue Entropy Effect is a solid roguelite, and its replay value makes it worth the price. However, in a more objective assessment, it suffers from minor quality dips in some areas, such as reused sprites, a visual modification detrimental to …"

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Heitor Herruso ProjectN Feb 2024
92.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

30.0

"Blazblue Entropy Effect X is an excellent roguelite. But more than that: it’s an excellent “level-passing” game, an excellent beat ‘em up, and an excellent 2D side-scrolling action game. It features many selectable characters with endless options for attacks, powers, …"

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Jason Ditton PSX Extreme Feb 2024
89.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

55.0

"It might be the specifics here, the action, twitchiness, being able to play as these characters again outside of the original games or BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, or just something I can’t quite place my finger on. I genuinely quite …"

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Jaz Sagoo COGconnected Feb 2024
82.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

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Lucas Henrique Nintendo Blast Feb 2024
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"BlazBlue Entropy Effect X focuses on style over formula, with intense abilities and a good selection of avatars, which may not be enough to please roguelite fans and could make the experience repetitive very quickly due to its simple progression …"

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Mustafa Zayni ReGame It Feb 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

40.0

"A diverse and distinctive gameplay style with plenty of tactics and characters, combined with an outstanding artistic direction that makes the game truly exceptional and well worth playing.. especially since it introduces a new style for the series and implements …"

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Paulo Roberto Montanaro PSX Brasil Feb 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

94.0

"Even underutilizing the rich narrative universe from which it borrows iconic characters, BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is simply brilliant, overcoming the sameness that the roguelite genre has been sinking into in recent years by betting on a sharp, dynamic, and …"

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Raul Ochoa Final Weapon Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is a great roguelite action game that pays homage to the BlazBlue series while delivering an intriguing storyline, engaging mechanics, and a fair level of challenge. The updated release builds on the foundation of BlazBlue Entropy …"

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Ravi Sinha GamingBolt Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

74.0

"An over-the-top power fantasy balanced with appropriate challenge and build variety, BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is the best version of 91Act&s;s rogue-lite, even if some areas could use further improvements."

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Feb 2024
90.0 /100

"Its fast-paced combat system is one of the best in the genre, and BlazBlue fans will love the large number of playable characters. Throw in some truly eye-catching visuals and BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is a must-play for action roguelike …"

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Simon Verbeke Gameliner Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

68.0

"BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is a fantastic and highly addictive action roguelike with smooth, responsive gameplay, great build variety through its skill-inheritance system, striking but sometimes overly busy visuals, a forgettable techno-babble story, and a rock-solid focus on what really …"

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Terrence Johnson ZTGD Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

35.0

"BlazBlue Entropy Effect isn’t a bad game at all; the story is confusing and has seemingly no connection at all to the BlazBlue games but its gameplay is what you come for. Overall presentation isn’t bad but like all games …"

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Thiago da Silva GameBlast Feb 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

70.0

"BlazBlue Entropy Effect X delivers frantic combat and a unique roster that requires technical mastery, further enhanced by versatile local and online cooperative modes. However, the lack of environmental variety and the low difficulty of common enemies cause the experience …"

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Thomas Froehlicher VGChartz Feb 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"BlazBlue Entropy Effect X represents a formidable, motivating, and rewarding challenge for a fair price, although the in-game progression may not retain your interest beyond a certain point."

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Tom Massey Nintendo Life Feb 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Blazblue Entropy Effect X&s;s convolution will be a turn off for some, and for others a dream. There are some questionable design decisions in its lack of a visual combo counter, diminutive sprites, and stop-start upgrade screens, and the average …"

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Tyler Chancey TechRaptor Feb 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

55.0

"BlazBlue Entropy Effect X has solid roguelike action gameplay, but is bogged down by stilted pacing and a tenuous at best connection to the BlazBlue series."

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Tyler Treese PlayStation LifeStyle Feb 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"There’s no doubt that BlazBlue Entropy Effect X was worth the wait for console players. Featuring fun and fast gameplay and varied characters that play like their fighting game counterparts, this is a content-rich game that will keep you coming …"

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Vikki McGowan Gamer Social Club Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

65.0

"Even though I’m not familiar with the story or history of BlazBlue I had a very fun time with Entropy Effect X. It is genuinely fun to play, offering a loop of combat that is as challenging as it is …"

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Wasbir Sadat NoobFeed Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

70.0

"BlazBlue Entropy Effect X combines restarts like in roguelikes with ways to keep progressing over time. Mind Strength upgrades help you stay alive and keep your skills the same across runs. With Avatar Inheritance, builds can affect future tries, making …"

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心灵奇兵 Gamersky Feb 2024
86.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

40.0

"BlazBlue Entropy Effect X stands out as one of the most action-driven roguelikes available. It also handles long-term play fatigue and freshness well: the Legacy Talent system lets players carry builds forward between runs, while the highly customizable Chaos and …"

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