BlazBlue Entropy Effect X
February 14, 2024
Critic Score
81.4
25 critic reviews
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Critic Reviews (25)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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."
Read original review"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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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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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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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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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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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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70.0
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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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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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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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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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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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