Action · February 14, 2024
BlazBlue Entropy Effect (2024)
BlazBlue Entropy Effect is a spin-off of the BlazBlue series, featuring an original storyline and setting that is separate from the main plot of the BlazBlue series. Charismatic character designs with unique aesthetic styles and dramatic animations create an awesome combat experience. Smooth controls, infinite possibilities of combos and ultra-responsive combat feedback create one of the best action experiences out there! Ten playable characters, each with distinctly unique combat styles and personalities to explore. There are hundreds of moves for you to build around, plus countless elemental effects and legacy skills passed between characters. The possibilities are infinite. Time to make the best fighter of your own! In a future where the world has been plunged into chaos, people enter a cyberspace called ACE, seeking their last chance to resolve the crisis. If you were the only person in this world who discovered the actual truth, what would you do? Your decision will decide humanity's future. Including crossover content with ICEY. Please be aware that this game contains visual elements such as flashing screens that may trigger photosensitive epilepsy.
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Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 30.3k Steam reviews | Top 18% in Action |
| Positive rating | 95% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 14% |
| Metacritic | 83/100 | Genre average 77 — top 27% of Action titles |
| Concurrent peak | 1.1k players | Top 10% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 17 h average | Top 29% for session depth among Action |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Action Roguelike · 239
- Action-Adventure · 214
- 2D · 209
- Action · 209
- Platformer · 195
- Replay Value · 188
- Pixel Graphics · 183
- Post-apocalyptic · 176
- Cyberpunk · 168
- Anime · 166
- Procedural Generation · 164
- Indie · 162
- Story Rich · 150
- 2D Fighter · 148
- Hack and Slash · 147
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Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (9)
- Simplified Chinese volume_up
- English volume_up
- Japanese volume_up
- Traditional Chinese volume_up
- French
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian volume_up
Full audio (5)
- Simplified Chinese
- English
- Japanese
- Traditional Chinese
- Russian
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- Co-op
- Online Co-op
- LAN Co-op
- Shared/Split Screen Co-op
- Shared/Split Screen
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Reception Metrics
Steam community
95%Overwhelmingly Positive · 30.3k reviews
28.8k positive · 1.5k negative
Metacritic
83/100 critic aggregate
Curator recommendations
28.4k
Peak concurrent players
1.1k
Press Quotes
“the game excels in its combat mechanics and continuous character progression, making it a standout in the roguelike genre and a respectful nod to the BlazBlue series' legacy.” 90 – Noisy Pixel “I still cannot believe that I’ve spent nearly 20 hours playing the full version and enjoying its combat. It successfully synthesizes fighting game chains of attacks with hack-and-slash combat and mild platforming.” 90 – Digital Chumps “Even if you’re not a fan of the mainline franchise, BlazBlue Entropy…
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
17h
moderate (15–40 hours)
Median
11h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
2h
Current engagement
Achievements
43
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Feb 14, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Developer | 91Act |
| Publisher | 91Act, Astrolabe Games |
| Base price | $14.99 -25% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 6 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
Editions & Packages
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