Gameplay
Besides normal rebalancing from ''Continuum Shift Extend'', ''Chrono Phantasma'' features several revamped gameplay mechanics and introduces seven new characters to the roster (with two additional characters added to the ''Extend'' version of ''Chrono Phantasma''). Several character sprites have also been redrawn, including a full new set of sprites depicting Noel Vermillion in a new costume, and several new songs were composed for the game. All previous musical themes were re-arranged by Japanese power metal bandCharacters
19 characters from ''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend'' return in ''Chrono Phantasma'', with the exception of Lambda-11, who was replaced by Nu-13 in the original release of the game. In ''Extend'', both Lambda and Nu become separate characters. This brings the total roster to 28 playable characters. Characters introduced in ''Chrono Phantasma'' include: *Amane Nishiki, an effeminate young man clad in a kimono and the leader of a troupe of street performers. Is interested in meeting Carl Clover for an unknown reason. *Bullet, a mercenary who seeks revenge on Sector Seven for the death of her squad. *Azrael, a blood-thirsty, fist-fighting soldier of Sector Seven. Previously locked down by Kokonoe and Tager, is recently released by the higher-ups at Sector Seven. *Izayoi, the true form of Tsubaki Yayoi after the Sealed Weapon Izayoi's powers are fully released. *Takemikazuchi, the final boss of the game, unplayable. ;Introduced in console release *Kagura Mutsuki, the head of one of the most powerful Duodecim families and one of the NOL's greatest generals. ;Introduced as DLC characters in console release *Yuuki Terumi, one of the Six Heroes and the ghost who used Hazama as his vessel now forced to be a separate entity. He was the one who created the Azure Grimore, and the true villain of the series, with his true identity being Susano'o. *Kokonoe Mercury, a genius scientist of Sector Seven and the daughter of two of the Six Heroes, Jubei and Nine. ;Introduced in ''Extend'' update *Celica A. Mercury, a girl with courteous disposition and an infectiously optimistic outlook on life. Also, the sister of Nine, one of the ''Six Heroes''. *Lambda-11, a character who was introduced in Continuum Shift, and originally as a normal mode palette swap for Nu-13's Unlimited Mode only in that second game. Later re-introduce a standalone separate character on her own, such as having newly move sets and playstyles on her own, in contrast of Nu-13's playstyles and move sets, starting from this game. Silent and devoid of emotions, Lambda speaks in a very mechanical and detached manner, and is incapable of taking any kind of action without a direct command to do so.Release
''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma'' sold 86,771 copies in its first two weeks on sale, making it the best debut in the ''BlazBlue'' series so far. The Vita version sold 10,709 copies in Japan.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend
''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend'' was announced on September 22, 2014, for release on arcades (as ''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma 2.0''), and later announced on December 16, 2014, for consoles (as ''Chrono Phantasma Extend''). ''Chrono Phantasma Extend'' adds two additional characters: Lambda-11 (who was introduced in ''Continuum Shift'', originally being a normal mode palette swap for Nu-13's Unlimited Mode only) and Celica A. Mercury. The console release introduced extra story modes, such as the Beach Scenario from the PlayStation Vita version of ''Chrono Phantasma'', a new story based on the ''BlazBlue: Remix Heart'' manga, and additional scenarios for certain characters such as Kokonoe, Kagura, and Bullet. For the localized version of ''Extend'', Library Mode is reintroduced from the Japanese release. The PlayStation Vita version of ''Chrono Phantasma Extend'' also adds dual audio to the Story Mode, which was not present in the original Vita release. ''BlazBlue Chrono Phantasma Extend'' was released for PC through Steam on March 2, 2016. In Japan, ''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend'' sold 20,420 copies on PS3 and 7,589 copies on PS4.Reception
''BlazBlue Chrono Phantasma'' received positive reviews upon release, with critics citing the overhauled fighting mechanics as an improvement over ''Calamity Trigger'' and ''Continuum Shift'', seven new unique fighters, smooth online play, in-depth training and tutorial modes, and an engaging story. Criticism was still directed toward the character designs, as well as confusion of playing story mode without past knowledge of the previous games.References
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