ABOUT:  The sequel to BlazBlue: Continuum Shift hit arcades in late 2010 and was released for PSN, XBL, PSP & Nintendo 3DS in Summer off 2011. I'd recommend sticking with the console versions, because the PSP & 3DS ports are downgraded in visual quality (the 3DS version looks like crap). Continuum Shift II rebalances the roster and includes the previously console exclusive character μ-12 in addition to the 3 DLC characters: Makoto, Valkenhayn and Platinum.

 

  
Continuum Shift II features the following modes: Tutorial, Arcade, Versus, Score Attack, Training, Challenge, Legion, Abyss, Story, Gallery, Network and Options. Abyss Mode is a sort of RPG style playthrough where players work their way down towards the Abyss of a multi floor city called Kagutsuchi. Players earn power up items by defeating enemies, which then can be used to power up your character. Story mode features 19 character stories. 17 return from BlazBlue Continuum Shift and 2 are brand new.

   

Page Updated: January 13th, 2023 Developer(s): Arc System Works Publisher(s): Arc System Works, Aksys Games , Zen United Designer(s): Toshimichi Mori, Yuuki Katou, Daisuke Ishiwatari  (composer) Artwork by: Toshimichi Mori, Yuuki Katou Platform(s): Arcade, PS3, Xbox 360, 3DS, PSP, PS Vita  (as BlazBlue: CS Extend) Release Date(s): Dec. 9th, 2010          Arcade May 2011                  PSN / XBL as DLC update June 1st, 2011           Nintendo 3DS / PSP Characters:  Ragna The Bloodedge, Jin Kisaragi, Noel Vermillion, Bang Shishigami, Iron Tager, Arakune, Rachel Alucard, Litchi Faye Ling, Carl Clover, Taokaka, Hakumen, Hazama, Tsubaki-Yayoi, Lamda-11, Makoto-Nanaya, μ-12, Valkenhayn R. Hellsing, Platinum the Trinity Featured Video: Related Games: BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend, BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger, BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, BlazBlue: Central Fiction, BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle, Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max, Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower, Guilty Gear X: Accent Core Plus R, Battle Fantasia, The King of Fighters XIII, Arcana Heart 3, Sengoku Basara X, Hokuto No Ken, Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike, Skullgirls, Skullgirls Encore, AquaPazza, Persona 4, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Under Night In-Birth, Chaos Code    Gameplay Engine    Story / Theme    Overall Graphics    Animation    Music / Sound Effects    Innovation    Art Direction    Customization     Options / Extras     Intro / Presentation     Replayability / Fun     "Ouch" Factor     Characters     BOTTOM LINE          Final Words: I didn't review / rate this particular version of BlazBlue because it's really just a minor update to the original Continuum Shift at the end of the day... and would receive pretty much the same score as the prequel. On that note, I can't say I "approve" of Arc System Works' process of releasing DLC characters for this series. It's as if a "certain amount" of DLC characters equates to a sequel and a title update? It's a little confusing for those who aren't frequent to Japanese arcades... even for someone like me who follows fighting games. I wish Arc System Works would actually take their time when releasing a "sequel" instead of asking fans to buy a very similar game several times over... just for a couple new characters and modes. ...and I thought the Guilty Gear days were over. Anyhow, be sure to check out my full review of BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend on PSP. ~TFG Webmaster | @Fighters_Gen    Click Here for all character art! FOLLOW    ON:                             TFG NEWS CHARACTERS GAMES