BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X

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 fans.

BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X is a superb side-scrolling action game. The sheer amount of content on offer is enticing enough, but the animations and combat feedback are on-point throughout

I love action-packed roguelikes and BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is one that's full of awesome characters and plenty of superb boss fights. Yay!

BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is an excellent roguelike adventure that faithfully translates the tactical, frenetic combat of the main series into an immersive side-scrolling experience. Each character feels distinct, with unique abilities that encourage experimentation with the game’s multi-layered systems, resulting in builds that differ from run to run. While the complex narrative doesn’t fully land and some systems aren’t clearly explained, the moment-to-moment action is superb and will quickly get its hooks in you.

BlazBlue Entropy Effect X has been one of the few games that I have had a very hard time putting down strictly due to how much fun I was having playing it.

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 Effect and brings new features that will keep players playing after the original storyline. Although cross-play and an English dub are missing, BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is an experience that BlazBlue fans won't want to miss.

I still remember how hyped I was when BlazBlue first came out, all the way back in 2009. I was at my peak interest in fighting games, Guilty Gear was on some kind of hiatus, and this was the next best thing with its own cool twists. Eventually, I fell off. It was hard to keep up with all the new versions, and as I got older I lost the ability to hang in those faster-paced “anime” fighters. The world and story also felt incomprehensible, which made venturing into spinoffs and things like visual novels feel like silly prospects. But when 2026 kicks off with a sidescrolling action-flavored roguel...

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.