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BlazBlue Hits 3DS, PSP On May 31
Aksys Games is bringing the 2D anime-style fighter to portable systems with BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II next month.
Calling this a sequel is overstating the case. Continuum Shift II is more accurately described as an enhanced port for handhelds. Even so, bringing an expanded version of the full home-console and arcade game to PSP and 3DS is nothing to complain about.
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II has the entire roster of characters from Continuum Shift, including the three DLC fighters. All of the rebalancing and engine tweaks present in the latest version of the original game are present as well. Two new modes -- Legion 1.5 and Abyss -- give single-player gamers new content to conquer. The 3DS version features the expected 3D effects in "nearly all game modes."
Sadly, there is no online multiplayer. Up to four players (two being spectators) can connect through local wireless.
You can view the launch trailer over at the official Aksys site. It is so very Japanese.
Any chance this is going to challenge Street Fighter for a spot in your fighting rotation? Or...some other game for PSP types?
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