I've never really understood launch trailers, although they've become an industry standard. Take, for example, the BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger trailer (below the jump) that was released yesterday, to celebrate the game's successful launch on the Xbox 360 and PS3.
The ARC Systems Works-developed BlazBlue (that's pronounced blaze, not blazz) isn't exactly a mainstream title: either it's on your radar or it isn't. The only type of people that even see launch trailers are people who read gaming blogs; and if you read gaming blogs, then you probably already know enough about BlazBlue. If you still don't give a sh*t about BlazBlue or Arc Systems, a launch trailer isn't going to compel you to run out to Wal-Mart or GameStop to pick it up.
Nevertheless, launch trailers serve as a nice reminder of BlazBlue's features -- online multiplayer, the ability to spectate other matches, 2D sprites in full HD -- and its special edition goodies -- a soundtrack and in-depth strategy guide. As SiliconEra notes, the trailer doesn't even mention one of BlazBlue's coolest features: it's one of the first games since Lair to use PSP Remote Play. The trailer also doesn't mention the absolutely awful DLC that's already hit the Xbox Live Marketplace.
In any case, the game's sprites look great and I'm sure hardcore fighter fans will snap up this spritual successor to Guilty Gear, even if none of the characters are sexually ambiguous. The game came out yesterday: are any of you getting it? And, if you have, is it any good?
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You know, this game wasn't really on my radar before, but this launch trailer has totally compelled me to run out to Wal-Mart or GameStop to pick it up.
I played it at Tactix's place last night. Soooo good.
So good, in fact, that I broke down and took 60 bucks out of, um, a gift college fund (which stays here--shhhh) to buy the last copy at GameSpot.
Anyone who is interested in the game, I think there's good news for you. The initial run (with the special edition content hosted by Jessica Chobot) is only special edition. However, it looks like Arc knows that this game will be a sleeper hit, and has plans for more printings, so that's good to hear.
Also, I did some research on the awful DLC. It turns out that the DLC is for unlockables that are fairly difficult to get, as they unlock a special form of the main cast fighters (who are all unlocked from the get go, thank goodness). I probably won't get it, but if jumping through arbitrarily difficult hoops is not you thing, there's the DLC.
It's too early to say, but I might wind up liking this more than Guilty Gear. I was afraid that each character control like simulacra of the characters in GG, but fortunately that is totally not the case. The game's pace isn't as ridiculous as GG's, which leaves much more room for strategy. Comboing also feels much deeper before.
I will not understand the Dtoid's staff's hate of blazblue- who gives a shit if there's shitty DLC? No one making you buy it lol, and the fact this game is totally fucking awesome makes up for it
got it for my triple (PSN - Kamelot) and its freakin sweet. Accessible for beginners (assuming you've got other beginners to play against) but provides alot of depth just like GG. also the extras are pretty sweet definately one of my favorite games period
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So good, in fact, that I broke down and took 60 bucks out of, um, a gift college fund (which stays here--shhhh) to buy the last copy at GameSpot.
Anyone who is interested in the game, I think there's good news for you. The initial run (with the special edition content hosted by Jessica Chobot) is only special edition. However, it looks like Arc knows that this game will be a sleeper hit, and has plans for more printings, so that's good to hear.
Also, I did some research on the awful DLC. It turns out that the DLC is for unlockables that are fairly difficult to get, as they unlock a special form of the main cast fighters (who are all unlocked from the get go, thank goodness). I probably won't get it, but if jumping through arbitrarily difficult hoops is not you thing, there's the DLC.
English AND japanese voices.
That fucking catgirl creeps me out.
Yeah, better then SFIV. Buy it assholes.