BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle (Incl. DLCs)

Anime fighting games rarely make crossover chaos feel this readable. BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle turns characters from BlazBlue, Persona 4 Arena, Under Night In-Birth, RWBY, and several later-added universes into a brisk 2v2 brawler built around huge combos, dramatic supers, and constant partner interaction. Its colorful hand-drawn sprites and sharply animated special moves give every match the polished Arc System Works look, while the tone stays energetic and celebratory rather than overly technical or grim. The included DLC roster greatly broadens the matchup possibilities, bringing more heroes, villains, and unexpected guests into the arena.

Matches revolve around selecting two fighters and making their strengths cover each other’s weaknesses. A streamlined control layout makes special attacks and autocombos easy to access, but winning consistently still requires smart assists, safe tag switches, pressure strings, anti-air reads, and resource management. Cross Combo lets both partners attack simultaneously for oppressive offense, while Resonance Blaze offers a last-character comeback state that can reverse a losing round in seconds. Story episodes provide a light crossover campaign, and local versus, training options, and online competition give players space to learn teams and test them against real opponents.

What separates it from more demanding Arc System Works fighters is how quickly it lets newcomers create flashy, functional sequences without removing the depth behind team composition. Pairing a zoning specialist with a rushdown fighter, or building around assists that extend juggles and lock down movement, makes experimentation a major part of the appeal. The DLC-inclusive edition is especially valuable because its expanded cast reaches beyond the original four series, adding fighters from franchises such as Arcana Heart, Senran Kagura, Akatsuki Blitzkampf, and more. Fans of Marvel vs. Capcom-style tag mechanics, Persona’s cast, or stylish anime action find plenty to enjoy, while genre veterans can dig into its fast assists, ruthless mix-ups, and matchup knowledge.