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BlazBlue: Central Fiction

BlazBlue: Central Fiction

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Welcome to BlazBlue: Central Fiction, the explosive conclusion to the Calamity Trigger saga! This is a 2D fighter from Arc System Works known for its deep, intricate combat, anime aesthetic, and a story that spans multiple games. You’ll be mastering unique character mechanics, pulling off complex combos, and diving into a narrative that involves the Azure Grimoire, the Black Onis, and the fate of the world.

This guide is here to help you navigate the challenges of Central Fiction. We'll cover everything from understanding the tighter execution demands for moves like Ragna's Inferno Divider to tackling notoriously difficult modes like Abyss Mode with its Highlander Take-mikazuchi boss. We'll also guide you through unlocking characters, whether it's beating Unlimited Mars Mode or mastering the Combo Challenges, ensuring you can experience everything this massive fighter has to offer.

Front page

Understand the 5 basic aspects of battle in BlazBlue: Central Fiction, including neutral game, offense, defense, BURST, and Rapid Cancel.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Preface: An introduction to the guide's structure.
  2. 2
    1 - The NEUTRAL game: Understanding the fundamental positioning and interaction before an advantage is gained.
  3. 3
    2 - The pressure (OFFENSE): How to apply offensive pressure on an opponent.
  4. 4
    3 - The combos (OFFENSE): Executing damaging attack sequences.
  5. 5
    4 - The okizeme = wake-up game (OFFENSE): Strategies for attacking an opponent as they recover from being knocked down.
  6. 6
    5 - The DEFENSE: Techniques and strategies for protecting yourself from attacks.
Tips
  • Mastering the neutral game is crucial for setting up offensive opportunities.
  • Effective pressure and combos can quickly turn the tide of a match.
  • The wake-up game (okizeme) is vital for capitalizing on knockdowns.
  • Strong defense is necessary to survive aggressive opponents.
  • BURST and Rapid Cancel offer powerful comeback potential and combo extension options.

Strategy Guide (PS4) by shizukutokuroro

BlazBlue: Central Fiction strategy guide covering neutral game, pressure, combos, defense, and more. Updated 12/29/2018.

Version History: v2, Updated: 12/29/2018

Sections:

  1. Front page
  2. Index
  3. Version History
  4. Preface
  5. The neutral game: Approaching, Evading, Countering, Maintaining a neutral distance, Deciding whether to approach, maintain distance, or retreat, Applying neutral game theory.
  6. Neutral-to-Offense transition
  7. The pressure: Mixup-oriented pressure, Punishing pressure, Range pressure, Applying pressure theory.
  8. The combos: Applying combo theory.
  9. The okizeme (wake-up game): Applying wake-up game theory.
  10. The defense: Applying defense theory.
  11. BURST, Rapid Cancel and DP extra section
  12. The end
Tips
  • The guide is structured to progressively teach players how to apply theoretical concepts in actual gameplay.
  • Specific sections focus on transitioning from neutral to offense, applying different types of pressure, and executing combos.
  • Defense and wake-up game strategies are also detailed, alongside advanced techniques like BURST, Rapid Cancel, and Dragon Punches (DPs).

Front page (2)

Learn the 5 basic aspects of battle in BlazBlue: Central Fiction, including the neutral game, offense, combos, okizeme, and defense.

This guide breaks down the battle system of BlazBlue: Central Fiction into five fundamental aspects:

  1. The NEUTRAL game
  2. The pressure (OFFENSE)
  3. The combos (OFFENSE)
  4. The okizeme (wake-up game) (OFFENSE)
  5. The DEFENSE

Additionally, there is an extra section covering BURST, Rapid Cancel, and DP (Dragon Punch).

Tips
  • Understanding the neutral game is key to controlling the pace of the match.
  • Effective offense involves both applying pressure and executing damaging combos.
  • The okizeme, or wake-up game, is crucial for capitalizing on knockdowns.
  • A solid defense is essential to avoid taking excessive damage.
  • Mastering Burst and Rapid Cancel can turn the tide of a match.

Strategy Guide (PS4) by shizukutokuroro (2)

BlazBlue: Central Fiction strategy guide covering neutral game, pressure, combos, defense, and more. Learn how to apply theory effectively.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    1 - The neutral game
    • Approaching
  2. 2
    Evading
  3. 3
    Countering
  4. 4
    Maintaining a neutral distance
  5. 5
    How to decide whether to approach, maintain the distance or retreat?
  6. 6
    1 - How to actually apply all this theory?
  7. 7
    1.5 - Neutral-to-Offense transition
  8. 8
    2 - The pressure
    • Mixup-oriented pressure
  9. 9
    Punishing pressure
  10. 10
    Range pressure
  11. 11
    2 - How to actually apply all this theory?
  12. 12
    3 - The combos
    • 3 - How to actually apply all this theory?
  13. 13
    4 - The okizeme = wake-up game
    • 4 - How to actually apply all this theory?
  14. 14
    5 - The defense
    • 5 - How to actually apply all this theory?
  15. 15
    6 - BURST, Rapid Cancel and DP extra section
Tips
  • Focus on understanding and applying the theoretical aspects of each game mechanic.
  • Pay attention to the specific advice on transitioning from neutral to offense.
  • Mastering the wake-up game (okizeme) is crucial for maintaining offensive momentum.
  • Don't neglect defensive techniques and the utility of BURST and Rapid Cancels.

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