An incredible game seemingly judged for having "wierd" characters?
On the contrary the fact that the characters are heavily anime based and full of personality and style makes the game that much funner. It truly is a spectacle to watch in action. Blazblue is loud, over the top and very fast paced. Those only serve to give a very intense and rewarding experience.
I wont post on the games specifics as there are already many professional reviews that cover these aspects of the game I just wanted to point out that blazblue is hardly too loud or overwhelming to be enjoyed. If your tired of throwing an hadoken with the same button commands and the same 6 characters, maybe now is the time to try playing as characters that are truly unique and when utilized, deadly in many diffrent ways.
One more thing to point out, Blazblue has the option to toggle using the right stick for special moves. So if your weary of using the D-pad to pull off half-circles and don't have the money to buy a joystick (they get very expensive) do not fear, its got you covered.
All and all, This game is a polished package. Don't listen to people who judge the style and presentation of this game as lacking simply because they cant keep up or appreciate something intense and original. For me and many others, it is simply the best 2d fighter ever released. Play this game and decide for yourself what score BlazBlue deserves, you wont regret it.