How accessible is BlazBlue for fighting game noobs?

I only play fighting games casually (mostly Tekken, but sometimes Street Fighter and Soul Calibur), and I've never played a Guilty Gear game - they always struck me as for the hardcore only. But damn... BlazBlue looks amazing. Is it worth it though for someone who sucks at fighting games?

From what I've gathered so far, it's a lot more accessible than Guilty Gear. If you get the limited edition by grabbing a copy before July 28th, it comes with tutorial videos which really help you out with the basic and advance stuff. hazelnutman

From what I've gathered so far, it's a lot more accessible than Guilty Gear.hazelnutman

I am not happy about this.

[QUOTE="hazelnutman"]From what I've gathered so far, it's a lot more accessible than Guilty Gear.Scianix-Black

I am not happy about this.

[QUOTE="hazelnutman"]From what I've gathered so far, it's a lot more accessible than Guilty Gear. If you get the limited edition by grabbing a copy before July 28th, it comes with tutorial videos which really help you out with the basic and advance stuff. The_Pig_Hostage

It shouldn't be too bad.

Guilty Gear wasn't that hard to master and I'm not the greatest at fighting games, especially 2D ones. My strength lies in Soul Calibur, and Guilty Gear is completely different... besides, just have fun with it.

Guilty Gear wasn't ever punishingly unfair.

It was punishing, but it was fair, so you may enjoy BB more than you would GG.

The Medallions mode was just absolutely ridiculous, though...

[QUOTE="hazelnutman"]From what I've gathered so far, it's a lot more accessible than Guilty Gear. If you get the limited edition by grabbing a copy before July 28th, it comes with tutorial videos which really help you out with the basic and advance stuff. The_Pig_Hostage

I want Dead Or Alive 5. I am hoping to see it after Tekken 6. I am still recovering from the let down which was Soul Calibur 4.....Star wars....What were they thinking.K1LLR3175

DEAD OR ALIVE 5.

ME TOO, ME TOOOOOOO.

DOAU was my favoritest fighting game ever before I got a PS3.

[QUOTE="The_Pig_Hostage"][QUOTE="hazelnutman"]From what I've gathered so far, it's a lot more accessible than Guilty Gear. If you get the limited edition by grabbing a copy before July 28th, it comes with tutorial videos which really help you out with the basic and advance stuff. Scianix-Black

It shouldn't be too bad.

Guilty Gear wasn't that hard to master and I'm not the greatest at fighting games, especially 2D ones. My strength lies in Soul Calibur, and Guilty Gear is completely different... besides, just have fun with it.

Guilty Gear wasn't ever punishingly unfair.

It was punishing, but it was fair, so you may enjoy BB more than you would GG.

The Medallions mode was just absolutely ridiculous, though...

That actually sounds a little intimidating. A fighting game that's so complex it needs a training video? :shock:The_Pig_Hostage

It shouldn't be too bad.

Guilty Gear wasn't that hard to master and I'm not the greatest at fighting games, especially 2D ones. My strength lies in Soul Calibur, and Guilty Gear is completely different... besides, just have fun with it.

Guilty Gear wasn't ever punishingly unfair.

It was punishing, but it was fair, so you may enjoy BB more than you would GG.

The Medallions mode was just absolutely ridiculous, though...

I picked up BB and I'm not a huge fighting game fanatic. It's not extremely difficult but if you want to fight online it may take some time to get familiar with the characters and their stratagies. It's really nothing like StreetFighter or Tekken IMO. I honestly feel a bit overwhelmed but will say the game plays fantastic, really smooth and responsive. Art is amazing. Again it's not overly difficult but seems to me that it's alot deeper than first appears to be.

I picked up BB and I'm not a huge fighting game fanatic. It's not extremely difficult but if you want to fight online it may take some time to get familiar with the characters and their stratagies. It's really nothing like StreetFighter or Tekken IMO. I honestly feel a bit overwhelmed but will say the game plays fantastic, really smooth and responsive. Art is amazing. Again it's not overly difficult but seems to me that it's alot deeper than first appears to be.

360hammer

I'd say the term 'easy to learn, hard to master' would be a good description of this game. Of course, there are some special attacks and combos that require a certain amount of finesse to pull off. You wont be able to pick it up and pull off a 20+ hit combo like you see in alot of the videos, but even a beginner can button mash and have fun with it. (though that wont get them far online)

[QUOTE="game_masta14"][QUOTE="Scianix-Black"]

It shouldn't be too bad.

Guilty Gear wasn't that hard to master and I'm not the greatest at fighting games, especially 2D ones. My strength lies in Soul Calibur, and Guilty Gear is completely different... besides, just have fun with it.

Guilty Gear wasn't ever punishingly unfair.

It was punishing, but it was fair, so you may enjoy BB more than you would GG.

The Medallions mode was just absolutely ridiculous, though...

The_Pig_Hostage

Thats when I HATE Fighting games.... I hope this game isn't cheap... cuz I think I want to buy it tomorrow if gamestop is open...

I don't really play fighting games much either. The last one i bought was DragonBall Z Budokai 3 which was looooooong time ago, and the only fighting games I've played since was one day of Dead or Alive 4 around when it came out, one night of Street Fighter IV and Mortal Kombat vs. DC a few months ago, and random Super Smash Bros. Melee games throughout (and a little Brawl the day it came out), but I bought this because it looked amazing and it hasn't disappointed. I started the story mode on Normal and it's pretty fun so far. It hasn't been too hard for me. There are some special moves mapped to the right stick so that will definitely help out a lot at first. I'm still working on learning the combos though cause I doubt you can't use the easy-specials online. I haven't tried online yet because I know I'll get murdered. I'd say definitely get it though.

[QUOTE="360hammer"]

I picked up BB and I'm not a huge fighting game fanatic. It's not extremely difficult but if you want to fight online it may take some time to get familiar with the characters and their stratagies. It's really nothing like StreetFighter or Tekken IMO. I honestly feel a bit overwhelmed but will say the game plays fantastic, really smooth and responsive. Art is amazing. Again it's not overly difficult but seems to me that it's alot deeper than first appears to be.

Nephilim83

Well I havn't been able to spend a whole lot of time with it but if you fill the meter you can hit the right analog stick and pull off a special move. Although there are some that I think require more than that. I think it's just to make it accessable to everyone although I'm not totally sure. I do know you can do the moves other than using the right analog so if your going to use a fight stick you can still do the moves.

Sadly, this game wasn't even in my "awareness" radar until I saw Hazel's sig a few days ago. When the Gametrailers review came out, my interest went from 0 to literally 80%. How many games can brag about THAT? :P Anyways, the game looks like it will cater to all audiences. Different characters for different players. =)Symphonycometh

[QUOTE="hazelnutman"]From what I've gathered so far, it's a lot more accessible than Guilty Gear.Scianix-Black

I am not happy about this.

[QUOTE="Scianix-Black"]

[QUOTE="hazelnutman"]From what I've gathered so far, it's a lot more accessible than Guilty Gear.hazelnutman

I am not happy about this.

I just clicked the link in your sig. That was brilliant. :lol:

[QUOTE="Nephilim83"][QUOTE="360hammer"]

I picked up BB and I'm not a huge fighting game fanatic. It's not extremely difficult but if you want to fight online it may take some time to get familiar with the characters and their stratagies. It's really nothing like StreetFighter or Tekken IMO. I honestly feel a bit overwhelmed but will say the game plays fantastic, really smooth and responsive. Art is amazing. Again it's not overly difficult but seems to me that it's alot deeper than first appears to be.

360hammer

Well I havn't been able to spend a whole lot of time with it but if you fill the meter you can hit the right analog stick and pull off a special move. Although there are some that I think require more than that. I think it's just to make it accessable to everyone although I'm not totally sure. I do know you can do the moves other than using the right analog so if your going to use a fight stick you can still do the moves.

Is it better than street fighter 4?Solid_Tango