BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger vs Guilty Gear X2 #Reload
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger wins 9 of 12 head-to-head metrics. BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger is $0.53 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger | Guilty Gear X2 #Reload |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 59 |
| Quality | 69 | 70 |
| Value | 78 | 75 |
| Popularity | 28 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.35 | $1.88 |
| Steam Review Score | 85.5% positive | 88% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3 | 2 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
BlazBlue: Calamity TriggerGuilty Gear X2 #Reload
Details and requirements
| Item | BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger | Guilty Gear X2 #Reload |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 13, 2014 | September 5, 2014 |
| Developers | Arc System Works | Arc System Works |
| Publishers | Arc System Works | Arc System Works |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 / 8 / Vista | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 / i7 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | nVidia Geforce 8800 / AMD Radeon HD3700 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger or Guilty Gear X2 #Reload?
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger won the comparison against Guilty Gear X2 #Reload based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger worth buying over Guilty Gear X2 #Reload?
Based on the metrics, BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:23 PM UTC