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BlazBlue: Chronophantasma ExtendVSUltra Street Fighter® IV

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend

BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend

Quality
74Popularity
27Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-91% $2.79
Buy Now
VS
Ultra Street Fighter® IV

Ultra Street Fighter® IV

Quality
88Popularity
33Value
40
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
$29.99
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend
7 of 14 metrics
Ultra Street Fighter® IV
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.79 Wins
$29.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.73 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
58 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
82/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
91.8% positive Wins
91.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.4K -
10.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.2K -
9.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
196 Wins
916 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 -
149 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.4K -
10.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
51 -
67 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2016 Wins
Aug 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeUltra Street Fighter® IV

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend
Ultra Street Fighter® IV

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend

BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -91% $2.79Buy Now
Steam
Steam +975% $29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +975% $29.99View
Ultra Street Fighter® IV

Ultra Street Fighter® IV

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$29.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +0% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

92% positive (2,381 reviews) — very positive reception
2,381 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.79 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-43% player decline
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Ultra Street Fighter® IV

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

92% positive (10,849 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
10,849 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$29.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

+16% player growth
110 concurrent players — smaller but active
10,849 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBlazBlue: Chronophantasma ExtendUltra Street Fighter® IV
Release Date
March 2, 2016
August 7, 2014
Developers
Arc System Works
Capcom
Publishers
H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.
Capcom
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
51
67

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 / i7
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8800 GT or better / AMD Radeon HD3700 / nVidia GeForce GT 650 (Windows 8.1)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Direct Sound

Ultra Street Fighter® IV

Recommended

Recommended
  • OS *: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8,Windows 10,Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad 2.66 GHz or better
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Hard Disk Space: 12 GB free hard drive space
  • Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 or better
  • DirectX®: 9.0c or greater
  • Sound: DirectSound, DirectX9.0c Compatible Audio

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend or Ultra Street Fighter® IV?

BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend and Ultra Street Fighter® IV are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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: Chronophantasma Extend worth buying over Ultra Street Fighter® IV?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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: Chronophantasma Extend currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:57 AM UTC

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