Blue Breaker Burst: Egao no Asu ni

About

Blue Breaker Burst: Egao no Asu ni is a 3D fighting game that wraps up the Blue Breaker trilogy. Players take on roles in a story where a hero tackles both a Dark Lord and romantic entanglements. The game offers single-player campaigns, multiplayer face-offs, and split-screen action. Each match lets you pick from a cast that includes returning faces and fresh fighters. A new Team Battle mode adds layers by letting players choose three characters for sequential combat. The plot continues from the last game, with Chimena’s hunt for a holy sword and side stories that branch off into new conflicts. The game stands out for its narrative depth and varied combat options. An optional prologue recaps earlier events while side stories give other characters spotlight moments. It runs on platforms from original PlayStation to PSP and even Leapster, though the 1998 release date makes its visuals feel dated. Community forums note the Team Battle mode as a key highlight, offering strategic depth beyond standard one-on-one fights. With three-player support and branching scenarios, it leans into replayability despite its age.

Storyline

Kain is given a mission by his father. Seems a nefarious Dark Lord is threatening peace across the land, and Kain gets to go stop him. Ah, but only beating the Dark Lord isn't enough: Kain must also woo a bride while traveling the land. His childhood friend Asha, who just happens to be female, joins his quest at its beginning. While moving around the land Kain meets more women, while the minions of the Dark Lord want him dead.