History VideoGame / BlazBlueCalamityTrigger

There's a PSP port, entitled ''VideoGame/BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Portable'', and a Windows PC version of ''Calamity Trigger'', released for the Games for Windows platform on September 2, 2010. The latter is available for $35 and, much like the PAL release, [[DevelopmentHell for the fans who waited so long]], includes all of the console DLC for free. The same PC port was brought to {{Steam}} (albeit without GFWL parts or online VS.) on February 14th 2014, then later on April 14th to Website/GOGDotCom the same year.

'''''VideoGame/BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger''''' is the first game of the ''VideoGame/BlazBlue'' series, created by ArcSystemWorks, later followed by ''VideoGame/BlazBlueContinuumShift''.

The Arcade version of ''Calamity Trigger'' was released on November 20, 2008, and console ports for the PS3 and {{Xbox 360}} were released on June 30, 2009. The console version included online play, a new Story Mode that is set up somewhat like a VisualNovel, a new anime opening by J-Pop artist Kotoko as well as several new anime cutscenes, English voice acting, and much, much more. Console releases are sold in retail and premium editions which include a combo DVD, an artbook (several of these are now backordered, unfortunately), and a limited edition soundtrack, which includes every song in the game except for the main theme and the two extra songs for certain characters, and instead replaces them with remixes by rap artist Oh No. The European version was released much, much later. April 2 2010, to be specific. As compensation, [[RegionalBonus it has all the DLC included for free]].

There's a PSP port, entitled ''VideoGame/BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Portable'', and a Windows PC version of ''Calamity Trigger'', released for the ''Games for Windows'' platform on September 2, 2010. The latter is available for $35 and, much like the PAL release, [[DevelopmentHell for the fans who waited so long]], includes all of the console DLC for free. The same PC port was brought to {{Steam}} (albeit without GFWL parts or online VS) on February 14th 2014.

!! Rebel 1, ACTION!
* AngerBornOfWorry: During the True Ending sequence, after [[spoiler:Noel saves Ragna from falling into the cauldron]].
* AnyoneCanDie: They can and often do in the story mode. [[strike:Including]] ''Especially'' the main character, Ragna, who often dies in ''his own'' path. [[spoiler:The GroundhogDayLoop makes it so that ''all'' of the endings are canon, while ensuring that no one is KilledOffForReal (except v-13).]] [[spoiler: Or... ?]]
* BookEnds: The Ragna ending of Rachel's story mode ends with [[spoiler:the same]] tea in the courtyard that it began with.
* CoverDrop: The seal depicted behind the [=BlazBlue=] logo (and on the game over screen) finally shows up in the story in [[spoiler:the True Ending, when Ragna activates his Azure Grimoire]].
* DidntSeeThatComing: Hakumen says a variant of this in his ''Calamity Trigger'' Arcade mode when [[spoiler:Nu-13 is the ninth fight, rather than the last one.]]
* [[AmericanKirbyIsHardcore European Noel Is Hardcore]]: The European cover shows Noel doing a pretty badass PistolPose with a dark brown background contrasting other covers' use of blue. The result makes it look more like a shooting game.

* GlamourFailure: In the True Ending of CT, [[spoiler: Hazama reveals that he is actually Yuuki Terumi.]] Interesting because his glamour failed more or less out of sheer enthusiasm.
* GroundhogDayLoop: [[spoiler:All of the paths of the story mode in CT actually occur. It is implied that these events have been looping for some time and that Rachel is the only one of the main cast who is aware of it. The True End finally breaks the loop.]]
* GroundhogPeggySue: Rachel
* KickTheDog: [[spoiler:Jin kills Noel in his story mode. He's in crazy mode, so it's probably this trope. If [[MoralEventHorizon he kills her while being sane or not under the influence of Yukianesa...]]]]
* LongSongShortScene: "Love So Blue" (the vocal version of "Bullet Dance", Noel's theme) only plays for the [[spoiler:Noel vs. Nu battle in the true ending. Noel]] has an infinite heat gauge for this battle, so it will be over in 10 seconds. Fortunately, it can be selected in VS mode.
* [[SeanConneryIsAboutToShootYou Noel Vermilion Is About To Shoot You]]: The [[http://www.gamesetwatch.com/100112-blazblue-2.jpg European box art]] for ''Calamity Trigger''. Also fulfils the PistolPose trope.

There's a PSP port, entitled ''VideoGame/BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Portable'', and a Windows PC version of ''Calamity Trigger'', released for the ''Games for Windows'' platform on September 2, 2010. The latter is available for $35 and, much like the PAL release, [[DevelopmentHell for the fans who waited so long]], includes all of the console DLC for free.

In the year [[TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture 2199]], several branches of the N.O.L. are suddenly destroyed by a OneManArmy known only as "[[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast Ragna the Bloodedge]]". Wielding a powerful Armagus called the ''Azure Grimoire'', he declares his intention [[OneManArmy to single-handedly crush N.O.L for getting in his way on some undisclosed reason]]. In retaliation, the N.O.L. imposes the [[UndisclosedFunds largest bounty in history]] to anyone who kills him.

* XMeetsY: ''{{Anime/Trigun}}'' in the style of ''{{VideoGame/GuiltyGear}}''.

In the year [[TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture 2199]], several branches of the N.O.L. are suddenly destroyed by a OneManArmy known only as "[[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast Ragna the Bloodedge]]". Wielding a powerful Armagus called the ''Azure Grimoire'', he leads a new [[LaResistance one-man resistance]] to end the government's rule over the world. In retaliation, the N.O.L. imposes the [[UndisclosedFunds largest bounty in history]] to anyone who kills him.

In the year [[TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture 2199]], several branches of the N.O.L. are suddenly destroyed by a OneManArmy known only as "[[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast Ragna the Bloodedge]]". Wielding a powerful Armagus called the ''Azure Grimoire'', he leads a new [[LaResistance resistance]] to end the government's rule over the world. In retaliation, the N.O.L. imposes the [[UndisclosedFunds largest bounty in history]] to anyone who kills him.

Humanity began reconstruction in low-seithr areas and formed the [[AsLongAsItSoundsForeign Novus Orbis Librarium]] [[hottip:*: "New World Void Space Cue Administration Bureau"]] (otherwise known as the N.O.L. or "The Library") to govern the world and the grimoires that controlled the Armagus. However, the N.O.L. quickly grew into TheEmpire and [[TyrantTakesTheHelm began to abuse their power]], aiming to create a hostile monopoly on the Armagus grimoires. A [[LaResistance resistance movement]] attempted to rebel against the N.O.L's growing power in an event known as the Ikaruga Civil War, but were defeated. As a result, the N.O.L. imposed even harsher restrictions on the Armagus, making Armagus possession (outside of the N.O.L's own members) punishable by execution without trial.

* WastedSong: "Love So Blue" (the vocal version of "Bullet Dance", Noel's theme) only plays for the [[spoiler:Noel vs. Nu battle in the true ending. Noel]] has an infinite heat gauge for this battle, so it will be over in 10 seconds. Fortunately, it can be selected in VS mode.

'''''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger''''' is the first game of the ''BlazBlue'' series, created by ArcSystemWorks, later followed by ''VideoGame/BlazBlueContinuumShift''.

There's a PSP port, entitled ''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Portable'', and a Windows PC version of ''Calamity Trigger'', released for the ''Games for Windows'' platform on September 2, 2010. The latter is available for $35 and, much like the PAL release, [[DevelopmentHell for the fans who waited so long]], includes all of the console DLC for free.

->''The alternate truth is yet to be found''

!! Rebel 2! ACTION!

'''DISTORTION FINISH!'''

As news spreads that Ragna has arrived at the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, a ragtag bunch of N.O.L. operatives, bounty hunters and vigilantes straight from the DysfunctionJunction descend upon the city, each one seeking out Ragna for their own purpose. Meanwhile, Ragna heads for the dark secret lurking at the heart of Kagutsuchi, a single purpose resting in his heart.

As news spreads that Ragna has arrived at the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, a ragtag bunch of N.O.L. operatives, bounty hunters and enigmatic [[WildCard wild cards]] straight from the DysfunctionJunction descend upon the city, each one seeking out Ragna for their own purpose. Meanwhile, Ragna heads for the dark secret lurking at the heart of Kagutsuchi, a single purpose resting in his heart.

As Ragna arrives at the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, the lives of himself and eleven others will become entangled in a web of fate reaching deep into the heart of the metropolis.

As Ragna arrives at the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi for reasons known only to himself, the lives of himself and eleven others will become entangled in a web of fate reaching deep into the heart of the metropolis.

As Ragna arrives at the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, the lives of himself and eleven others will become entangled in a web of fate reaching deep into the heart of the metropolis and beyond.

The game's story is confusing to many. Long ago, a terrible monster called [[SealedEvilInACan "The Black Beast"]] appeared and began destroying everything in its path, spreading [[{{Mana}} a toxic substance called "seithr"]] across the planet and threatening to cause TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt. To stop it, the Six Heroes arose and developed weapons powered by seithr - the SufficientlyAnalyzedMagic "Ars Magus" and the {{Empathic Weapon}}s "Nox Nyctores". They used these tools to slay the beast and seal away its remains, but disappeared shortly afterward. This event became known as "The First War of Magic".

Sometime later, the [[OverlyLongName New World Void Space Cue]] [[OrganizationIndex Administration Bureau]], known in the English version as the [[AsLongAsItSoundsForeign Novus Orbis Librarium]] [[hottip:*: Usually shortened to "Librarium", "Library" or "NOL".]] was created to govern the world and how it used the Armagus. As humanity began reconstruction in low-seithr areas, they quickly [[TyrantTakesTheHelm abused their power]] and became TheEmpire. Some people realized the corruption in the government and [[LaResistance revolted]] because the Bureau was setting laws on who could and could not use the Armagus. This eventually erupted into an event known as the Ikaruga Civil War that the Bureau won. As punishment, the Bureau made the Armagus forbidden to everyone except certain members of the Bureau. They also decreed that anyone who used the Armagus would be arrested and executed without jurisdiction.

In [[TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture 2199]], a branch of the Bureau is destroyed by a OneManArmy known only as '''[[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast Ragna the Bloodedge]]'''. Proclaiming himself as the ''[[{{Shinigami}} God of Death]]'' (''GrimReaper'' in the dub,) and wielding a powerful form of the Armagus called the ''Azure Grimoire'', he leads a new [[LaResistance resistance]] to end the government's rule over the world. In retaliation, the Bureau imposes the [[UndisclosedFunds largest bounty in the history of the world]] to anyone who kills him.

Gradually, nine other warriors all become involved in the grand scheme of things: '''[[{{Jerkass}} Jin Kisaragi]]''' (one of the NOL's top officers who shares a secret past with Ragna), '''[[SexyBacklessOutfit Noel]]''' '''[[GunKata Vermillion]]''' (Jin's direct subordinate), '''[[LittleMissBadass Rachel]]''' '''[[OurVampiresAreDifferent Alucard]]''' (Loli vampire observing the world as it turns), '''[[CatGirl Taokaka]]''' (CatGirl who wants to capture Ragna to make some money for her village), '''[[{{Cyborg}} Iron]]''' '''[[GeniusBruiser Tager]]''' (cybernetic ogre gathering data for Sector Seven, a secret organization that operates outside of the NOL), '''[[AnimeChineseGirl Litchi]]''' '''[[MsFanservice Faye-Ling]]''' (a doctor and former associate of Tager), '''[[EldritchAbomination Arakune]]''' (mysterious blob-like creature who holds all the knowledge in the world but has lost not only his mind, but also [[AndIMustScream his mouth]]), '''[[IdiotHero Bang]]''' '''[[HighlyVisibleNinja Shishigami]]''' ({{ninja}} who fights in the name of love and justice), and '''Carl''' '''[[MindControlEyes Clover]]''' (cute kid who wants Ragna's Grimoire to restore his sister, who has been turned into a living mechanical puppet, to normal). The final 2 characters serve as the bosses of the game: '''[[{{Samurai}} Hakumen]]''' (a masked samurai whose sole purpose in life is to kill Ragna and keep the world in balance), and '''[[SNKBoss Nu-13]]''' (cyborg girl who is [[{{Yandere}} obsessed with Ragna]]).

* PALBonus: The European version includes all of the DLC, free of charge.

The Arcade version of ''Calamity Trigger'' was released on November 20, 2008, and console ports for the PS3 and {{Xbox 360}} were released on June 30, 2009. The console version included online play, a new Story Mode that is set up somewhat like a VisualNovel, a new anime opening by J-Pop artist Kotoko as well as several new anime cutscenes, English voice acting, and much, much more. Console releases are sold in retail and premium editions which include a combo DVD, an artbook (several of these are now backordered, unfortunately), and a limited edition soundtrack, which includes every song in the game except for the main theme and the two extra songs for certain characters, and instead replaces them with remixes by rap artist Oh No. The European version was released much, much later. April 2 2010, to be specific. As compensation, [[PALBonus it has all the DLC included for free]].

Gradually, nine other warriors all become involved in the grand scheme of things: '''[[{{Jerkass}} Jin Kisaragi]]''' (one of the NOL's top officers who shares a secret past with Ragna), '''[[SexyBack Noel]]''' '''[[GunKata Vermillion]]''' (Jin's direct subordinate), '''[[LittleMissBadass Rachel]]''' '''[[OurVampiresAreDifferent Alucard]]''' (Loli vampire observing the world as it turns), '''[[CatGirl Taokaka]]''' (CatGirl who wants to capture Ragna to make some money for her village), '''[[{{Cyborg}} Iron]]''' '''[[GeniusBruiser Tager]]''' (cybernetic ogre gathering data for Sector Seven, a secret organization that operates outside of the NOL), '''[[AnimeChineseGirl Litchi]]''' '''[[MsFanservice Faye-Ling]]''' (a doctor and former associate of Tager), '''[[EldritchAbomination Arakune]]''' (mysterious blob-like creature who holds all the knowledge in the world but has lost not only his mind, but also [[AndIMustScream his mouth]]), '''[[IdiotHero Bang]]''' '''[[HighlyVisibleNinja Shishigami]]''' ({{ninja}} who fights in the name of love and justice), and '''Carl''' '''[[MindControlEyes Clover]]''' (cute kid who wants Ragna's Grimoire to restore his sister, who has been turned into a living mechanical puppet, to normal). The final 2 characters serve as the bosses of the game: '''[[{{Samurai}} Hakumen]]''' (a masked samurai whose sole purpose in life is to kill Ragna and keep the world in balance), and '''[[SNKBoss Nu-13]]''' (cyborg girl who is [[{{Yandere}} obsessed with Ragna]]).

Gradually, nine other warriors all become involved in the grand scheme of things: '''[[{{Jerkass}} Jin Kisaragi]]''' (one of the NOL's top officers who shares a secret past with Ragna), '''[[SexyBack Noel]]''' '''[[GunKata Vermillion]]''' (Jin's direct subordinate), '''[[LittleMissBadass Rachel]]''' '''[[OurVampiresAreDifferent Alucard]]''' (Loli vampire observing the world as it turns), '''[[CatGirl Taokaka]]''' (CatGirl who wants to capture Ragna to make some money for her village), '''[[{{Cyborg}} Iron]]''' '''[[GeniusBruiser Tager]]''' (cybernetic ogre gathering data for Sector Seven, a secret organization that operates outside of the NOL), '''[[AnimeChineseGirl Litchi]]''' '''[[MsFanservice Faye-Ling]]''' (a doctor and former associate of Tager), '''[[EldritchAbomination Arakune]]''' (mysterious blob-like creature who holds all the knowledge in the world but has lost not only his mind, but also [[AndIMustScream his mouth]]), '''[[IdiotHero Bang]]''' '''[[HighlyVisibleNinja Shishigami]]''' ({{ninja}} who fights in the name of love and justice), and '''[[CuteShotaroBoy Carl]]''' '''[[MindControlEyes Clover]]''' (CuteShotaroBoy who wants Ragna's Grimoire to restore his sister, who has been turned into a living mechanical puppet, to normal). The final 2 characters serve as the bosses of the game: '''[[{{Samurai}} Hakumen]]''' (a masked samurai whose sole purpose in life is to kill Ragna and keep the world in balance), and '''[[SNKBoss Nu-13]]''' (cyborg girl who is [[{{Yandere}} obsessed with Ragna]]).

* FearLeadsToAnger: During the True Ending sequence, after [[spoiler:Noel saves Ragna from falling into the cauldron]].