Despite being a pioneer of the Souls-like genre, Blade of Darkness is relatively unknown. But that does not take away from its charm. With simple graphics and straightforward objectives, it is now back. Will the chosen hero survive or perish in his efforts?
Blade of Darkness Features and Re-Release Date
The pioneer of the souls-like genre was first released in 2001. But three developer studios (Rebel Act Studios, Fire Falcom, General Arcade) have come together for a re-release. Here are some of the features if you’re new to the title:
- Four Playable Characters – Use brute force as Tukaram the Barbarian. Wield the strength of ancestors as Naglfar the Dwarf. Find glory as Knight Sargon. Or wield the ferocity of the Amazons as Zoe. Each character in Blade of Darkness possesses strengths, skills, and weaknesses unique to the individual. See how well you can best the forces of evil with each.
- Bloody Combat – True to its genre, the game presents combat with a bloody and gory flare. Pull off combos that rip your enemies limb from limb. And then use those limbs themselves as your weapon.
- Detailed Fantasy World – Blade of Darkness is no walk through the meadows. In this world, you’ll face the likes of trolls, orcs, skeletons, and even demons. Fight through the monsters as you explore demon spires, deserts, temples, and other places.
- Interactive Environment – Need to get somewhere, but can’t seem to find a path? Try destroying obstacles with your bare fists or a well-placed fireball. Solving puzzles to get through traps won’t be easy.
Developers are breathing new life into the game. In addition to being updated for modern hardware, Blade of Darkness will be playable in 4K resolution. Display settings and overall stability have been improved as well. Aside from those changes, this updated version comes will all the story, gameplay, and content the original was known for.
You can find Blade of Darkness on Steam this October.
Are you excited to see the re-release? What are you most looking forward to? Let me know in the comments!