Stellar Blade is a third-person action-adventure game set on a post-apocalyptic Earth. Players control Eve, an elite soldier deployed from an orbital colony to reclaim the planet from hostile creatures called Naytibas. The combat system emphasizes timing-based parrying and evasion, with skill gauges that unlock powerful attacks and buffs. The game features exploration across ruined environments, side quests from NPC survivors in the last human city of Xion, and a narrative with multiple endings based on player choices.
About the story
At the start of the 22nd century, the AI known as Mother Sphere was created to advance humanity, but the arrival of monstrous creatures called Naytibas drove humans from Earth. From their orbital sanctuary, the Colony sends elite soldiers to reclaim the planet. Eve, a soldier from the 7th Airborne Squad, is the sole survivor of a failed operation. Rescued by Adam, a scavenger who remained on Earth, she reaches Xion, humanity's last city. As Eve hunts Alpha Naytibas to locate the Elder Naytiba, she uncovers a disturbing truth: the "humans" from the Colony are synthetic beings called Andro-Eidos, created by Mother Sphere to replace the original humans, and the Naytibas are what real humans became in their attempts to evolve and fight back. Eve must decide whose side she is on as she confronts Adam's true identity and a choice that will determine humanity's future.
Platforms
PC PS5 Nintendo Switch 2Genres
Adventure Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Role-playing (RPG)Themes
Action Science fiction
Languages: English and 21 more
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Media
Critic Reviews
PSX Brasil
By Mateus AlexandreStellar Blade on PC isn't going to win any awards for best graphics of the year, but it's a decent port and a good opportunity to try out a game with good combat and gameplay - even if everything else is questionable.
RageQuit.GR
By Panagiotis MitrakisStellar Blade may not be remembered as a genre-defining title, but on the other hand it's a game with enough quality content to keep you occupied for hours. The package includes a very well crafted combat system and a sense of discovery which is supported by level design that has been painstakingly put together.
La Orden del Pixel
By Exequiel MorgendorfferFollowing its successful release on PlayStation 5, Stellar Blade arrives on PC with a highly optimized version that allows us to enjoy a title that is much more than just a pretty face. Cosmetic customization enhances the exuberance, beauty, and elegance represented in Eve, which certain ideological discourses attempted to censor. Kim Hyung-tae is a genius who took special care to ensure good taste. Because while the model is a central focus, she is not the only thing worth highlighting, and she never feels vulgar, but rather an elegant display of attributes.
A Gaming Network
By Marcel DeeStellar Blade is a flawed but undeniably compelling action game. Its narrative and characters leave much to be desired, but when it comes to visual spectacle and exhilarating combat, it’s razor-sharp. It’s clear that Hyung-Tae Kim designed this as a gameplay-first experience, and that choice pays off in many ways. If you’re here for the story, you’ll likely be disappointed. But if you’re here to slay monsters, master combos, and revel in the aesthetic grandeur of its world, Stellar Blade delivers.
Geeks & Com
By Marc-Antoine Bergeron CoteStellar Blade on PC isn't just a simple port: it's the ultimate version of the experience. With its graphical customization, enhanced fluidity and compatibility with several scaling technologies, this version takes full advantage of the capabilities of modern machines. If the story doesn't change, this is clearly the best way to enjoy the experience. I do, however, regret the few optimization issues, which I hope will be addressed in a future update. I particularly recommend the game to those who haven't yet had the chance to complete the adventure.
