What is Stray Blade? Stray Blade is an action RPG where you master intense combat while exploring the ancient ruins of a lost civilization with your adventurous companion. Key Features: -Fast-paced intense combat with brutal finishing moves -Explore towering throne rooms of giant god-kings and long-lost cities -Experience death as part of your hero's journey where every time you get revived, something new is waiting for you -Every step of your quest to master the Acrean elements brings change to the world.
About the story
You discovered the Lost Valley of Acrea. Forgotten for millenia except in the ancient legends of the world’s greatest dynasties, it was overgrown and savage but unmistakably powerful, and you found it. Then you died. Now, mysteriously revived by a curious creature, you find the land besieged with forces, each claiming its colossal ruined temples for their empires, and warring for dominion over the seat of elemental power, hidden at the crater’s wild heart. Prepare to enter the fray in a relentless battle of wits, stealth and combat as you race to fathom the valley’s ancient powers and harness them against its would-be ravagers. Go head to head with fighters of The Golden Order, assassins from The Church of The Observer and warriors of The Blackclaw Clan as you explore towering throne rooms of giant god-kings and long-lost cities. And as you uncover their secrets, prepare to face even deadlier foes. Persist in your mission with guidance from Boji, a native creature whose survival is at stake and who holds the key to yours.
Platforms
PC PS5 Series X|SGenres
Adventure Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Role-playing (RPG)Themes
Action Fantasy
Languages: English and 10 more
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| Chinese (Traditional) | |||
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Media
Critic Reviews
GGRecon
By Dave McAdamThere are things to love here, and there is visible potential within reach. A lot of the major problems with this game could be fixed. That said, with combat as poor and as prevalent as this, Stray Blade is very difficult to recommend to anyone.
ZTGD
By Terrence JohnsonI’m sorry, I am just so frustrated by this game’s decisions. On the one hand I am all for a gaming studio taking a big swing at trying to shake up a formula; it just sucks when it turns out poorly because it just means that other developers will stick with the status quo to find success. The combat in Stray Blade for instance is trying something new but due to the overall clunkiness of the controls and the timing of the enemies’ attacks it makes it all but impossible to find success with the system in place. Stray Blade has its ups with the colorful graphics and likeable protagonist but it’s a combat heavy game where the combat just isn’t fun which makes this one hard to recommend.
PS4Blog.net
By EdENWill Farren find a way to break the bond with Acrea?
Gaming Age
By Matthew PolleselLooking a little different than your usual Souls-like isn't enough to make Stray Blade worth checking out. Unless you've always been keen to explore the genre but aren't skilled enough to actually play the games -- in which case, I guess, here's your chance to try one with a much lower difficulty level -- it's hard to see who'd really enjoy it.
PSX Brasil
By Paulo Roberto MontanaroThere is no doubt that Stray Blade manages to appropriate well the mechanics that have become popular in recent years and it does so in a game that is concerned with its narrative and its fantasy look. But some flaws in the combat and exploration design end up undermining some of its best ideas, which doesn't take away its merits, but unfortunately overshadows the experience as a whole.
