Oh man, where do I begin with “Blades of Fire”? This new game from 505 Games and MercurySteam throws you right into a whirlwind of mythical chaos. I mean, seriously, there are giants called The Forgers? My brain’s already spinning. Anyway, let’s stumble through this review, shall we?
First off, if you haven’t seen that YouTube thumbnail, you’re missing out. A simple image that somehow ropes you into entering your birthdate. Why? Who knows. But let’s skip that part because it’s kind of boring.
Now to the guts of it – you’re Aran de Lira, a fancy firstborn with quite the family title. The world’s a mess because Queen Nerea turned all steel into stone. Seriously, talk about a bad day! Her monsters are the steel-wielding kings now. So yeah, don’t try slashing about aimlessly unless you love respawning every five seconds.
Oh, and you’ve got Adso de Zelk tagging along. He’s smart. Knows how to read ancient spells and stuff – a real nerd. But useful when you’re in a pickle, analyzing bad guys and figuring out attack plans.
Fun bit: You can make your own weapons. Forge Scrolls are your ticket here. Gotta say, picking from seven weapon types feels like opening a mystery Christmas gift. Which will it be? A sword, a spear, or something completely wild? Just experiment because why not. You never know when you’ll need a hammer instead of a spear to bash skeletons. Random, I know.
And the difficulty levels? Bronze for chill stories, Iron for a decent fight, and Steel if you’re up for the ultimate challenge and testing your patience. Oh, and you can switch it up anytime… which is, honestly, a relief.
Combat controls? Mind-boggling if you ask me. Left stick to move, right stick to target. Attack with the face buttons. It’s like dancing on a tightrope, really. Be ready to suddenly remember you can parry if you time it right – maybe, hopefully.
Your sword’s gotta stay sharp – literally. Each hit dulls it. Keep an eye on that bottom icon for your weapon’s health. Common sense says save it for when it matters.
Enemies? Over 50 wicked types, red, yellow, and green indicators screaming effectiveness at you. A world of details I didn’t realize I needed. Right tool for the right foe. Kind of like a complex game of rock-paper-scissors.
I almost forgot, trophy collectors: a full set awaits! Craft all sorts of weapons, bash loads of enemies, and perform slick moves for trophies galore.
And did I mention the game’s out May 22 on PS5? $59.99 unless you snag that sneaky pre-order discount. Feels like a fair trade for hours in a world where giants once ruled and a queen gone rogue flipped everything upside-down.
Wrapping it up: “Blades of Fire” is chaos baked into a disk. It’s flawed, it’s wild, and it’s kinda brilliant. Whether you crash through the story or tinker with details, there’s something here hiding in the madness.
