Thumbs up, but on a sale. This game grew on me, a lot, between finishing most of the story and clearing up all the achievements before finishing the final section. [h3]Positives:[/h3] When there aren't any bugs or glitches (it does happen occasionally), it plays pretty smooth with a little bit of clearly janky hitboxes. The world looks acceptable, it's about your average mid budget game world, nothing that really stands out, but it's not bad either. The bosses are ok, but not that difficult, for the most part they are on the easier side of souls-like bosses. I have found the sidekick character, Boji, to be acceptable, he isn't annoying, Farren, the main character however, that is a different story. The interactions between Boji and Farren can be rather sweet at times, but the quality of the writing is so inconsistent. The exploration is good, it's probably the best designed part of the entire game, there are a lot of little hidden secrets around and they are all useful. [h3]Neg...
Stray Blade
- Release Date:
- Apr 20, 2023
- Developer:
- Point Blank Games
- Publisher:
- 505 Games
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About the Game
Prove yourself in this action-adventure and master intense combat while exploring the ancient ruins of a mysterious civilization. Legends tell of Acrea the Lost Valley, a wild and overgrown place but unmistakably powerful. You found this forgotten land yet died. Time passes, and miraculously you are brought back to life. The price you pay: You are bound to this land.
Regain your freedom and embark on the quest of restoring balance in this ravaged and war-torn place guided by your trusty companion, Boji. Explore towering throne rooms of giant god-kings and long-lost cities. As you uncover their secrets, prepare to face even deadlier foes. Get ready to explore a world that is constantly altered by your discoveries and the waging forces! Set off for an unforgettable adventure.
Embark on an unforgettable journey and discover the story of Acrea and its ancient legacy. Discover the whole history that turned the peaceful valley into a place of war and death. Use this knowledge to destroy the relics of the past and restore peace in the war-torn valley.
Change is part of your journey where every victory leaves a mark in the world. Time keeps moving forward even if you die. Revisit the places of former victory and experience the changes you brought to the world. But beware! Your actions will lead to even greater challenges.
The hyper-responsive combat system allows quick reactions and precise attacks to fully control the flow of battle. It merges strategic anticipation of enemy attacks with split-second blade-to-blade reactions — the High Noon of melee weapon combat.
Encounter the God-Kings that ruined the land in the past. Bring their legacy to fall and free the land from the shadows of the old era. Harvest their powers and use them to unravel the mysteries of Acrea. New domains are waiting to be unlocked.
Both the adventurer and Boji have individual talent trees. The Adventurer is a fighter who gains experience through battle, whereas Boji is a craftsman who increases his experience by finding pieces of ancient lore.
Acrea's colorful world ranges from overgrown city ruins to frozen caves and winding canyons. Together with your companion, explore the deepest corners of an ever-changing world bristling with adventure. Every discovery holds treasures. Find rare materials, recipes, weapons, lore pieces, and beautiful places.
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User Reviews
A really enjoyable game - expansive and fun to play. Almost everything was done right (Devs, please give us ability to skip death scene)
[Would be a neutral review if it would exists] Not really, long story short, a classic example of trying to add souls like to a game that would be much better without it. Combat is too clunk to be a souls thing, and "if you ever read people saying that some games you can't feel the weight of the attack" this one will be a perfect example of it. Could be fine with just a normal explorer rpg, without the unneeded craft system for no reason. Like those games that you just hit the enemy flashes red then you can hit again, that would make this much better. Or they should refine more the combat animations and timings. All enemies have the super long attack that winds for like 5sec so you dodge until you run out of stamina, I mean ALL, from the very basic solider to the most common spider..... It is OK-ish, buy it during a sale or something if you want something else to play, but hold your expectations
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System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: AMD FX-9590 (8 * 4700) or equivalent or Intel Core i7-6700 (4 * 3400)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon RX 480 (8192 MB) or GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4096 MB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- Sound Card: Any
- VR Support: N/A
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (6 * 3700) or equivalent or Intel Core i9-9900k (8 * 3600) or equivalent
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon RX 6800 XT (16384 MB) or GeForce RTX 2070 Super (8192 MB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- Sound Card: Any
- VR Support: N/A
FAQ
How much does Stray Blade cost?
Stray Blade costs $19.99.
What are the system requirements for Stray Blade?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: 64-bit Windows 10 Processor: AMD FX-9590 (8 * 4700) or equivalent or Intel Core i7-6700 (4 * 3400) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon RX 480 (8192 MB) or GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4096 MB) DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 30 GB available space Sound Card: Any VR Support: N/A Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: 64-bit Windows 10 Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (6 * 3700) or equivalent or Intel Core i9-9900k (8 * 3600) or equivalent Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon RX 6800 XT (16384 MB) or GeForce RTX 2070 Super (8192 MB) DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 30 GB available space Sound Card: Any VR Support: N/A
What platforms is Stray Blade available on?
Stray Blade is available on Windows PC.
Is Stray Blade worth buying?
Stray Blade has 75% positive reviews from 4 players.
When was Stray Blade released?
Stray Blade was released on Apr 20, 2023.
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