I cant express in words how terrible this game is. The controls are so bad and dont make sense. Who makes a game where you use the tab key to attack? It acts like the gamepad can be used but in fact it cant. The mouse only works sometimes and the keyboard works but decides to make the screen go nuts occasionally....just dont use the Enter key. If the dev used common sense and made the controls intuitive, put in gamepad support, allowed rebinding of buttons/keys, and made a full tutorial....it may work. Otherwise...the game is either released by a very inexperienced developer way too early, a quick cash grab/scam, or an attempt to troll players. IF this is a real honest attempt at a game, I am afraid that the developer may need to reroll his career choice. Refunded
Blade and Burden
- Release Date:
- Jan 17, 2025
- Developer:
- Derrick Adams
- Publisher:
- Gear Shift Studios
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac
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About This Game
Blade and Burden is a rogue lite dungeon crawler where choices aren't as simple as they seem. Play as adventurers who slash, roll, and solve their way through an absurd palace while subjected to the whims of a mysterious observer. Will you break the cycle and remove your burden?
Choose Your Hero:
Different adventurers have been called to the tower, each with their own burdens they carry. Choose which story to follow and fight your way through the challenges using the special abilities each one possesses.
Defeat Your Foes:
Each hero's path is plagued by monsters, cursed duelists, and deceitful tricksters. Overcome these foes to complete your purpose.
Discover Secrets:
Make your way through the palace and find new items to unlock, new comrades to join your team, and secrets of the past.
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User Reviews
Super fun, very replayable with interesting story, no bugs, good music. Challenging gameplay sometimes but not in an annoying way. 10/10
Having a lot of fun with this one. Quick game with great feeling controls. Lots of possibility for speedrunning which I have been enjoying.
Fun, short adventure
I'm newer to PC gaming and trying to expand beyond being a Nintendo only gamer so this one took me a sec to figure out but I love the music and Phil is my spirit animal. Would love to see proper controller support tho :)
I adore this game's art and sound design. The retro-style gameplay and mechanics provide equal servings of nostalgia and old-school frustration. I'll definitely need to shake off a lot of rust and spend a good amount of time practicing in order to beat this one.
Fun game, but takes a little bit of time to figure out what the mechanics are without a tutorial.
Fun game, the right kind of challenging.
Fun little game with a variety of characters to choose from and bosses to fight. Lots of replayability and had fun achievement hunting.
This game is very fun! It took me a while to kill my first enemy because I'm used to playing on controller and can't move diagonally. I still have a hard time doing a successful dodge but am sure I will after a few more tries!
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 or Newer
- Processor: Intel i3 2100
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 8 series/AMD Radeon HD 7000
- Storage: 2 GB available space
FAQ
How much does Blade and Burden cost?
Blade and Burden costs $5.99.
What are the system requirements for Blade and Burden?
Minimum: Minimum: OS: Windows 10 or Newer Processor: Intel i3 2100 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 8 series/AMD Radeon HD 7000 Storage: 2 GB available space
What platforms is Blade and Burden available on?
Blade and Burden is available on Windows PC, macOS.
Is Blade and Burden worth buying?
Blade and Burden has 91% positive reviews from 11 players.
When was Blade and Burden released?
Blade and Burden was released on Jan 17, 2025.
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