Blades of Fire

Impulse GamerChris O'Connor

There can be a fine balance between telling too much and too little in game introductions. Blades Of Fire sprinkles just enough information, in just the right

Video ChumsA.J. Maciejewski

8.4/10

Some games have such unique and engaging formulas that it's hard to put them down so here's Blades of Fire which is one great Soulslike.

KeenGamerVictor Tan

8/10

Blades of Fire 2.0 brings new challenges and is great for newcomers who always wanted to try the game. Veterans may enjoy the new additions but there’s not much that’s different.

GameSpewRichard Seagrave

8/10

Take God of War, Dark Souls and Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, put them in a blender along with some new elements such as being able to craft weapons and target specific body parts, and you have Blades of Fire. Its map design can be devious at times, and its enemy placement a little questionable, but overall it's an engaging, and rather epic, adventure.

WayTooManyGamesKyle Nicol

7.5/10

There’s no denying that a new soulslike being announced and released isn’t as exciting nowadays as it once used to be, due to how bloated the genre is nowadays. There are new ones coming out pretty much every time I wake up these days. However, Blades of Fire did pique my interest before launch, mostly because it was being developed by MercurySteam, a developer I have a lot of respect for. They are the ones responsible for the flawed but fascinating Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, as well a...

MP1STJames Lara

7.5/10

Blades of Fire Review - MercurySteam brings back an old-school action game that eschews stereotypes to establish its own mechanics.

DualShockersChristian Bognar

7/10

Blades of Fire has unique mechanics that are refreshing in a genre that seems to be oversaturated as of late. Having to switch between weapons on the fly and target the correct body part adds a layer of strategy to each encounter, making combat more exciting, especially during big boss fights. This is where Blades of Fire shines the most and is the reason to play the game. Unfortunately, too many design decisions left me frustrated. The weapon-forging minigame is a slog, NPCs are overly annoying, and losing weapons upon death isn't nearly as impactful as I had hoped. It's clear that MercurySte...

Console CreaturesDennis Price

7/10

Blades of Fire is a weird game with a solid story, good-looking visuals, and a unique approach to combat. However, the game is a slog to explore, one of the best parts of playing video games.

Checkpoint GamingLuke Mitchell

6.5/10

A gorgeous fantasy setting, violent action combat, a magical forge surrounded by lava and a giant muscly man stomping around the place smashing things. Blades of Fire features lots of things I love about video games, made by Spanish developers MercurySteam, who clearly have an affinity for similar satisfying tropes. It’s an adventure that feels like a modern spin on an old Xbox 360 action adventure (complimentary), and brings with it some nifty ideas that set it apart from countless other a...

The Punished BacklogClint Morrison, Jr.

5.5/10

In our Blades of Fire review, learn whether the latest game from MercurySteam (Metroid Dread) lives up to the studio's pedigree.

Game InformerKyle Hilliard

5.5/10

Blades of Fire developer MercurySteam has a fascinating trajectory. Amidst excellent releases in the Castlevania and Metroid franchises, MercurySteam interrupted its strong run with a few disappointing releases. All of that is to say, its output has been inconsistent. Blades of Fire, sadly, falls on the lower end of the spectrum of its games, but it is not completely without merit. Excellent art direction, technical proficiency, impressive animation, and a unique combat system are all in its ...

GameTyrant Dustin Orgill

0/10

Intro and Gameplay MercurySteam is a Spanish developer that I’ve been since the early days and absolutely fell in love with them during the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow days when they absolutely knocked it out of the park with that series and have continued an awesome streak with Metroid and ot