Sure thing, let’s dive into this review in a way that feels like a ramble you’d hear from a friend over coffee or maybe a random person on a bus. Here it goes, in all its unrefined glory:
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So, there’s this game, Blades of Fire – and wow, it’s got a whole mythical vibe going on. From 505 Games and MercurySteam, who’ve done some cool stuff before, so I figured I’d give it a whirl. Oh, and by the way, those giants, The Forgers? They used to run the place until everything, sort of, went sideways because of some big apocalypse thing. I don’t know, it’s all dramatic and ancient. But what’s wild is they left humans with the secret of The Steel. Like, who even does that?
Anyway, you play as this dude, Aran de Lira. Firstborn, all that royalty jazz. But wait, Queen Nerea’s pulled a fast one. She turned all steel into stone! Yeah, she’s power-tripping with an army of weird creatures. If you thought you could just button-mash your way through – nope, you’re outta luck. I mean, come on, it’s all strategic thinking here, folks.
Oh, Adso de Zelk joins your quest. I kept thinking of him as the annoying little brother, but he’s a brainiac from the Abbey or something. Analyzing bad guys and solving spells, like some medieval geek squad. Honestly, sometimes he’s a lifesaver. But other times… well, distractions happen.
Let’s talk about those weapons – you get to craft your own, which is kinda neat. Seven weapon families or something like that, and you keep finding these Forge Scrolls. Side note: why does everything in these games have to sound like it’s an epic poem?
Combat’s a mess, but a good mess. You got your Bronze, Iron, and Steel difficulty. Bronze is like holding your hand, Iron kicks it up a notch, and Steel is just for the truly brave (or nuts, really). Funny thing happened—I tried the Steel level and got absolutely wrecked.
Now, you control Aran with the left stick, while attacking with the face buttons. Honestly, it’s a complicated dance on the controller. X for body strikes, Square and Circle for left and right – super confusing, right? Oh, and don’t forget to sharpen your weapon with the D-Pad. It almost feels like cooking, if cooking were violent.
And then there’s the graphics or whatever. I gotta say, everything looks stunning. Battles are chaotic, but not gonna lie, I spent too much time gawking at the scenery. Gotta remember to fight sometimes, you know?
Here’s a fun part – trophies! I know, some of us just can’t resist them, right? All kinds from Bronze to Gold, pushing you to conquer everything. From forging weapons to, I dunno, defeating trolls, there’s a list longer than my grocery receipts.
Hmm, what else? Not sure why, but I always get sidetracked with those upgrade options. Like, should I boost my stamina or health gems? Decisions, decisions… and then the game just keeps throwing these nasty enemies at ya. Ever tried smashing a skeleton with a hammer just for kicks? Yeah, that was me.
All in all, if you’re into epic adventures with twists and crafting chaos, seems like Blades of Fire might be your kind of thing. Just remember, it hits on May 22 for the PlayStation 5, and there’s some pre-order discount if you’re quick. And disclaimer – yeah, played it on a copy from 505 Games. Good times.
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So, how’s that for a mind-bender of an adventure?
