Reviews

• gamedeal user

  Feb 12, 2022

  [h1]Like a Novelty Candy- Lacking Depth and Made Worse from its Gimmick[/h1] As an enthusiast for Hack n Slash games like Devil May Cry, Bayonetta, Metal Gear Rising, etc., I did not come into this game with high expectations, which is why I bought it on sale for about $5.00. Unfortunately, after about an hour and a half of gameplay, I can't see myself completing this game for the following reasons. [b]Story[/b] It is actually impressive how token this plot is. My eyes glazed over every time someone started talking about "order and chaos magic" and "Dragonland" or "The Guild." Everything is so lazily named that it leaves nothing to the imagination. The main character as well is extremely bland, with a voice actress who sounds completely bored the entire time, and does nothing but make banal statements such as "Oh dear this isn't good" or "Hmm, I don't like the looks of that." [b]Setting[/b] Think Uncharted but more linear and slightly more magic, there you go, that's the setting. [b]Gameplay[/b] The big one, as I never really expected this game's story or setting to sell me on it, I came for the combat. Unfortunately, it is some of the most basic hack n slash combat out there. There's absolutely no combo system. You have a light attack with its own dedicated combo string, and a heavy attack you can use to launch enemies into the air, but your only option to follow up is the heavy combo string. The dodge mechanic is your only defense, outside of a few contextual button prompts from certain enemies. However, the dodge sends you flying so far you absolutely cannot follow up on the same enemy, and even then, it has a long ending lag, meaning your only defensive tool breaks the flow of combat even further. Your only special attacks take the form of one of three "spells" which are just different flavors of the same blast attack- freeze enemies, burn enemies, and hurt enemies. Your character stands still while using these spells and it ends up feeling clunky. You also have a dash attack, but the lock on seems to miss the target half the time. There are some interesting enemy designs, to be entirely fair. Some of the mutant designs are genuinely grotesque and have appropriately sickening animations and sounds, though this game does have its fair share of "giant spiders" and "man with gun." Speaking of guns, this is an extremely frustrating point. Enemy guns in this game do ridiculous damage to your character, have incredible range, and are difficult to dodge, especially considering they send you into hitstun and your dodge has a lot of ending lag. The enemies with guns also typically are able to throw mines that also deal a significant chunk of damage. Having one or two sharpshooting enemies in a hack n slash is fine, as it gives you a priority target, but the game oftentimes throws you in a large room or at the end of a long hall with five to ten of these enemies. Granted, you have a gun as well, but it's only useable in a third-person shooter style, which is a sudden and odd change in the flow of a fast-paced hack n slash such as this. Additionally, your movement options are severely limited when using this gun, and without cover mechanics typical of third person shooters, it is difficult to get shots off on the large mobs of enemies. Finally, there's the game's signature gimmick, which is the time rewind ability. It's fairly simple to comprehend, however using this ability completely locks your character in place while time is rewound, again putting another speedbump in the action. Additionally, it isn't all that useful compared to just fighting off large mobs of enemies. For this reason, the game has some extremely annoying enemies that can only be damaged by your time clone. Now, if your time clone was able to quickly pop this enemy's invincibility allowing you an opening, that would be fine, but the game literally tells you to use time rewind several times in a row to kill these enemies, making fighting them an absolute chore. Overall, this game feels shallow, hindered by its gimmick, and lacks any sort of charm or personality. Despite being such an odd concept, it also feels strangely "by the numbers." The plot moves ahead without any real care for pacing or weight, the characters are bland, and the combat is repetitive.
• gamedeal user

  Feb 14, 2022

  Blades Of Time and Blades Of Time Limited Edition pros: fast game with modern day graphics with easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on, good amount of action and special effects, cons: some difficult battles. some difficult obstacles. some difficult puzzles. good game. Personal Suggested Purchase Price: $2.99 Or Less During Sale (Blades Of Time Limited Edition) Blades Of Time Dismal Swamp DLC pros: fast game with modern day graphics with easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on, good amount of action and special effects, cons: some difficult battles. good game. Personal Suggested Purchase Price: $0.49 Or Less During Sale
• gamedeal user

  Oct 9, 2022

  It's a solid game. I had a good time with it but it does have flaws. The aim sensitivity with the rifle on a controller is absurdly high. The game is difficult and the final boss fight is disappointing. Do recommend, you can beat it over the weekend.
• SoulStare

  Oct 17, 2022

  I added this game to my wishlist literally 10 years ago when it first came out. I'm finally in a financial position to try out games I'd put on the back burner. Considering this game is 10 years old, it's pretty good graphically, and the combat is smooth. The story line is very.... Tomb Raider meets Prince of Persia. Ya know, starts off based in some sort of alternate Earth and then suddenly takes a hard left into the High Fantasy realm. Which isn't a bad thing, it's interesting enough that I want to know how the story ends. There's a lot of mechanics going on, and the game makes you really think about combat rather than button smashing your way through. The biggest critique I have is the voice acting. Sometimes the main character really sounds like she's just reading the script for the very first time. Other times, her flighty, unaffected tone fits perfectly.
• gamedeal user

  Oct 19, 2014

  If you're looking for a simple action game to kill some time this is it. Grab a PS3/360 controller and for one afternoon you can rewind time and hack things to bit without worrying about complex item systems or perfect skill trees. I found the protagonist's monologues somewhat interesting. She feels human and you can tell what she's thinking makes sense. The voice acting is a bit of a miss but it's not unbearable. It's just corridors filled with enemies and some pretty basic fights but hey, simple action game, that's what you get. Grab it under $10 if you like the genre and you'll be pleasantly surprised. DLC isn't really worth it though, just an extra mission without the neat mechanics that lasts under an hour.
• gamedeal user

  Nov 26, 2022

  An alternate timeline of a time traveling Lara Croft, who goes by Ayumi, gets super powers and dual wields samurai swords
• gamedeal user

  Jan 29, 2023

  Back in the late 2000s/early 2010s, there was this little game studio called Gaijin Entertainment that really wanted to make a hack-and-slash game featuring a blonde in a bikini. That game was called X Blades and apparently was not very good. Its sequel/reboot, Blades of Time, however, is what I would call a good videogame. I'm glad I finally got a chance to try this game, and I'm glad to be able to say I enjoyed it. It makes use of all its combat tools to their full potential, between your spells, you swords, your guns and time rewind mechanic, I found myself having to make use of all of these mechanics all at once to deal with the onslaught of enemies the game throws your way. The enemies seem monotonous at first but there is indeed some depth to them, resulting in exhilarating battles and the aforementioned full realization of the combat tools Ayumi is given. Platforming and puzzles are passable with some rather dodgy bits, but bless their heart they really explore the time travel mechanics in the level design as well. The desert level is a standout, which isn't something you would usually say of most games. Great gameplay, solid level design, and the pretty lady struts around in a bikini, this honestly might be one of the most well-aged vintages from the PS3/Xbox360 era. Highly recommend.
• namuhton

  Mar 23, 2023

  That's the sequel of X Blades, old similar game but very funny. Both are those kind of game that you play with your 400€ laptop cuz you're no hard pc gamer nor rich, but this sequel is very funny and way more advanced than the previous one, and i totally enjoyed playing it even tho i didnt finished it yet. It bringed me back in time when those where the games you phisycally bought to play on ur xbox 360, adventure action and katana ninja stuff filled with kind of nonsense story and a bikini lady spitting combo to monster and magic enemies. Recommended xoxo :£ :)
• gamedeal user

  Jun 1, 2023

  Blades of Time is a great hack and slash action game. It has a great variety of enemies and weapons, and the combat is fast-paced and thrilling. The story is interesting and follows the main character's journey through time and space. The graphics and sound are both well done and immersive. There is also a co-op mode for the game that can be played online or with friends, making the game even more enjoyable. The controls are simple enough to grasp quickly and the game is easy to pick up and play. Overall, Blades of Time is a great hack and slash title that provides plenty of content for players to explore. Highly recommended!
• gamedeal user

  Jan 21, 2015

  - Successor of X-Blades - Nice Graphics - Very Hot Babe - DmC styled Sword Combat - Easy to Master third-person Rifle Combat ... headshot does matter now - Awesome massive launcher Weaponry - Gears are able to Mix-n-Match ... equip and fit to player's own playstyle - Magic Skills - Flying Ability - Dragon Form - Great Storyline - Time Rewind Ability ... more awesome than "Prince of Persia"