From the award-winning studio MercurySteam, acclaimed for titles like the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow series, comes a brand new action-adventure, Blades of Fire.
This dark fantasy epic, where you forge your own weapons to battle fierce enemies, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Published by 505 Games, you can embark on this quest for £49.99.
A World Turned to Stone, A Hero Forged in Fire
Prepare to join Aran de Lira on a perilous journey to discover the true purpose of his fate in a world where conventional steel shatters against a new, divine metal.
The story begins as the newly crowned Queen Nerea casts a devastating spell that turns all steel to stone, rendering traditional weaponry useless. Only her army of grotesque abominations now wields the “divine metal,” against which all other blades shatter.
You are Aran de Lira, firstborn of the King’s Ward, and it falls to you to find a way to fight back.
Forge Your Destiny: The Crafting & Combat Loop
Blades of Fire introduces a unique and deep gameplay system centered around weapon creation and tactical combat:
- The Divine Forge: Forget finding legendary swords; you’ll make them. Discover Forge Scrolls throughout the world, develop your forging skills, and craft your own weapons from various materials. The weapon family you choose (from seven different types) and the materials used will directly affect its characteristics, such as weight, length, durability, penetration, and edge quality. With over 30 unique Forge Scrolls, the combinations are almost infinite, allowing you to tailor your arsenal to your precise fighting style.
- Tactical, Targeted Combat: This isn’t a button-masher. Blades of Fire features a unique and challenging combat system that allows you to attack specific body parts of your enemies. You’ll need to choose whether to slash, stab, or bludgeon based on the situation and what kind of armor your foe is equipped with. Only the right weapon, crafted with the right properties, will allow you to overcome their defenses.
- Adso, Your Indispensable Companion: Aran is not entirely alone. Adso, a knowledgeable companion, will join him on his journey. During combat, Adso provides helpful tips on how to defeat enemies by analysing them and taking notes in his chronicles. Crucially, he also speaks the ancient forger language, making him vital for deciphering Forge Scrolls and understanding the world’s deeper mysteries.
A World of Mystery and Myriad Menaces
Aran and Adso embark on an uncertain mission where the objective is clear, but the path is fraught with danger. You’ll explore epic settings such as huge castles and maze-like palaces, where your intuition and courage must fill in the blanks.
Be prepared to face over 50 enemy types, including the Queen’s guards, grotesque creatures, the undead, and more, each boasting its own unique attack style, weapon, and armor setup.
“Blades of Fire is the culmination of years of passion, innovation, and storytelling from the incredible team at MercurySteam,” said Neil Ralley, President of 505 Games. “We can’t wait for players to dive in and forge their legend.”
Key Features
- Forge Your Own Weapons: Discover Forge Scrolls and craft weapons from 7 families using various materials, impacting stats like weight, durability, and penetration.
- Tactical Body-Part Targeting Combat: Strategically slash, stab, or bludgeon specific enemy parts based on their armour and your weapon.
- Unique Companion System: Adso provides combat analysis, lore insights, and translation of ancient texts.
- Vast Enemy Roster: Face over 50 enemy types, each with unique behaviors and equipment.
- Explore a Dark Fantasy World: Journey through huge castles, maze-like palaces, and other epic settings.
- Deep Narrative: Uncover mysteries where your intuition and courage are key.
Blades of Fire promises a deep, challenging, and rewarding action-adventure experience, where crafting the perfect weapon is just as crucial as mastering its use in tactical combat.
If you’re ready to forge your legend and stand against a tide of darkness, it’s available right now on the Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, and for PC, priced at £49.99.
The fate of the kingdom rests on your anvil and your blade.
Blades of Fire Description
FORGE YOUR LEGEND From the award-winning studio MercurySteam, comes a new action-adventure where you forge your own weapons and face fierce enemies in a unique combat system. Join Aran de Lira on his journey to find the real purpose of his fate!