Stray Blade is a brand new single player action adventure RPG that offers a bright twist on the soulslike subgenre. In this game you play as Farren, a lone adventurer exploring the ancient valley of Acrea, a long lost civilization full of mysteries, treasures and bosses. As you can probably see from the trailer Stray Blade has a unique stylistic look about it and also has quite a focus on story telling with many cut scenes and fully voice acted dialogue between Farren and his companion Boji throughout the game. Stray Blade differentiates itself from other souls likes in a number of ways, the combat system is designed in a way so that attacks must be either dodged or parried, if an attack needs to be parried an enemy will flash blue, if it needs to be dodged it’ll flash red meaning you must master both dodging AND parrying if you want to be successful. Aside from that you’re also able to call Boji, Farrens companion for assistance on the battlefield as well as progress both characters with the own talent trees. Additionally changing weapons and playstyles in Stray Blade is extremely easy due to the game not going down the standard attribute upgrade route that most soulslikes utilize, in fact you can actually switch between 2 different weapons during combat if you like. In this video I’ll give you my first impressions of Stray Blade with the usual pros and cons list at the end, This is part 1 of a 2 part series I’ll make for the game, Part 1 being the first impressions, Part 2 being the full review where I hopefully finish the game. Stray Blade is available on Steam, Epic, Xbox Series X/S and Playstation 5,
What do you think about Stray Blade so far? is this a great new addition to the soulslike sub genre or does it still have a few things to improve upon with future updates? let me know in the comments below! __________________ Links
Prove yourself in this action-adventure and master intense combat while exploring the ancient ruins of a mysterious civilization. Legends tell of Acrea the Lost Valley, a wild and overgrown place but unmistakably powerful. You found this forgotten land yet died. Time passes, and miraculously you are brought back to life. The price you pay: You are bound to this land.
Get ready to explore a world that is constantly altered by your discoveries and the waging forces! Set off for an unforgettable adventure.
Embark on an unforgettable journey and discover the story of Acrea and its ancient legacy. Discover the whole history that turned the peaceful valley into a place of war and death. Use this knowledge to destroy the relics of the past and restore peace in the war-torn valley.
Change is part of your journey where every victory leaves a mark in the world. Time keeps moving forward even if you die. Revisit the places of former victory and experience the changes you brought to the world. But beware! Your actions will lead to even greater challenges.
The hyper-responsive combat system allows quick reactions and precise attacks to fully control the flow of battle. It merges strategic anticipation of enemy attacks with split-second blade-to-blade reactions — the High Noon of melee weapon combat.
Encounter the God-Kings that ruined the land in the past. Bring their legacy to fall and free the land from the shadows of the old era. Harvest their powers and use them to unravel the mysteries of Acrea. New domains are waiting to be unlocked.
Both the adventurer and Boji have individual talent trees. The Adventurer is a fighter who gains experience through battle, whereas Boji is a craftsman who increases his experience by finding pieces of ancient lore.
Acrea's colorful world ranges from overgrown city ruins to frozen caves and winding canyons. Together with your companion, explore the deepest corners of an ever-changing world bristling with adventure. Every discovery holds treasures. Find rare materials, recipes, weapons, lore pieces, and beautiful places.
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