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Stray Blade - Reveal Trailer

IbizaPocholo

NeoGAFs Kent Brockman


Prove yourself in this action RPG 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.

Coming in 2022!
 

IbizaPocholo

NeoGAFs Kent Brockman


Welcome to Acrea! In this video we will show you some of our core combat features and give you a first insight into the world of Stray Blade.

Stray Blade is an action RPG with adventurous exploration coming in 2022!
 

IbizaPocholo

NeoGAFs Kent Brockman


Watch the new trailer for Stray Blade for a deep dive into the combat system of the action RPG, including a look at different weapons, finishing moves, and dodging system. The trailer also introduces you to your companion Boji and this character's abilities.

Stray Blade is coming to Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Epic Games, and Steam. Registration for the Stray Blade Beta is available now.
 

CamHostage

Member
Promo chat with the developers, from the 505 Games showcase earlier today.



Seems like the concept is "Light Souls"
 

Arachnid

Member
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IbizaPocholo

NeoGAFs Kent Brockman


Stray Blade is a game that could have been something more. With additional polish, it could at least be more fun to play, ensuring smoother exploration and less problematic enemies.

However, even if some of the design choices with the combat warrant some significant overhauls, you're still left with a fairly average story, above-average to decent exploration, and a nice-looking aesthetic. It just isn't worth dealing with, given all the other issues.

  • 🎨 Stray Blade's visuals are animated and appealing with a fantasy-cartoon balance, but its biomes are not inspiring.
  • 🤔 The game's protagonist, Farron, is uninteresting and has dull personality, leading to a letdown in storytelling after a promising start.
  • 🗣️ Boji, another character, speaks excessively, leading to repeated lines and animation that gets annoying.
  • ⚔️ The game's combat is sluggish and energy-draining, with parry and dodge mechanics that require proper timing but can be frustrating when enemies mix up the two.
  • 🔁 Enemies have delays in their attacks, leading to repetitive combos and a lack of variety.
  • 💥 When combat works, hits feel chunky, and finisher animations are appropriately visceral, although there are some bugs.
 
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