Blade & Bones
- November 30, 2016
- Coffee Addict Studio
Get on Steam"Blade & Soul: Ghost Cursed Blades" is a free-to-play, massively multiplayer online role-playing game set in ancient Asia. Players can create their own unique character, mastering martial arts and swordplay as they explore the world, complete quests, and battle enemies. The game is known for its fast-paced combat and deep customization system, allowing players to choose from multiple races, classes, and skill trees as they develop their character.
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Reviews
- The game features impressive art direction and unique visual styles that create an immersive atmosphere.
- The lore and world-building are intriguing, with clever boss fights and rewarding secrets to discover.
- There are good ideas and mechanics present that show potential for a more polished experience in the future.
- The combat system is clunky and unrefined, leading to frustrating gameplay and poor hit detection.
- The game feels unfinished and lacks polish, with many systems appearing amateurish and buggy.
- The save system is punishing, as players can lose all progress after a limited number of deaths, making it unfriendly for newcomers.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique mechanics and impressive exploration, while others criticize the clunky controls, confusing mechanics, and lack of engaging gameplay. Many feel that the gameplay detracts from the otherwise decent world and lore, leading to disappointment and regret over their purchase. Overall, while there are commendable ideas, the execution leaves much to be desired.
“This game isn't perfect, but there were clearly a lot of ideas behind it, and the mechanics and exploration are very impressive.”
“And mechanics that are completely unique.”
“I would recommend it to all for its lore, journey, immersive atmosphere, gameplay, sound; man, I could go on for hours about how amazing this game is.”
“I already regret this purchase after like 30 minutes of gameplay.”
“Mechanics are a bit confusing for no reason, animation is clunky, hitboxes are weird.”
“Clunky controls and boring mechanics kill what could have been a mediocre game.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the unique surreal Asian locales and visual style, while others criticize them as bland and unpolished. Despite having potential, many users feel the game is buggy and unoptimized, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while the visuals stand out, they are not enough to compensate for the game's other shortcomings.
“The concept of the game is nice, as well as the graphics.”
“I was intrigued by this game's graphical style, and I'm a fan of the 'souls' series, so I thought I was set to be blown away.”
“Has a lot of potential but shouldn't be at full release; it's quite buggy and unoptimized for what the graphical quality is.”
“I admit my expectations may have been high, but the main thing this game has going for it are its graphics and unique surreal Asian/Eastern locales.”
“Poor graphics, annoying soundtrack that doesn't jive with the action, no apparent or poorly explained progression system, and so on... all this is painfully apparent in the first 20 minutes!”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game shows significant potential but is marred by numerous bugs and optimization issues, suggesting it may not be ready for full release despite its graphical quality.
“Has a lot of potential but shouldn't be at full release; it's quite buggy and unoptimized for what the graphical quality is.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced numerous glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive qualities, enriched by compelling lore, engaging gameplay, and captivating sound design, making it a standout experience for players.
“I would recommend it to all for its lore, journey, immersive atmosphere, gameplay, and sound. I could go on for hours about how amazing this game is.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being annoying and not aligning well with the action, detracting from the overall experience. This issue, along with other gameplay shortcomings, becomes evident early on.
“The soundtrack is annoying and doesn't match the action at all, making the experience frustrating.”
“The music feels out of place and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“The audio design is lacking, with repetitive tracks that quickly become grating.”
