Blade Idle

Blade Idle is a popular Role Playing Game known for its marvelous gameplay and delightful visuals. The game boasts an "Easy to grow Idle RPG" experience, but be prepared for lots of grinding and the occasional annoying ad. Overall, it's a fun and addictive game, but the ads can be a bit intrusive for some players.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,497 reviews

gameplay22 positive mentions

monetization149 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, with a lot of content to explore.
It's very generous with in-game currency, making it accessible for free-to-play players.
The graphics and animations are appealing, enhancing the overall experience.

The game frequently crashes or gets stuck on the loading screen, making it unplayable at times.
Progression can be slow, especially after reaching higher levels, leading to potential boredom.
There are issues with ads not loading or providing rewards, which can hinder gameplay.

monetization
175 mentions
10 % positive mentions
5 % neutral mentions
85 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is primarily based on optional ads, which players can choose to watch for rewards, though many express frustration over the frequency and length of these ads, particularly the 30-second ones. While some players appreciate the fairness of the system and the ability to progress without spending money, others feel that the reliance on ads can hinder gameplay, especially when ad availability becomes inconsistent. Overall, while the game offers a "no ads" purchase option that many recommend, the balance between free-to-play and pay-to-win elements remains a contentious point among users.
- “However, the monetization in this game is the most fair I've encountered.”
- “Really good idle game with great, frequent updates, where in-app purchases actually feel optional!”
- “Great gameplay and monetization options that you can save your 'free coins' to get instead of real money, the game progressively gets more complex as you reach higher heights and good explanations on how it works!”
- “The game was really good, but after a while it just becomes an ad-watching simulator because progression takes too long and more resources unlock over time, which means even more ads unlock over time too.”
- “Currently, I end up spending more time watching ads than managing the game.”
- “You will soon hit the paywall and be forced to watch ads to progress.”
gameplay
68 mentions
32 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its simplicity and depth, particularly in idle mechanics and progression systems. However, some users criticize the reliance on pay-to-win elements and the occasional boredom due to slow progression or minimal interaction. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable mechanics and a friendly community, it also faces complaints about performance issues and a lack of engaging content in the long run.
- “I like all the different mechanics and progression, keep up the good work!”
- “The gameplay is above average and all that adds up to a 5-star idle game.”
- “Great overall game with a very friendly community that are happy to teach you tricks to progress faster, the game has solid mechanics with a natural progression rate that keeps you aiming to unlock new sections, highly recommend for idle game players.”
- “Simple graphics, simple mechanics, simple game - I'm guessing they're using Unity to make the game, because it always makes my phone super hot, even though I've got a good phone. What's worse, while not entirely the game's fault, it did contribute to my phone's battery swelling up... such simple games really shouldn't burn your phone... this is just lazy development.”
- “Probability in the game is the worst; RNG abilities, each roll is 1.2k and spending 3 million+ on a chance with absolutely 0 guarantee is a trash mechanic.”
- “Absolutely no explanation of game mechanics.”
grinding
53 mentions
4 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
96 % negative mentions
The game's grinding aspect is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating the AFK and idle mechanics that allow for progression without constant engagement. While some find the grinding enjoyable and manageable, others feel it becomes tedious and overly time-consuming, especially as they hit progression walls. Overall, the game is considered F2P friendly, but players suggest that more engaging content and events could enhance the experience.
- “It's not too grindy; ads are optional, and it always adds new mechanics to focus on.”
- “Good and fun game! Maybe you can add more mini-games and some events in the game. As the game progresses, it feels more like an AFK game, which can sometimes get boring. Even the current event is good only while AFK, not really grinding.”
- “It's too grindy and the RNG is terrible.”
- “Way too grindy later on and clear times can sometimes get more inconsistent on stages I've already been grinding after upgrading damage and other stats on top of the astronomically slow progress. It shouldn't take half of a Persona 5 Royal playthrough's worth of time and Rockstar + Bethesda combined levels of in-game cash to advance like 3 stages in the game. All in all, it's only worth playing for the first 13 chapters; don't bother, even Oblivion's horse armor would be more worth your money/time.”
- “By the time I spend on this game, I estimated it will take at least a week of collecting resources from idle grinding, and pretty much nothing else to do in-game.”
graphics
45 mentions
69 % positive mentions
24 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the cute and unique art style, smooth animations, and overall visual appeal. However, some users express concerns about performance issues, such as lag and overheating, suggesting a need for adjustable graphic settings. Overall, while the visuals are generally well-received, there are calls for improvements in performance and variety.
- “Great game with fun graphics, a lot to do as you progress and is color blind friendly, which was pleasantly surprising.”
- “Animation is amazing, it's very smooth, the art style is awesome and cute, and the UI is very clean and clear to understand.”
- “I definitely love the art style of the game 👌”
- “Simple graphics, simple mechanics, simple game - I'm guessing they're using Unity to make the game, because it always makes my phone super hot, even though I've got a good phone. What's worse, while not entirely the game's fault, it did contribute to my phone's battery swelling up... such simple games really shouldn't burn your phone... this is just lazy development.”
- “Mediocre design and graphics.”
- “Also, no option to reduce graphics or frame rate or anything to actually help the loading issue.”
story
14 mentions
14 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed feedback, with some players appreciating its promising elements and simplicity, while others find it lacking depth and feeling like an afterthought. Many users express a desire for a more engaging main storyline or event-driven content, as the current narrative feels plain and underdeveloped. Additionally, technical issues and ads detract from the overall experience, impacting players' ability to fully engage with the story.
- “I love the style, combat system, and story that you provide.”
- “The story is pretty cool, and the crafting is simple yet efficient.”
- “Can you add a main story or event story or something? Everything is kinda plain from a gamer's point of view.”
- “The story at the beginning was a lazy afterthought, and there are so many ads it's ridiculous.”
- “I enjoy the game, but I would like to see more storyline.”
stability
8 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches, particularly on launch. While some players have experienced no issues, others find themselves needing to repeatedly uninstall and reinstall the game to get it to work. Overall, the game is described as "too buggy," detracting from the enjoyment of its design.
- “Game freezes on launch (black screen) and crashes after some time. OnePlus 8 Pro tried clearing data/cache and reinstalling - no success.”
- “I have to reinstall the game every time I want to start it because it just freezes and won't open.”
- “Game is nice to waste some time on the subway or waiting in line, but it glitches when I try to open it, so I have to uninstall and reinstall it again. Please fix this.”
optimization
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the solid gameplay and community engagement, others have noted a decline in performance with recent updates and issues like battery drain that need addressing. Despite these concerns, many find the game enjoyable and well-optimized for its idle mechanics.
- “Can feel extremely grindy for free-to-play players, but other than that, optimized gameplay, fun costumes, and plenty to do online while you do your daily challenges makes this idle game feel solid and balanced.”
- “Not only are there updates and optimizations, but also a strong sense of community support.”
- “Perfect in every way, honestly highly addicting and extremely fun and optimized.”
- “This game is really good; too bad the performance has gone downhill basically every update for months.”
- “Will rate higher once battery drain optimization is fixed.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players appreciating the funny chat interactions and quirky details, such as a massive land shark wielding an anchor scythe. Overall, the game combines addictive gameplay with amusing elements, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
- “There are pay options to make things quicker, but overall it's fun with good costumes, interesting fighting levels, and really funny details like a massive land shark holding an anchor scythe. I'm enjoying playing so far, 3 days in and still having fun.”
- “Addictive and funny.”
- “1 star up from dumpster juice (because the chat is funny).”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the game's controls, which detracted from their emotional experience. However, some found a sense of relief or satisfaction in the game's mechanics, suggesting a complex emotional response that includes both annoyance and a form of enjoyment.
- “Made me feel better about my no-touch punishment.”
replayability
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users find the game's replayability to be high, enhancing its overall playability and making it a worthwhile experience.
- “Totally worth it and makes it much more playable.”
music
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users finding it repetitive and nauseating, while others note that the flashing visuals can be overwhelming. Overall, the soundtrack may not resonate well with all players.
- “The repetitive music makes me feel nauseated for some reason; I don't know why.”
- “The music is too repetitive and becomes annoying after a short while.”
- “The constant flashing and mismatched sounds are overwhelming and detract from the experience.”