Blade of Acrimony

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Blade of Acrimony is a single player tactical role playing game with horror and violence themes. It was developed by Frostnoble and was released on December 31, 2018. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Blade of Acrimony is a Psychological Horror RPG where you take control of Sora Loyalar and follow her on her downward spiral into insanity.

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

story8 positive mentions

The game features a fun and challenging combat system that encourages strategic thinking and offers a solid progression curve.
The dark themes and interesting lore, combined with custom art and an engaging soundtrack, create an immersive experience.
The character development, particularly the transformation of the protagonist, adds depth to the narrative and keeps players engaged.

The story suffers from pacing issues and lacks character motivation, making it feel flat and convenient at times.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as the reliance on blocking for MP recovery, can lead to repetitive strategies and frustration during battles.
Key narrative elements and lore are often hidden behind multiple endings, leaving players with unanswered questions and a lack of clear resolution.

story
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The game's story presents a grimdark power fantasy with intriguing elements, but it suffers from underdevelopment and a lack of meaningful character interactions, leading to a flat narrative. Many players find that significant portions of the lore are obscured behind convoluted endings, which detracts from the overall experience. While the pacing and resolution could be improved, some still appreciate the unique twists and themes within the story.
- “The game itself takes a nice twist on the 'remove all evil' plot and the sword makes use of this; by making Sora think the sword god via curing her wounds and gifting her armor.”
- “I like games where the character is an anti-hero or straight-out villain with challenging gameplay and great art, music, characters, and story.”
- “I loved the story despite a few cringy parts here and there.”
- “Things happen just to happen, and only to move the plot from point A to B, with no real character interactions going on.”
- “While I love mystery and intrigue as much as the next person, I have issues with games that hide all their exposition and a majority of their story behind endings that are somewhat convoluted to get to, or don’t really give a clear resolution.”
- “That said, large chunks of story and lore are obfuscated behind the multiple endings.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its solid mechanics and decent progression curve, with most moves remaining useful throughout the game, except for one that becomes redundant later on. Players appreciate the strategic use of movement and blocking, which enhances combat effectiveness and resource management. Overall, the combination of challenging gameplay and engaging elements like art, music, and narrative contributes to a compelling experience.
- “The gameplay is really solid, with a decent progression curve and there's only one move that becomes kind of redundant late game; the rest are all situationally really useful.”
- “The gameplay is fantastic; the normal attack is standard, but the way you use your movements is what leads you to victory. For example, blocking is actually useful for once; it recovers your MP and significantly reduces the damage you take.”
- “I like games where the character is an anti-hero or straight-out villain with challenging gameplay and great art, music, characters, and story.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its epic quality, particularly during boss fights, enhancing the overall dark and challenging experience. Reviewers express a strong desire for the soundtrack to be available for purchase, indicating its significant impact on their enjoyment of the game.
- “For the price you're paying, you're getting a fun, challenging, deliciously dark experience with a soundtrack that I would honestly pay to get.”
- “(On that note, creator, if you were to put up the game's OST for sale on Steam or somewhere, I'd absolutely buy it.)”
- “I like games where the character is an anti-hero or straight-out villain with challenging gameplay and great art, music, characters, and story.”
graphics
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The graphics in the game are highly praised for their detail and character design, showcasing a significant amount of custom artwork. Additionally, the visuals are complemented by a rich world of lore, enhancing the overall experience.
- “I had a solid experience with this game, and I liked the characters and detailed graphics.”
- “This is a developer who not only has created a ton of custom artwork for their game, but has also incorporated an interesting world of lore.”