Blade of Dawn

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Blade of Dawn is a single player action game. It was developed by Bumeow Games and was released on December 1, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

This is a third-person hack-and-slash roguelike game. You will play as a Knight of Light defending against the invasion of the Shadow Empire. Using the power of holy light, you can convert shadow-infected enemies into allies. Try to survive until dawn! Disclaimer"Blade of Dawn" is a demo we developed in 14 days as part of a game development event. We hope to showcase it on Steam to gath…

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

The game features high-quality animations and graphics, especially for a GameJam project.
It's an enjoyable hack and slash experience with potential for future improvements.
The game includes interesting roguelike elements that add some depth to the gameplay.

The game suffers from a lack of content, including limited stages, bosses, and upgrades.
There are issues with high spawn rates and noticeable lag during gameplay.
The combat feels slow and uninspired, with generic enemies and a lack of character personality.

gameplay
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Players feel that the gameplay could be improved by extending its duration and addressing issues such as high spawn rates and noticeable lag, which detract from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is incredibly engaging and keeps you on your toes with its dynamic mechanics.”
- “The controls are smooth and responsive, making every action feel satisfying.”
- “The variety of challenges and missions adds depth to the gameplay experience.”
- “If you could add these things to the game, it would greatly improve the gameplay experience and extend the playtime.”
- “The spawn rate feels a bit too high, and there's noticeable lag during gameplay.”
stability
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Overall, users report that the game is stable, with minimal bugs, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
- “The game feels polished and stable, making for an enjoyable experience.”
- “I appreciate how smooth the gameplay is; there are hardly any bugs.”
- “Overall, the stability of the game enhances my enjoyment and keeps me engaged.”
graphics
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Overall, players appreciate the graphics of the game, noting their quality and appeal. However, there are requests for options to disable shadows to alleviate lag and to adjust the field of view for a more comfortable gameplay experience.
- “I really like the graphics, but it would be nice to have the option to remove the shadows to reduce lag, and it would also be great to change the FOV for a more comfortable experience.”
- “The game is good, but there are too many spawns and lag. I really like the graphics, but it would be good if I could remove the shadows to get rid of the lag and at least change the FOV.”