Blade Prince Academy

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In "Blade Prince Academy," players control a squad of elite warriors, defending the city of Abjectalia against various threats. Balance combat and academics to maintain order in students' lives, utilizing a "true real-time with pause" system to plan strategic combos and exploit the environment for maximum effect. Manage time effectively to ensure success in this engaging combination of action and strategy.

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

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

The tactical pause combat system is engaging and allows for strategic planning, making battles enjoyable and satisfying.
The game features a unique artistic direction and character design that is visually appealing, reminiscent of titles like Hades.
Despite some initial learning curves, the gameplay mechanics and character interactions show promise and depth, encouraging players to explore further.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, including problems with saving progress and softlocks that disrupt gameplay.
The writing and character development are often criticized as mediocre, lacking depth and coherence, which detracts from the overall experience.
The user interface and controls, especially for controller users, are reported to be clunky and unpolished, leading to frustration during gameplay.

story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
78%
11%
The story is described as having a dark academia vibe, with interesting characters and a decent narrative, though it suffers from inconsistencies and a lack of depth in character development. Players find the academy setting underutilized, wishing for more interactive elements to enhance the experience. Overall, while the story has potential, it is marred by gameplay mechanics that detract from immersion and enjoyment.
- “The overall story has a dark academia kind of vibe to it that I really enjoy.”
- “This game is fun, looks good, and has a nice story.”
- “I wasn't enjoying this game enough to go through the terrible plot points and braindead encounters again.”
- “The story and characters so far are decently interesting, but the occasional jokes and colorful art style kind of clash with the darker tone the rest of the game seems to want.”
- “The 'academy' part of the game is also underutilized; giving the player more to do at the titular school, like assigning training or extracurricular activities, would make the school feel more alive and provide a bit of downtime between the missions.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
50%
12%
The gameplay features a unique tactical pause mechanic that enhances the real-time combat experience, complemented by a charming artistic direction and a diverse cast of characters with evolving relationships. While the mechanics can initially be confusing and some aspects lack clear explanations, players generally find the gameplay enjoyable and easy to master after some practice. However, issues such as bugs and mediocre writing have been noted, which may detract from the overall experience.
- “A very cool game with tactical pause mechanics, which we don’t often see, and on top of that, it has a very cool artistic direction and universe.”
- “So far, in 3 hours of gameplay, I've already encountered a good number of characters with different skills, roles, and synergies, which is encouraging for the rest of the game.”
- “It definitely fulfills the promise of real-time with pause gameplay being fun and active; there's no doubt about that.”
- “Mediocre writing, decent gameplay at best, but so buggy it didn't properly save my progress, I guess?”
- “Pact enchantment RNG is the worst mechanic and is why people quit Genshin Impact in droves.”
- “I feel like a number of the mechanics aren't really explained; I've been trying to figure it out on my own.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
33%
11%
The graphics of the game are noted for their unique and colorful art style, effectively blending anime visuals with a tactical combat system. While the visuals are generally praised for their quality and creativity, some users report issues with character portraits and feel that the art clashes with the game's darker themes. Overall, the aesthetic is appreciated, though opinions vary on its standout quality and character design.
- “Very good visuals, the developers worked carefully on the graphics and animations.”
- “While this isn't as standout as other games, I think they did a nice job of creating a sort of monster-high school aesthetic that generally looks really good.”
- “I'm giving it a thumb up because there is not much indie game that tries to blend anime-type visuals with such a tactical combat system; it's really as bold as it is cute, and that's what I came for!”
- “The visuals sometimes have issues with showing the correct character portraits.”
- “The story and characters so far are decently interesting, but the occasional jokes and colorful art style kind of clash with the darker tone the rest of the game seems to want.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is currently plagued by numerous bugs, including issues with saving progress, which detracts from the overall experience. While some users note that the game shows potential and is improving with patches, it is still recommended to wait for further updates before diving in.
- “Mediocre writing, decent gameplay at best, but so buggy it didn't properly save my progress, I guess?”
- “This thumbs up is with a caveat: it's recommended after a few patches come out, since the game is still fairly buggy, but improving at a fairly good pace.”
- “The rest of this review are all the notes I collected about all the things that are either buggy or feel like shit.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is noted for its strong level and character design, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the depth and uniqueness of the characters, contributing to a more immersive narrative.

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3h Median play time

3h Average play time

3-3h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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