Blades Away

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Blades Away is a single player arcade shooter game. It received positive reviews from players.

Blades Away is a single-player shooter featuring sensational game mechanics and pretty visuals. Players engage in freestyle blade throwing, aiming and throwing knives with precision and style. The game offers a thrilling experience where quick reflexes and sharp aim are key to hitting targets in dynamic, fast-paced action.

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Single-Player

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,245 reviews

monetization56 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and smooth physics, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
It's a fun and addictive time killer with a variety of blades to unlock, and the lack of intrusive ads enhances the experience.
The gameplay encourages skill development, making it rewarding to master different blades and achieve higher scores.

Players are frustrated by the inability to choose levels, as the game only offers one map per day, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Some blades have inconsistent hit detection, causing them to bounce off targets even when they should stick, which can be frustrating.
There are complaints about lag and performance issues, especially when multiple blades are thrown, affecting the overall gameplay experience.

monetization
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
6%
36%
Overall, the monetization aspect of the game is positively received, with players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the non-essential nature of in-game purchases. While some users find the in-game purchases to be somewhat pricey, they acknowledge that nothing is required to enjoy the game fully, making it a worthwhile experience. The lack of ads and the option for cosmetic purchases contribute to a more enjoyable and uninterrupted gameplay experience.
- “I am very impressed by the subtle and unintrusive way that you guys use your microtransactions and I really would love to see more from this project.”
- “Fantastic game, challenging gameplay, no ads, no forced microtransactions.”
- “Don't trust a developer who refuses to accept their issues before adding monetization.”
- “Loads of replayability if developer keeps ads out completely, this would be a solid 2 to 5 dollar game depending on in-app purchases.”
- “Microtransactions only appear to shortcut getting new blades, nothing preventing you from enjoying the game without paying.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
28%
12%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smooth mechanics, variety of knives, and minimal interruptions from ads, making it addictive and enjoyable. However, some users noted issues with lag affecting performance, poor controls, and a desire for more levels and challenges. Despite these drawbacks, the game is considered a fun and engaging experience with unique mechanics.
- “The mechanics are smooth and simple, yet challenging and require skill to get the timing right when you want to get a spin on the blade.”
- “Very fun and addictive game mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is satisfying and it performs smoothly on my Pixel 3.”
- “Game is fun but the gameplay is terrible.”
- “Main issue is a sometimes gameplay-altering lag that affects throw quality when you have used up around half the knives.”
- “Needs more levels seriously, maybe about 10, but in each stage have different challenges you have to complete and maybe you could also fix the throwing mechanics; it's kind of wanky.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
27%
20%
Overall, the graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality and smooth performance, with many users highlighting the appealing visuals and effective weapon physics. While some minor graphical bugs and glitches have been noted, the simplistic design is appreciated for not being overly complicated, contributing to a fun and engaging gameplay experience.
- “Graphics are great and it flows very smoothly when you go to toss something.”
- “Great graphics, love the weapon physics.”
- “Graphics are great, physics feel great and it's lots of fun.”
- “The graphics are simplistic and the progression through the levels is not as difficult as I usually like.”
- “Few graphical bugs to work out.”
- “The graphics do what they need to do, timing is tricky.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
Overall, the game is praised for its strong replayability, with many users highlighting its potential for competitions and ongoing challenges as key factors. However, concerns about ads impacting the experience were noted, suggesting that a cleaner gameplay environment could enhance its value further.
- “Good game with plenty of replay value.”
- “Great game with awesome replay value!”
- “Excellent replay value!”
- “Add competitions for replay value and something to work for.”
- “Really ruins replay value.”
- “Loads of replayability if the developer keeps ads out completely; this would be a solid $2 to $5 game depending on in-app purchases.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
80%
Overall, users report a generally enjoyable experience with the game, highlighting its fun gameplay and impressive physics engine. However, stability issues persist, with frequent glitches and freezing problems, particularly when starting the app or during gameplay, leading to frustration among players.
- “Runs great, the physics engine is fantastic, and it's very fun. While you can buy items with real money, it's not necessary.”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance even during intense action sequences, which enhances the overall experience.”
- “I've experienced minimal bugs and crashes, making for a stable and enjoyable gameplay environment.”
- “Well, I love this game, but I am tired of having to restart all over because if the blade falls, it seems to freeze, and I have to restart. It would really be nice if it was fixed.”
- “It looks fun, but whenever I try to start the app, it freezes.”
- “The game experience I have had is good, but there are some glitches when I pick up knives. Overall, it's a nice unique game with nice graphics.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while many players report smooth performance and responsiveness, others experience significant stuttering and slowdowns on certain devices, particularly after extended play. Despite these issues, the game remains enjoyable, with users expressing a desire for improved optimization to enhance their experience.
- “The game runs smoothly and there were very few bugs encountered; all the blades I have had the chance to use so far have felt really responsive.”
- “Fun but not well optimized. I'm playing on a Huawei P30 Pro and I had a lot of stuttering issues, but like I said, it's a fun game and is easy to spend time playing in short bursts. Without the ads, it's hard to find a point to stop. For the fact that there's no ads and it's actually a decent game, I give it 4.9. Fix the optimization and I'll give it the full 5.”
- “Some performance issues on my Samsung J6; it really slows down and stutters after the first few blades are thrown.”
- “The game is poorly optimized, causing frequent frame drops and lag during intense moments.”
- “I experienced significant lag and stuttering, especially in crowded areas, which makes gameplay frustrating.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story is praised for its engaging missions and skill-based progression, particularly with the knife ranking system. However, some players express a desire for more missions to enhance the experience. Overall, the narrative is considered amazing, contributing positively to the gameplay.
- “It's an amazing story that keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, with new content being unlocked at a frustratingly gradual pace. However, it is noted that the game does not resort to excessive ad farming tactics.
- “The speed at which anything new is unlocked is pretty slow and grindy.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report a frustrating emotional experience due to unresponsive gameplay mechanics, particularly during critical moments like weapon handling. The inability to interact effectively can lead to feelings of helplessness and disappointment.