Blazing Strike
- October 17, 2024
- RareBreed Makes Games LLC
Get on Steam"Blazing Strike" is a 2D fighting game set in a post-apocalyptic world, where a resistance group fights against a corrupt government. The game features 14 unique playable characters and a rush system for a modern twist on classic gameplay. Play in Versus Mode against friends, family, or CPU, or dive into Story Mode to follow Jake and his friends' journey. Rollback netcode allows for zero network delay in online matches.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a charming old school aesthetic with great character designs and animations.
- The gameplay mechanics, particularly the combo system and rush/dash mechanics, are fun and engaging.
- The developers are actively patching the game, addressing bugs and quality of life improvements, which shows commitment to enhancing the player experience.
- The game feels unfinished, with many basic features missing, such as a proper training mode and online functionality that is often buggy.
- The price point is considered steep for the current state of the game, leading many to recommend waiting for a sale.
- There are significant issues with the netcode, resulting in poor online play experiences, including desyncs and lag.
- gameplay21 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a unique rush mechanic that adds depth and fun, though it lacks a tutorial to help players understand its importance. While the game features charming visuals and catchy music, many players find the overall experience marred by bugs, a lack of training resources, and unfinished elements, leading to mixed feelings about its value at the $40 price point. Despite its appealing aesthetics and potential for a dedicated community, the gameplay may not resonate with everyone, particularly those unfamiliar with fighting game mechanics.
“The style is sick, music is catchy, the mechanics and gameplay are fun, and the game is still being actively patched, so quality of life improvements are happening, and bugs are getting squashed.”
“Great gameplay, the dash system is really cool!”
“Also, the rush/dash mechanic is super fun to play around!”
“However, that said, gameplay will not be everyone's cup of tea due to how the basic mobility of a fighting game usually works as a resource material.”
“There's also no tutorial to teach you how the rush system works, as it's the most important mechanic to use if you want to deal a huge amount of damage.”
“Terrible training mode, backwards design in gameplay, janky animations with a lack of in-between frames, lackluster netcode with plenty of desync problems with a friend 50 miles away from me, and the insane price point for an unfinished game.”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story is generally considered interesting and well-crafted, with appealing artwork enhancing the experience. However, players have noted significant issues, such as bugs affecting all modes, including story mode, and the inability to save progress, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite its potential, many feel the game's mechanics hinder the storytelling experience.
“The artwork is a vibe and the story mode is great (shame you can't save during the story mode)!”
“I really wanted to like this game, but its main mechanic is incredibly overreaching in what it cuts you off from when you aren't using it, and all three of its story/arcade/training modes have unacceptable issues.”
“The beeping noise during story mode gets a bit annoying.”
“If you want to lessen about the story or play arcade mode, I still wouldn't recommend it as the bugs are in those modes as well and the game is asking for $40, which you're better off buying other gameplay that were also inspired by classic fighting games, such as Pocket Bravery.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics evoke a nostalgic 90s aesthetic, featuring vibrant artwork and unique character designs that enhance the overall experience. While the visuals are praised, some users note issues with glitchy menus and a lack of graphics options, suggesting that the game's graphical appeal is its strongest aspect.
“I love the late 90's art style and the feel of the game.”
“Great music, artwork, unique characters (each with their own cool movesets), and optimization.”
“Glitchy menus and no graphics options besides filters are just the icing on the cake.”
“This game has more of the aesthetic of the 90s fighter it's been marketed as.”
“But really, this game just has its visuals going for it.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy style and charm, contributing significantly to the overall experience alongside the character design and gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the unique soundtracks that enhance the game's atmosphere, making it an enjoyable aspect of the title. Overall, the music is considered a strong point, complementing the fun mechanics and vibrant visuals.
“The style is sick, music is catchy, the mechanics and gameplay are fun, and the game is still being actively patched -- so quality of life improvements are happening, and bugs are getting squashed.”
“The game has charm with its characters, the stages, the music, and most importantly, the gameplay.”
“Great music, artwork, unique characters (each with their own cool movesets), and optimization.”
“The game needs a juggle system; simple combos are okay, but enemies just floating in the air leaves much to be desired. I want this game to do well and be complete because character design, music, and the announcer actually make this pretty good.”
“The music didn't sound bad, but it didn't stand out either.”
“While the game has charm with its characters and stages, the music feels lackluster and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
- character development5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is highly praised for its stunning design and animations, featuring gorgeous character portraits and appealing sprite work. However, some players feel that the gameplay mechanics, such as the lack of a juggle system, detract from the overall experience, suggesting that while the characters are visually impressive, the combat could be more refined.
“Great character design and animations.”
“Character design is so on point.”
“Gorgeous character portraits, great sprite work, and overall really appealing character designs.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices that affect character growth; it feels like a missed opportunity.”
“The characters seem one-dimensional, and their arcs don't evolve in a way that keeps me engaged.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, including frequent game freezes during matches, affecting one or both players, as well as instances where the game freezes when time limits are reached.
“The game is incredibly buggy.”
“I've experienced matches where the game freezes for one or both players, or it freezes during the time limit.”
“The stability issues are frustrating and ruin the overall experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong optimization, which complements its great music, artwork, and unique characters, each featuring distinct movesets.
“Great music, artwork, and unique characters, each with their own cool movesets, all enhanced by excellent optimization.”
