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Boreal Blade

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54%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
54% User Score Based on 312 reviews

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About Boreal Blade

Boreal Blade is a single player and multiplayer tactical fighting game with fantasy, warfare, medieval, historical and others themes. It was developed by Frozenbyte and was released on November 12, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

Boreal Blade is a team-based melee fighting game with a focus on player vs player combat, combining reactionary and tactical gameplay with extraordinary freedom to variate your attacks and develop your unique fighting style. The game features four distinctive fighting styles with the possibility to choose between one-handed and two-handed weapons, a shield and a weapon combo, long thrusting pole …

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54%Audience ScoreBased on 312 reviews
gameplay29 positive mentions
stability5 negative mentions
  • Deep and skill-based combat system with intuitive 360-degree weapon control, allowing for precise attacks and blocks.
  • Variety of weapons and armor with distinct playstyles, combined with customization and progression through unlocking cosmetics and gear.
  • Visually appealing medieval Nordic aesthetic paired with an atmospheric soundtrack, creating an immersive fighting experience.
  • Extremely low player base and lack of dedicated servers result in difficulty finding multiplayer matches and frequent lag issues.
  • No single-player modes or AI bots available, leaving players without opponents unless playing with friends, which limits replayability.
  • The game is effectively abandoned by the developers, with no updates or support, and a tutorial system that is insufficient to teach complex mechanics.

  • gameplay

    79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    37% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    Boreal Blade’s gameplay is praised for its deep, physics-based combat mechanics that are easy to learn yet hard to master, offering satisfying and skill-heavy duels reminiscent of games like Mordhau and Chivalry. However, the experience is marred by a dwindling player base, lack of dedicated servers causing lag in online play, minimal tutorial guidance, and no recent updates, which negatively impact matchmaking and overall engagement. Despite these drawbacks, the combat system itself remains fluid, balanced, and enjoyable for those who appreciate tactical melee combat.

    • “With its physics-based combat mechanics, rich Nordic aesthetic, and skill-heavy gameplay, it’s a treat for fans of competitive brawlers.”
    • “The game incorporates different attack types (basic, heavy, and unblockable), parrying mechanics, and dashes that double as offensive or defensive tools.”
    • “The mechanics are really tight and it's incredibly accessible gameplay-wise, the stylized graphics are cool.”
    • “Gameplay is sub-par for an action game: zero feedback, no training arena, no one playing. Sadly, the game is not being actively developed and has most likely been axed by developers due to poor reception.”
    • “Once you get past the beginning stages of learning how the swing mechanics work, the tutorial is over, and you are left to read how the rest of the mechanics work on your own, instead of guiding you through the rest of the learning process. To make matters worse, the guidebook that you need to refer to doesn’t specifically tell you how to do the moves it is teaching you, or in some cases explains things so vaguely, it can lead players to have false impressions of how the mechanics work.”
    • “Performance is solid for local matches, but online gameplay suffers from lag due to the lack of dedicated servers.”

  • graphics

    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 47% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions

    Boreal Blade features a distinctive medieval Nordic and stylized art style with simple, lower-poly visuals that many find attractive and fitting for its physics-based combat. While the graphics are generally praised for their uniqueness and solid presentation, occasional glitches and basic graphic options are noted. Overall, the visuals contribute well to the gameplay experience, though performance issues and lack of player population limit its appeal.

    • “Beautiful medieval Nordic aesthetic with immersive visuals.”
    • “With its engaging gameplay, stunning visuals, and robust multiplayer options, Boreal Blade offers a unique and rewarding experience for fans of tactical fighting games.”
    • “The mechanics are really tight and it's incredibly accessible gameplay-wise, the stylized graphics are cool.”
    • “Overview: graphics is sort of ok, but the performance is horrific.”
    • “But I had some weird graphical bugs that I could not get rid of, and one friend was not able to click any menu items or have the game register any keyboard buttons.”
    • “The graphics do look pretty, but I can't find a single player so I only got to try out one duel, and god it was horrible.”

  • story

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The game lacks a story mode or campaign, which disappoints players looking for narrative content. Additionally, the minimal player base and repetitive gameplay further diminish the overall experience.

    • “It's just too bad there's 0 players and no campaign or story mode so you can't test the swordplay (or any part of the game, for that matter) out.”
    • “It has a seemingly low player base so I'm hoping there can be a story line to play eventually.”
    • “There’s not really any 'story' to speak of for Boreal Blade.”
    • “It's just too bad there's zero players and no campaign or story mode, so you can't test the swordplay or any part of the game.”
    • “There’s not really any story to speak of for Boreal Blade, and with limited gameplay experience, that's a major downside.”
    • “No story mode available in the game.”

  • optimization

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    Optimization is mixed, with solid local performance and stable frame rates, but online play suffers from lag due to lack of dedicated servers and poor net-code. While early access status explains some issues, users note occasional frame drops and overall jank, highlighting a need for better optimization and server improvements.

    • “There is nothing to complain about in the early access version - excellent optimization, interesting combat system, balanced weapons, a system of loot and customization.”
    • “Fairly good performance (stable 144 fps), with some rare drops (from 144 to ~130).”
    • “Performance is solid for local matches, but online gameplay suffers from lag due to the lack of dedicated servers.”
    • “Performance is poor and the game has a lot of jank.”
    • “Overview: graphics is sort of ok, but the performance is horrific.”
    • “While I understand that this game launched originally on the Nintendo Switch, I think Steam users will have a very different standard of performance, and I hope they do some work on the net-code, because that is a deal-breaker for me.”

  • music

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 12% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric and fitting soundtrack, particularly enhancing the Nordic setting and combat intensity. While the soundtrack and sound effects are solid and immersive, some users note occasional issues with voice-acting quality. Overall, the music stands out as a strong positive aspect despite other shortcomings in the game.

    • “The Nordic setting is brought to life with an atmospheric soundtrack and solid sound effects that enhance the weight and intensity of combat.”
    • “Great music, solid sounds, and even some voice-acting in the tutorial (it's not good quality though).”
    • “Beautiful design and music.”
    • “Soundtrack - alright”
    • “Music is ok.”
    • “[0.2] sound & music”

  • replayability

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 40% negative mentions

    Boreal Blade provides exciting multiplayer experiences with friends, but its limited offline content, server issues, and shrinking community reduce overall replayability. Single-player modes or bot matches offer some extension, but the game is best enjoyed in multiplayer settings.

    • “Single-player content or bot matches to extend replay value.”
    • “But get it, the replayability with friends is fantastic.”
    • “Boreal Blade offers thrilling duels and team-based modes, but its lack of offline content and dwindling community significantly limit replayability.”
    • “Replay value is moderate to low due to server issues.”

  • stability

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game experiences stability issues including occasional crashes, freezes during combat, and notable bugs like inconsistent hitboxes and desynchronization between host and players. While the overall experience and community are enjoyable, these technical flaws may impact gameplay for some users.

    • “Sometimes the game crashes or freezes in the middle of a fight.”
    • “The game is still a bit buggy, with moments where what the host sees is not the same as what other players see.”
    • “The game can be buggy sometimes, affecting overall stability.”

  • humor

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game’s humor is widely appreciated, with players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining, especially when playing with friends. The comedic elements often come from unexpected and silly weapon choices, such as getting defeated with a broom, adding to the game's charm and lighthearted fun.

    • “Funny sword game that is better than Mordhau and For Honor.”
    • “Fun finding different weapons on some maps, getting killed with a broom is the worst, but hilarious.”
    • “The first impression: nice and funny game.”

  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's medieval Nordic setting is vividly brought to life through an immersive atmosphere, supported by an atmospheric soundtrack and impactful sound effects that enhance the intensity of combat.

    • “The Nordic setting is brought to life with an atmospheric soundtrack and solid sound effects that enhance the weight and intensity of combat.”
    • “The medieval Nordic setting is beautifully rendered, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “Sound and atmosphere are well-crafted, complementing the game's aesthetic.”

  • monetization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game’s monetization is seen as disappointing, with users feeling it operates more as an early access cash grab. Limited advertising and a scattered player base contribute to a perception that the developers have shifted focus away, resulting in an incomplete experience.

    • “The game is empty, the devs already moved on. You can feel it is another early access cash grab. Too bad the music is good, but it's only a skeleton of what it should be.”

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Character development is praised for allowing players to create unique and personalized designs that enhance their gameplay experience and provide a sense of empowerment.

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Play Times

51h Median play time
51h Average play time
51-51h Spent by most gamers
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Boreal Blade is a tactical fighting game with fantasy, warfare, medieval, historical and others themes. Common tags for Boreal Blade include 3D, third person, early access, competitive, swordplay and others.

Boreal Blade is available on Nintendo Switch, PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 51 hours playing Boreal Blade.

Boreal Blade was released on November 12, 2020.

Boreal Blade was developed by Frozenbyte.

Boreal Blade has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked Boreal Blade for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Boreal Blade is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Blade Symphony, Of Kings and Men, Kingdoms Rise, Swords of Gurrah, Hellish Quart and others.