Cervus Blade

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Cervus Blade is a single player role playing game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Team Blade and was released on August 3, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

Cervus Blade is an enchanting third-person action adventure game that takes players on an epic journey through a deer-worship desert world. Engage in high-octane combat, testing your skills in challenging encounters, unleash the power of the Blade and become a legend in this captivating adventure. DEER HUNT Step into the shoes of a Hunter on a mission to rid the land of corruption and filth le…

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 189 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

Engaging and rewarding combat system with perfect dodges, blocks, and timed parries that capture the essence of Souls-like gameplay.
Unique bloodthirst/berserk mechanic that summons minions to assist combat, adding a fresh twist to the genre.
Well-designed boss fight praised as challenging, fun, and strategic, standing out as a highlight of the game.
Polished animations and visually appealing art style that enhances the atmospheric, mysterious setting.
Short, concise, and accessible experience ideal for newcomers and fans looking for a quick Souls-like fix.
Developed by passionate and talented student developers, making it an impressive free-to-play project with solid foundation and mechanics.

Extremely short game length with very limited content, leaving players wanting more and feeling like a demo rather than a full game.
Performance issues including frame drops and lack of optimization, sometimes causing lag even on lower settings.
Gameplay limitations such as no equipment customization, repetitive combat moves, missing features like jump, dash/roll, remappable controls, and clunky or inconsistent lock-on and input responses.
Visual effects like excessive motion blur reduce clarity and player comfort, with no option to disable it.
Lack of variety in enemies and world design, leading to repetitive encounters and relatively barren maps.
Bugs and glitches reported including softlocks, input lag, stuck animations, and occasional character control problems affecting combat flow and immersion.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
33%
13%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun, smooth, and innovative combat mechanics, including posture breaking, parrying, dodging with slowdown effects, and unique abilities like summoning blood zombies. While some find the fighting clunky or mechanics underexplained, most appreciate the solid combat flow, enemy design, and overall enjoyable action RPG experience reminiscent of Souls-like games. However, limited content, occasional bugs, and technical issues slightly impact the experience.
- “Sekiro-esque posture mechanic: the more you attack an enemy, the more likely their stance will break.”
- “Its got a good combat gameplay flow with a DMC devil trigger type ability that literally summons blood zombies (once you pick up the upgrade early in the game) when you're making combos.”
- “The mechanics were awesome and smooth, and I could tell someone spent a lot of time going through every animation of each and every enemy.”
- “Clunky fighting mechanics, very basic sandbox with some cool enemy designs.”
- “A lot of mechanics are explained once then you never hear about them again and can no longer look up those mechanics.”
- “Several bugs, low diversity, AI problems, low graphics quality, and mechanic issues; all these things reduce the pleasure of continuing to play.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
58%
16%
The graphics in this student-made Unreal Engine 4 game are generally praised for their stylized visuals, unique atmosphere, and good aesthetic design, though some users note occasional lag and less advanced or inconsistent graphics settings. While the art style stands out and is immersive, certain critiques mention a lack of polish, blur effects, and lower graphical fidelity compared to expectations. Overall, the visuals complement solid gameplay and create a distinctive world, especially given its indie and student project origins.
- “Thanks to Unreal Engine 4, this game looks gorgeous and the basics of a visceral hack 'n slash combat system are there.”
- “The stylized visuals and immersive sound design create a sense of mystery and intrigue, drawing you deeper into the narrative as you explore the game's environments.”
- “Movement and art style are what really caught my eye throughout the playthrough.”
- “Graphics are a bit weak despite everything being set on epic, like this was made as a mobile game.”
- “Movements are crappy, graphics are damn ugly and empty, also a lot of blur.”
- “The graphics are better than what you would expect but it does tend to lag a bit.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
37%
36%
The game suffers from inconsistent and often poor optimization, with frequent frame drops and performance issues reported by many users. While some experience decent performance on higher-end setups, overall the game requires significant improvements in optimization to run smoothly.
- “Performance on my R5 5600/RX 6700XT was great at 1080p 60fps.”
- “Performance is okay and the game is short but fun to play.”
- “Does need optimization, more areas.”
- “Suffers pretty terribly from some performance issues, tons of frame drops, so be aware of that before going in. It definitely needs some optimization.”
- “Bad optimization like hell; on low settings, it barely reaches 40 fps.”
- “The only real complaint I have is the performance isn't as good as it could be.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
27%
The story in this game is generally seen as decent but not a primary focus, with some finding it minimal or lacking depth. While it features a dark fantasy theme and a cinematic intro, many believe the narrative could be more compelling and better integrated. Overall, the gameplay is praised, with hopes for a more fleshed-out story in future iterations.
- “- Dark fantasy theme that is fun with a good cinematic intro and story plot for being a hack and slash.”
- “This is a pretty good game, story is good, gameplay good and fun though sometimes a bit janky but still great. Would recommend trying this game out, a good Souls-like game.”
- “Decent story and great graphics.”
- “The story could use some work to be a bit more compelling.”
- “My complaints are the fact that there could have been a bit more emphasis on story.”
- “I don't know what story they've found but there is nothing to the story in the game.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The music in the game is generally seen as interesting but too short and somewhat choppy, with some users feeling it lacks depth and sufficient sound effects. One user also offered to provide additional music for future projects.
- “Music was interesting.”
- “Only problem for me was it was short, a bit choppy, and lacks on the musical side.”
- “It also lacks music and a bit more sound effects.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its unique and captivating vibe, impressive scenery, and detailed design of landscapes and buildings. Players feel immersed from the moment they enter the distinct desert world, highlighting the developers' talent in creating a memorable environment.
- “From the moment you step into the deer-worshipping desert world, you're instantly captivated by the game's unique atmosphere.”
- “Unique atmosphere and stylized visuals.”
- “It shows the huge talent of the people who made it: the vibe, the scenery, main protagonist, enemies, design of landscapes, buildings. It looks awesome!”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is enjoyable overall but suffers from frequent bugs that impact its stability.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game spontaneous and situational, often arising from unexpected moments like simultaneous character deaths that create amusing experiences.
- “I died at the same time as the boss and it was funny.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding is minimal in this game, as it can be completed quickly—even with exploration and some farming, playtime remains just over an hour.