Princess&Blade

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Princess&Blade is a single-player Role Playing game with a 10-hour playthrough, developed by an indie game developer. Embark on an adventure with a beautiful princess chosen by a mysterious blade that grows stronger as she changes into sexier clothing, impacting her attributes and fighting styles in the process.

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Play Modes

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

+17

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 119 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game features a unique character customization system with a wide variety of outfits that enhance gameplay and provide different stats.
The graphics are visually appealing, with detailed environments and impressive clothing physics that add to the overall aesthetic.
The combat mechanics, while simple, can be enjoyable and challenging, especially in the open-world mode where players can explore and engage with various enemies.

The combat can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with limited enemy variety and basic attack animations that may lead to a monotonous experience.
There are significant optimization issues, including frame rate drops and bugs that can hinder gameplay, making it feel unpolished.
The character movement and controls are clunky, with no option for key remapping, which can make the game frustrating to play at times.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
64%
11%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the character customization and combat mechanics, while others criticize issues like collision problems, poor animations, and simplistic combat. Recent updates have improved the fluidity of gameplay and introduced new level designs and enemy types, but many feel that the game still lacks depth and polish. Overall, while there is potential for a fun experience, the execution remains uneven, leaving room for improvement.
- “The mechanics for upgrading the princess' stats, her weapon skills, and her clothing offer you stats to chase and improve.”
- “All in all it's a fun game, not requiring you to evaluate every nuance of the game's mechanics so you can concentrate on your character and the fight she is in and enjoy the show.”
- “The main gameplay is combat, which is still very simple and casual, but altogether it now plays more fluid than before and meanwhile there are some different level designs and additional enemy types; giving the game some good change.”
- “I liked the setting, the way to customize the character, but I didn't like the bad gameplay, collision problems with clothes, bad animation of the blows. I don't recommend this game.”
- “However, due to recent updates that changed the game battle mechanics, my previous save data was incompatible.”
- “The main gameplay is combat, which is still very simple and casual, but altogether it now plays more fluently than before. However, there are still some issues with level design and enemy variety.”
story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
75%
13%
The game's story is criticized for its simplicity and poor writing, often described as lacking depth and coherence, with a problematic translation that detracts from the experience. While it features a linear storyline and an open-world mode with various mission objectives, many players feel that the narrative fails to engage, and the character dynamics are awkward and poorly developed. Despite these shortcomings, some users express hope for future improvements and additional content, suggesting that the game has potential if the storytelling is enhanced.
- “The story is simple, and told in the 'Road of Salvation' campaign that consists of a number of missions, each with its own objectives (main and secondary).”
- “The other is at the beginning, it didn't attract me, but when I unlocked more levels and got more clothes, I began to be surprised. It has a growing plot unexpectedly, and it has several different level modes.”
- “Much more content and missions will be added too, so there is a lot to look forward to.”
- “But since the storytelling is as simple as a brick, it is not much of a loss.”
- “The story and writing are terrible, made worse by the bad translation.”
- “There is some sort of a basic story in the game (with a Chinese to English Google translation), but it really has no meaning and isn't tied to actual gameplay.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
57%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the visuals as fantastic and beautiful, especially at higher settings, while others note issues with optimization and performance. Some players appreciate the variety of graphic settings available, allowing for adjustments to improve gameplay experience, but there are also criticisms regarding bugs and the overall simplicity of the graphics in certain areas. Overall, the game is recognized for its strong visual appeal, particularly for an indie title, despite some technical shortcomings.
- “Visuals are fantastic.”
- “Great game with very attractive and beautiful graphics.”
- “The graphics are amazing on the highest setting, and it also comes with FidelityFX Super Resolution that you can enable to boost your frame rate while the game renders at a lower resolution and outputs at a higher one.”
- “Last but not least, the graphics look bad.”
- “As for the graphics, I must admit here that it is simply... simple.”
- “Unfortunately, the graphics aren't optimized, so the FPS is quite low on those settings.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
Overall, the game's optimization is lacking, with frequent frame rate drops and inconsistent graphics settings that can hinder performance. While the FSR Super Resolution setting provides improved visual quality and smoother gameplay on capable systems, many players report that the game still requires significant optimization to enhance stability and performance.
- “The FSR Super Resolution setting offers the best visual quality, which is, to me, indistinguishable from native resolution, but with better performance.”
- “Currently, the game is very playable and runs smoothly on my Dell G5 gaming desktop (Windows 10, i7-10700KF @3.8~5.1GHz, 16GB RAM, GTX 1660 Super 6GB).”
- “I just needed a better graphics card, and the performance has been fixed; this game is great.”
- “Unfortunately, the graphics aren't optimized, so the FPS is quite low on those settings.”
- “It has not been optimized very well, so expect frame rate drops all over the place.”
- “I loved this game, but it's evident that the game needs to improve a lot of things; for example, the frame rate and the optimization need to get better.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous lags, freezes, and bugs making the open world nearly unplayable for many users. While the developer is responsive and actively works on fixing issues, the current state of the game has led some players to recommend against purchasing it at full price.
- “There are quite a few lags and freezes along the way.”
- “However, the overworld has changed, and I love to explain the changes, but it has become so buggy it's nearly unplayable.”
- “I do not recommend buying this game at full price, as the open world is so buggy that it's virtually unplayable.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find it unremarkable and poorly suited to the scenery, others appreciate it for effectively complementing the surrounding atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack appears to lack consistency in quality and relevance.
- “Music is not bad at all because it fits well with the surrounding atmosphere.”
- “The music is unremarkable: a few soundtracks, which often do not even suit the scenery.”
- “The music is unremarkable: a few soundtracks, which often do not even suit the scenery.”
- “And another thing about sound is the music.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly due to repetitive combat animations and the necessity of farming for experience and money. The combat system may feel overly grindy, especially without the aid of cheats, and the use of special skills can strain system performance.
- “Combat is okay, but it feels a bit grindy, especially if the cheat system were removed.”
- “Farming areas for experience and money can become repetitive.”
- “The combat animations are literally just a few movements, tediously similar to each other. You should think twice about using the special skill, as its power is not only a challenge for the orcs, but also for our CPU, which can be heard after the desperate howl of the processor fans.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it funny, particularly in the English translation. However, some note that the lack of enemy variety detracts from the overall comedic experience.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious!”
- “Aside from the lack of enemy variety, the witty dialogue and funny scenarios kept me entertained throughout.”
- “The comedic elements really add a unique charm to the gameplay.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players find the game highly replayable, as it offers opportunities to earn better loot and experience points (XP) with each playthrough.
- “Both are replayable for better loot and experience points.”
- “The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
- “With multiple endings and character builds, I find myself coming back for more.”
- “Both are replayable for better loot and XP.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted through the protagonist's complex journey of revenge, which includes intimate environmental interactions and moments of unexpected arousal, adding depth to her character and experiences.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers praise the game's stunning world and character design, highlighting that the visual aesthetics contribute significantly to the overall character development experience.
- “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form genuine connections with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
- “The intricate backstories and growth arcs of the characters add so much richness to the overall experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is enhanced by a fitting musical score that complements the surrounding environment, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “The music is not bad at all because it fits well with the surrounding atmosphere.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world with every detail.”
- “The combination of visuals and sound creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”