Blade&Sword

Masterpiece, hand drawn art and attention to detail, from creatures running around to physics of wind, body damage and debris on ground. gameplay, crafting and mechanics the best, if they ever had to remake a game this would be it along with number 2. you will have sleepless nights of fun

Blade&Sword, developed by Beijing Pixel Software Technology Joint-Stock Co., Ltd. and published by Beijing Happy Entertainment Technology, is a classic action RPG rooted in early 2000s design philosophy and steeped in ancient Chinese mythological themes. Originally released long before its arrival on Steam, the game carries the unmistakable DNA of an era when hack-and-slash combat, tight isometric arenas, and arcade-inspired mechanics defined the genre. While modern action RPGs often emphasize loot systems and sprawling skill trees, Blade&Sword takes a different approach, focusing heavily on player execution, martial technique, and timing-driven combat. Set in a mythic version of ancient China, the story unfolds against the backdrop of spiritual corruption and supernatural upheaval. The vengeful remnants of a fallen tyrant disturb the balance between worlds, unleashing demonic creatures and chaos across the land. Players step into the role of one of three heroes tasked with restoring order. While the narrative framework is relatively straightforward, it provides a strong thematic foundation, drawing from Chinese folklore, spiritual traditions, and legendary warrior archetypes. The…

its good if you have brain

It's not easy to get this game to work these days but when it does...wow. This might be the best ARPG Diablo-like out there in terms of combat. The combat is so well done with so many options you won't believe it. I play it on Nightmare just to maximize the options. Where do I even start. You'd have to have played various other games to understand. For example lets start with Vermintide 2. In Ver2, attacking different types of enemies WHILE they are attacking can cause a trade, because depending where in the animation frame you and the enemy are, it directly impacts the stun threshold. And then the enemy's class/type itself on top of that. In B&S, it's the same. You can pick from 3 heroes and lets say you pick the female. Her combo chains are amazing but if you miss your opening (get to that in a sec) you're risking your attacks missing and the damage on Nightmare takes her health to more then half per hit from the most basic first encounter in the game, the zombie. The best way to combo the zombie with her on Nightmare (the hardest difficulty): 1) Fight 1 by 1, attract one zombie then return to familiar/cleared territory 2) Wait infront of the zombie and get it to mis…

Amazing game! I am really a fan already!

I've played this game way before Steam arrived in my country. Surely, some might accuse this one is just another Diablo clone...but even way before then, I know B&S has its own unique color. With just a couple dollars, I can ensure you that this one is totally worth your time. Gameplay is as simple as Diablo. You interreact with everything by left-click on screen, using a couple default hot keys for smooth movements. But one of the interesting things here are the fight-moves and how to make a deadly combo out of them. Since the game is heavily influenced by Asian martial arts, you get to experience many "Kung-fu" moves. The game gives you 3 characters to play: A slow but heavy brawler, a slim yet swift assassin and a well-balanced swordman. Each characters has 12 different skill moves, which encourages you to mix and match ( though I wish the game can give you option to reset skills) ....there are also ultimate skills that require you to "draw lines" with your mouse on screen to perform, which i find it both unique and frustrated, because ultimate requires power bar, and it can be completely wasted, if the enemy just BLOCK. I still hate it till this day! THE SPAGYRIC CUBE ak…