The Path of Blades

[i]….what did you expect?[/i] [b]The Path of Blades[/b] is a free to play Steam game [i]whose marketing and title screen are plastered with AI art[/i]. [b]like [i]...what did I even expect? [/i] [/b] I don't know, I guess I was hoping for something a little more. For one thing, it's a [i]retro style first person fantasy action dungeon crawler[/i], a very specific genre that [b]I happen to be a big fan of.[/b] And [b]two..[/b] [i]uhhm[/i], there's no two. [b]that's the reason why I downloaded it.[/b] I got it for free and came with no expectations, [i]and I still feel disappointed.[/i] [b]sorry.[/b] [b]Hey there, epic fantasy fans! listen to this epic narrative; [i]it will knock you off your feet. [/i] [/b] You see, [i]there's this nameless heroine trapped in a dungeon, and she finds a sword and a shield, and then,[/i] uhm, [i]she explores the dungeon, and tries to escape[/i] [spoiler].....that's it. [/spoiler] It's a simple premise, [i]yes[/i], but that's enough to get the game going. The exploration part kind of drags a bit, not only due to the intentional graphic limitations (which I'll get to later), but also the fact that [i]there's really not much to explore.[/i] There are n…

That's not a good idea, sadly, you can't cross Die by the Sword and Dark Souls : split-second reaction asks for clear visibility while retro hack-and-slash asks for fun and gore. I suggest you go one way or another.

Not bad, not great... i see potential (assuming this is only a prototype/demo/proof of concept). A few things I noticed that could do well here: * The levels are to open i feel like this game could use a more confined/claustrophobic feel * The retro filter needs a option to turn it down - its hard to make out what is what * I suggest going for only first-person or a very tight third-person view the current third-person view you can get the camera to break the level boundary. I started in third-person and when i switched to first-person the game IMHO was MUCH nicer (and that is coming from some one that is NOT a first-person fan) Don't let the reviews get you down - keep on trucking.

I love retro games, but this one is visually irritating. The screen is cluttered and it's hard to make out what's going on most of the time. It really needs a cleaner, more readable display to be enjoyable.

Me when i somehow make skyrim melee combat worse:

The Path of Blades is an independent action dungeon crawler that combines retro-inspired presentation with modern melee combat ideas. Developed by Kobe Justice and published by MegabeatsGaming, the game takes a deliberately straightforward approach to its premise: enter a dangerous dungeon, fight through hostile creatures, avoid traps, collect useful items, and survive long enough to push deeper into the labyrinth. Rather than building its identity around an elaborate cinematic storyline, it places combat and exploration at the center of the experience. Its mixture of Action, Adventure, RPG, Indie, and Free to Play elements gives it the feeling of a small experimental project that draws inspiration from several generations of dungeon-focused games. One of its more distinctive features is the ability to experience combat from either a first-person or third-person perspective. This gives players some flexibility in how they approach the dungeon, especially because melee fighting forms such a significant part of the gameplay. Battles revolve around using different close-range weapons while paying attention to enemy attacks and positioning. Dodging is particularly important, with invi…