Previously having released only on PC, Blade Assault, the action-packed 2D side-scrolling cyberpunk rogue-like from Team Suneat, is launching on Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch today.
Blade Assault is set in a post-war, desolate sci-fi world divided up into three regions: the mutant infested outside grounds, the Undercity where people have moved to seek refuge from the mutants, and the sky city Esperanza, home to the rich and powerful leaders. You will join the resistance force of the Undercity and have your pick from three playable characters, each with their own playstyle and weapons of choice kept in their own armoury.
Your mission: to work alongside your comrades, fight against Esperanza’s corrupt military and bring them to justice.
The game features tight, responsive controls and punchy, energetic pixel art. The combat is satisfying fast-paced and features utilise diverse skills. It’s up to you whether you choose to dodge enemy attacks by dashing, launching projectiles or slashing away with your weapon of choice.
Blade Assault gives you plenty of customisable options. Playable characters have various transformable weapons, which can be further modified by different “Cores” to change your attacks. “Transform Upgrades” are found randomly dotted along your quest and unlock new powers. Your attacks change according to the “Cores” and upgrades you choose, making each run unique.
Key features:
- Three playable characters, each with their own unique playstyle and signature weapons
- 200 different items from Cores to Gears
- Enhanced weapons to turn them into the beasts they need to be to take on the monsters flooding the world
- Seven bosses
- The Friendship System encourages making friends and earning rewards from the game’s NPCs
- Assault Level that unlocks after “finishing” the game and tests the mettle of even the toughest player with endless hard-mode waves of enemies
Head over to the Xbox Store to play on Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S, or your choice of console store, and grab a copy of Blade Assault for £14.99. It’s already on Steam where it’s got some decent ish reviews.
Game description:
Fight against the corrupt military of Esperanza as part of the resistance force of the Undercity. Bring the corrupt to justice by becoming stronger and fighting alongside your trusty comrades. Blade Assault is a 2D action rogue-lite platformer with beautiful pixel art set in a desolate sci-fi world. The game features tight, responsive controls and a cast of charming characters. Playable characters have various transformable weapons that they use to battle against their enemies. Weapons can be further customized by different “Cores” and “Transform Upgrades” that appear randomly during gameplay. Satisfying fast-paced combat. Utilizing diverse skills, dodging enemy attacks by dashing, launching projectiles, slashing away mobs of enemies. Your attacks change according to the “Cores” you select and the upgrades you decide to take on your runs. Meet NPCs and find upgrades along your quest to unlock unique powers. Each playable character has their own weapons of choice kept in their own armory.
