Blade of Darkness

by Codemasters

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000058CCN
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: February 27, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,032 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous graphics, storyline could have been better, March 12, 2002

By 

Riccardo Audano (Chiavari, Italy) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blade of Darkness (CD-ROM)

OK, to say it in a few words.. this is the BEST GAME I have ever played. I really like 1st person games.. and have had a lot of fun with Quake Unreal and the like.. but I was looking for a game with a different environment as I like fantasy better than science fiction so I got this game on an inpulse buy since this game has not gotten half the marketing and advertising of say Diablo. It was a great buy! The graphics and game engine are really impressive... every detail is taken care of.. even the music and sounds are awesome, and the enemies are varied smart and challenging..! If you like 3d action games you should definitely get this game... I really don't understand how a game like Diablo that is a total joke compared to Blade got so much more successful... or better.. I know .. it is just about the marketing.. But don't let that fool you.. this is a great exciting inspiring game and the only problem it will give you is after you are done with it you will be struggling to find something that compares.. The only defect I can think of is that the storyline could have been better. I mean, the game does keep you hooked even if you will find yourself hacking and slashing enemies most of the time.. but I think quite a bit of the ledge jumping could have bene sacrificed to give space to say some interaction with non-players characters or to more investigation... ( a la Baldur's Gate...).
Overall though this is a minor defect... this game is a little masterpiece guys...

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Astounding!, July 5, 2001

By 

Jeffrey (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blade of Darkness (CD-ROM)

I bought this game without much review. I thought it may have been a mistake while trying to install it, but once I found the right resolution and began playing, Blade really started to shine! The game takes full advantage of current graphics card technology and processor speed. This does not mean a less-than-up-to-date system user will not enjoy the game's beautiful mapping and texture, though it would be wise to quit all running programs before playing (this should open up more RAM). Either on low or high detail, Blade is still stunning. Total immersion is inevitable when combining the expertly composed music with chilling sound effects that make your spine tingle. How wonderful to hear the footsteps and gunts of an ogre as he walks up and down the corridor. Try throwing a head or arm (from a shredded enemy, of course), and as he comes to investigate it, suprise him with a deadly and artful melee attack! As I speak of this scenario, one must quickly learn to finesse the controls. I do not find the character difficult to control at all. All the enemies fight different, so tactics used on a slow, lumbering stone golem will most definitely get you killed by a skeleton warrior. Gosh, they move fast! Character movement and control are MADE difficult if want to just run through every level trying to slash everything to pieces. It is not designed to play in this manner. The gameplay is designed for the player to be cautious and wary. Stop running, look all around, and listen to the surroundings (while enjoying the scenery). Listen to enemies lurking in the distance, wind blowing (which, by the way, does carry sounds further), and birds chirping. This may become time consuming, but the save feature can nullify some frustration (if you use it), and the player will appreciate the game much more (along with the fact that it took more than four years to make). One must develop a plan of attack before striking. As we in the military say, "know your enemy better than you know yourself". This strategy will help the player survive much longer. The fighting engine, besides the graphics, is the very essence of the game. Plus it is much more fun this way. Forget the cheats, too. Who would want to cheat on a game so easy to play anyway? Precision movement and attacks are paramount, but are they not in real life, also? I am talking about fighting a lot, but this is what the game is about. If you are willing to study your enemies' and master the art of one-on-one melee combat, this game is perfect for you. Blade is quite straightfoward, so it is difficult to get lost.There are not many secrets and traps, and even those are easily recognized if you pay attention to your surroundings. All things considered, this game is truly an awesome experience to behold.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Game In Many Many Years, April 16, 2002

By 

John J. Robinson "jjr" (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blade of Darkness (CD-ROM)

I have been playing computer games since the dawn of the Commodore 64; and I can safely say this is a special product. In fact, it has been years since I have seen anything this clever and unique in a computer game. If you are a fan of Robert E. Howard and his Conan the Barbarian saga, find a copy of this game. It is already getting difficult to find due to the realistic graphic violence depicted during the gameplay. But I was blown away!