Iron And Blood

by Acclaim

Product Details

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• ASIN: B00002STKX
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches ; 5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: May 29, 1996
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,347 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

GameSpot Review

One would think a game bearing the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons license would at least be mildly entertaining. Instead, gamers get just a fighting game - and a bad one at that. If one word had to be used to sum up Iron and Blood, "laughable" would fit just fine. Playing Iron and Blood is as painful as being hit over the head repeatedly with a blunt object. Character control is slow and unresponsive: Think of the type of game where it's hard to tell if the move you made was a special move or not (occasionally the announcer shouts "Combination!" to let you know you probably did something right). Campaign mode adds a team aspect, where you pick a series of characters and do battle with opposing forces. This is where artifacts come into play, which can enhance a character by making him stronger or faster, or bringing fallen compatriots back to life. Onscreen, Iron and Blood looks like a real clunker. While still photos make it out to be a pretty sharp-dressed game, the motion is jerky and the camera angles are horrible. The game seems to be very fond of the behind-the-back view, which makes accurate player control a far-off dream. The back of the box boasts "Death strikes at 225,000 polygons per second," but fails to mention that the "death" is the player dying of sheer frustration. The only point in favor of this game is character variety. You can pick from several different characters, including a headsman, complete with his head-chopper, an elf with his bow, a goblin with two short swords, or even Torgo, the one-armed dwarf who beats his opponents into submission with his giant hammer. Too bad they look better on the select screen menu than they do in the actual game. This game could have been good. With some gameplay tweaks, a better sense of camera angling, and smoother motion, it would have been a hell of a fighter. Instead it is a bleak reminder that all polygon games aren't as smooth as Tekken 2. If someone attempts to pawn this game off on you, do yourself a favor and just say no.--Jeff Gerstmann--Copyright © 1998 GameSpot Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of GameSpot is prohibited.

Product Description

This is the game Iron and Blood for the Playstation 1. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great AD&D Fighter, July 6, 2007

A Kid's Review

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Iron And Blood (Video Game)

The graphics are rather old mainly due to age, but I still loved this game. I am a big fan of D&D so maybe thats why, but I found it to be very fun. Despite all of the other bad reviews, I highly recomend this as a MUST HAVE for any fan of Mortal Kombat, 3d Fighters, Ravenloft, Vampires, Werewolves, Dwarves and D&D :P.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little game!!, November 26, 2010

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D.G "Air Force Guy" (los angeles, california USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Iron And Blood (Video Game)

This is the first game I bought for my PS, I was in active duty stationed in Japan back in 1997. I played it for days and I still love it. It's a very good fighter and the characters are pretty cool. I highly recommend it!!!

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Maybe I'm crazy?, February 22, 2004

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andrew spang (roseville, ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Iron And Blood (Video Game)

Despite all the bad reviews this game gets, it remains my favorite playstation game. Call me crazy..