Platforms
- PCAug 28, 2018NAplayscoreNA0 Critics7.7177 Players
- PlayStation 4Aug 28, 20187.8playscore7.64 Critics8.7160 Players
- Nintendo SwitchAug 28, 20187.8playscore7.413 Critics8.6162 Players
18 critic reviews · 1 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Blade Strangers is a fine fighting game. It has a simple mindset, but a very complex nature that allows the newcomers to pop in and have a fun time learning the ins and outs while veterans can dive deep into the systems and have just as much fun. It is a fast and nimble fighting game with a lot of flashy combos that fans of the genre can appreciate.
Drew Leachman · Sep 12, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - That’s Blade Strangers for you. This is a game that makes up for its lackluster roster size with excellent gameplay, a wide array of modes and some great guest characters. It’s far from being the best fighting game I’ve played this year, but if you have ever wondered how Shovel Knight would fight against Isaac, your doubts have been finally answered.
Leo Faria · Sep 05, 2018 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Even the Japanese stuff that is involved is weird together, frankly. While it struggles with how simple it does or doesn’t want to be, Blade Strangers has a cute vibe, an earnest sense of humor, and flashy enough gameplay that running through it with all the characters is definitely worth a few weekends in-between Evo training.
Lucas White · Sep 05, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Blade Strangers is a fun, friendly, accessible fighter. It allows newcomers and experienced players alike the opportunity to throw down with some great characters, without necessarily concerning themselves with one-frame-links or meaty reversals. Whilst that lack of tech-depth may prevent Blade Strangers from holding the attention of the pros, or blowing up on the competitive circuit, it's sure to be a hit at any good-natured rumble with friends, battling for pride within your own four walls.
Chris Moyse · Sep 05, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - If Super Smash Bros. and Marvel Vs. Capcom made sweet love, Blade Strangers would be their beautiful baby. Fighting game veterans might find the gameplay a little too user-friendly and ultimately shallow. Still, it’s hard not to get addicted to the elegant combo system, and playing as all your favorite indie legends.
Jaime Carrillo · Aug 31, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - It’s not going to keep you entertained for as long as a Street Fighter or BlazBlue game, but those familiar with its characters will have fun pitting the likes of Shovel Knight against Issac. Those unfamiliar with its characters will just enjoy it for the fact that there are no barriers to enjoying its gameplay. Blade Strangers is simple, and all the better for it.
Richard Seagrave · Aug 31, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Overall, Blade Strangers felt like a game with so much potential which just fell short of the mark. By failing to appropriately pay homage to their original games, and copy and pasting the vast majority of story and dialogue across all characters, they have failed to appeal to those who purchased this game as fans of the characters.
Georgina Young · Aug 31, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Blade Strangers does a decent enough job at building the bridge between the simplicity of Pocket Rumble and the anime flair of BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle. The lean towards concentrating on core fundamentals makes this all-star brawler an approachable but enjoyable throwdown for those that are keen to make their mark in the genre. While the game’s easy execution may not entertain hardened enthusiasts for long, those that don’t have the time to surgically pick apart the demanding layers of the genre should certainly get a good fix out of this one.
Darren Palma · Aug 29, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - I’m not sure I can confidently say the game will do waves in the fighting game community, but I think it’ll be enjoyable for all players of all different skill types. It’s a testament to the Switch’s ever-growing library of great titles from a whole bunch of different genres and if there’s one thing I can say with confidence; Blade Strangers is worth checking out.
Jordan Boyd · Aug 28, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - For example, if you unlock a new title (for use in multiplayer) or a character (in Story mode), you get no notice about it. Obviously, there are places within the game you can look and see the unlockables – but a little in-game pop-up would be appreciated. For the most part, I was happy with this fighter and I really hope we see some additional post-release content added, such as more characters from Nicalis published titles.
Alex Everatt · Aug 28, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review
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Community Reviews
- Rated on Switch
About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
A malevolent force known only as Lina is devouring data from a vast, interdimensional network of servers overseen by sentient computers called ”motes.” In desperation, the motes summon heroes from a variety of parallel game worlds to face off against each other in one-on-one combat. The tournament victor has the potential to be awakened as the Blade Stranger—the savior who can vanquish Lina and protect the motes from further harm!
Developer: Studio Saizensen