Bleak Sword DX
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MorePure, thrilling, and wonderfully cruel, Bleak Sword DX is a dark fantasy action game challenging warriors to fight their way through compact, cursed diorama battlefields. Newly updated for PC, Bleak Sword DX expands on the critically acclaimed Apple Arcade version with elegant controls, three new game modes, and multiple gameplay and graphical improvements. Through twelve tense and deeply atmospheric chapters, you must lift the curse of the legendary Bleak Sword by striking down all manner of horrifying creatures across an oppressive world wielding fierce weaponry and powerful magic. This striking experience is scored by award-winning composer Jim Guthrie, with sound provided by famed designer Joonas Turner.BRUTAL NEW CHAPTERSDX includes all original Bleak Sword chapters plus the three DLC chapters complete with new level and enemy layouts.UNPREDICTABLE ADVENTUREA brand new Randomizer campaign modifier throws you into a remixed version of the original game where leveling up or facing bosses in order is not guaranteed.UNTOUCHABLEJump into the brand new Boss Run gauntlet and face all 12 in-game bosses back to back with only one health bar. Make one wrong step and prepare to pay dearly!ENDLESS BATTLESThe soul-crushing Arena mode throws you into a gladiator-style fight for survival. Fight increasingly difficult enemies and become a Bleak Sword legend.DYNAMIC GAMEPLAY IMPROVEMENTSNew attacks, parries, and counters complement a streamlined control system designed specifically for PC & console, while enhanced enemy AI makes them more unpredictable.STUNNING GRAPHICAL ENHANCEMENTSNew post-processing effects, adaptive depth of field, and a series of filters give Bleak Sword DX a fresh lick of paint, while particle effects, foliage, and weather enhancements bring a new level of atmosphere and immersion to the world.
Bleak Sword DX
6.5
Bleak Sword DX is a pixel art soulslike-roguelite that offers an enhanced version of the original game for PC and Switch, following its initial exclusive release on Apple Arcade.
🟩Pros
+Striking visual style, combining 1-bit aesthetics with modern visuals
+Challenging and satisfying souls-like combat
+Quick and accessible gameplay; short levels and forgiving restarts
+New game modes, controller support, and additional DLC chapters
Challenging and satisfying pixelated souls-like combat | Full Review - Bleak Sword DX
Bleak Sword DX
6.5
PLAY IT OR SKIP IT?
Skip it, unless you really love (and are really good at) fast-paced action games like Hades. Bleak Sword DX is an action-adventure hack-and-slash game that features a dark fantasy theme. I found its gloomy, pixel-art visual style appealing and pleasantly frightening, but most of the exhilaration I felt while playing was dragged down by punishing and frustrating game balance.
TIME PLAYED
This retro hack-and-slash is one of the hardest games I’ve ever played - Bleak Sword DX Quick Review
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