Review: Blades of Fire for PlayStation 5

Hey, ever stumbled into a world ruled by giants who thought Armageddon was knocking on their door and decided, “Hey let’s make humans the new giants!”? Yeah, me neither—until I dove into Blades of Fire from 505 Games and MercurySteam. They’ve cooked up this action-adventure mishmash, and let me tell ya, it’s something else. I’m still trying to wrap my head around it.

By the way, MercurySteam? Yeah, I remember them because they left quite an impression with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 way back on the PS3. And Metroid Dread? Chef’s kiss on the Nintendo Switch! So, I jumped at the chance to see what chaos Blades of Fire was throwing our way.

So you land smack-dab in this mythical land as Aran de Lira—he’s got one of those titles that sound impressive, like “firstborn of the King’s Ward Commander.” Fancy-sounding, right? Except, bam, the newly crowned Queen Nerea comes along, casting spells like she’s got nothing better to do, turning all steel into stone. Why? To make sure her crummy, evil army could hog all the metal and pretty much make mush out of any wannabe heroes with inferior weapons. Yeah, yeah, steel trumps stone. Who knew?

Enter Adso de Zelk, your sidekick, from some fancy abbey. Picture this: glasses slipping down the nose, books in hand. He’s there dishing out wise tips and solving puzzles like he was born for this. You’ll want him sticking around as you need to figure out this whole blade-forging business. And make no mistake, unless you want to end up as minced meat, button-mashing won’t cut it here. Literally.

Oh, and crafting? That’s your VIP-ticket. Forget about slashing your way through. You need scrolls to make something that won’t shatter at the first swing. Seven weapon families, 30 scrolls! Sounds overwhelming? It is. But matching your style to weapons and diving into epic battles with the right tools—that’s where the thrill is.

Now, about facing foes… Picture this collection of more than 50 nutters strutting with unique moves and armor. It’s like a weird medieval circus. And heads up, look for colors! Green? Go nuts. Yellow? Meh, expect some blowback. Red? Abort mission, quick!

And for those trophy hunters—it’s a full house with a Platinum up for grabs. I’d spill more, but honestly, where’s the fun in ruining all the surprises?

Lastly, remember to order before May 22 if you want that nice little 10% off—every penny counts, trust me.

In conclusion… wait, where was I? Oh right, Blades of Fire—it’s a whirlwind. If you’re into mythical mayhem and strategy with swords, this might just be your next ride.