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As heroic as fantasy gets!

Blade of Darkness, a brutal and challenging TPP action hack ‘n’ slasher set in a dark and gritty heroic fantasy realm that feels like a Robert E. Howard novel, is available on GOG.com, for only $5.99

Heroic fantasy--a genre of fiction that has fueled the imaginations of many generations. Dark and brutal worlds full of injustice and ominous magic are always waiting for a champion: a man or woman, scantily clad, wielding a legendary weapon, slashing beasts and villains left and right, and looking as fabulous as a demigod. This is the heart and soul of such stories and it didn't change much since the time of ancient myths. The fact that we enjoy them so much proves that we aren't that different from our great ancestors and tales of godlike heroism still get our blood run pumping. Gather ‘round, friends, and hear the story of four heroes and their epic battle against the dark overlord, Dal Gurak, the necromancer.

Blade of Darkness is a third person perspective action game that focuses on combat. Each of the four heroes has its very own set of moves and statistics, and starts the adventure in a different area. There's over 100 different weapons you can use in the game, each with its own characteristics that reflect on the fighting style. New special attacks can be unlocked as your character gains experience and power. While you slash and bash through the hordes of terrifying monsters, you will feel the urge sometimes to stop and look at the beautiful--if a bit gloomy--surroundings. If you're looking for a game that will take you on a fantastic quest filled with merciless combat, this is the one to pick up!

There are great deeds of bravery and might to be done in Blade of Darkness, for only $5.99 on GOG.com. Get heroic!
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JudasIscariot: Well, the game did have three different titles depending on the region:

Spain: Blade: The Edge of Darkness
Other European countries: Severance: Blade of Darkness
US: Blade of Darkness

Pick one :D
I don't care what anyone calls it as long as it plays on 64-bit OSs......it does do that, right? 0.o

(Also I must say that this is fine work indeed......now go and get us some games from Dreamcatcher[*Cough cough* Harbinger *sniff*] if you guys have a spare moment or two. ;))
Wasn't this originally on GOG back when Codemasters were one of the launch partners?
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Optimaximal: Wasn't this originally on GOG back when Codemasters were one of the launch partners?
Nope.
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nijuu: Blade of Darkeness? typo???? ;)
It must be some sort of clue to the next release and/or the next GOG conference....commence speculationaries!
Seems to get a lot of hype.
Is it really that good? I mean, it doesn't look bad or anything, definitly entertaining, but kinda mediocre.
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Fesin: Seems to get a lot of hype.
Is it really that good? I mean, it doesn't look bad or anything, definitly entertaining, but kinda mediocre.
it's good in what it does. It's nothing more than a third person sword fight game, but it does it really well. But not really a story, no puzzles,...
Excellent game (if it is indeed Severance: Blade of Darkness). Quite difficult too if I remember correctly.
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TomNook: Excellent game (if it is indeed Severance: Blade of Darkness). Quite difficult too if I remember correctly.
It's one and the same :D
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TomNook: Excellent game (if it is indeed Severance: Blade of Darkness). Quite difficult too if I remember correctly.
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JudasIscariot: It's one and the same :D
Excellent game then!
When I first played Dark Souls, it reminded me of Severance.
OK this is just creepy, yesterday I was looking for review of Demon's Souls and Dark Souls on RPG Codex.com and a guy there made a thread of why the games suck is because they ripped this game off.

http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/index.php?threads/this-is-why-dark-souls-and-demon-souls-suck.72782/

And now today GOG releases it.......GOG have been following me?
Post edited March 07, 2013 by Elmofongo
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Fesin: Seems to get a lot of hype.
Is it really that good? I mean, it doesn't look bad or anything, definitly entertaining, but kinda mediocre.
It has a considerable cult following, yes, and there is a nostalgia factor in my case... heh, perhaps even a bit of patriotic pride. Anyway I'm not sure mediocre could be a fitting despription because it's a one of a kind game (there aren't many with this kind of gameplay) and it's difficult to say "oh, it's just another fps, hack & slash" or whatever, or "X is a similar but better game". You may like it or not (and I'm sure a lot of people don't) but it's not easy to make comparisons with similar games to stablish mediocrity.

I would not buy it instantly, of course, there is a demo (the first knight mission): http://www.fileplanet.com/51710/50000/fileinfo/Blade-of-Darkness-PC-Demo
Looks interesting but very hard at the same time
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Elmofongo: OK this is just creepy, yesterday I was looking for review of Demon's Souls and Dark Souls on RPG Codex.com and a guy there made a thread of why the games suck is because they ripped this game off.

http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/index.php?threads/this-is-why-dark-souls-and-demon-souls-suck.72782/

And now today GOG releases it.......GOG have been following me?
We don't need to follow you, we have bugs installed all throughout your house. We are always vigilant, always watching, Elmofongo!


(Disclaimer: we don't bug people's houses. This is meant to be tongue-in-cheek :D)
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Naveen: It has a considerable cult following, yes, and there is a nostalgia factor in my case... heh, perhaps even a bit of patriotic pride. Anyway I'm not sure mediocre could be a fitting despription because it's a one of a kind game (there aren't many with this kind of gameplay) and it's difficult to say "oh, it's just another fps, hack & slash" or whatever, or "X is a similar but better game". You may like it or not (and I'm sure a lot of people don't) but it's not easy to make comparisons with similar games to stablish mediocrity.

I would not buy it instantly, of course, there is a demo (the first knight mission): http://www.fileplanet.com/51710/50000/fileinfo/Blade-of-Darkness-PC-Demo
Thanks, much appreciated. Gonna look into it when I get the chance.
Unbelievable. It is finally here!. I have been waiting for this to arrive here on gog. Ever since i lost the cd. Thank you gog and codemasters.