Gameplay of Blades of Fire: A Fantasy Brawler from the Creators of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow

In February, the studio MercurySteam announced the action game Blades of Fire. The team has now released a five-minute gameplay trailer.

The story of «Blades of Fire» unfolds in a world where steel has begun to turn into stone due to the actions of an evil queen. The main character, Aaran de Lyra, is the last hero capable of wielding divine metal. He embarks on a perilous journey, joined by a clever young lad named Adso, who possesses knowledge of lost myths and sacred languages.

Gameplay in Blades of Fire revolves around weapon forging. The blacksmithing system is detailed, allowing players to create a variety of weapons using alloys, runes, blades, and other components. The weight, length, durability, and other factors of the crafted items impact their effectiveness.

Aaran and Adso will face formidable foes, ranging from undead creatures to the queen’s minions. Players can target specific body parts of their enemies, delivering piercing, slashing, and crushing blows.

The recent gameplay demonstration received a lukewarm response from the audience, with comments suggesting that the developers should refine the interface and animations, as well as enhance performance.

Blades of Fire is set to launch on May 22 on PC (Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series, with a Russian translation available.