Underplayed Gems

Blade Arcus from Shining (2014)

Blade Arcus from Shining cover
Developer
Studio Saizensen
Publisher
Sega International
Platforms
Arcade, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
Genres
Fighting

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How it feels

A fighting game balancing a heavy, dense narrative against tag-based battles that demand quick character-switching reflexes.

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About

Blade Arcus from Shining EX is said to have a very dense story that revolves around the two protagonists, Ryuga and Pairon. The actual combat and gameplay during battles utilizes tag-based mechanics, where a player selects a primary character as well as a secondary character. Players can only switch between the two different characters during rounds, but can also call on their partner for help using 'Link Attacks'.

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