Underplayed Gems

Broken Blades (2021)

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Developer
Spirit Games Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A stylized fairy-tale platformer with retro-inspired hack-and-slash combat, exploration of randomly generated corridors, and gradual sword upgrades through collected magic shards.

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What players say

Players consistently call Broken Blades very difficult, especially at the start. Many mention the lack of checkpoints or map, and some note you cannot buy shields. Fans praise the unique growing sword mechanic and randomized enemy placement, while others find the difficulty frustrating and quit early.

Screenshots

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