Gaming company 505 Games and developer MercurySteam continue releasing new trailers for their upcoming action-adventure Blades of Fire. The latest video focuses on combat mechanics. Players can use three weapon types—slashing, piercing, and blunt—with some weapons allowing switching between styles. Enemies display weak points through special outlines, helping players choose the right weapon. Fighting effectively requires targeting these vulnerable areas and using appropriate weapons against different foes.
The game encourages tactical positioning, with higher ground providing battle advantages. A companion character named Adso helps document enemy information. Players gain more details about each enemy type through repeated encounters, unlocking both lore and combat strategies. Defeating specific numbers of enemies with particular weapons unlocks forging scrolls for crafting new weapons.
Journalist Kai Tatsumoto from Wccftech tested the game at GDC 2025 and shared positive feedback. The reviewer highlighted the unique blacksmithing system that makes the game stand out from other action adventures. Even with a potentially standard fantasy storyline, the crafting mechanics offer enough interest. Blades of Fire launches May 22 for PC through Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X.
The game encourages tactical positioning, with higher ground providing battle advantages. A companion character named Adso helps document enemy information. Players gain more details about each enemy type through repeated encounters, unlocking both lore and combat strategies. Defeating specific numbers of enemies with particular weapons unlocks forging scrolls for crafting new weapons.
Journalist Kai Tatsumoto from Wccftech tested the game at GDC 2025 and shared positive feedback. The reviewer highlighted the unique blacksmithing system that makes the game stand out from other action adventures. Even with a potentially standard fantasy storyline, the crafting mechanics offer enough interest. Blades of Fire launches May 22 for PC through Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X.
