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Metroid Dread studio announces new action-adventure Blades of Fire


MercurySteam, the developer behind Metroid Dread, has announced its next game: Blades of Fire.

The key mechanic in Blades of Fire appears to be The Forge - as players find scrolls they can create new weapons to suit their playstyle based on weight, length, durability, penetration, and edge quality. Blades of Fire - Announcement Trailer Watch on YouTube MercurySteam also promises a challenging combat system, in which players need to target specific enemy body parts and attack with the right damage type - slash, stab, or bludgeon. The above trailer gives a sense of the game's story too, as players take on the role of gruff hero Aran de Lira, firstborn of the King’s Ward.

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