Bleach: The Blade of Fate

 DS
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Oct 9, 2007
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  • Summary: (Also known as "Bleach DS") Players face a variety of opponents as one of 28 highly-stylized characters in intense action-packed battles based on the animated series. Bleach: The Blade of Fate on the Nintendo DS brings a twist to the traditional 2D fighting game with a new kind of battle(Also known as "Bleach DS") Players face a variety of opponents as one of 28 highly-stylized characters in intense action-packed battles based on the animated series. Bleach: The Blade of Fate on the Nintendo DS brings a twist to the traditional 2D fighting game with a new kind of battle system that enables players to move between upper and lower split-plane battle arenas to chase after or escape from opponents. The game also allows gamers to build Spirit Card Decks to strategically access power-ups and power-downs to perform special attacks, cast healing spells on themselves, displace opponents, or prohibit them from using their own Spirit Cards. Additionally, gamers can take to the streets battling against enemies with up to four players in fast-paced combat via the Nintendo DS' Wi-Fi capabilities. [Sega]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Modojo
    100
    Really, though, it's all about getting together with a few friends and beating the living tar out of each other. Up to four players can take part in a fight, selecting from 26 characters throughout the game.
  2. GameBrink
    90
    At the end of the day Bleach should have been the best fighting game to ever grace a portable, but there's just one major sticking point keeping it away from that goal: the d-pad. [JPN Import]
  3. Pocket Gamer UK
    90
    It's been a long time coming but DS owners finally have a decent brawler to enjoy - Bleach: Blade of Fate offers peerless scrapping action.
  4. IGN
    85
    Treasure went all-out in developing a DS fighter that plays, acts, and looks better than any of its competition, and it shows, as Bleach is hands-down the best fighter on the system.
  5. Cubed3
    80
    Bleach: The Blade of Fate is a game that could be stripped of its anime roots and still be a great fighter.
  6. Gameplayer
    80
    If you want a 2D fighting game for your DS, then it would be tough to think of a better example than this.
  7. Eurogamer
    60
    If you're prepared to ignore its shortcomings and get to know it, there's an approachable beat-'em-up in here, even if it yields to your whim far too easily.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. BryanM
    Aug 7, 2008
    10
    good storyline??? lol, of course its good, its from the series, no new story! this game is great for any fighter gamer! my friend hates most good storyline??? lol, of course its good, its from the series, no new story! this game is great for any fighter gamer! my friend hates most anima games, but he loves this one now if I could get him to watch the show! this game has great 2D graphics and also uses the duel screens very well! it also has many charaters, not bad voice acting for a DS game ether! any way you look at it this is a must for all gamers! I would say its the best fighter on the DS!… Expand
  2. DukjinI.
    Dec 1, 2007
    10
    Great game. Best fighter on the DS. Very good story mode... and multiple other modes. If you like Bleach, game is an 11. If you dont' Great game. Best fighter on the DS. Very good story mode... and multiple other modes. If you like Bleach, game is an 11. If you dont' know Bleach, game is a 9. I haven't tried the online or wireless play yet, but even if the wireless part turns out mediocre (I've read it's actually really good), the single player is already worth a 10.… Expand
  4. PfillipT.
    Jul 8, 2006
    9
    Impressive, beautiful, fun as all hell. Best anime-based game in a long time and one of the best handheld fighters.
  5. JeffK
    Sep 20, 2009
    9
    I have never been a fan of the fighting genre but this game certainly changed my mind. The easy to pick up fighting mechanics and wide I have never been a fan of the fighting genre but this game certainly changed my mind. The easy to pick up fighting mechanics and wide assortment of characters to choose from makes this game fun for anyone. I especially liked the touch screen buttons that replace the annoying button combos of other fighting games. I have tried the DS download multiplayer and it is excellent, they do nothing to limit the experience just because all of your friends dont have the game. The only thing that leaves a something to be desired is the story mode, but, if you care about the story you should watch the first three season of the tv show before buying the game.… Expand
  6. AlexM.
    Nov 11, 2007
    9
    Brilliant multiplayer and a fun arcade mode that will keep you wanting to try out your next special move or new killer combination. good game Brilliant multiplayer and a fun arcade mode that will keep you wanting to try out your next special move or new killer combination. good game based version of the popular anime minus the story ofcourse. loses point(singular) on poor story mode. lots of fun.… Expand
  7. hector_bcn98
    Nov 7, 2022
    8
    Como juego de luchas de la serie funcionaba a la perfección, con sus combates a 4 luchadores y muchos desbloqueables.

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#5 Best DS Game of 2007
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#60 Most Discussed DS Game of 2007
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#25 Most Shared DS Game of 2007