Rain Blood Chronicles: Mirage

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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 35
  3. Negative: 6 out of 35

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  1. susan88
    Nov 12, 2013
    9
    A friend told me to check out the game, so I did. We're both having a great time playing! I like the graphics and the action is pretty awesome. I like that you can tag team out on the fly. I still feel like there's a lot of secrets to discover. Two thumbs up!!
  2. HELLruler
    Nov 14, 2013
    8
    As a fan of hack-n-slash (and for a 33% discount on an inexpensive game), I bought this one

    I'm totally satisfied. The drawing quality is great, and attacking stuff was awesome. The music is good, I think it synergizes well with what is happening You can play with 2 different characters, and change during stages. Each has a unique style of combat, so you will probably like one more    As a fan of hack-n-slash (and for a 33% discount on an inexpensive game), I bought this one

    I'm totally satisfied. The drawing quality is great, and attacking stuff was awesome. The music is good, I think it synergizes well with what is happening
    You can play with 2 different characters, and change during stages. Each has a unique style of combat, so you will probably like one more than the other
    The story isn't "omg, that's so creative and awesome", but it has a bit of mystery at first, so I'll continue playing to know everything. Voice acting is just average, what doesn't help the story feel more interesting

    In the end, I think it's worth buying. The game flows well and it's fast-paced. Not a big variety of combos, but it's ok for 2D. The price is just right for it    … Expand
  3. fataliskain
    Nov 15, 2013
    10
    Uhm what can i say... This is one of the most interesting 2D game i have ever played. It has good combos, good graphic, awesome soundtrack and replay ability after u have finished the game.
  4. rygar666
    Nov 12, 2013
    9
    If you liked fast paced combos in a cool Chinese setting, then you'll like this game. It reminds me a bit of Shank- but the fighting style is more like Devil May Cry.

    Definitely worth picking up while it is on sale.
  5. Acid_Jaguar
    Nov 14, 2013
    8
    The art, music, and combat system is great. It'll remind you a bit about the Shank series, but it's got a deeper combat system. It's got local co-op, and an adequate number of skill upgrades to make your combos look even more bad-ass. Side-scrolling beat-em-ups like these deserve a place in anyone's library. My only gripe is that despite the deep combat system, the controls don't feelThe art, music, and combat system is great. It'll remind you a bit about the Shank series, but it's got a deeper combat system. It's got local co-op, and an adequate number of skill upgrades to make your combos look even more bad-ass. Side-scrolling beat-em-ups like these deserve a place in anyone's library. My only gripe is that despite the deep combat system, the controls don't feel tight enough to take advantage of it.… Expand
  6. General_Tobias
    Nov 17, 2013
    9
    This game is a prime example of modern day Hack n' Slash

    Pros: Your attacks feel very powerful with both characters ++Shang can block with floating swords and use them to extend combos as well. you can esentially find ways to hit everyone one screen easily or air combo with many hits. ++Soul has very fast or very powerful attacks covering great distances. He can't block but can do    This game is a prime example of modern day Hack n' Slash

    Pros: Your attacks feel very powerful with both characters ++Shang can block with floating swords and use them to extend combos as well. you can esentially find ways to hit everyone one screen easily or air combo with many hits. ++Soul has very fast or very powerful attacks covering great distances. He can't block but can do short teleports which can later be seemlessly intertwined with his other attacks.
    + The leveling in the game has a rich crafting/level/skill tree 3 currencies exp (each character has their own), silver, gold. By doing very flash combos with counters, KF moves, and supers you can get an S ranking and as long as you keep it you get gold which can buy every other currency which adds flexibility.
    +The art is very beautiful most of the time
    +lots of interesting and flashy characters
    +the boss fights are insane.

    Cons:
    -There is alot of cut scenes with narration but it feels like there is no story. Or at least the story is hard to follow something about a martial world and warring factions the 'cabal', the org, and Mirage. Characters sort of come from no where and say cryptic things about conspircies. Maybe I should read more of the info at jade's eye but there is so much and the translations are not quite right.
    - That being said in the last game the translations feel like they were done by google translate or someting. For Example the first mini boss talks and is titled "Sword Zealot" but when you fight him he is called "Sword Addict".
    -Some of the animations don't have alot of frames but with how fast paced anime styled the game is that makes sense.
    -The levels can last pretty long. This is still fun but I wish you could save and load at check points after minibosses or something it feels like your force to play the game in 35 minute increments.

    Thats all I can really think of to describe this game. Hope you find this helpful    … Expand
  7. KSTavish
    Nov 23, 2013
    8
    I'm impressed,I can feel that the creators really put their emotions on this game .You can find many materials belongs to Chinese culture.That's the real special point in this game.I'm a Chinese ,I'm really happy that there is a such good game made by Chinese developer.
  8. Mindbomb
    Nov 15, 2013
    10
    The best action game I've ever played, period! I've played it, and LOVED it! Makes me feel like a badass. I love the unique atmosphere. The aesthetic is to my liking, the artstyle is wonderful, and the characters look attractive. The combat is hard to get used to, but whoever did the art for this game knows how to stimulate the senses. The first two games of the series, which are both turnThe best action game I've ever played, period! I've played it, and LOVED it! Makes me feel like a badass. I love the unique atmosphere. The aesthetic is to my liking, the artstyle is wonderful, and the characters look attractive. The combat is hard to get used to, but whoever did the art for this game knows how to stimulate the senses. The first two games of the series, which are both turn based RPGs, are also true works of art.… Expand
  9. RoyBrewer
    Sep 14, 2022
    8
    This game really scratches my classic feel hack and slash itch. The art style is great, the varying combo system is a nice touch. This game is designed for a specific audience and I feel the mark was hit for an enjoyable experience.

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68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 5 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. NZGamer
    Feb 25, 2014
    70
    If you can overcome the technical shortcomings, impenetrable plot, and the game overstaying its welcome (the last couple of hours drag on), you’ll find a well-crafted game.
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  2. Everyeye.it
    Dec 20, 2013
    70
    Deep and satisfying, Blood Rain Chronicles: Mirage is a valid alternative to Muramasa, ranking itself as a really interesting action game.
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  3. Destructoid
    Dec 2, 2013
    70
    Rain Blood Chronicles: Mirage probably isn't going to stick with you as a cherished experience, but it's a competently designed combo slasher with a fair bit going for it. Players who like their 2D hack n' slash combat fast and accurate should be satisfied.
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