Stray Blade

 PC
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. NME
    Apr 20, 2023
    40
    Stray Blade is bewitching to behold for about fifteen minutes. The technical issues might be ironed out later but there’s just not enough substance for Soulslike and Metroidvania mavens to sink their teeth into.

Awards & Rankings

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#68 Most Discussed PC Game of 2023

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 24
  3. Negative: 4 out of 24
  1. TheGaminSeshion
    Apr 21, 2023
    8
    I definitely enjoyed my time with the game. I'm not much for story driven titles, but even trying to skip the story, I found myself stoppingI definitely enjoyed my time with the game. I'm not much for story driven titles, but even trying to skip the story, I found myself stopping to listen from time to time. I also find the price to be right on point. Just casually playing the story with a little bit of exploration on the side, you'll easily get at least 30 hrs out of the game. To me $1:1hr is a good price point.

    I also had a lot of fun around the end trying to one-shot bosses with a certain rune+weapon combo =).    … Full Review »
  2. Raikenight
    Apr 21, 2023
    10
    I really enjoy Stray Blade, From the story, to the music to the cast of characters. I love the weapon variety, the armor, and watching FarrenI really enjoy Stray Blade, From the story, to the music to the cast of characters. I love the weapon variety, the armor, and watching Farren and Boji grow close over the course of there adventure was a nice touch.
    The combat is fluid, and once you get the hang of it, feels so nice.
    The music is also amazing, from the highs and lows, and fits the pace of combat.    … Full Review »
  3. MrFuzzyOfficial
    Apr 21, 2023
    10
    The game is real fun , really enjoying the fighting mechanics , A huge PLUS for the graphics and the smoothness the game runs , a lot of toThe game is real fun , really enjoying the fighting mechanics , A huge PLUS for the graphics and the smoothness the game runs , a lot of to explore and the story is really great.
    Worth buying!    … Full Review »
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