Wulverblade

 Switch
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Oct 18, 2017
    90
    Overall, Wulverblade is an absolute masterpiece and for people who have been bemoaning the lack of quality beat-em-ups it should provide many hours of meaty combat and carnage. To really enjoy it you’ll need to overcome falling into old habits and committing to learning all of the moves and nuance made available to you. Your reward will be a very viscerally satisfying and overall bloody good time, with some crazy surprises you won’t want to miss out on.
  2. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Nov 29, 2017
    85
    Fans of the beat em’ up genre will find a lot to love about the combat, history enthusiasts will enjoy the story and lore, and fans of visually stunning experiences will be lost in the beautiful cel-shaded world that the developers created. Wulverblade is one of the best indie games of the year and one of the best on the console. Run to the Eshop and purchase this game. Sit down, draw your weapon, and fight alongside three powerful warriors in a stunning adventure that begs to be played.
  3. Gaming Age
    Dec 6, 2017
    83
    Overall Wulverblade came out of left field and was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. It cartoony art design is quite pleasing and the gameplay is solid. Though who would enjoy history will find a bevy of content after all the battles are done. This title will surely find it’s place in history.
  5. Games.cz
    Jan 21, 2018
    80
    Wulverblade is an absolutely uncompromising fighter game with breathtaking audiovisual and honestly prepared historical assets. Unfortunately, its brutal difficulty is absurdly driven to the extreme by a special movement system. But for true masochists, it's actually a plus.
  6. Vooks
    Nov 13, 2017
    80
    Beautifully animated, voiced and orchestrated, Wulverblade is an irresistible package for fans of side-scrolling fighters. A few minor issues merely smudge the face paint of this epic Britannica adventure.
  7. ZTGD
    Oct 20, 2017
    80
    Wulverblade is a blast to play, it looks and runs well, and it has rolling heads and slow motion death kills. It’s colorful yet dark, it’s a game yet it offers an educational aspect. It can feel hard at times, but the checkpoint system helped elevate that most moments. Grab a friend, a joycon, and do some split screen skull bashing because Wulverblade is a fun nostalgia romp and worth the price of admission.
  8. Switch Player
    Oct 19, 2017
    80
    Wulverblade is a fine achievement for developer Fully Illustrated. It displays top quality gameplay design and some truly gorgeous animation. Some, like myself, may find the difficulty a bit overwhelming, but if you're willing to stick with it, you'll find a game packed with content and thrills.
  9. Nintendo Life
    Oct 12, 2017
    80
    Despite its modest, hack-and-slash origins, Wulverblade manages to pack in a lot of content, depth and unlockable elements, and these allow it to transcend the usual limitations of the genre.
  10. IGN Spain
    Oct 24, 2017
    78
    An adult and awesome experience, full of action, violence and an extremely addictive gameplay based on a 2D side-scroll system.
  11. 3DJuegos
    Feb 8, 2018
    75
    A gory and exciting beat´em up experience. The two-player mode is a winner, as well as the graphical representation of the characters and backgrounds.
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  1. Tired Old Hack
    Oct 26, 2017
    If you’re craving some Streets Of Rage style goodness on your Switch, this is a decent choice. It can get a little repetitive eventually, but it does its one trick very well.

Awards & Rankings

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#76 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#91 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#99 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 41
  3. Negative: 7 out of 41
  1. sonicpulsar
    Oct 12, 2017
    10
    Great great game. Presentation and story's very well cared for, graphics are excellent with several layers of animation and stuff happening inGreat great game. Presentation and story's very well cared for, graphics are excellent with several layers of animation and stuff happening in the backgrounds and foreground too (shadows of enemies approaching for example). There are even some historical notes throughout that add that extra layer of interest. Voice acting's ferocious and very well recorded; sound and music are excellent overall. The game is pretty smooth and the animations are good and Handheld mode looks and feels just right. Lots of blood, gore and different ways to kill the hordes. Controls are just fine, I got used to them pretty quick. The game seems to have been made with great passion, and myself as a gamer can appreciate that a lot.… Full Review »
  2. Moruitelda
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    It's a simple game that has great replayability due to smooth, deep controls and challenging AI opponents. This reminds me of older games thatIt's a simple game that has great replayability due to smooth, deep controls and challenging AI opponents. This reminds me of older games that would often challenge you to even get to the last level, let alone beat the final boss, even when you were an experienced player. I cannot recommend this highly enough!… Full Review »
  3. samuslink
    Oct 24, 2017
    9
    Such an amazing game, a good sidescrollerand beat em up just like the old times great visuals and the art behind it is magnifique. And theSuch an amazing game, a good sidescrollerand beat em up just like the old times great visuals and the art behind it is magnifique. And the music oh my.… Full Review »
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