Wulverblade

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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

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  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 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 excellentGreat 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.… Expand
  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 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!
  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 the music oh my.
  4. Cerenzio
    Nov 17, 2017
    7
    Fun Beat'em up, that looks fantastic on Switch. I found it a little to hard for my test, but a huge update is on the way, with a new easy mode, and other changes, based on feedback! :) Video on my Youtube: PLAYwithGREGG
  5. Bertoflyingfox
    Oct 20, 2017
    6
    This is a decent game. The Golden Axe inspiration works really well and there are some accurate pieces of history to learn about along the way.

    Sadly, everything else sets the game back. Controls, environments, and enemies need heavy tweaking. Controls: This should have a customization options, simple as that. Having the attack button (Y) be the same as the pick-up item button is    This is a decent game. The Golden Axe inspiration works really well and there are some accurate pieces of history to learn about along the way.

    Sadly, everything else sets the game back. Controls, environments, and enemies need heavy tweaking.
    Controls: This should have a customization options, simple as that. Having the attack button (Y) be the same as the pick-up item button is absolutely nonsensical. So when you're fighting a group of enemies and one goes down, there's a high chance you'll pick up their item instead of attacking the remaining baddies. Besides that, the combo system lacks a lot of refinement. Two shoulder buttons are completely wasted on running, you could also run by double-tapping a direction, AND double-tapping is implemented in the combo system. Because of this, the game gets confused as to what you're trying to accomplish, leading to frustrating fights.

    Environments and Enemies: Items often drop behind environments and they can't be picked up, besides that the items also expire after a couple of seconds, making this really frustrating to deal with. Enemies also stay hidden either behind environments or worse of all, they attack from off-camera....the lamest thing a game in this genre can pull off. The dodge roll is so un-usable and bosses spam unblockable attacks to such an extent, that none of these moves can be pulled off correctly. Boss battles become a game of keep-away.

    Devs need to go back to the drawing board with this one.    … Expand
  6. Switchindiefix
    Sep 1, 2018
    9
    If you are a brawler fan or have been at anytime in the past, I highly suggest Wulverblade to you. Its mechanics and controls make it feel so satisfying to play. However, the thing that I love most about the game is that it represents what an ‘indie’ game is. You can tell that it is a passion project with all the love and detail put into it. Its genre is niche and its story is niche.If you are a brawler fan or have been at anytime in the past, I highly suggest Wulverblade to you. Its mechanics and controls make it feel so satisfying to play. However, the thing that I love most about the game is that it represents what an ‘indie’ game is. You can tell that it is a passion project with all the love and detail put into it. Its genre is niche and its story is niche. Nevertheless, I think it should be commended that Micheal Heald made the game he wanted to make, regardless of it appealing to a mass audience. What’s incredible is that though the game may not appeal to everyone, it seems to have sold very well on the Switch, so I’m happy for Micheal and Fully Illustrated. Critically, the ending really did disappoint me and thats why I couldn’t give Wulverblade a perfect score.… Expand
  7. JJTX
    Apr 21, 2019
    8
    Wulverblade is a fun, gory romp through semi-historical Roman Britain that's sure to please most beat-'em-up fans. Its distinctive art style and soundtrack, combined with a solid challenge, makes for a good time with solid replay value. I especially enjoyed the occasional history notes, photos, and videos peppered throughout the game's map and stages. The endgame features a bit of a twistWulverblade is a fun, gory romp through semi-historical Roman Britain that's sure to please most beat-'em-up fans. Its distinctive art style and soundtrack, combined with a solid challenge, makes for a good time with solid replay value. I especially enjoyed the occasional history notes, photos, and videos peppered throughout the game's map and stages. The endgame features a bit of a twist that caught me by surprise. Bring a friend or two for the best possible experience.… Expand
  8. Jefflocher
    Aug 1, 2018
    9
    One of the best side scrolling action beat em up games you can play. A lot of content and satisfying gameplay.
  9. nusco
    Jan 30, 2019
    6
    A classic brawler with fun, cartoonish, over the top violence. It owes everything to golden era horizontal scrollers like Double Dragon and Golden Axe, and it happily pays homage to those arcade roots. If you're a fan of the genre, then add a couple of points to my score.

    I enjoy brawlers, but not so much that I'd play Wulverblade on my own. Like most games of its ilk, however, it's    A classic brawler with fun, cartoonish, over the top violence. It owes everything to golden era horizontal scrollers like Double Dragon and Golden Axe, and it happily pays homage to those arcade roots. If you're a fan of the genre, then add a couple of points to my score.

    I enjoy brawlers, but not so much that I'd play Wulverblade on my own. Like most games of its ilk, however, it's perfect for coop. It's a pity that it only supports two players, which seems to be a missed opportunity.

    One mechanic puts the game back, and explains my relatively low score: with two players, you seem to spend most of your time bashing at enemies that are just outside the screen. That problem might disappear with one player, because you can't cover both sides of the screen alone–but in coop, it detracts from the otherwise good action, and looking at your character's butt gets old fast.

    We finished Wulverblade on the normal difficulty level in a single night, but fans of the genre will come back to it to improve their scores. Also, the final level has a twist that I won't spoil, and put a smile on our faces.    … Expand
  10. jens76
    Feb 24, 2022
    8
    Angst und Schrecken verbreiten, Verwirrung stiften, Vorwärts nicht rückwärts, immerdar standhalten; Köpfe sind weise... Geschichte erleben!
  11. Theobaer
    Feb 17, 2022
    4
    Pros
    + Vikings setting
    + lovely Visuals + decent story presentation ~ decent animations ~ the pricetag (only buy on sale) Cons - not optimized for handheld mode (font too small) - bad font contrast in menu - character movement feels way too slow in the beginning - gameplay feels to repetitive (headless-button-spamming) - only two languages available: english, japanese ~    Pros
    + Vikings setting
    + lovely Visuals
    + decent story presentation
    ~ decent animations
    ~ the pricetag (only buy on sale)

    Cons
    - not optimized for handheld mode (font too small)
    - bad font contrast in menu
    - character movement feels way too slow in the beginning
    - gameplay feels to repetitive (headless-button-spamming)
    - only two languages available: english, japanese
    ~ loading times feel a tad long, for what it is    … Expand

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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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. Nintendojo
    Apr 20, 2018
    50
    Overall, Wulverblade is a pretty interesting game with classic action and a heavy helping of history, but it’s also a game that is primarily for hardcore brawler fans who enjoy the pain of control issues and merciless gameplay. If that’s not your cup of tea, you may want to look elsewhere.
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  2. Meristation
    Feb 20, 2018
    65
    In co-op or solo, Wulverblade is a solid and satisfying beat'em up that gives you everything the classic genre has to offer, but lacks any meaningful twists to take the formula out of its comfort zone.
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  3. 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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