Blades of Fire

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Generación Xbox
    May 20, 2025
    88
    With an excellent combat system and the ability to forge massive weapons, this is a fresh experience that's not your typical souls-like game. Blades of Fire stands out from the rest in its own way, allowing us to enjoy its diverse and expansive world.
  2. ZTGD
    May 20, 2025
    85
    Blades of Fire is a welcome return to MercurySteam and I think it’s one that is going to be a sleeper hit. The way the story unfolds and pushes the player to explore the environment that is littered with hidden fights and upgrades that will help Aran become stronger. Even the characters that players will meet along the way are fun and add something to the overall game, and I for one loved Adso but if players like to adventure in silence the developers have allowed for that which is neat. If you are a fan of big, adventure action-RPG’s with a beautiful land to explore and tons of weapons to make and use; then Blades of Fire is going to be for you.
  3. Xbox Tavern
    Jun 20, 2025
    84
    Blades of Fire has all the elements to be a memorable action-adventure game but a few questionable decisions in my eyes have made it slightly fade in the crowd. Great graphics, complex combat, and interesting forging mechanics but the lack of direction sadly steers the game into becoming repetitive.
  5. ElDesmarque
    May 30, 2025
    80
    MercurySteam has created a coherent, risky and honest work, which vindicates the role of the videogame as a deep experience, in which mechanics, art and story converge into an indivisible whole. It is not perfect, but it is essential for those who are looking for something more than a simple digital pastime in their next adventure.
  6. SomosXbox
    May 20, 2025
    76
    Blades of Fire comes from the hand of Mercury Steam as a curious breath of fresh air to action games. Its gameplay system, although it has elements that could be improved, shines with its own personality, which also fits perfectly with a fantastic design. It's not the best game of its genre, but it doesn't pretend to be, and it offers a series of ideas that work really well.
  7. MondoXbox
    May 25, 2025
    75
    Blades of Fire is a demanding action-adventure shaped by MercurySteam’s distinct style: rich worlds, deep systems, and thoughtful combat centered on its excellent weapon-forging mechanics. However, cryptic objectives, confusing level design, and an unremarkable story can frustrate. Despite these flaws, its strong identity and rewarding progression make it a worthwhile journey for patient players seeking a unique, handcrafted challenge.
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  1. Xboxygen
    May 20, 2025
    Despite a few imperfections, Blades of Fire stands out as an intense adventure where challenge and strategy are at the heart of the gameplay. Its captivating universe with unique characters and its varied and customisable combat system offer an immersive experience that rewards persevering players. However, the forging system may appeal to fans of customisation, but it may also confuse those looking for immediate gameplay.