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X-Blades

Critic score3 critics
First release
Nov 2007

In X-Blades, the player takes on the role of the enchanting heroine Ayumi, who survives a breathtaking dance of blades through the Hordes of Darkness. The long-haired beautiful anime, with her pistol blades and mind-blowing leaps, whirls and swirls from one fantastic level to the next.

Also known as Oniblade, Ониблэйд, launcher.exe

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Storyline
X-Blades is a fast-paced hack and slash adventure starring Ayumi, a spirited young treasure hunter who fights with a pair of gun-blades. Its tale is rooted in an ancient myth: long ago the universe was ruled by two divine brothers, the benevolent Enlightened and the malevolent Dark One, whose eternal rivalry brought endless suffering to mortals. Through a cunning trick, the Enlightened at last sealed the Dark One's power inside an Artifact, sacrificing his own divinity in the process, and hid two immensely powerful stones deep within a great temple. Yet those artifacts hold absolute power, both good and evil, and any mortal who touches them risks a terrible curse. The story begins when a map lost for countless ages suddenly resurfaces, revealing the location of these fabled treasures. Lured by their promise, Ayumi sets off in search of the stones, unaware that a dark and ancient power lies waiting to awaken within her once she reaches them.Read more

X-Blades is a fast-paced hack and slash adventure starring Ayumi, a spirited young treasure hunter who fights with a pair of gun-blades. Its tale is rooted in an ancient myth: long ago the universe was ruled by two divine brothers, the benevolent Enlightened and the malevolent Dark One, whose eternal rivalry brought endless suffering to mortals. Through a cunning trick, the Enlightened at last sealed the Dark One's power inside an Artifact, sacrificing his own divinity in the process, and hid two immensely powerful stones deep within a great temple. Yet those artifacts hold absolute power, both good and evil, and any mortal who touches them risks a terrible curse. The story begins when a map lost for countless ages suddenly resurfaces, revealing the location of these fabled treasures. Lured by their promise, Ayumi sets off in search of the stones, unaware that a dark and ancient power lies waiting to awaken within her once she reaches them.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Nov 2007
Xbox 360
Feb 06, 2009
PlayStation 3
Feb 10, 2009
All 6 release dates
Xbox 360
Feb 10, 2009
PlayStation 3
Feb 20, 2009
PlayStation 3
Apr 30, 2009
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
7h
Main + Extras
8h
Completionist
10h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
anime, magic, female protagonist, brawler, steam
… All 14, achievements, multiple endings, boss fight, playstation trophies, collectibles, wasd movement, games on demand, dual wielding, pax 2008

At a Glance

Critic Score
47
Main Story (IGDB)
7h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
8h
Completionist (IGDB)
10h

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