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Blade Strangers

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First release
Aug 27, 2018
Publisher
Nicalis, Inc.
Genres
Fighting, Arcade · Action
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch

Developed by Studio Saizensen, Blade Strangers is a hardcore old-school fighting game. The streamlined four-button control scheme makes it easy for beginners to deal out damage from day one…but the intricate combos, counters and specials give tournament-caliber players plenty of opportunities for frame counting, chain construction and hit-box science.

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Storyline
A malevolent force known only as Lina is devouring data from a vast, interdimensional network of servers overseen by sentient computers called ”motes.” In desperation, the motes summon heroes from a variety of parallel game worlds to face off against each other in one-on-one combat. The tournament victor has the potential to be awakened as the Blade Stranger—the savior who can vanquish Lina and protect the motes from further harm!Read more

A malevolent force known only as Lina is devouring data from a vast, interdimensional network of servers overseen by sentient computers called ”motes.” In desperation, the motes summon heroes from a variety of parallel game worlds to face off against each other in one-on-one combat. The tournament victor has the potential to be awakened as the Blade Stranger—the savior who can vanquish Lina and protect the motes from further harm!

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Aug 27, 2018
PlayStation 4
Aug 28, 2018
Nintendo Switch
Aug 28, 2018
All 5 release dates
PlayStation 4
Aug 30, 2018
Nintendo Switch
Aug 30, 2018
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
crossover

At a Glance

Critic Score
72
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Overview

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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 366 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screen PvPSteam · 16 Oct
  • Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct

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