Console Heroes writes: "It's usually a bad sign when the most anticipated thing about a game is the main characters outfit – especially when the title has nothing to do with fashion. Southpeak's X-Blades has done just that. The buzz surrounding this game is due largely to the lack of clothing seen shrouding the heroine. Did we really get a next gen hack-n-slash title or another swing-and-a-miss?
The game introduces us to Ayumi, a thrill-seeking treasure hunter who has stumbled upon an ancient temple. The storyline takes a backseat and is really only developed during the brief cutscenes in between levels. The game paints the picture of a grand adventure in search for ancient artifacts – not unlike the Tomb Raider series – but sadly this is nothing more than a mirage. The game is essentially an arena based brawler similar to Sony's "Heavenly Sword"..."
NoobFeed writes "The problem arises when the games themselves become demeaning or just downright cruel to those who aren't being marketed to."
Why does this stuff get approved on N4G? Hmmmmmm... Probably because there are too many horny nerds on this site that like to masturbate to this shit!
Hardcore Gamer: The third Reboot bundle is now available, and while it lacks anything involving the early'00s CG show, it does contain some games for a minimal fee. For the first 48 hours of the deal, so until Wednesday, you can get Rune Classic, X Blades, Hoard Complete Pack, Ion Assault, Knights and Merchants, and Planets Under Attack for only $2.
By relooking X-Blades' heroine, Konami has taken the risk to give a follow-up to a very average game. [...] Good ideas are there but they are not mastered, and BoT misses the mark both in terms of art direction and game world. Even though the gameplay is pretty dynamic, it's quite simplistic and the introduction of returns in time is not sophisticated enough to breathe new life to the action. That's unfortunate, because the heroine deserved better.
PROS: Costs 30 Euros, pretty dynamic, returns in time add originality
CONS: Strikes lack impact, returns in time not fleshed out enough, dodgy art direction, Ayumi just won't shut up
Sounds about accurate. But I enjoyed it for whatever it was worth. Plus I just couldn't help but be wowed by her strut when I tilted the LS slightly upwards.
